Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa have demanded inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The PWDs made the demand on Tuesday during a courtesy visit on King Wapaebiama Amakiri, of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the …
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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has tightened enforcement against illegal importation and other regulatory breaches in Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, announced this in a statement by the Authority’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Martins Odeh on Tuesday in Abuja. Ogunyemi …
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has revealed that Nigeria recorded more than 18.8m domestic and international air passengers in 2025, emerging as the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa. Onabanjo-Kuku disclosed the figure on Tuesday while delivering her welcome …
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The United Kingdom Department for Education has excluded teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India from using the route to apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, according to updated guidance posted by the DfE and sighted by PUNCH Online on Tuesday. …
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026. The agency said this in a statement on Tuesday, citing findings contained in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological …
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La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles committed by Atletico players to his …
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Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U for his interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Charly Boy made the revelation in a post shared on X on Monday while reflecting on Obasanjo’s appearance …
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said 20,000 doses of the Ebola vaccine had been allocated for a research vaccination programme in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the DRC is involving frontline health workers and others involved in …
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The Akwa Ibom Government says it has invested about N14.6 billion in matching grants to grow basic education in the state. Prof. Essien Umoh, the Commissioner for Education, disclosed this in Uyo on Monday, at a media briefing on the education sector achievements of the Gov. Umo Eno-led administration Umoh …
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The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has mourned the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, former Governor of Kogi. The foundation also described Idris, a former member of its Board of Trustees (BOT), as a committed public servant. This is contained in a condolence message signed by Abubakar Gambo-Umar, Director-General of …
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