3 h. ago Celebrate distinguished individuals while they are alive, NCPC boss advises

THE Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has underscored the need to celebrate distinguished individual while they were still alive.

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13 h. ago Abuja9800 Sports Club Welcomes New Leadership At Festive Year

The Abuja9800 Sports Club marked a successful year with a vibrant year-end celebration, bringing together members, families, friends, and well-wishers, as it formally swore in its new management team. The event, held over the weekend, blended camaraderie, reflection, and a renewed commitment to community building, setting the tone for a new chapter under the stewardship […]

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13 h. ago Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri: The Trophy Cabinet Is Getting Full

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State stands as a distinguished figure on both the state and national landscapes, consistently making headlines for his outstanding leadership and transformative vision. His recent receipt of the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service – his third such national honour – further cements his reputation as a leader dedicated […]

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16 h. ago FBI Warns US Government Employees Against China’s ‘Fake Job Offers’

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new security alert warning current and former US government employees about a growing tactic allegedly used by China’s intelligence services to obtain sensitive information through fraudulent online job offers. In a public advisory in Atlanta, the FBI accused the Chinese operatives of posing as […]

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20 h. ago Analyst decries structural gaps in Nigeria’s financial regulatory architecture

While the SEC has approached the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) seeking orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets linked to CBEX and 25 other defendants, policy analysts argued that the magnitude of the losses reflects a deeper, systemic failure across Nigeria’s financial oversight ecosystem. A financial advisor and public policy researcher at Covenant […]

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22 h. ago Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

Since last Sunday, when the attempted coup d’etat was foiled in the Republic of Benin, many individuals and governments have read more Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

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24 h. ago SIFAX Group celebrates Nigeria’s historic return to IMO Council

SIFAX Group has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Nigeria’s successful election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation after 14 years of absence. In a congratulatory letter, the chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as a milestone and  triumph for the entire maritime industry […]

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26 h. ago 41 Nigerians, others arrested in Ghana for illegal forex trading

Ghanaian authorities arrested 41 individuals, including Nigerians, in Accra for engaging in illegal forex trading. The joint operation recovered millions i Read More: https://punchng.com/41-nigerians-others-arrested-in-ghana-for-illegal-forex-trading/

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30 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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30 h. ago NCTC seeks stronger security, telecom, media cooperation to tackle kidnapping

The NCTC boss pointed out that kidnapping remained the common trend that runs across the country’s security threats...

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30 h. ago Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed was planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never […]

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30 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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34 h. ago Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial Panel To Clear Debts Owed 2,000 Local Contractors

President Bola Tinubu has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to address the backlog of unpaid debts owed to more than 2,000 federal contractors, a liability estimated at over N4trn. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. He said […]

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37 h. ago Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal

The move followed complaints that lawmakers were being singled out while other influential individuals continued to enjoy full security cover. The post Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu Orders NSA, DSS To Act, Wants Forest Guards Armed

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately review his earlier security instructions and take steps to ensure that no citizen is left exposed as the country confronts kidnapping and terrorism. Speaking during an address to the federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday, the […]

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39 h. ago From inmates to artisans: CAP PLC certifies 78 Kuje inmates in professional painting skills

As part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth by empowering individuals with technical skills, Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) read more From inmates to artisans: CAP PLC certifies 78 Kuje inmates in professional painting skills

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41 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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45 h. ago ‘Justice Ojukwu is alive’, Federal High Court condemns media reports

The Director of Information of FHC, Dr Catherine Christopher, who stated this on Wednesday in...

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46 h. ago Nigeria’s Gaming Ecosystem Expands With New Hubs This Festive Season

As the Christmas season fills the air with celebration, Nigeria’s gaming and creative-tech community is experiencing its own kind of holiday excitement. The year has ushered in real milestones, and this festive period offers the perfect moment to reflect on the growth shaping the country’s digital entertainment landscape. In 2024, Lagos welcomed the Vortex Central […]

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47 h. ago Ibadan Entrepreneurship Network not about chasing trends, we build businesses for long term —Oyenike Adeleke

Oyenike Adeleke is the convener of the Ibadan Entreprenuers Network (IEN), a group dedicated to promoting the businesses of individuals resident in Ibadan and Oyo State in General. She is also a business consultant, a life coach and the Chief Marketing Officer of Market Link Global Resources, a marketing consulting firm. She speaks to ROTIMI […]

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