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Sugar industry can create one million jobs, boost security — NSDC boss

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin, has said a fully developed sugar industry can create up to one million jobs and address Nigeria’s security challenges by generating rural employment for youths. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online o…

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NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures across the country following the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a recently confirmed imported case in Uganda linked to the outbreak. The Dir…

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2 months ago Politics

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said the outbreak doesn’t meet the crit…

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2 months ago Politics

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In DRC, Uganda Global Health Emergency - Trending News

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning of significant regional and global risks. The decision, announced by the …

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2 months ago Politics

Makinde-backed PDP to screen over 3,000 aspirants for 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the sta…

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2 months ago Politics

NDC adopts consensus primaries for all positions in Nasarawa

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress has adopted the consensus mode of primaries for the governorship, national assembly and state assembly elections in Nasarawa State. Chairman of NDC in the state, Dogo Shammah stated this on Saturday at a One-day North Central Zona…

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2 months ago Politics

I withdrew, never participated in APC primary, says Cubana Chief Priest

Celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State. He said he voluntarily withdrew from the contest after Governor Hope Uzodimma presented…

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2 months ago Politics

Brazil Tops Shell Payments to Governments in 2025

Shell remitted a total of $23.84 billion to governments in 24 countries where the British energy giant has upstream activities last year, with Brazil displacing Nigeria as top recipient at $4.25 billion. Shell PLC remitted a total of $23.84 billion to governments in 24 countries where the British e…

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2 months ago Politics

NDLEA seizes cocaine bound for UK, Australia, destroys 65,000kg skunk in Delta

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in carton walls and destined for the United Kingdom and Australia. The seizures were made on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a courier company in Lagos during the examination of ou…

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2 months ago Politics

Obi decries insecurity, neglect of boy child

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the welfare of the boy child in Nigeria, citing insecurity, poverty, and poor investment in education and healthcare as major threats to their future. Obi made the remarks in a post sha…

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2 months ago Politics

Oyo school attack: Yorubaland now under siege, says Afenifere

Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday expressed dismay and called on state governments to act, saying, “Yorubaland is now under siege.” The organisation, in a state…

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2 months ago Politics

Why I chose marriage over staying at home — 16-year-old Borno girl

A 16-year-old junior secondary school dropout, (name withheld) says she chose marriage over staying at home when presented with the options by her parents. She disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Saturday during a media dialogue organised by the PAGED Initiative in Maidugu…

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2 months ago Politics

Timi Frank urges fair treatment of El-Rufai in detention

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for the release of businessman Tunde Ayeni and urged authorities to ensure the safety and rights of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on his Facebook page on Sunday,…

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Probe N800bn FAAC 'diversion for campaign funding', SERAP urges INEC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, to investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes. SERAP made th…

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Morning recap: Obasa, Buhari's son secure reps ticket, APC declares Rivers Assembly Speaker, loyalists winners, other top stories

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, were among prominent figures who secured All Progressives Congress tickets to contest the 2027 House of Representatives election. This is just as the ruling party declared …

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FG to unveil radio station for adult education

The Federal Government will soon inaugurate a dedicated radio station to broadcast lessons for adult and non-formal education learners across the country. Dr John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development at the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, disclosed this …

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World Taekwondo honours two Nigerian Grand Masters

Two Nigerian Taekwondo Grand Masters were decorated by the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation in an emotional ceremony at the ongoing Nigeria Taekwondo Federation National Open Trials in Abeokuta, with one of the honourees moved to tears as he received recognition after 54 years of service to the …

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Osimhen hails Icardi as Gala boss fires suitors transfer warning

Victor Osimhen has praised Mauro Icardi after the Argentine striker’s decisive contribution in Galatasaray’s title-clinching victory over Antalyaspor, even as the Turkish champions face growing speculation over the futures of both forwards amid transfer interest and contract uncertainty, PUNCH Spor…

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2 months ago Politics

We need more of this

I must admit that I’m feeling a little reassured by some developments in the arena of law enforcement and justice. Recent reports highlight a renewed emphasis on accountability across multiple domains. Among these stories, we see that Tina Peters will be released from her Colorado jail cell in June…

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2 months ago Politics

Eviction: 32 Lagos children with cerebral palsy, autism rendered homeless

It was meant to be a normal morning of therapy, laughter, and carefully structured routines that help children with developmental challenges make sense of their world. But for eight-year-old Chinedu (not his real name), who lives with cerebral palsy and depends on daily guided movement therapy, the…

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