Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has said that people thought he was lying when he talked about the readiness of the players ahead of the semifinal clash with Morocco. Nigeria fell 4-2 to the host nation, via penalty shootout. Chelle said the defeat was really tough to take, but he also praised his players for […] AFCON: Everybody tried to say I was lying –...
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Bauchi State Police have made a homosexual assault arrest, taking two teenagers into custody for allegedly molesting four minors in Tilde Fulani community. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-teenagers-for-homosexual-assault-on-minors/...
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This followed the notice of discontinuance filed by the prosecution last December to terminate the criminal defamation charges against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan. The post Court dismisses defamation case against Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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About 500 cattle at Kasuwar Daji market in Kaura Nomoda Local Government Area of Zamfara state have been rustled by bandits. Comrade Aminu Garba, the state chairman of the Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, explained that the incident was not the first of its kind, saying that a similar attack occurred about four years ago. […] Bandits allegedly rustl...
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has called on institutions and private individuals to support the government’s empowerment initiative aimed at improving the welfare of families of military personnel who died in active service. Speaking during the laying of wreaths and empowerment of widows of fallen heroes at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day cer...
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A sports analyst claims poor AFCON officiating led to Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco, arguing it mentally unsettled the Super Eagles players. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-poor-officiating-cost-nigeria-afcon-final-spot-says-austin-okon-akpan/...
Read Full Story →An Edo-based medical doctor, Dr Abu Babatunde, who was abducted alongside his brother in Auchi on January 1, has regained his freedom after spending about two weeks in captivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Babatunde, a house The post Edo doctor regains freedom after two weeks in captivity appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - ...
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday on Friday, January 16, 2026. In a heartfelt message celebrating the respected leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyetola described Chief Akande as a towering figure.....
Read Full Story →A former Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Special Adviser on Legislative Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Samuel Adejumobi, popularly known as Agbarapo, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state over what he described as premature political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Early...
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The Rivers State Assembly has failed to resume its session for the impeachment of Gov. Fubara, causing uncertainty. Get the latest on the delayed proceedin Read More: https://punchng.com/impeachment-rivers-assembly-fails-to-reconvene/...
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Students of Ambrose Alli University, arrested during a protest against insecurity in Ekpoma, have regained their freedom following the governor’s intervent Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-protest-detained-aau-students-regain-freedom/...
Read Full Story →Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African The post AFCON 2025: Fans decry poor officiating in Nigeria’s loss to Morrocco appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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Nigeria’s capital spending reached 85% performance in the 2024 fiscal year after a budget extension, says Finance Minister Wale Edun. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-hit-85-capital-spending-after-2024-budget-extension-edun/...
Read Full Story →Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined about $20,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what it described as “unacceptable behaviour” during Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final defeat to Morocco. The post CAF hands Eto’o four-game ban over conduct during ...
Read Full Story →Edun made the remarks on Thursday in Lagos while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Macroeconomic Outlook Report for 2026. The post Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.7% – Edun appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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Barau FC have welcomed six new players to their squad for the second half of the season. The players are Ebuka Nwokorie (Kun Khalifat), Moses Tsehuan – Centre Back (from Nasarawa United) Akpo Godwin ( Attack Energy FC, Afghanistan) Ezeonye Henry, Uche Moses (Kun Khalifat FC) and Nwaodu Chukwudi (Enyimba FC) The players penned a […] NPFL: Barau unveil six n...
Read Full Story →Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economy is projected to grow 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the government drives investment-led, inclusive The post Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.68% in 2026 – Edun appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has taken in good faith his team’s 2-1 defeat to Barau FC. Uche Moses and Umaru Mohammed were on target for Barau FC while Chinton Japhet scored for Niger Tornadoes. Mohammed assured that he will make corrections on the lapses identified ahead of their next league fixture. “The game […] NPFL: Mohammed read...
Read Full Story →The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has commended the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, for signing an agreement that is expected to put an end to incessant strikes in the nation's public universities. The post NANS commends FG, ASUU for signing historic agreement appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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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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