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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre – Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Mr. Peter Obi, has pledged that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso will serve as his vice president “as a partner, not a spare tyre,” if elected in the 2027 general elections. Obi stated this in his acceptance speech following his nomination as t…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Police dismiss Ikorodu arms arrest video, warn against misinformation

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media showing the arrest of some Fulani men allegedly found with arms and ammunition in Ikorodu, clarifying that the footage is an old clip from an incident that occurred more than three years ago. The command said the…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

South Africa to depart for World Cup on Monday after visa 'debacle'

CAPE TOWN, May 31 : South Africa will depart for the World Cup on Monday, a day later than planned, after all the players received their visas to travel through the United States, sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed on Sunday. The team had been due to leave on a charter flight for their train…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

NSCDC arraigns 15 Chinese, nine Nigerians over illegal mining in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa State. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, Federal High Court, Abuja, following their …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Police arrest security guard for stealing motor spare parts in Ogun

Operatives of Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, dis…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Senator Abbo emerges LP gov candidate in Adamawa

Former senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has emerged as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abbo’s emergence as the party’s consensus flag bearer followed his official clearance by the national leadershi…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

US-based accountant wins NDC ticket for Ebonyi Reps seat

A United States-based chartered accountant and entrepreneur, Agwu Ama Agwu, has emerged as the candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, pledging to make the restoration of stable electricity supply across the constituency his major priority if elected …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

I’m not in any ‘City Boys’ group, Davido clarifies relationship with Seyi Tinubu

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier taken to X on Saturday to lament the state of the nation …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

I’ve delivered 90% of my campaign promises, says Kano gov

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration has fulfilled 90 per cent of the promises it made to the people of the state within three years in office. The governor stated this on Saturday while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, who paid him a Sallah homage …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ogene wins NDC’s Reps ticket

The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress caucus in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has emerged as the consensus candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State. The decision was reached at the party’s National Assembly primary el…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: Nasarawa Labour Party picks Rep member as gov candidate

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the Labour Party in Nasarawa State has declared the incumbent lawmaker representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona federal constituency, Jonathan Gaza as its governorship candidate. The party also affirmed former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, as its candidate fo…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Women's FA Cup final: Brighton boss Dario Vidosic hopes to honour late father at Wembley

- Published When Brighton face Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final, it will mean more to the club than just hunting a first major trophy. Rado Vidosic, the club's head of women's and girls' coaching, passed away in January following a battle with cancer. He was manager Dario Vidosic's fathe…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures

Abuja, Nigeria – Oke Bola thought a fertility supplement she found online might help her conceive. Instead, within days of taking it, she struggled to breathe. Her experience reflects a growing online trade in unverified herbal remedies promoted across social media. Bola (not her real name), who is…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ebola: FG screens inbound passengers, Hajj returnees

The Federal Government has activated emergency surveillance measures at airports and other points of entry, including mandatory screening for inbound passengers and returning Hajj pilgrims, following a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The measures in…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

3,100 Nigerians evacuated as Sudan war enters third year

At least 3,108 Nigerians have returned home from Sudan since civil war erupted in the North African country in April 2023, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. The figure is based on verified evacuation records from the Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration, highlighting one of Ni…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: ADC must not fail Nigerians, says Mark

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has said millions of Nigerians who are frustrated by “worsening economic hardship and insecurity” are searching for a credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mark, a former Senate President, said the g…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Bitcoin Recovery Rally Or Bull Trap? These Key Levels Hold The Answer

Reason to trust How Our News is Made Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Ad discliamer Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a sharp pullb…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Clerics seek prayers for peace

Organisers of a forthcoming healing and miracle conference in Abuja have said the event will focus on prayers for Nigeria’s peace, security and economic recovery amid the country’s continuing social and economic challenges. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the founder of Lapis Lazuli Minis…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

NNPC rakes in N4.97tn in April

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has recorded a significant month-on-month surge in performance, with revenue climbing sharply to N4.97tn in April 2026, compared to N2.77tn posted in March. This represents an increase of about 79 per cent in monthly revenue, according to the company’…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Kidnappers still holding my son after collecting N500,000 ransom – Akwa Ibom pastor

Mr Aniefiok Assian, a pastor of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom State, shares with CHUKWUDI AKASIKE the pain of his 23-year-old son’s abduction and his hope that he will return to him hale and hearty How did you get to know about your son’s abduction? It was on December 3, 2025, that the…

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