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Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment

Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment

Naija News • 4h ago

He was kidnapped with his younger brother on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. The post Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu

Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu

Naija News • 4h ago

Co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to the withdrawal of two cases by the Federal Government against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a post on her verified X handle on Thursday, the human rights activist said the injustice was not sustained. DAILY POST reports that an Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed [...

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Accountability group calls for arrest, trial of alleged Abuja land grabber

Accountability group calls for arrest, trial of alleged Abuja land grabber

Naija News • 4h ago

The group also accused Mr Achema and Simonis Ventures of using thugs to invade and vandalise the development initiated by the state government and its partner, at parcel of land identified as Plot 804, Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja The post Accountability group calls for arrest, trial of alleged Abuja land grabber appeared first on Premium Ti...

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Fasoranti pays tribute to ex-Ogun First Lady, Lucia Onabanjo

Fasoranti pays tribute to ex-Ogun First Lady, Lucia Onabanjo

Naija News • 4h ago

Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti mourns Lucia Onabanjo, wife of ex-Ogun Governor Olabisi Onabanjo, praising her as a model of support and dignity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fasoranti-pays-tribute-to-ex-ogun-first-lady-lucia-onabanjo/...

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Police issue arrest warrant for WBA champion Davis

Police issue arrest warrant for WBA champion Davis

Naija News • 4h ago

Police in Miami have issued an arrest warrant for WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident. The warrant has [...]...

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Newswatch co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed buried in Kogi

Newswatch co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed buried in Kogi

Naija News • 4h ago

Veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, has been laid to rest in his hometown in Kogi State at the age of 75. Read More: https://punchng.com/newswatch-co-founder-yakubu-mohammed-buried-in-kogi/...

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2026: Fernandes not seeking to leave Manchester United in January

2026: Fernandes not seeking to leave Manchester United in January

Naija News • 4h ago

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not planning to seek a move away from the club this month. Reports have emerged in recent days suggesting [...]...

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AFCON 2025: Football fans ‘choke’ controversial Ghanaian referee, Instagram page pulled down

AFCON 2025: Football fans ‘choke’ controversial Ghanaian referee, Instagram page pulled down

Naija News • 4h ago

The Instagram account of Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been taken down following criticism over his officiating during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [...]...

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CICAN Elects New Leadership, Taiwo Hassan Becomes Chairman

CICAN Elects New Leadership, Taiwo Hassan Becomes Chairman

Naija News • 4h ago

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. In a closely contested election held at the NACCIMA House in Lagos on Thursday, Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph emerged as Chairman, securing 25 votes to defeat... The post CICA...

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N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial

N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial

Naija News • 4h ago

Four prosecution witnesses from different banks testified in former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's N110 billion Fraud trial on Thursday. The post N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Federer backing Alcaraz to complete career Slam

Federer backing Alcaraz to complete career Slam

Naija News • 4h ago

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. Six-time [...]...

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Bangladesh Cricketers stage T20 league boycott

Bangladesh Cricketers stage T20 league boycott

Naija News • 4h ago

Bangladesh’s cricketers have begun a boycott of all forms of cricket in response to comments made by a national cricket board director, which have led [...]...

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Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria

Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria

Naija News • 4h ago

Momodu said his decision to join the ADC was not driven by personal political ambition but by a desire to contribute to national renewal. The post Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Naija News • 4h ago

Ogun State Governor, has reiterated his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers. The post Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....

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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas

Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas

Naija News • 4h ago

The inauguration followed the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the State House of Assembly. The post Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Robertson keen to stay but ‘wants to play football’

Robertson keen to stay but ‘wants to play football’

Naija News • 4h ago

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would like to remain at Liverpool beyond this summer when his contract expires – but says he’s “a player who wants to play”. Robertson, [...]...

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Okpebholo Hosts Freed AAU Students, Reaffirms Commitment To Rebuild University

Okpebholo Hosts Freed AAU Students, Reaffirms Commitment To Rebuild University

Naija News • 4h ago

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday received students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were recently released following their arrest over the Ekpoma protest. The governor assured the students that his administration remains committed to dialogue, reform, and the comprehensive revival of the university. The engagement took p...

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VAT applies only to bank service charges, not transfers — NRS

VAT applies only to bank service charges, not transfers — NRS

Naija News • 4h ago

Nigeria’s NRS confirms the 7.5% VAT applies only to bank service fees, not the actual amount transferred. Get accurate details on banking taxes. Read More: https://punchng.com/vat-applies-only-to-bank-service-charges-not-transfers-nrs/...

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US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

Naija News • 4h ago

The U.S. has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, part of a $2 billion deal following the capture of President Maduro. Proceeds are held in US accounts Read More: https://punchng.com/us-completes-first-sale-of-venezuelan-oil/...

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Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February

Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February

Naija News • 4h ago

The 30-year-old JB Yakubu Secretariat complex had languished without any major renovations, despite hosting many Ministries, Departments and Agencies until recently. The post Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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