The fresh political crisis rocking Rivers state has recorded its first court case following the decision of some stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to challenge the nomination of The post Rivers crisis: PDP stakeholders drag party chair, RSIEC to court over LG candidates’ nominations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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Frederick Forsyth’s account of the Nigerian Civil War, mainly from the Biafran lens, is perhaps one of the most riveting you would find. Yet, it is remarkably deficient in its one-sidedness, for which the author made no pretences or apologies. As Nigeria marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of events that changed the country […] The post A British...
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The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged residents of the state to take actions that will promote peace, unity and protect the sovereignty of the Nigerian state. Otti, who gave the charge on Thursday during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Umuahia, the state capital, advised residents to be mindful of Read More: https://punchng....
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Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has slammed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, after Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Osayi-Samuel expressed his dissatisfaction with Laryea’s officiating, describing it as appalling and filled with questionable decisions. The match ended 4-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw. Speaking to re...
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Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has fulfilled his pledged $500,000 reward to Nigeria’s Super Eagles despite the team’s defeat, praising their courage, commitment, and the pride they brought to the nation. In a goodwill message to the players, Rabiu commended the team’s fighting spirit and determination on the pitch, noting that while the... The p...
Read Full Story →Al Jazeera data analysis shows Israel-linked bots and officials try to hijack how Iran protest is viewed globally....
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, vows to enhance state security, promising support for families of fallen heroes and ensuring all areas are safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-pledges-to-strengthen-oyos-security/...
Read Full Story →Linus Aleke in Abuja The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has called for deeper collaboration between the commission and the Nigeria Police Force to...
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The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule on Thursday, failed to resume plenary, one week after adjourning its last sitting. DAILY POST reports that the House, during its first sitting in 2026, held last Thursday, initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross...
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has assured security agencies of his administration’s unwavering support and pledged close collaboration with the Federal Government, the Armed Forces, and other security stakeholders to strengthen security operations across the state. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Nakwada, the gove...
Read Full Story →Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has described the deaths of three brothers; Stephen Onyeka Omatu, Casmir Nnabuike Omatu and Collins Kenechukwu Omatu, in the fire incident at the Great Nigeria Insurance building in Lagos as a grave national failure, saying the tragedy exposed the collapse of Nigeria’s emergency response system. The post Omatu broth...
Read Full Story →Top Bangladesh cricket official is sacked after players refused to turn up for a T20 league game amid a row with India....
Read Full Story →TRAGEDY struck in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government, Delta State, Wednesday, as a young man identified as Saturday Okutu allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu ablaze under the influence of drugs The post Son allegedly sets aged father ablaze in Delta Community appeared first on Vanguard News ....
Read Full Story →The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated the statutory deadline of 31st January 2026 for all employers of labour in Lagos State to fulfil their statutory obligation to file their annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year. The post LIRS reiterates January 31st deadline for employers’ annual tax returns filing appeared first on ...
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Six persons have been confirmed dead following a road crash involving an articulated trailer and a canter truck along Potiskum-Damaturu highway in Yobe state. According to eyewitnesses, the two vehicles had a head-on-collision with the truck driver blamed for driving against the traffic. The trailer was on its way to Maiduguri, Borno State, conveying soya […...
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged corporate organisations and private individuals to support the nation’s Armed Forces through contributions and strategic partnerships aimed at improving their conditions of service. Diri made the call on Thursday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa...
Read Full Story →Yannick Agnel won two Olympic golds in swimming for France at the 2012 Summer Games in London....
Read Full Story →Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare and empowerment of widows of fallen military heroes. The post Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Aiyedatiwa unveils ₦50m lifeline for widows of fallen heroes appeared first on Vanguard News ....
Read Full Story →An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a ...
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The Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted special admission to study law at the Northwest University, Kano, starting at Level 200. Read More: https://punchng.com/emir-sanusi-secures-law-admission-at-kano-varsity/...
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