4 h. ago Christmas: Police deploy 1,000 officers across Borno after mosque bomb blast

Following a deadly mosque bomb blast, Borno security is heightened as police deploy over 1,000 officers to protect churches and residents during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-police-deploy-1000-officers-across-borno-after-mosque-bomb-blast/

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4 h. ago Soludo congratulates Anambra Christians, urges love, peace for Christmas

Read Governor Soludo’s Christmas message to Anambra Christians. He urges love, peace, and generosity, reassuring residents of a safe festive season. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-congratulates-anambra-christians-urges-love-peace-for-christmas/

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5 h. ago Christmas: Aiyedatiwa Calls For Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence

Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has extended warm felicitations to Christians as they celebrate Christmas and prepare for the New Year. This was contained in a statement by his chief press secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday. Aiyedatiwa urged residents of the state to sustain the spirit of love, tolerance and peaceful coexistence associated […]

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6 h. ago Yuletide: Women in outdoor advertising visit Old People’s Home to support residents

As part of commitment to community service and care for the elderly and in the spirit of Christmas, Women in read more Yuletide: Women in outdoor advertising visit Old People’s Home to support residents

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6 h. ago Christmas: Don’t Compromise Our Safety, Kefas Warns Taraba Residents

Residents of Taraba State have been advised to exercise caution during this festive season, as no celebration is worth compromising the safety, peace, and development of the state. Governor Agbu Kefas made this statement in a statewide broadcast to mark the 2025 yuletide season from his home in Wukari. In a 15-minute address, the governor […]

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7 h. ago A Social Democratic Christmas: Welfare Governance And The Politics Of Care In Adamawa State

This year’s Christmas season in Adamawa State unfolded not merely as a festive interval on the calendar, but as a practical demonstration of what social democracy looks like when translated from ideology into governance. At a time when economic hardship, inflation, and social insecurity dominate everyday life for millions of Nigerians, the interventions rolled out […]

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7 h. ago Adamawa Flags Off Distribution Of 42 Trucks of Rice To Vulnerable Residents

The Adamawa State Government on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of 42 trucks of 50kg bags of parboiled rice to less privileged and vulnerable residents across the state’s 21 local government areas. The rice, procured by the various local councils, is being distributed at the rate of two trucks per local government as part of […]

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7 h. ago Gov Fintiri Flags Off Flood Intervention For 5,357 Affected Households In Yola South

Describing the killings of women during the protest as tragic and unacceptable, Governor Fintiri said the victims were innocent and defenseless. He revealed that the judicial panel, to be chaired by a retired High Court judge, will examine both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident and make recommendations for reconciliation and lasting peace. […]

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7 h. ago Kano distributes personal protective equipment to health facilities

The Kano State government distributes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to hospitals and health facilities across all 44 local government areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-distributes-personal-protective-equipment-to-health-facilities/

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12 h. ago COAS Shaibu Pledges To Address Soldiers’ Accommodation Challenge

  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to address soldiers’ accommodation challenges nationwide. He made the pledge on Wednesday while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the flag-off marked […]

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14 h. ago Katsina governor flags off ₦2.6bn bursary, to establish scholarship trust fund

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday flagged off the 2024/2025 bursary allowances and awards presentation, reaffirming his read more Katsina governor flags off ₦2.6bn bursary, to establish scholarship trust fund

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16 h. ago BREAKING: Several Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Mosque In Borno

Several people were feared dead and many others were injured following a bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Kasuwa, Maiduguri, Borno State capital city on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred during the Maghrib prayers at the worship centre, eyewitnesses and local residents confirmed. Details of the bomb attack, including the exact number of casualties, […]

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18 h. ago JUST IN: LASEMA orders residents, traders to evacuate as plaza fire spreads

LASEMA urges residents and traders to evacuate the area around the Great Nigeria Insurance House due to a spreading Lagos plaza fire on Martins Street. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-lasema-orders-residents-traders-to-evacuate-as-plaza-fire-spreads/

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18 h. ago Egbema APC Chieftain Lawuru Distributes Yuletide Rice, Logistics In Warri North LGA

In a Christmas gesture, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Egbema Kingdom, High Chief Promise Lawuru, (a.k.a Ozigizaga), has distributed 50kg bags of rice along with essential logistics to all the 10 wards within Warri North Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. This act has brought immense joy and much-needed relief […]

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21 h. ago Ojuelegba bridge closes as fully laden 40 foot truck overturns

The Ojuelegba bridge inward National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos state has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic following the collapse read more Ojuelegba bridge closes as fully laden 40 foot truck overturns

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21 h. ago Northern CAN hails Adamawa gov for pardon on death sentenced farmer

Northern CAN commends the Adamawa gov pardon for a Christian farmer sentenced to death, hailing the move as a restoration of justice and public confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-can-hails-adamawa-gov-for-pardon-on-death-sentenced-farmer/

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22 h. ago Katsina Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Alleged Rape, Other Offences

  The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with alleged rape and other unnatural offences as part of its intensified efforts to combat crime and protect vulnerable members of society across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters, which […]

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24 h. ago Finland to increase PR application fees, introduce citizenship tests from Jan 1

The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has confirmed a sharp rise in permanent residency (PR) application fees from January 2026 read more Finland to increase PR application fees, introduce citizenship tests from Jan 1

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24 h. ago ‘Sunday Jackson is Free!’, US Congressman Reacts To Release Of Nigerian Farmer Sentenced To Death

United States Congressman Riley Moore has reacted to the release of a Nigerian farmer, Mr Sunday Jackson, who was previously sentenced to death by the Adamawa State High Court. Moore, in a post on his X account, announced Jackson’s freedom, writing: “Sunday Jackson is FREE. Thanks be to God! More to come soon!” Jackson, a […]

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27 h. ago Grace Ike’s NUJ Leadership Distributes 600 Bags Of Rice To Abuja Journalists

Abuja journalists are celebrating this Christmas with a significant boost to their welfare, thanks to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council. Under the leadership of Comrade Grace Ike, the council has distributed over 600 bags of rice to its members in Abuja, a gesture aimed at alleviating economic pressures and […]

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