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New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say
A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.
Business
Shirley Emehelu: From Nigeria to New Jersey’s second-highest office
A historic morning in Trenton On Monday, 9 November 2026, Shirley U. Emehelu placed her hand on the Bible at read more Shirley Emehelu: From Nigeria to New Jersey’s second-highest office
Business
The Umrah and Absurdistanism; Normalising the abnormal
Absurditan is an imaginary country where the weird, unusual and abnormal are the norms. In such a place, it is read more The Umrah and Absurdistanism; Normalising the abnormal
Politics
EFCC appeals judgement lifting forfeiture order on $912,550 linked to ex-Warri refinery MD
EFCC faulted the Federal High Court judgement dismissing the asset forfeiture proceedings against $912,550 linked to the ex-MD of Warri refinery. The post EFCC appeals judgement lifting forfeiture order on $912,550 linked to ex-Warri refinery MD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Election: IG vows crackdown on fake news purveyors
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatuunji Disu, has vowed to identify and prosecute purveyors of fake news and fabricated videos ahead of the 2027 electio Read More: https://punchng.com/election-ig-vows-crackdown-on-fake-news-purveyors/
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Widow sues Airtel, ATC for N232m over noise pollution
A Lagos widow has sued Airtel and ATC for N232m, alleging noise pollution, structural damage, and environmental nuisance from a telecom mast near her home. Read More: https://punchng.com/widow-sues-airtel-atc-for-n232m-over-noise-pollution/
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Who is Eagles’ new boy Suleiman Mubarak?
Meet Suleiman Mubarak, the 19-year-old Slavia Prague midfielder who has earned his first Super Eagles call-up ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/who-is-eagles-new-boy-suleiman-mubarak/
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ADC faults APC over cash inducements, recycled 2023 promises
The African Democratic Congress has accused the APC of buying support with cash and gifts, faulting its new manifesto as a recycle of unfulfilled 2023 prom Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faults-apc-over-cash-inducements-recycled-2023-promises/
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States move to harmonise electricity tariffs nationwide
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is developing a uniform electricity tariff methodology to guide pricing and address inconsistencies across states in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/states-move-to-harmonise-electricity-tariffs-nationwide/
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Fiery clashes erupt in Spain as millions join general strike
Unrest broke out in cities across Spain on Wednesday after millions of workers joined the country's first general strike in 14 years.
World News
New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12
Rescuers are searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble of the three-story building in Brooklyn.
World News
Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race
Colom is the first black person from the southern state elected to the US Senate in over 140 years.
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Russia’s Ambassador to US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66
Russia’s Ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at the age of 66, barely 18 months after assuming the diplomatic position. Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced his death on Wednesday but gave no details about the circumstances. In a tribute, the ministry described…
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Gowon’s memoirs: Nigeria owes Awolowo an eternal debt, by Olu Fasan
Last week, I started a discussion of General Yakubu Gowon’s multi-themed memoirs, My Life of Duty & Allegiance. My focus was on the book’s general tone, which I find unduly self-justificatory. In his attempts to defend his legacy, General Gowon presents himself as a saintly figure who did no wrong…
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The US built world’s greatest card system
By YVONNE-FAITH ELAIGWU The history of payments is, in many ways, the history of making value easier to move. We started at barter and are now at electronic transfers, with stablecoins suggesting that the next evolution is here. New payment methods rarely make their predecessors useless. Cash did…
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2027 Elections: Beyond INEC, 375 Judges’ integrity under trial
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri With the 2027 general elections just 65 days away, all eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a smooth, free, fair, and credible poll. Meanwhile, preparations for the aftermath are already under way. A total of 375 judges have been…
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Thinking on your feet: The power of spoken structure under pressure, by Ruth Oji
Among the many communication challenges professionals encounter, few produce as much immediate anxiety as being asked an unexpected question in a public setting. The scenario is familiar to almost everyone: You are sitting in a department review, an academic seminar, an industry panel, or a client…
Business
Fund management: Alpha10 sets penetration strategy for PH zone
Fund management seems to be one of the most sensitive and difficult professional financial services ever. Investors want big profit, read more Fund management: Alpha10 sets penetration strategy for PH zone