15 h. ago ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

…insists on establishment of national commission for polytechnics The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused governments at all read more ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

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7 d. ago Reps Urge Federal Government To Rescind Action On Curriculum Review

The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to immediately rescind its curriculum review policy. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion brought under matters of urgent national importance, sponsored by the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma‑Opokuma federal constituency of Bayelsa State, Hon. Oboku Oforji, at plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion, Oforji noted […]

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7 d. ago Federal Government Decries Silent Epidemic Of Poor Oral Health, Moves To Eliminate Noma

The Federal Government has decried what it described as a “silent epidemic” of poor oral health in Nigeria, stating that millions, especially children and older people, were suffering preventable diseases that damage productivity, dignity, and quality of life. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who stated this at the […]

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7 d. ago FG seeks urgent management as 33% of Nigerian soil suffers degradation

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria faces a deepening soil health crisis, with at least 33 per cent of the country’s soil already degraded, threatening food production...

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8 d. ago Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

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9 d. ago C’Rivers residents decry mounting refuse heaps, seek govt action

Residents and motorists in Calabar decry mounting refuse heaps, citing serious health risks and traffic obstruction. They seek urgent government action. Read More: https://punchng.com/crivers-residents-decry-mounting-refuse-heaps-seek-govt-action/

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9 d. ago Group Seeks Stronger Policies, Inclusion For Neurodivergent Children

A group, Phebean Neurodiversity Support Nigeria, has renewed its call for more government action, wider public awareness and inclusive learning policies for children living with neurodiversity challenges. The group made the call at its maiden awareness workshop in Abuja last weekend. The event brought together teachers, caregivers, health workers and community stakeholders who work directly […]

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1 week ago Diaspora groups urge FG to resolve NIN, passport delays abroad

Nigerian diaspora groups demand urgent government action to resolve systemic NIN passport delays abroad, citing a new report on extensive challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-groups-urge-fg-to-resolve-nin-passport-delays-abroad/

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1 week ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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1 week ago Osun community decries poor roads, to raise N1bn for development

The Modakeke community in Osun State decries its poor roads, calling for government aid while planning to raise N1bn for local development projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-community-decries-poor-roads-to-raise-n1bn-for-development/

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2 w. ago Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

…calls for collective action The Oyo State Government has allocated and enrolled 10,000 Health Insurance Scheme slots from the State read more Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

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2 w. ago Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono read more Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

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2 w. ago Reps Aspirant Decries Decades Of Neglect, Poor Representation

An aspirant vying for the House of Representatives seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, Fanuel Lawrence, said that his aspiration is to liberate the people of Gashaka, Kurmi, Sardauna federal constituency from decades of neglect and poor representation. Lawrence, stated this at the weekend, while addressing supporters and party stakeholders, during the […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria Needs Urgent Help To Tackle Insecurity — Methodist Archbishop Onuoha

The Archbishop, Special Duties, At-Large of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has raised the alarm over rising insecurity in the country, warning that Nigeria must seek urgent help before the situation deteriorates further. Onuoha spoke in Abuja on Sunday during a thanksgiving service for his investiture as Archbishop of Special […]

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2 w. ago Kaduna Government Denies N1bn Payment To Bandits, Threatens Legal Action Against El

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed allegations by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that the administration of incumbent Governor Uba Sani paid ₦1 billion to bandits. The government described El-Rufai’s comments—made during an interview on Channels Television—as false, politically motivated, and entirely lacking in evidence. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal […]

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2 w. ago Italy PM Urges Nigerian Gov’t To Take Action Against ‘Attacks’ On Christian Communities

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has urged the Nigerian government to take decisive action against perpetrators of attacks on Christian communities. In a statement posted on X, Meloni condemned the latest outbreak of violence, describing the attacks as heinous and unacceptable. She urged authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure those responsible were brought to […]

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2 w. ago Kwara APC elders decry attacks, demand urgent action against banditry

Kwara South APC elders condemn the rising banditry after a church attack, demanding urgent government action to address escalating violence in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-elders-decry-attacks-demand-urgent-action-against-banditry/

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2 w. ago Plateau indigenes in UK condemn rising killings, insecurity across Nigeria

…urges urgent government action to restore peace The Plateau State Association in the United Kingdom (PSA-UK) has expressed deep concern read more Plateau indigenes in UK condemn rising killings, insecurity across Nigeria

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3 w. ago Mr Macaroni, Falz, Funke Akindele, others slam Kwara, Kebbi attacks, demand action

Nigerian celebrities like Falz, Funke Akindele, and Mr Macaroni condemn the recent Kwara and Kebbi attacks, urging government action on insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/mr-macaroni-falz-funke-akindele-others-slam-kwara-kebbi-attacks-demand-action/

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3 w. ago Rising threats in Benue LG: Law professor demands urgent government, security action

Sabastine Hon, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has raised alarm over what he described as read more Rising threats in Benue LG: Law professor demands urgent government, security action

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