56 m. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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3 h. ago Mavo joins Shoday on entertainers line up for GOtv Boxing Night Jams Festival

GOtv Boxing Night Jams Festival has added fast-rising Afrobeats star Mavo to its live performance line-up, joining Afro-fusion act Shoday at the event scheduled for 26 December at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Air Chief orders relentless offensive against bandits

Nigeria’s Air Chief orders commanders to sustain an aggressive offensive against bandits, emphasizing smart fighting, high morale, and decisive results. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-air-chief-orders-relentless-offensive-against-bandits/

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4 h. ago Nigerian teachers may stop working if insecurity persists — NUT President

National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Titus Amba, has warned that teachers across the country may withdraw their services if

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9 h. ago Northern leaders unveil forum to promote peaceful coexistence

Northern leaders unveil the Northern Reconciliation Forum to heal divisions, promote peaceful coexistence, and tackle insecurity in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-unveil-forum-to-promote-peaceful-coexistence/

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10 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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10 h. ago Internally displaced elephants: Borno communities face wildlife, safety crises

Hundreds of displaced elephants from Sambisa Forest create a crisis in Borno, Nigeria, destroying farms and homes and fueling human-wildlife conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/internally-displaced-elephants-borno-communities-face-wildlife-safety-crises/

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10 h. ago Terrorists abduct Borno LG vice chairman, councillors, others

Terrorists carry out Borno abduction, taking the newly elected Vice Chairman of Biu LG, two councillors, and others. Police have launched an investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-abduct-borno-lg-vice-chairman-councillors-others/

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12 h. ago Teachers may withdraw services if insecurity persists — NUT president

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) warns teachers may withdraw services if persistent insecurity and abductions in schools continue unchecked by the gover Read More: https://punchng.com/teachers-may-withdraw-services-if-insecurity-persists-nut-president/

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15 h. ago Okowa, Govs, Others In Attendance As APC Hold National Caucus Meeting

Governors and other politicals who defection recently to the party are present at the event. The post Okowa, Govs, Others In Attendance As APC Hold National Caucus Meeting appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago NLC, CSOs protest insecurity in Jos, warn FG of nationwide shutdown

Organised labour unions, under the platform of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), alongside civil society organisations (CSOs), have berated the read more NLC, CSOs protest insecurity in Jos, warn FG of nationwide shutdown

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20 h. ago UPDATED: FG Announces Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Weeks After Closure Over Insecurity

It said that after the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed. The post UPDATED: FG Announces Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Weeks After Closure Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Nothing Has Come Out of Subsidy Removal Except Poverty, Inflation, Insecurity – Dalung

The former Minister also accused the Tinubu government of failing to account for its handling of the subsidy removal, saying Nigerians should have been enjoying a better standard of living since the move was implemented. The post Nothing Has Come Out of Subsidy Removal Except Poverty, Inflation, Insecurity – Dalung appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

With the festive season fast approaching and travel requests surging from esteemed passengers, Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced read more Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

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25 h. ago Christian Association Leaders Kick Against Imo Acting Chairman’s Installation

The leadership of the Imo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)  has opposed the appointment of an acting chairman to oversee the affairs of the association in the state. The group insisted that the inconclusive chairmanship election must be concluded adequately as stipulated in  CAN constitution. The leaders, drawn from four of […]

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26 h. ago GOtv Boxing Night: Jams Festival Adds Mavo To Performance Line

The GOtv Boxing Night Jams Festival has announced the addition of fast-rising Afrobeats star Mavo to its live performance line-up, joining Afro-fusion artist Showday at the event scheduled for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The festival, which uniquely combines live music with professional boxing, has become a staple on Lagos’ December entertainment calendar, […]

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34 h. ago Court upholds legality of Hajj, Christian Pilgrims Commissions

A Federal High Court dismisses a suit challenging the legality of Pilgrims Commissions, ruling that the acts establishing them are constitutional. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-upholds-legality-of-hajj-christian-pilgrims-commissions/

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36 h. ago Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul

… says illegal minnimg, major source of insecurity The Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security has warned that Nigeria’s current read more Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul

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38 h. ago NEC Sets Up Committee To Fast Track Implementation Of Livestock Development

It has one member each representing the six geo-political zones. The post NEC Sets Up Committee To Fast Track Implementation Of Livestock Development appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Akpabio meets US Ambassador, says Nigeria in difficult times

Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday sought tighter cooperation between Nigeria and the United States of America amid the tense atmosphere between the two over the Christian genocide allegation.

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