59 m. ago Bandits abduct 24 farmers, maim blind man in fresh attacks on Niger communities

Bandits have launched yet another violent raid on rural communities, abducted 24 farmers including pregnant women from a rice farm read more Bandits abduct 24 farmers, maim blind man in fresh attacks on Niger communities

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60 m. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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60 m. ago JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt breaks silence on military coup in Guinea

President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has broken its silence on Wednesday’s military coup in

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72 m. ago Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms

"We don't have books or notebooks. The libraries are bombed and destroyed," said Haji, who lives in a displacement camp in the Tal al-Hawa area in Gaza City. The post Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms appeared first on Channels Television.

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92 m. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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3 h. ago VIDEO: ‘We know who these bandits are where they are’ — Kebbi Senator

Senator Garba Maidoki of Kebbi South says security authorities are fully aware of the identities, locations and motives of the criminal groups responsible for the wave of mass abductions across northern Nigeria, raising questions about why the attacks persist.

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4 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago NCDMB Renovation Boosts Learning Conditions In Kebbi Schools

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has taken a major step toward improving educational infrastructure in Kebbi State through a renovation project executed by Grufix Global Limited. The intervention, which aligns with NCDMB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians, was carried out in two primary schools in Argungu Local Government […]

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6 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is dead

Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away. His death was confirmed by his son and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-islamic-scholar-sheikh-dahiru-usman-bauchi-is-dead/

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8 h. ago Abducted Niger school pupils, teachers will be reunited with parents soon — APC Chairman

“Our hearts are with you, our prayers are with you, and these children will be reunited with their parents as soon as possible...

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, is dead

Part of his charitable work was the establishment of about 1,000 housing units for students and followers...

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8 h. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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8 h. ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Dies At 98

Renowned Islamic scholar, leader and cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 98. The respected Dariqa Islamic scholar, who was born June 29, 1927, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Confirming the passing of the cleric, one of his close associates, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced, “Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi […]

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9 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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9 h. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 44; 279 still missing in Hong Kong fire

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, continued to send flames and thick smoke through the 32-storey Wang Fuk Court towers.

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9 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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9 h. ago Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

The Trump administration has escalated its rift with South Africa by announcing that the country will not be invited to read more Trump blocks South Africa from next G20 as tensions hit breaking point

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