12 m. ago Johannesburg Varsity Honours Prof Sefotho With Community Service Award

Education expert Prof. Maximus Monaheng Sefotho has received the 2025 Community Engagement and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards from the University of Johannesburg, recognising his contributions to community engagement and university service. The university announced that Professor Sefotho was awarded the 2025 Community Engagement Service Award, recognising his remarkable initiatives that connect academic work with broader societal needs. […]

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62 m. ago Christmas: Bishop urges love, challenges leaders on good governance

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu shares his 2025 Christmas message, urging love for the poor and challenging leaders on good governance and citizen welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-bishop-urges-love-challenges-leaders-on-good-governance/

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6 h. ago Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo

…offers free ride to commuters during Yuletide  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has described the Abia read more Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo-Iweala

Science

7 h. ago Peaceful Coexistence Key To Nigeria’s Prosperity — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to tow the path of peaceful coexistence, citing the Holy Bible, which underscored it as a prerequisite for prosperity. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu stated this in Kaduna during the Annual Distribution of Food Items to […]

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8 h. ago Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has secured multiple convictions against individuals involved in the vandalism of its electricity infrastructure read more Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

Events

14 h. ago ‘I Prioritise Enabling Environment Over Handouts’, Says Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration prefers creating a conducive environment that empowers citizens to lift themselves out of poverty, rather than distributing handouts to them. Makinde made the remarks during a media chat with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he explained the philosophy behind […]

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14 h. ago Outcry Follows CBS Pulling Program On Prison Key To Trump Deportations

CBS had been due to air the investigation late Sunday about alleged abuses at the CECOT center in El Salvador on its flagship "60 Minutes" program, seen by many as one of the most prestigious and hard-hitting institutions in US journalism. The post Outcry Follows CBS Pulling Program On Prison Key To Trump Deportations appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago NBA demands probe into disputed tax reform laws, urges suspension

The Nigerian Bar Association calls for an investigation into Nigeria’s tax reform laws, citing discrepancies that undermine the legislative process. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-demands-probe-into-disputed-tax-reform-laws-urges-suspension/

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19 h. ago Okonjo‑Iweala unveils Abia’s first electric shuttle buses, urges cleaner environment

Abia State launches Nigeria’s first fleet of 20 electric shuttle buses, a move praised by WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala for promoting a cleaner environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/okonjo%e2%80%91iweala-unveils-abias-first-electric-shuttle-buses-urges-cleaner-environment/

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20 h. ago Banditry: Oyo, Ogun, Lagos unveil joint security offensive to secure highways, cities

In a renewed push to curb banditry and other criminal activities, the governments of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states, on Monday, launched a joint security operation aimed at strengthening safety along major highways and urban centres across the South West zone. The collaborative operation, designed to protect commuters, residents and businesses, focused particularly on high-risk […]

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20 h. ago Cross River leads women’s economic empowerment nationwide — BudgIT

A BudgIT report names Cross River a top state for women’s economic empowerment, citing strong policies in agriculture and emerging industries in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-leads-womens-economic-empowerment-nationwide-budgit/

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21 h. ago Tinubu has shown uncommon concern for pensioners—FEPPPAN president

As Nigeria grapples with inflation, rising healthcare costs, and an ageing population, pensioners remain among the most vulnerable citizens. Yet, according to the President-General of the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN), who is also the President of the Electricity Sector Retirees Welfare Association (ESREWA), Elder Benjamin Maisaniari Amako, in this […]

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22 h. ago Persistent building demolitions: Nigeria’s housing deficit on the rise

The relentless building demolitions across Nigeria’s cities have become a source of worry to many Nigerians, especially residents in the low-income neighbourhoods as they are losing their accommodation to government’s bulldozers. Apart from throwing people to the streets, DAYO AYEYEMI reports that the incidents have led to increase in the nation’s housing deficit. THE current […]

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25 h. ago Increased Pension Enforcement Triggers N233bn Contribution In Q3

Increased enforcement of pension contributions in the public and private sectors of the nation’s economy through the issuance of pension compliance certificates has yielded N233 billion pension contributions in the third quarter of the year. Speaking at the 2025 Annual PenCom Media conference in Lagos at the weekend, the director general, National Pension Commission (PenCom), […]

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28 h. ago ADC chieftain laments Ogun’s growth in 50 years, blames poor leadership

ADC chieftain Dr. Biodun Ogundipe blames poor leadership for the slow pace of Ogun State development, citing a lack of innovation and creative governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-chieftain-laments-oguns-growth-in-50-years-blames-poor-leadership/

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31 h. ago Trump admin halts US offshore wind projects citing ‘national security’

The Trump administration has paused all US offshore wind projects, citing unspecified national security risks and casting doubt on the renewable energy ind Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-admin-halts-us-offshore-wind-projects-citing-national-security/

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31 h. ago Yuletide: Oluremi Tinubu gifts 250 Ogun senior citizens ₦200,000 each

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme gifts 250 senior citizens in Ogun State ₦200,000 each for the Yuletide season. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-oluremi-tinubu-gifts-250-ogun-senior-citizens-%e2%82%a6200000-each/

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36 h. ago Confusion in Borno as Tinubu unveils 3,000 electric bikes despite ban

President Tinubu unveils 3,000 electric bikes in Borno, causing confusion among residents due to an ongoing state-wide ban on all motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/confusion-in-borno-as-tinubu-unveils-3000-electric-bikes-despite-ban/

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37 h. ago DHQ tightens security nationwide ahead of Christmas, deploys troops, air assets

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured Nigerians of heightened security nationwide during the Christmas festivities, announcing the deployment of additional read more DHQ tightens security nationwide ahead of Christmas, deploys troops, air assets

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41 h. ago Crazy things happen anytime I attempt returning to music — Singer Naeto C

Nigerian singer Naeto C reveals why he put his music career on hold, citing family, life goals, and strange occurrences whenever he tries to return. Read More: https://punchng.com/crazy-things-happen-anytime-i-attempt-returning-to-music-singer-naeto-c/

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