Troops kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim, recover ransom in Kano – Official
The operation led to the killing of two suspected kidnappers and the rescue of the victim, while other members of the gang reportedly fled into Falgore Forest.
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One injured as five-storey building collapses in Abuja
One person sustained minor injuries after a five-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Wuse II, Abuja, the National Emergency Managemen Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-as-five-storey-building-collapses-in-abuja/...
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SERAP sues INEC over failure to account for ‘₦126bn electoral funds’
The funds were meant to buy ballot boxes, electoral devices and materials, sensitive materials and result sheets, vehicles and accreditation devices... The post SERAP sues INEC over failure to account for ‘₦126bn electoral funds’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Tinubu fixing Nigeria, things now better - Jide Kosoko
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the country’s problems are being addressed. Kosoko spoke on the Talk To B podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo, where he argued that some Nigerians needed to consider the country’...
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Morning recap: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s alliance with Tinubu rattles opposition, tanker kills five in Oyo, other top stories
Read the top Nigerian news, including how an alliance between Wike, Adeleke, Soludo and Tinubu for 2027 is rattling the opposition and other stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-wike-adeleke-soludos-alliance-with-tinubu-rattles-opposition-tanker-kills-five-in-oyo...
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NDLEA issues public alert after intercepting woman with drugs concealed in palm oil keg
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting parcels or luggage from other people for delivery, after its operatives discovered illicit drugs concealed in a keg of palm oil intended for shipment to Saudi Arabia. Femi Babafemi, the agency...
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Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps
The investigation was based on a review of WHO documents and interviews with more than a dozen scientists, health workers and officials. The post Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Accord Lagos chairman seeks clarity over Adeleke’s Tinubu campaign role
Mr Oladele Oladeji, Lagos State Chairman of Accord, has called for clarification over Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s reported appointment as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign in Osun. Oladeji said the reported appointment raised concerns about its implicat...
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MACBAN chairman shot in targeted attack in Plateau
Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Langai Ward, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Yakubu has reportedly been shot in an attack by gunmen. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Ma...
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2027: APC chairman predicts 70% North’s votes for Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the North will deliver more than 70 per cent of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Yilwatda spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the opening of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political pressure grou...
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Gombe community gets 1MW solar power plant after 17 years off national grid
The 1-megawatt (MW) solar mini-grid project is expected to benefit about 6,000 households and businesses inTalasse, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State The post Gombe community gets 1MW solar power plant after 17 years off national grid appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
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Ajibade undergoes successful surgery after injury on international duty
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has underwent successful surgery following the injury she sustained on international duty with Nigeria. Ajibade sustained the injury during the second leg of Nigeria's 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round fixture against Comoros on T...
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Poland beat Nigeria 2-1: Five takeaways as Flamingos suffer early setback at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Flamingos’s defeat to Poland was a disappointing start, but it was not without encouraging moments as the Flamingos created chances, showed attacking intent and produced a late response that nearly made the closing stages more uncomfortable for their opponents The post Poland...