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ICPC arraigns El-Rufai, ex-aide over N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud
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ICPC arraigns El-Rufai, ex-aide over N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his ex-aide, Jimi Lawal, have been arraigned by the ICPC over alleged N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud. Read more on th Read...

We’ll recover all trapped in Rivers collapsed building —NEMA
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We’ll recover all trapped in Rivers collapsed building —NEMA

NEMA confirms ongoing rescue efforts at the collapsed five-storey building in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, vowing to recover all persons trapped. Read More: htt...

Speakers back state police bill, promise thorough review
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Speakers back state police bill, promise thorough review

Nigerian Speakers welcome the Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, promising thorough review to strengthen security and federalism. Learn more about Read...

Fubara submits medium expenditure framework to Rivers Assembly
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Fubara submits medium expenditure framework to Rivers Assembly

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted the 2026/2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework to the Rivers Assembly for approval. Read More: https://pu...

Mr Ibu’s widow, children seek support over rent, school fees
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Mr Ibu’s widow, children seek support over rent, school fees

Mr Ibu’s widow and children appeal to Nigerians for help with rent, school fees, and basic needs after the late actor’s passing. Support Mr Ibu’s family. Read M...

2027: PDP can best deliver Tinubu’s agenda in Lagos — Doherty
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2027: PDP can best deliver Tinubu’s agenda in Lagos — Doherty

Adedeji Doherty, PDP’s 2027 Lagos governorship candidate, argues his party is best positioned to implement President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in Lagos. Read...

Kebbi faults Senator Maidoki’s claim about APC ticket loss
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Kebbi faults Senator Maidoki’s claim about APC ticket loss

Kebbi State Government dismisses Senator Maidoki’s claim that criticism of insecurity led to his APC ticket loss, calling it misleading. Read More: https://punc...

A’Ibom CP urges senior officers to mentor next generation of leaders
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A’Ibom CP urges senior officers to mentor next generation of leaders

Akwa Ibom CP Baba Mohammed Azare calls on senior police officers to embrace mentorship, building the next generation of professional police leaders in Nige Read...

JUST IN: Trailer loses control, crashes into FMC fence in Abia
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JUST IN: Trailer loses control, crashes into FMC fence in Abia

A trailer lost control and crashed into the Federal Medical Centre fence in Umuahia, Abia State, causing traffic. Read more about the Abia trailer crash. Read M...

Delta debunks rumour of ex-gov Uduaghan’s death
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Delta debunks rumour of ex-gov Uduaghan’s death

Delta State Government dismisses false reports of ex-Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s death, confirming he is alive and well. Disregard the Uduaghan death rumo Read...

Edo to create jobs, promote hospitality sector through tourism 
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Edo to create jobs, promote hospitality sector through tourism 

Edo State plans to leverage its 72 tourism assets to promote hospitality, create jobs, and boost IGR. Learn about the upcoming Edo Tourism Summit. Read More: ht...

RMBN Money Market Fund receives two-notch upgrade to ‘A+’ from Agusto & Co.
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RMBN Money Market Fund receives two-notch upgrade to ‘A+’ from Agusto & Co.

RMBN Money Market Fund receives a two-notch credit rating upgrade to ‘A+’ from Agusto & Co., reflecting its strong asset base and risk management. Read More: ht...

SPRiNG shifts focus to scaling peace, security interventions in Plateau
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SPRiNG shifts focus to scaling peace, security interventions in Plateau

The SPRiNG Programme is expanding its peace, security, and inclusion interventions in Plateau State, focusing on proven pilots and institutional collaborat Read...

UPDATED: One dead, 10 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
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UPDATED: One dead, 10 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

One person is dead and 10 rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Lagos’ Alakija area. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site. Read More: https://...

FHA secures land across 28 states for affordable housing expansion
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FHA secures land across 28 states for affordable housing expansion

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has secured land in 28 states to expand its affordable housing projects, with construction already underway in several Read...

FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference
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FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference

FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association due to third-party interference, barring the country from international competitions and development progra Read...

VIDEO: Actress Omeche Oko hospitalised after on-set motorcycle crash
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VIDEO: Actress Omeche Oko hospitalised after on-set motorcycle crash

Nollywood actress Omeche Oko was hospitalised after a frightening on-set motorcycle crash. Watch the video and read about her recovery. Read More: https://punch...

Rivers denies approving collapsed five-storey building
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Rivers denies approving collapsed five-storey building

Rivers State Government denies approving the collapsed five-storey building on Odili Road, Port Harcourt, emphasizing adherence to approved plans to preven Read...

Wedding MOV Video Corrupted? A Complete Guide to Recovering an Unplayable Wedding Video
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Wedding MOV Video Corrupted? A Complete Guide to Recovering an Unplayable Wedding Video

Is your wedding MOV video corrupted and unplayable? Learn how to recover precious memories with this complete guide, including steps for using Wondershare Read...

NGO partners Ondo to tackle maternal mortality
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NGO partners Ondo to tackle maternal mortality

Ondo State Government partners with Jhpiego Global to reduce maternal mortality and improve maternal and newborn health through innovative interventions an Read...

OOUTH resident doctors suspend warning strike
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OOUTH resident doctors suspend warning strike

OOUTH resident doctors suspend their 10-day warning strike after Ogun State Government assures payment of professional allowance by July 31, 2026. Read More: ht...

Earthquake: Venezuela’s Rodriguez confirms phone call with US Rubio
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Earthquake: Venezuela’s Rodriguez confirms phone call with US Rubio

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, confirms a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after twin earthquakes killed 32 people in Ven Read...

Japan denies China’s aircraft carrier harassment claim
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Japan denies China’s aircraft carrier harassment claim

Japan denies China’s claims of harassment during naval exercises. Tokyo rejects Beijing’s accusations regarding its aircraft carrier strike group. Read More: ht...

We shut up big mouths, says South Africa’s coach after beating South Korea
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We shut up big mouths, says South Africa’s coach after beating South Korea

South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos celebrates after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history. Read More: https://punchng.c...