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A 44-year-old Reverend Minister of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Rev. Richard Tagoe, has been enstooled Amanonehene of Abotakyi in the Akuapem Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, with a pledge to mobilise diaspora support and attract investment for the town’s development.
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist and diplomat, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, who died at the age of 86. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-late-ambassador-dele-cole/
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The NSCDC Mining Marshals have denied involvement in a fatal operation in Minna, Niger State, stating the suspended state commandant had no authority to de Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-nscdc-mining-marshals-deny-involvement-in-fatal-operation/
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The West African rivals will lock horns in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake.
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned public office holders not to allow political engagements to undermine their commitment to God. Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-warns-public-office-holders-against-mixing-politics-with-faith/
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Five people have been killed after a diesel tanker suffered a brake failure and crushed four commercial vehicles in Akinyele LGA of Oyo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/tanker-four-commercial-vehicles-accident-leaves-five-dead-in-oyo/
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The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has handed over 300 life jackets to boat operators and fishers in Dambai to promote safety compliance and reduce fatalities on the Oti River.
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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has disclosed that the government has appointed artificial intelligence (AI) focal persons across all ministries as part of efforts to prepare public institutions for the adoption of the technology.
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Mohamed Salah has joined a select group of players, including Harry Kane and Edin Dzeko, who have scored in all three major UEFA club competitions. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-salah-to-kane-players-who-have-scored-in-all-three-uefa-competitions/
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The union said Felix Onigbinde, who reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, before his death, was a dedicated and award winning photojournalist whose career reflected his commitment to the gathering and dissemination of information in the service…
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Akor Adams scored the winner for Venezia against Napoli, while Alex Iwobi ended Fulham’s winless start to the Premier League season with the decisive goal against Hull City.
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi’s deflected first-half strike secured Fulham’s first Premier League win of the season, lifting them off the bottom of th Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-iwobis-strike-ends-fulhams-winless-start/
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A former APC chieftain, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties may unveil a consensus presidential candidate a few days before the 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-opposition-may-unveil-consensus-candidate-days-to-election-lukman/
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The Democratic Leadership Alliance has disowned its Taraba governorship candidate, Aboki Bayonga, for endorsing President Tinubu for a second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/dla-disowns-taraba-gov-candidate-over-tinubu-endorsement-summons-him-for-discipline/
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A Gombe community, Talasse, gets electricity after 17 years following the commissioning of a 1-megawatt solar mini-grid project by the government. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-community-gets-electricity-after-17-years/
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are not as bad as some Nigerians claim. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu/
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KIGALI – Some people walk into a gym for the first time with their shoulders pulled up near their ears. They scan the room, wondering whether they belong, whether anyone… The post Beyond the Weights: Fitness Point Kanombe Opens Doors to a Different Kind of Wellness appeared first on KT PRESS.
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Morocco’s Water Infrastructure Directorate has launched 11 tenders for dam construction projects across eight provinces, with a combined estimated cost exceeding MAD 339 million, as the kingdom continues to develop its water infrastructure.
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The African Democratic Congress campaign council has described its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as a true pan-Nigerian leader ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-atiku-is-a-pan-nigerian-leader-campaign-council/
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The Oyo State Police Command has denied misconduct in a viral video, stating the man arrested in Ibadan was a suspected cultist apprehended by its operativ Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-misconduct-over-viral-video-of-suspect-arrested-in-oyo/
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Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright has called for consistency in the appointment of Electoral Commission (EC) officials, stressing that the Commission must command public confidence regardless of which political party is in power.
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In April, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nigeria had objected to the AU’s designation of Mr Sall as the bloc’s consensus candidate for the UN’s top job.
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Special Adviser on Gender and Social Protection to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called for a proper national child protection framework to safeguard pupils who suffer sexual abuse in schools.
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The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has warned against promoting staff based on external influence rather than merit and competence. Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-clerk-warns-against-lobbying-for-staff-promotions/
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