2 h. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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5 h. ago Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the recruitment of what it described as a ‘parallel Hisbah police’ in Kano State, warning that the move could threaten peace and security in the state. In the petition signed by the group’s […]

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5 h. ago CDCFIB warns applicants against fraudsters exploiting recruitment delays

The CDCFIB issues a recruitment warning, urging applicants for paramilitary services to beware of fraudsters exploiting recent recruitment delays. Stay inf Read More: https://punchng.com/cdcfib-warns-applicants-against-fraudsters-exploiting-recruitment-delays/

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6 h. ago Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigeria’s stability, SGF warns

Nigeria’s SGF warns that a breakdown in interfaith trust is a grave threat to the nation’s stability, fueling suspicion and exploiting insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/breakdown-of-interfaith-trust-threatens-nigerias-stability-sgf-warns/

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8 h. ago Tinubu creates panel to clear N1.5tn debts owed 2,000 contractors

President Tinubu forms a high-level committee to resolve the N1.5tn federal contractor debt, expressing displeasure over payment delays for 2,000 contracto Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-creates-panel-to-clear-n1-5tn-debts-owed-2000-contractors/

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10 h. ago Ningi protests withdrawal of his police orderly during plenary

Senator Abdul Ningi protests the police orderly withdrawal, calling it selective enforcement and demanding fair application of the new security directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/ningi-protests-withdrawal-of-his-police-orderly-during-plenary/

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11 h. ago ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has urged West African leaders to renew their dedication to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial […]

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13 h. ago Why Adeleke’s defection to Accord was delayed — Osun commissioner

Osun State Commissioner reveals the PDP convention delayed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s public defection to the Accord Party to avoid controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-adelekes-defection-to-accord-was-delayed-osun-commissioner/

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15 h. ago Why Adeleke Delayed His Defection To Accord Party — Osun Govt

His resignation from the PDP adds to the growing list of governors and top officials leaving Nigeria’s main opposition party. The post Why Adeleke Delayed His Defection To Accord Party — Osun Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security operatives around the family of President Bola Tinubu, warning that such overreach undermines Nigeria’s security priorities. Speaking at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos on Tuesday, the literary icon recounted his recent encounter […] The post “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Attack On PAP Boss Is Assault On Niger Delta Peace, Economy, Ijaw Group Tells Lawmakers

* Threatens nationwide protest The Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA), also known as IzanzanCamp, has warned the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) against what it described as the political harassment of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro, insisting that alleged audit queries amounting to ₦26bn have nothing to […]

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17 h. ago Edgebase steps up cybersecurity investments amid rising AI threats

Edgebase Technologies Limited is ramping up its cybersecurity portfolio, warning that the rapid acceleration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fuelling read more Edgebase steps up cybersecurity investments amid rising AI threats

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20 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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20 h. ago Brazilian lawmakers close to curbing Indigenous land rights limit

Brazilian lawmakers are advancing a constitutional amendment to limit Indigenous land rights, despite a Supreme Court ruling and expert climate warnings. Read More: https://punchng.com/brazilian-lawmakers-close-to-curbing-indigenous-land-rights-limit/

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25 h. ago Court orders interim forfeiture of hotel over drug trafficking

A Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of Rockford Hotel, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, following an NDLEA application. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-interim-forfeiture-of-hotel-over-drug-trafficking/

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25 h. ago Bayelsa kicks against unauthorised silicon mining in communities

The Bayelsa State Government has banned all unauthorised illegal silicon mining, warning community leaders against signing agreements with miners. Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-kicks-against-unauthorised-silicon-mining-in-communities/

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27 h. ago US Birthright Citizenship Meant For Enslaved People’s Kids, Not Wealthy Foreigners — Trump

United States President Donald Trump has reignited debate over America’s birthright citizenship policy, insisting that affluent foreigners are exploiting the provision to secure citizenship for their families. Speaking in an interview with Politico’s Dasha Burns, Trump expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would eventually overturn the policy, which currently grants automatic citizenship to children born […]

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27 h. ago Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Military Role In Benin Republic Crisis

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s military involvement in the recently thwarted coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards, Soyinka warned that the intervention carried serious consequences for West Africa’s stability and […]

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31 h. ago Future generations will inherit debts without development, experts warn

Experts warn Nigeria’s national debt is creating a future of liabilities without development. Discover the true cost of borrowing on future generations. Read More: https://punchng.com/future-generations-will-inherit-debts-without-development-experts-warn/

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32 h. ago IACD: Corruption Fuelling Insecurity In Nigeria, Says CISLAC/TI

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Nigerian chapter of Transparency International (TI), has warned that corruption remains one of the most destructive forces driving insecurity across the country. The Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of TI-Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, gave the warning in a statement as the world marks the International Anti-Corruption Day […]

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