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NPFL: Enyimba pull out of deal for Ekiti United defender Emeka Peter

NPFL: Enyimba pull out of deal for Ekiti United defender Emeka Peter

Naija News • 4h ago

Enyimba have pulled out on a deal to sign defender Peter Emeka from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United. According to reports, Ekiti United’s valuation of the defender is beyond the demand of the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions. Enyimba were understood to have cooled their interest on the sought after center-back. […] ...

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Atiku’s son defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s second-term bid

Atiku’s son defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s second-term bid

Naija News • 4h ago

Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the ruling [...]...

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Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s second term

Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s second term

Naija News • 4h ago

Abba Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the APC, pledging full support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bi Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-son-dumps-pdp-for-apc-backs-tinubus-second-term/...

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Davido denies paternity claim of alleged daughter

Davido denies paternity claim of alleged daughter

Naija News • 4h ago

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has refuted allegations suggesting he is the father of a teenage girl who recently demanded a DNA test to confirm her paternity. The singer clarified that he has never been involved in any personal relationship with the girl’s mother, adding that his first and only interaction with […] Davido denies pat...

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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas

Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas

Naija News • 4h ago

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the newly constituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi [...]...

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Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno

Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno

Naija News • 4h ago

Ekid leaders, where the suspect hails from, have warned that her arrest may deepen tensions over the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve dispute. The post Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

Naija News • 4h ago

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained that recent United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State were aimed at halting the growing threat posed by Lakurawa, which he described as a fast-expanding and highly dangerous armed group. Musa said Lakurawa represents an emerging security threat that authorities are determine...

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AFCON 2025: Davido, Peller lose millions on Nigeria vs Morocco bet

AFCON 2025: Davido, Peller lose millions on Nigeria vs Morocco bet

Naija News • 4h ago

Afrobeats star Davido has lost a $50,000 bet after Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to defeat Morocco in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final [...]...

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Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

Naija News • 4h ago

There is unease in Enugu State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following the reported exclusion of leading foundation members of the party and other notable bigwigs from the stakeholders’ meeting held in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. The foundation members and other notable bigwigs excluded from the meeting included a […] ...

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Fire guts military checkpoint in Yobe

Fire guts military checkpoint in Yobe

Naija News • 4h ago

A fire outbreak at a military checkpoint in Potiskum, Yobe State, has destroyed eight shelters and a mosque, leaving one personnel injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-military-checkpoint-in-yobe/...

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US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

World • 4h ago

Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted....

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Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026

Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026

Naija News • 4h ago

By the close of 2025, the labour landscape was on the brink - mounting tension, deepening distrust, and a trail of unfinished business The post Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

Naija News • 4h ago

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $150,000 allegedly linked to Emmanuel Okoh, a Director of Vetifly Global Inc. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by […] Court or...

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Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister

Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister

Naija News • 4h ago

Nigeria and the UAE signed the trade agreement to support the drive for green investment, higher non-oil exports and long-term economic growth. The post Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister appeared first on Channels Television ....

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AFCON: ‘Even Pele dey miss penalty’ –  Seun Kuti defends Chukwueze amid backlash

AFCON: ‘Even Pele dey miss penalty’ – Seun Kuti defends Chukwueze amid backlash

Naija News • 4h ago

Famous Nigerian musician, Seun Kuti, has defended Super Eagles’ player, Samuel Chukwueze amid criticism from Nigerians for missing penalty. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, competition on Wednesday after losing to the host nation, Morocco. Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties during the AFC...

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Alleged $4.5bn fraud trial: EFCC did not harass Omoile – Defence counsel tells court

Alleged $4.5bn fraud trial: EFCC did not harass Omoile – Defence counsel tells court

Naija News • 4h ago

Counsel to Henry Omoile, a co-defendant in the alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has told the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) never harassed his client during interrogation. The defence counsel, E.N. Offial, made t...

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US knocks South Africa for Iran’s presence at naval drills

US knocks South Africa for Iran’s presence at naval drills

Naija News • 4h ago

Vessels from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates sailed into waters off Cape Town around a week ago to take part in the exercises as part of the BRICS grouping of nations. The post US knocks South Africa for Iran’s presence at naval drills appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Vows to Mobilise for Tinubu’s Re-election

Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Vows to Mobilise for Tinubu’s Re-election

Naija News • 4h ago

*Barau declares move a major boost to APC’s 2027 consolidation drive Sunday Aborisade in Abuja In a political development with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general election, Abubakar Atiku...

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Mechanisation, youth farming key to Ogun’s Agric agenda

Mechanisation, youth farming key to Ogun’s Agric agenda

Naija News • 4h ago

The Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun has rolled out several initiatives to boost food production and support farmers across the state, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Bolu Owotomo, has said. Owotomo, in a chat with newsmen on Thursday,said the administration was implementing programmes such as the Ogun State Economic Transformation Proj...

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Naija News • 4h ago

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers who paid the supreme price in the service of the nation. The governor made this known during the special parade and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade [...

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