2 h. 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 h. ago Body Honours 2 National Youth Service Corps Workers In Katsina

The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management has honoured two NYSC staff members in Katsina for their outstanding contributions to corps members’ welfare and career development. The ceremony held at the Orientation  Camp in Katsina, featured an impactful lecture on the growing importance of professional skills in securing employment in today’s competitive job market. The […]

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3 h. ago ICYMI: Closing schools means you’ve surrendered to terrorists, ADC tells FG

Abdullahi questioned why a country of Nigeria’s size and resources cannot secure its 47 unity schools.

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3 h. ago Southern govs, traditional rulers meet, discuss security of region

Approve zonal security fund • Pass vote of confidence in Tinubu AMIDST rising security concerns in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Traditional Rulers Council (SNTR) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. The governors’ […]

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3 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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3 h. ago We Aim To Build A Sports Sector Reflective Of Nigeria’s Greatness – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed the commission’s commitment to developing a sports sector that reflects Nigeria’s greatness, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Olapade shared this vision during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2nd National Council of Sports (NCS) in Calabar, Cross River […]

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4 h. ago Fintiri Reaffirms Adamawa’s Leadership In Livestock Development

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed the state’s historic leadership in livestock development, noting that for centuries its plains, rivers, and grazing fields have sustained a vibrant culture of pastoralism and mixed farming. Speaking on Monday, 24 November 2025, during the opening of the maiden National Council on Livestock Development (NCLD) at the […]

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5 h. ago Emir Wants University Of Ilorin Renamed After Sheikh Alimi, Varsity Inaugurates Space Research Centre

The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has  called for the renaming of the University of Ilorin after the  legendary Islamic scholar and founder of Ilorin, the late Sheikh Alimi. Citing the examples of Uthman Dandfodio University, Sokoto and Bayero University, Kano, that enjoy similar status, Sulu- Gambari said Ilorin deserves same status in view […]

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6 h. ago ADTN urges integration of dental technologists into Nigeria’s health system

HEALTH professionals under the aegis of the Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) have emphasised the need to reposition dental technology officers as integral contributors to Nigeria’s healthcare system and national development. At the conclusion of its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Gombe, the Association noted that this call has […]

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6 h. ago Southern Traditional Rulers Pass Vote Of Confidence In Tinubu

Amid worsening insecurity problems in different parts of the country, the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. The permanent chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, disclosed this yesterday after the council’s meeting at the private residence […]

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6 h. ago Southern Governors Renew Commitment To Regional Security, National Unity

The joint Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, enhanced regional cooperation, and the strengthening of an inclusive and secure federation on Wednesday. In a communiqué issued after their joint meeting at the Iperu residence of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, they pledged to intensify efforts […]

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7 h. ago Don harps on professionalism as Ekiti varsity inducts 59 nursing graduates

The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has inducted 59 graduate nurses in its second induction from the institution’s college of medicine for the 2024/2025 set. Delivering the induction lecture titled ‘Professionalism and Caring: The Core of Nursing Practice,’ Professor C. O. Sowunmi described nursing as a profession that blends knowledge, skill, compassion, and ethical responsibilities with […]

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8 h. ago Be guided by professional ethics, nursing council tells varsity graduates

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 35 newly graduated nursing students of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, urging them to be guided by the ethics of the profession. The acting registrar of the council, Ndagi Alhassan, stated this while administering the oath of allegiance on them. He told them that nursing profession […]

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9 h. ago Group protests as academy council opposes institution’s upgrade to varsity

Oron Youth Movement protests the governing council’s opposition to the Maritime Academy upgrade, refuting claims of insecurity and funding issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-as-academy-council-opposes-institutions-upgrade-to-varsity/

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13 h. ago You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday frowned at claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu paid ransom to secure the read more You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

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13 h. ago Implement Police Withdrawal From VIPs With Caution, Retired AIG Tells FG

He warned that if not handled carefully, the withdrawal of police officers from VIPs could trigger regrettable fallouts. The post Implement Police Withdrawal From VIPs With Caution, Retired AIG Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago FRC pushes Nigerian firms toward credible, globally competitive sustainability reporting

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to pushing Nigerian companies toward sustainability reporting that is not only read more FRC pushes Nigerian firms toward credible, globally competitive sustainability reporting

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14 h. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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14 h. ago Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education. Governor Idris gave the advice while handing over the schoolgirls to their parents at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi […]

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16 h. ago Publisher Mamu Not Mandated To Negotiate With Terrorists, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a Kaduna-based newspaper publisher, Tukur Mamu, standing trial over alleged terrorism funding was not at any time appointed by the federal government to negotiate with terrorists that attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train service in 2022. The witness, an […]

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