66 m. ago Tuggar presents letters of credence to newly appointed Nigerian envoys

Nigeria has finally deployed a new set of envoys to key diplomatic missions as Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, read more Tuggar presents letters of credence to newly appointed Nigerian envoys

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2 h. ago Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following a clash between farmers and herders in read more Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

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3 h. ago National Council On Sports Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Approves New Games Structure, Hosts Up To 2030

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

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3 h. ago 1 Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash Over Alleged Farm Encroachment In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, which resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified herder. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed, said the incident occurred on November 26, 2025 […]

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3 h. ago Police kill robber, arrest three during foiled robberies in Jigawa

Jigawa police confirmed two foiled robberies in Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar, resulting in one suspect killed and three others arrested by operatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robber-arrest-three-during-foiled-robberies-in-jigawa/

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4 h. 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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4 h. ago [ICYMI] Nigerian Army promotes 28 Brigadier Generals, 77 colonels 

The Nigerian Army announces the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General in a major leadership update. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-promotes-28-brigadier-generals-77-colonels/

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5 h. ago VP Shettima Advocates Deeper Executive, Legislative Collaboration For A Working Nigeria

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has sought a deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all the citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under […]

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5 h. ago Uzee Usman honoured internationally as Nollywood’s peace advocate

Usman Adeyemi, a Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and entertainment entrepreneur popularly known as Uzee Usman, is gaining renewed international visibility as read more Uzee Usman honoured internationally as Nollywood’s peace advocate

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6 h. ago Ibrahim: Young Innovator Using Technology To Transform Agriculture

Fagbenro Ibrahim is the founder of brahim Farm Academy, an educational and consultancy organisation dedicated to training farmers and young entrepreneurs in modern agricultural techniques and agribusiness. His mission is clear: to foster a new generation of farmers and strengthen food security across Nigeria. The academy provides both online and in-person training, offers expert advisory […]

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7 h. ago Buhari’s government was favourable to me more than this present government

It may have been because night had not yet fallen, or perhaps it was simply a reflection of the economic realities facing many Nigerians today, but a careful look at Abubakar and his suya stand told its own story. The evening rhythm that usually drew customers to roasted meat was missing. Instead, the smoke from […]

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9 h. ago Fear Of Bandit Attacks Forces Local Government Workers Out Of Duty Posts

Renewed surge in bandit attacks in rural communities across the country has forced hundreds of local government workers to abandon their duty posts. LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt that primary schools, health centres and community development offices in several remote locations have been hit hardest, with entire staff abandoning their posts in communities repeatedly targeted by gunmen. […]

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12 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: DHQ summons, grills soldiers in Abuja

Learn about the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction where military personnel were withdrawn before the attack. Defence Headquarters is now investigating the incide Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-abduction-dhq-summons-grills-soldiers-in-abuja/

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12 h. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

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13 h. ago Obi condemns attack on Ngige’s convoy, urges action on insecurity

Peter Obi visits Chris Ngige to condemn the recent attack on his convoy in Anambra, calling for urgent action against Nigeria’s rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-condemns-attack-on-ngiges-convoy-urges-action-on-insecurity/

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15 h. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

Economics

17 h. ago Immigration confirms death of officers in fresh terrorist attack in Kebbi

Confirming the development, Public Relations Officer of NIS, Akinsola Sheriff Akinlabi, condemned the attack and killing of three officers of the Service during the attack.

Events

21 h. ago Benue SUBEB chair highlights IPSAS role in boosting accountability, ensuring timely funding

Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has emphasised the importance of International Public read more Benue SUBEB chair highlights IPSAS role in boosting accountability, ensuring timely funding

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22 h. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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22 h. ago Google pumps N3bn into Nigeria’s AI revolution, online safety

Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has unveiled a N3 billion (US$2.1 million) commitment to propel Nigeria deeper into the read more Google pumps N3bn into Nigeria’s AI revolution, online safety

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