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UN warns of rising fake drug trade in Central Africa
The UN has warned that trafficking in fake and substandard medicines poses a major public health threat in Central Africa, leading to avoidable deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-warns-of-rising-fake-drug-trade-in-central-africa/
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INEC staff least paid in Nigeria, says Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said staff of the commission are the least paid workers in the country. Amupitan disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the commission's preparations for the 2027 general elections at a World Press Conference. He said the commission had taken steps to Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-staff-least-paid-in-nigeria-says-amupitan/
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Ondo air crash: NAF opens condolence register in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force has opened a condolence register in Abuja for the 32 victims of its ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-naf-opens-condolence-register-in-abuja/
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Makinde has no plan to become president in 2027 — Oyo Rep
A House of Reps member, Akin Alabi, claims Governor Seyi Makindes 2027 presidential ambition is a ploy to boost his preferred governorship candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-has-no-plan-to-become-president-in-2027-oyo-rep/
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FG panel seeks two-week extension to probe 37 miners' deaths
A Federal Government panel investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody has requested a two-week extension to submit its report Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-panel-seeks-two-week-extension-to-probe-37-miners-deaths/
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Five feared killed as cult clash rocks Bayelsa
At least five persons are feared killed in a renewed cult clash in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, involving the Bobos and Greenlanders groups. Police have arreste Read More: https://punchng.com/five-feared-killed-as-cult-clash-rocks-bayelsa/
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Germany arrests ex-spy chief over foreign secrets leak
A former German spy chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of treason and passing sensitive information to foreign powers after an investiga Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-arrests-ex-spy-chief-over-foreign-secrets-leak/
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UEFA investigates Ireland-Israel tunnel bust-up after spitting claim
UEFA has opened an investigation into a tunnel bust-up during the Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel following a spitting claim Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-investigates-ireland-israel-tunnel-bust-up-after-spitting-claim/
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Trust is democracy's invisible currency, says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says trust is the invisible currency of democracy, stressing that it must be earned through fairness and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trust-is-democracys-invisible-currency-says-akpabio/
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Kwara women, youths to benefit from empowerment scheme
Olam Agri and SCAAD have expanded their empowerment scheme to Kwara State to equip women and youths in farming communities with practical skills and busine Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-women-youths-to-benefit-from-empowerment-scheme/
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Civic education vital for future leaders – Ekiti commissioner
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Education says exposing students to civic education is vital for preparing them for leadership roles and active citizenshi Read More: https://punchng.com/civic-education-vital-for-future-leaders-ekiti-commissioner/
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Ondo crash: ADC questions N4.5bn NAF aircraft maintenance release, seeks audit
The ADC has called for an audit of NAF aircraft maintenance funds after a crash in Ondo, questioning the disparity in funding with the Presidential Air Fle Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-adc-questions-n4-5bn-naf-aircraft-maintenance-release-seeks-audit/
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Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu to honour Olusi at 90th birthday celebration
Lagos State Government is set to honour an elder statesman of the state, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, with a three-day programme of activities to mark his 90th birthday. The programme, which will be hosted by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will receive President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as Special Guests of Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sanwo-olu-to-honour-olusi-at-90th-birthday-celebration/
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INEC creates AI division to verify results, curb fake news
The Independent National Electoral Commission has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communications Technology Department to strengthen its ability to detect anomalies and counter disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting an update on the commission's preparations for the elections at Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-creates-ai-division-to-verify-results-curb-fake-news/
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Ondo air crash: Wreckage of aircraft difficult to remove — CP
The Ondo State Police Commissioner says efforts to remove the wreckage of a crashed military aircraft are difficult due to the swampy terrain in Igbokoda. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-wreckage-of-aircraft-difficult-to-remove-cp/
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Go beyond routine to improve service delivery, BPE DG urges workers
The BPE Director-General, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, has urged public servants to go beyond routine compliance to improve the quality of services delivered to Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/go-beyond-routine-to-improve-service-delivery-bpe-dg-urges-workers/
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