55 h. ago Akpabio, Gowon death rumours: Senate directs DSS to investigate, prosecute culprits

Describing the purveyors as “promoters of fake information”, the Red Chamber said the investigation should lead to the prosecution and punishment of the culprits

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3 d. ago Gowon not dead, aide dismisses elder statesman’s death rumour

Reports claiming former Head of State Yakubu Gowon is dead are false. His aide confirms Gowon is not dead, is in good health, and remains active. Read More: https://punchng.com/gowon-not-dead-aide-dismisses-elder-statesmans-death-rumour/

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5 d. ago Kano Govt Proscribes ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’ Group

The governor directed security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and the NSCDC, to investigate the promoters of the group and halt all recruitment and training activities. The post Kano Govt Proscribes ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’ Group appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Outrage As Ambassadorial Nominee Struggles To Name Ekiti Senators

* As Senate screens career ambassadors-designate A routine ambassadorial screening by the Senate turned dramatic on Wednesday when one of President Bola Tinubu’s nominees, Amb. Emmanuel Adeyemi, stumbled over a basic current affairs question many Senators considered fundamental: naming all three Senators from his home state of Ekiti. Adeyemi—currently a deputy director in the Office […]

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8 d. ago Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal

The move followed complaints that lawmakers were being singled out while other influential individuals continued to enjoy full security cover. The post Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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2 w. ago “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops

Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in […] The post “Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait for Orders” — Defence Minister Musa Directs Troops appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Government Orders MDAs To Enforce 5% Job Quota For PWDs

The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply strictly with the mandatory 5 per cent employment quota for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and ensure that all public buildings, transport systems and service channels are accessible to them. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the directive at […]

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3 w. ago Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Tuesday told a federal high court in Abuja that Tukur Mamu, publisher read more Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

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3 w. ago Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Wednesday alleged that Tukur Mamu benefited from the ransom paid for victims read more Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

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4 w. ago Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

The organised labour has, again, raised concerns over the fresh push by the Nigerian Senate and the National Agency for read more Over 500,000 direct jobs at risk if sachet, pet bottle alcohol banned, FOBTOB warns

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last month Senate Steps Down Cocoa Management Board Bill After Tinubu’s Request

The Senate on Tuesday stepped down deliberations on the Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill 2025, following a request from President Bola Tinubu for further consultations. The request, conveyed in a letter dated November 12 and read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, directed lawmakers to pause legislative action on the bill. Tinubu […]

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