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Many trapped as sand pit collapses in Kano
Nigeria

Many trapped as sand pit collapses in Kano

A sand pit used for brick-making collapsed on Wednesday morning in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, with several brick workers feared dead. The post Many trapped as sand pit collapses in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Five family members die in Yobe road accident
Nigeria

Five family members die in Yobe road accident

A tragic Yobe road accident claims the lives of five family members on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway. Three others were injured in the fatal crash. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-family-members-die-in-yobe-road-accident/

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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
Nigeria

US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addiction lawsuit, ordering them to pay $3M for the harmful, addictive design of their platforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-jury-finds-meta-youtube-liable-in-social-media-addiction-trial/

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Foiled Pipeline Sabotage: PINL Warns Guards, Contractors Against Collusion, Negligence
Nigeria

Foiled Pipeline Sabotage: PINL Warns Guards, Contractors Against Collusion, Negligence

Foiled Pipeline Sabotage: PINL Warns Guards, Contractors Against Collusion, Negligence ITODE AKARI PORT HARCOURT – Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), responsible for securing the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger…

Independent Nigeria
Italy’s World Cup play-off ‘biggest match’ of career – Gattuso
Nigeria

Italy’s World Cup play-off ‘biggest match’ of career – Gattuso

Gennaro Gattuso calls Italy’s World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland the most important match of his coaching career as the Azzurri aim to qualify. Read More: https://punchng.com/italys-world-cup-play-off-biggest-match-of-career-gattuso/

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Kwara begins construction of Oluremi Tinubu Diagnostic Centre
Nigeria

Kwara begins construction of Oluremi Tinubu Diagnostic Centre

The Kwara State government has started building the Oluremi Tinubu Diagnostic Centre to improve healthcare and provide modern medical testing for residents Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-begins-construction-of-oluremi-tinubu-diagnostic-centre/

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ADC unveils nationwide congress timetable, announces convention date
Africa

ADC unveils nationwide congress timetable, announces convention date

The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has approved a comprehensive timetable for the party’s congresses nationwide, beginning with polling unit and ward congresses scheduled for April 7. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the party’s NEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja. Abdullahi […] ADC unveils nationwide congress timetable, announces convention date

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2027: APC Govt destroying opposition for Tinubu to stay in power – ADC
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2027: APC Govt destroying opposition for Tinubu to stay in power – ADC

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of destroying opposition to make President Bola Tinubu continuing staying in power. Abdullahi made this allegation on Wednesday when he featured in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He […] 2027: APC Govt destroying opposition for Tinubu to stay in power – ADC

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Setting The Records Straight: OBO Movement’s Baseless Claims, A Scheme Of Political Desperation
Nigeria

Setting The Records Straight: OBO Movement’s Baseless Claims, A Scheme Of Political Desperation

Our attention has been drawn to a laughable and fallacious publication credited to a faceless group parading itself as the “OBO Movement.” This group, which is nothing more than a…

Independent Nigeria
2027: Don’t Waste Energy, Focus On 2031, APC Advises Opposition
Nigeria

2027: Don’t Waste Energy, Focus On 2031, APC Advises Opposition

LAGOS – The All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised the opposition not to waste energy on 2027 elections but should focus on 2031.   A statement on Wednesday signed…

Independent Nigeria
Atiku demands release or prosecution of detained Kaduna cleric
Nigeria

Atiku demands release or prosecution of detained Kaduna cleric

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the unlawful Sheikh Khalifa detention, calling it a violation of fundamental rights. He demands his immediate prosecution Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-demands-release-or-prosecution-of-detained-kaduna-cleric/

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Police arrest man over alleged killing of cousin
Nigeria

Police arrest man over alleged killing of cousin

A police spokesperson said that preliminary investigations revealed that on 1 August 2025 at about 8:00 pm, the suspect allegedly killed the deceased at his residence in Afube Village, Amichi, and buried the body in a shallow grave in his compound. The post Police arrest man over alleged killing of cousin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Land Scam: Four Arrested For Alleged Impersonation Of Wike
Nigeria

Land Scam: Four Arrested For Alleged Impersonation Of Wike

Four men have been arrested by the Nigeria Police for allegedly impersonating the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a multi-million naira land fraud targeting a…

Independent Nigeria
New Southwest APC EXCO Rallies Support For Oyebanji’s Re-election
Nigeria

New Southwest APC EXCO Rallies Support For Oyebanji’s Re-election

LAGOS – The newly elected Southwest Zonal Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong confidence in the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, stressing…

Independent Nigeria
NERC unveils forum to harmonise federal, state electricity rules
Nigeria

NERC unveils forum to harmonise federal, state electricity rules

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has unveiled the Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators, a new collaborative platform aimed at strengthening coordination, harmonising standards, and closing regulatory gaps in Nigeria’s evolving electricity sector. In a statement obtained from the commission’s X handle on Wednesday, NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, formally inaugurated the forum during the first Read More: https://punchng.com/nerc-unveils-forum-to-harmonise-federal-state-electricity-rules/

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Justice Salami’s claim about Obi can’t distract us – Obidients
Nigeria

Justice Salami’s claim about Obi can’t distract us – Obidients

The Obidient Movement has criticised former President of the Court of Appeal, Ayo Salami, over his recent remarks questioning the eligibility of Peter Obi to contest the 2023 presidential election, maintaining that the former Anambra State governor remains focused and undistracted. The post Justice Salami’s claim about Obi can’t distract us – Obidients appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Atiku Demands Immediate Release Of Sheikh Sani Khalifa
Nigeria

Atiku Demands Immediate Release Of Sheikh Sani Khalifa

LAGOS – Former Vice President of Nigeria and leading figure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the immediate release of Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Sani…

Independent Nigeria
OML 245: Nigerian govt replies to Atiku
Africa

OML 245: Nigerian govt replies to Atiku

The Nigerian government has refuted the claim advanced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Mining Lease OML 245 dispute resolution by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that Atiku barely two days ago […] OML 245: Nigerian govt replies to Atiku

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