33 m. ago Sokoto LG chairman denies report of mass killings in Rabbah community

According to him, the attackers, suspected to have come from Alikiru in the Sububu Forest of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, passed through Dankare and Dalijan villages before storming Tofa around midnight, firing sporadically.

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43 m. ago One dead, policeman, others injured as gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

Also, woman recording the incident on her phone was fatally shot by the gunmen.

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46 m. ago Tinubu can’t defeat terrorism without addressing hunger – APC Chieftain

According to him, Nigeria lost an early opportunity to resolve the Boko Haram crisis peacefully when the group reportedly expressed willingness to limit its activities to Quranic teaching.

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50 m. ago Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

Sports enthusiast and award-winning advocate Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi has called for the appointment of seasoned sports technocrats to lead Nigeria’s read more Atoyebi urges appointment of professionals to drive Nigeria’s sports growth

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51 m. ago Cadbury Nigeria appoints interim MD as Oyeyimika Adeboye retires

Cadbury Nigeria PLC has named Folake Ogundipe, its finance director, as interim managing director following the retirement of Oyeyimika Adeboye, read more Cadbury Nigeria appoints interim MD as Oyeyimika Adeboye retires

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59 m. ago New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS), comprising the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), read more New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

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67 m. ago FG signs AATB membership deal to deepen regional trade, strengthen value chains

Nigeria has formally joined the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme following the signing of a landmark membership agreement on the

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75 m. ago Reps decry breach of federal character principles in varsities

Nigeria’s House of Reps raises alarm over the growing disregard for federal character principles in staff recruitment and student admissions in federal uni Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-decry-breach-of-federal-character-principles-in-varsities/

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76 m. ago Sheikh Dahiru’s Teachings, Life Touched Millions Of Muslims — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sadness over the passing of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest Islamic scholars whose teachings and exemplary life touched millions of Muslims across the country and beyond. Sheikh Dahiru, the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, died on […]

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85 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenge

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, spoke in Abuja during an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command and the Federal Fire Service command, Wuse Zone 3 station on Thursday.

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85 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenges

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, spoke in Abuja during an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command and the Federal Fire Service command, Wuse Zone 3 station on Thursday.

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1 hour ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

Nigeria’s inflation is expected to further slow to 15.3 percent in November, marking the eighth consecutive decline as the economy read more Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

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2 h. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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2 h. ago NESREA shuts quarry after deadly blast injures students in Abuja

A quarry blast in Abuja injured 11 students and damaged a school, prompting NESREA to shut down the facility for violating blasting safety regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nesrea-shuts-quarry-after-deadly-blast-injures-students-in-abuja/

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2 h. ago Ekiti dismisses viral attack threats on varsities, border communities

The Ekiti State Government has dismissed viral rumors of planned attacks on universities and communities, calling them baseless and created to cause panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-dismisses-viral-attack-threats-on-varsities-border-communities/

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2 h. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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2 h. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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2 h. ago Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

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2 h. ago Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco

Ethnocentrique Limited, one of Africa’s rising forces in social impact and enterprise development, has strengthened its footprint across Nigeria with read more Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System

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