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target=_blank>Police arrest man who kidnapped grandfather in Katsina, rescue two victims
Police in Katsina State have arrested a 22-year-old man, Sani Dikko, who allegedly conspired with two others to kidnap his own grandfather for a N3m ransom
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target=_blank>FULL LIST: From Messi to Fofana: Footballers who announced international retirement
A list of notable football stars including Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Riyad Mahrez who announced their retirement from international football after the 2026
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target=_blank>Life, times of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His son announced his death, marking the end of an era for the Nollywood icon.
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target=_blank>My chess ambitions got bigger after World Rapid amateur title — Omoruyi
Nigerian chess player Sandra Omoruyi discusses winning the World Rapid Amateur title, her demanding training, and her ambition to become a Grandmaster.
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his passing on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>TCN announces five-hour power outage in Niger
TCN announced a five-hour power outage in Bida and surrounding Niger communities on Sept 16, 2026, for preventive maintenance at its substation.
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E2%82%A62-13bn-ecological-fund-claim/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web target=_blank>Anambra govt disputes Obi’s ₦2.13bn ecological fund claim
The Anambra State Government has disputed former Governor Peter Obi’s claim of leaving ₦2.13bn in an ecological fund, stating the cited account was not for
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target=_blank>Two killed in latest attack in India’s restive northeast
Two women have been killed in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, police said, taking civilian casualties from recent ethnic strife to 10 in three weeks
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target=_blank>RMAFC chief hails Otti, declares Abia best-governed state
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Muhammed Shehu, has commended Governor Alex Otti for the prudent management of Abia State’s resources. Shehu gave the commendation on Tuesday when he and members of the commission paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at the governor’s Nvosi office in Isiala Ngwa South
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target=_blank>Four killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
Four people have been killed in a fatal crash involving a truck and a canter on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed.
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