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Driving 756km to watch soccer god, Messi

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, June 12, 2026) Cool fire emits from the potted plant in the backyard at night; it is the glowworm. A

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Tinubu Defends Reforms, Vows to Crush Terrorism in Democracy Day Address

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday used his 2026 Democracy Day address to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strengthening

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Zulum Targets Closure of Borno’s Largest IDP Camp as Resettlement Drive Enters Final Phase

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced plans to shut down the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, the largest displacement

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Mastermind of Eruku, Kwara And Other Church Attacks Feared Killed in Security Forces Ambush

…Kidnap plot on another set of Students foiled Nigerian security forces made up of troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State

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Fertiliser Supply Stabilised as FG Strengthens Centralised Procurement System Ahead of 2026 Farming Season

Nigeria has said it has significantly strengthened fertiliser availability and price stability ahead of the 2026 wet season through a tightened central

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China Willing to Share Governance Experience with Nigeria, Rest of Africa- Envoy

Nigeria and China have signaled a deeper convergence on governance philosophy and development strategy, as senior Chinese diplomatic officials and Nigerian

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June 12: Democracy Remains Nigeria’s Surest Path to Unity, Progress, Says Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described democracy as Nigeria’s most reliable pathway to national unity, development and prosperity, urging

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How President Tinubu’s Concrete Road Helped Avert Tragedy in Delta Aircraft Incident

On Wednesday, June 10, a Nigerian aircraft developed problems while trying to land at Asaba Airport in Delta State. Unable to complete its landing at the

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over Suspected Militant Collaborator to DSS in Cross River Crackdown

The Nigerian Navy has handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Cross River State as part of ongoing

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North-West Governors Pledge Bold Push Against Child Poverty, Unveil Joint Action Plan in Kano

Governors in Nigeria’s North-West region have agreed on a sweeping set of time-bound reforms aimed at tackling child poverty and strengthening social