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VIDEO: Shettima, Akpabio, others release pigeons at Armed Forces Remembrance Day

VIDEO: Shettima, Akpabio, others release pigeons at Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Naija News • -54m ago

VP Kashim Shettima leads dignitaries in releasing pigeons at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a symbolic gesture for peace and unity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-shettima-akpabio-others-release-pigeons-at-armed-forces-remembrance-day/...

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: PDP faction seeks enhanced welfare for military personnel

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: PDP faction seeks enhanced welfare for military personnel

Naija News • -31m ago

A PDP faction marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day by urging the Federal Government to improve welfare and funding for military personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-pdp-faction-seeks-enhanced-welfare-for-military-personnel/...

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Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Naija News • 0m ago

Oil prices slumped Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran. The post Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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‘Their deaths should not be in vain’ – PDP pays tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers

‘Their deaths should not be in vain’ – PDP pays tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers

Naija News • 3m ago

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has paid tribute to fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement by the National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Thursday, the PDP stressed that their deaths should not be in vain. The opposition party urged […] ‘Their deaths should not be in vai...

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Nigerian Govt drops criminal charges against Senator Natasha

Nigerian Govt drops criminal charges against Senator Natasha

Naija News • 3m ago

An Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The development brought to a close a controversial legal case that drew nationwide attention. Court records indicated that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation submitted a Notice of Discontinuan...

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Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom

Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom

Naija News • 7m ago

An abducted Edo doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after a N50 million ransom was paid. His younger brother was tragically killed by the k Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-edo-doctor-regains-freedom-after-n50m-ransom/...

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AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round

AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round

Naija News • 7m ago

Brahim Díaz has surged to the top of the Golden Boot standings following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 semi-finals in Morocco, with the Real Madrid forward netting five goals to spearhead the hosts’ title charge. The post AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Nigeria exits acute economic crisis as NESG forecasts 5.5% growth

Nigeria exits acute economic crisis as NESG forecasts 5.5% growth

Naija News • 10m ago

Nigeria has exited its acute economic crisis. The NESG forecasts 5.5% Nigeria economic growth by 2026 but warns of a critical 18-month policy window. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exits-acute-economic-crisis-as-nesg-forecasts-5-5-growth/...

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Naira stability, food supply to drive down inflation — Expert

Naira stability, food supply to drive down inflation — Expert

Naija News • 14m ago

An expert forecasts Nigeria’s inflation rate could fall to 13% by 2026, driven by Naira stability and a significant boost in domestic food production. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-stability-food-supply-to-drive-down-inflation-expert/...

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AFCON: ‘First time someone has done it’ – Oliseh hails Super Eagles defender for pocketing Diaz

AFCON: ‘First time someone has done it’ – Oliseh hails Super Eagles defender for pocketing Diaz

Naija News • 14m ago

Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with five goals. Diaz was set to become the first player in Africa Cup of Nations […] AFCON: ...

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Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims

Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims

Naija News • 14m ago

French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday. The post Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Osun guber poll will not degenerate into violence – INEC assures

Osun guber poll will not degenerate into violence – INEC assures

Naija News • 14m ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Thursday during the INEC annual New Year prayer for 2026 held at […] ...

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LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move to Real Madrid

LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move to Real Madrid

Naija News • 21m ago

Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, could be set for a shock move to join Real Madrid in the summer. According to Plettigoal, Klopp is seriously considering joining the LaLiga giants. The German is currently Head of Soccer at Red Bull – a role he took after leaving Liverpool. However, although he is believed not to […] LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move ...

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Rivers crisis: Impeachment not constitutional, politically motivated – Advocacy Centre

Rivers crisis: Impeachment not constitutional, politically motivated – Advocacy Centre

Naija News • 23m ago

A civic watchdog has described the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, as a political witch-hunt driven by personal interests rather than constitutional breaches. A statement on Thursday by the Good Governance Advocacy Centre, GGAC, claimed that a 72-hour forensic review of lawful evidence revealed mi...

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VIDEO: Lagos Task Force arrests suspect following road attack on motorist

VIDEO: Lagos Task Force arrests suspect following road attack on motorist

Naija News • 23m ago

The Lagos Task Force has arrested a suspect for attacking a motorist whose vehicle broke down along the Oshodi–Iyana Ipaja Road. Efforts are on to nab othe Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-task-force-arrests-suspect-following-road-attack-on-motorist/...

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Transfer: Durosinmi joins Serie A club Pisa from Viktoria Plzen

Transfer: Durosinmi joins Serie A club Pisa from Viktoria Plzen

Naija News • 26m ago

Serie A club Pisa SC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi linked up with Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Pisa paid of €11 million, including add-ons, to secure his services. It is the most expensive sale in Viktoria Plzen’s history. The 23-year-old was on the […] Transfer: Durosin...

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Armed forces remembrance day: Tinubu, others honour fallen heroes

Armed forces remembrance day: Tinubu, others honour fallen heroes

Naija News • 27m ago

President Tinubu leads dignitaries at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja, honouring Nigeria’s fallen and living soldiers with wreath-laying Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-tinubu-others-honour-fallen-heroes/...

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2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines

2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines

Naija News • 29m ago

The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over ₦500 million on the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation programmes across selected states of the federation. The post 2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists...

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Insecurity: US intervention does not undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – Ex-AGF Aondoakaa

Insecurity: US intervention does not undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – Ex-AGF Aondoakaa

Naija News • 31m ago

Former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has insisted that the US military airstrike against terrorist elements in Nigeria did not undermine the territorial sovereignty of the country. Aondoakaa stated this on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the F...

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Three siblings killed during Lagos fire buried in Anambra

Three siblings killed during Lagos fire buried in Anambra

Naija News • 35m ago

The three Omatu siblings, victims of the tragic Lagos fire at Great Nigeria Insurance House, have been laid to rest in their hometown in Anambra. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-siblings-killed-during-lagos-fire-buried-in-anambra/...

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