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$500m AGROW programme targets farmer-led agricultural transformation – FG

$500m AGROW programme targets farmer-led agricultural transformation – FG

Naija News • 1d ago

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting farmer-driven policies as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen national food security. This [...]...

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Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for Nigeria

Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for Nigeria

Naija News • 1d ago

The experimental vaccine is being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, a UK-based research institution, with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The post Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Water scarcity looms in FCT, expert warns

Water scarcity looms in FCT, expert warns

Naija News • 1d ago

Residents of Abuja have called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),  Nyesom Wike, to as a matter of urgency address the [...]...

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Platini says Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat’

Platini says Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat’

Naija News • 1d ago

Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino “has become more of an autocrat” and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday. Infantino was Platini’s deputy from 2009 and The post Platini says Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Ni...

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Katsina pays N45bn life, death benefits to 14,560 state, LG workers

Katsina pays N45bn life, death benefits to 14,560 state, LG workers

Naija News • 1d ago

Katsina State pays N45.89bn in life and death benefits to 14,560 workers, clearing a backlog of liabilities and ensuring prompt payment of entitlements. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-pays-n45bn-life-death-benefits-to-14560-state-lg-workers/...

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Bandits kill Islamic cleric Bello Abubakar in Kaduna

Bandits kill Islamic cleric Bello Abubakar in Kaduna

Naija News • 1d ago

Suspected bandits Wednesday killed an Islamic cleric in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state. Residents, who shared a gory [...]...

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Alaafin faults Makinde on Olubadan’s emergence as Oba council chairman

Alaafin faults Makinde on Olubadan’s emergence as Oba council chairman

Naija News • 1d ago

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has faulted Governor Seyi Makinde over the announcement on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, describing as incorrect the claim that he was consulted The post Alaafin faults Makinde on Olubadan’s emergence as Oba council chairman appeared first on The Guardia...

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2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi

2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi

Naija News • 1d ago

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should not underestimate former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi said Amaechi possesses strong political structures and all...

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Davido responds to DNA test request from alleged daughter ‘Anu’

Davido responds to DNA test request from alleged daughter ‘Anu’

Entertainment • 1d ago

Multiple award-winning singer and performer, Davido has directly responded to a DNA test request from his alleged daughter, ‘Anu.’ The post Davido responds to DNA test request from alleged daughter ‘Anu’ appeared first on NotjustOk ....

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ADC receives defectors from PDP, APC, LP in Oyo

ADC receives defectors from PDP, APC, LP in Oyo

Naija News • 1d ago

ADC has recorded a major political breakthrough in Oyo State following a wave of defections that swept across the Ibarapa axis. The post ADC receives defectors from PDP, APC, LP in Oyo appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....

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Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment

Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment

Naija News • 1d 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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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

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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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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 • 1d 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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