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Driver crushes school boy to death in Osun, abandons vehicle
A yet-to-be-identified commercial driver has crushed a pupil to death in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The tragic incident necessitated weeping and wailing by the parents and other family members of the deceased at the scene on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred at the Ijetu area of Osogbo. The victim, a young boy, simply […]
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INEC unveils AI-powered virtual assistant ahead of Anambra gov election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was unveiled on Friday. Available on Telegram, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to […]
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NEMA receives 150 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, the Niger Republic. The returnees arrived in Nigeria on Thursday at about 5:20 a.m., according to a post on NEMA’s X page on Friday. NEMA said the returnees arrived safely at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Over […]
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Police arrest 12 suspected cultists in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 12 suspected members of a notorious cult group and recovered three firearms, two vehicles, and other exhibits in a series of coordinated operations across the state. According to a statement issued on Friday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the arrests were made by officers […]
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New Sheriffs in Town: Meet Tinubu’s New Military Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military high command. Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major General Waidi Shaibu takes over as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, and […]
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JUST IN: FATF removes Nigeria from global financial watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force has officially removed Nigeria from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, also known as the grey list. The decision was taken at the FATF October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, following the country’s successful implementation of a 19-point action plan aimed at strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the […]
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PHOTOS NEWS: Davido meets French president Macron
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred excitement among fans on social media after announcing his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron The music icon took to his official X account on Thursday to share photos from the high-profile meeting with the French President. His caption read, “It was an honour meeting […]
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Details Of Amupitan’s Meeting With INEC Directors Emerge
The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), has vowed to deliver credible, free, and fair elections across Nigeria. Amupitan, who took his oath of office on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, […]
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers withdraw from case
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu is facing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism, filed against him […]
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Insecurity: Defend yourselves, Gov Bago charges Niger residents
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has vowed never to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, saying instead residents must be prepared to defend themselves against attacks. The governor made the disclosure when he visited the people of Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas of the state, whose communities were recently attacked […]
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Electoral reforms: Senate pushes INEC to defend election results
The Senate on Wednesday called for the transfer of the burden of proof in election petitions from aggrieved candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission. This body conducts and supervises elections. The proposal formed a key part of deliberations as lawmakers debated the general principles of a bill seeking to repeal the 2022 Electoral Act […]
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ISWAP threat: S’West, N’Central states on high alert
Following the Department of State Services alert on Tuesday that there was a plot by the Islamic State West Africa Province to attack Ondo and Kogi states, states have activated surveillance and counter-terror measures against the ISWAP plot. Kogi shares a boundary with 10 states. They include Benue in the East, Anambra in the South, […]
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Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman Amupitan Today
President Bola Tinubu will today (Thursday) formally swear in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, and will be witnessed by members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly leaders, legal luminaries, civil society […]
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UK cuts post-study work period for foreign students
The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This was disclosed by the UK’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on October 14 while explaining the reasons for the need for immigrants to pass an A-level standard of English Language. According […]
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Kanu Holds Private Meeting With Legal Team Ahead Of Defence Opening
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, concluded a private consultation with his legal team led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN). Kanu, who was brought to court under tight security by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), met with his lawyers in Court […]
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Drama As Akpabio, Natasha Clash During Abortion Bill Debate
A heated exchange occurred in the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) clashed during debate on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill. The bill, presented for concurrence by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, proposes a 10-year jail term without the option of a fine for anyone who supplies drugs or instruments […]
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BREAKING: ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this known in an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Piwuna, the decision stemmed from the meeting of the National Executive Council meeting which was held overnight […]
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Presidential pardon: AGF orders multi-agency probe
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has ordered a multi-agency review of the proposed presidential pardon list, The PUNCH has learnt. Involved in the probe of the list are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the police. The exercise may result […]
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Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed amendments to the Criminal Code Act that prescribe life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, removing the option of fines.  The amendment was adopted as part of the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a concurrent bill previously passed by the House of Representatives. Senators also voted to strengthen the […]
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CAN fires back at presidency, says ‘Christian genocide’ is real
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Monday accused the Presidency of misrepresenting its position on the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing a statement released after a recent meeting with presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, as false, misleading, and insensitive. CAN said the Presidency’s version of the meeting gave the false impression that the association […]
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DSS alerts army to planned ISWAP attack in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services has alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged plot by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province to launch coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi states. In a confidential letter addressed to the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, and sighted by our correspondent, the […]
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Amupitan resumes next week ahead of Anambra poll
The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to officially assume office next week, ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election. Multiple officials at INEC informed The PUNCH that Amupitan would formally take over the reins of the commission after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, a […]
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Teenager becomes Nigeria’s ‘vice president for a day’
A teenager, Joy Ogah, symbolically took over the seat of Vice President Kashim Shettima for a day, using the platform to advocate passionately for the rights and education of girls across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President on Tuesday, the symbolic handover took place during a meeting on Monday […]
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