7 h. ago Kidnappings: Over 3,000 schools join Safe Schools Initiative in one month

Following a recent spike in school kidnappings, over 3,000 schools have registered for the Safe Schools Initiative, seeking improved student safety measure Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappings-over-3000-schools-join-safe-schools-initiative-in-one-month/

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23 h. ago Christian Association Leaders Kick Against Imo Acting Chairman’s Installation

The leadership of the Imo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)  has opposed the appointment of an acting chairman to oversee the affairs of the association in the state. The group insisted that the inconclusive chairmanship election must be concluded adequately as stipulated in  CAN constitution. The leaders, drawn from four of […]

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38 h. ago CAN says Ini Edo’s ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ movie title offensive to Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticized the title of Ini Edo’s new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’, calling it offensive to Christians. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-says-ini-edos-a-very-dirty-christmas-movie-title-offensive-to-christians/

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7 d. ago Insecurity Threatening Our Collective Survival – Christian association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that Nigeria is grappling with insecurity that “threatens our collective survival and national cohesion,” stating that the daily loss of innocent lives is “alarming and heartbreaking.” President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning yesterday in his goodwill message at the opening of the Nigeria Inter-Religious […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence

Amid rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace, while the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands decisive action against those sponsoring violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed “Collaboration […]

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1 week ago CAN youth wing congratulates Oluremi Tinubu on Yeye Asiwaju title

The National President of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Ambassador Belusochukwu Enwere, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her installation as the Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua, describing the honour as a testament to her character, leadership, and national service. The First Lady received the revered Yoruba […]

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1 week ago School Abduction: How Security Agencies Received N144.77Bn To Protect Schools

Nigeria’s security agencies have received N144.77 billion to protect Nigerian schools from bandit and terrorist attacks, investigation by LEADERSHIP Sunday has revealed. The Safe School Initiative budget plan from 2023–2026 indicates that N144.77 billion has been invested. The breakdown of contributions shows that the federal government contributed N119.83 billion while the states contributed N24.93 billion. […]

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1 week ago APC Govs Hail Tinubu Reforms, Commit To Strengthening Local Security

Their commitment to security followed a rise in reported abductions and violence across the country, especially in the northern region.  The post APC Govs Hail Tinubu Reforms, Commit To Strengthening Local Security appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate summons finance, education, defence ministers over $30m failed safe school initiative

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, over the failure of the Safe School Initiative (SSI) to meet the objective of keeping the schools safe in spite of government investing over $30 million in it. Also summoned were the Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa; […]

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2 w. ago Senate summons Edun, others over $30m Safe School Initiative collapse

Nigeria’s Senate summons ministers to investigate the collapse of the $30m Safe School Initiative after relentless attacks and kidnappings of students. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-edun-others-over-30m-safe-school-initiative-collapse/

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2 w. ago 1,680 schoolchildren kidnapped, 180 facilities attacked since 2014 — Senate

He stated, “It is unacceptable that our schools remain soft targets for terrorists and kidnappers. “We will track every naira and every dollar allocated to the Safe School Initiative , some of which were the $30million mobilised between 2014 and 2021 aside the latest N144billion released for the initiative by the federal government .

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2 w. ago Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative

The investigation followed fresh national outrage triggered by the recent abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi State. The post Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate vows to track funds allocated to Safe School Initiative

The Nigerian Senate launches a probe into the Safe School Initiative, vowing to track allocated funds after continued school attacks and kidnappings. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-vows-to-track-funds-allocated-to-safe-school-initiative/

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2 w. ago Senate Launches Probe Into Safe School Initiative, Vows Full Accountability

The Senate, on Wednesday, formally opened an extensive investigation into the Safe School Initiative (SSI), expressing deep concern over the programme’s failure to curb persistent attacks and mass abductions in Nigerian schools despite years of funding and policy commitments. Presiding over the inaugural sitting, chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee and former Abia State governor, Senator […]

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2 w. ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police

The leaders raised fears over the escalating violence in parts of the North, including the killings and abductions. The post Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG reaffirms commitment to safe school initiative, safer learning environment

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative.

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2 w. ago Northern CAN members urged to remain focused amid insecurity

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Nineteen Northern States and FCT, have been urged to remain focused and distance themselves from any form

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2 w. ago A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that there has been no communication from the abductors of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, almost a week after the violent attack. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and CAN Chairman in Niger State, provided an update on […] The post A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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