28 m. ago Kwankwaso hosts 300 PhD holders educated through Kwankwasiyya scholarship

Rabiu Kwankwaso hosts 300 PhD holders from his Kwankwasiyya scholarship, highlighting education as a key legacy and human capital investment in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-hosts-300-phd-holders-educated-through-kwankwasiyya-scholarship/

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43 m. ago Tinubu Govt. Confirms Cooperating With Trump’s U.S. Army To Bomb Terrorists In Northern Nigeria

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja Press Release No: MFA/PR/2025/122 NIGERIA–UNITED STATES SECURITY COOPERATION AND INTELLIGENCE COLLABORATION HITS AT TERRORIST TARGETS IN NIGERIA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the […] The post Tinubu Govt. Confirms Cooperating With Trump’s U.S. Army To Bomb Terrorists In Northern Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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80 m. ago “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army

The United States Africa Command has disclosed that they coordinated with Nigerian authorities to launch strikes agaisnt ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State on Christmas night. AFICOM disclosed this in a statement on X, after President Donald Trump announced the development on his Truth Social handle. AFRICOM said, “At the direction of the President of the […] The post “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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90 m. ago Yuletide: Kebbi First Lady supports police widows, families with N5m

Kebbi’s First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir, donates N5 million and food items to support police widows and families during the Christmas season. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-kebbi-first-lady-supports-police-widows-families-with-n5m/

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99 m. ago Police foil Benue Christmas Day kidnap attempt, rescue victim

Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a Christmas Day kidnap attempt along the Gboko/Makurdi Road, rescuing the victim unhurt with no ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-benue-christmas-day-kidnap-attempt-rescue-victim/

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1 hour ago Plateau Muslim Group Reaffirms Commitment To Peaceful Existence

A group, the Indigenous Muslims Association of Plateau State (IMAP), has said as a faith based organisation, it is committed to upholding the true practice of Islam anchored on love for one another, peace and unity. It vowed to continue to stand against fanaticism, radical ideologies where extremists are hibernating under the guise of Islam […]

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2 h. ago Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria

President Donald Trump has disclosed that the United States military has launched strikes on ISIS targets in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day. Trump disclosed this on his Truth Social handle. He wrote, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest […] The post Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FG confirms US airstrikes on terrorists, cites intelligence cooperation

Nigeria’s government confirms cooperation with the US on airstrikes targeting terrorists in the North West, citing intelligence and security collaboration. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-confirms-us-airstrikes-on-terrorists-cites-intelligence-cooperation/

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Trump says US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on terrorists in Nigeria

President Trump announces the US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, vowing more attacks if the killing of Christians continu Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-trump-says-us-launched-numerous-deadly-strikes-on-terrorists-in-nigeria/

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2 h. ago Christmas: Kogi Lawmaker Abejide Flags Off N1bn Food Distribution To Widows, Others

The member representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, has flagged off the distribution of food items and other relief materials valued at about N1 billion to widows and others of his constituents as part of activities to mark the Christmas and New Year festivities. […]

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2 h. ago Och’Idoma Declares December 23 As Idoma Day, Unveils Roadmap

The Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agaba’Idu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, has declared December 23, every year, as Idoma Day, to be observed annually by Idoma people worldwide, while unveiling a far-reaching blueprint aimed at safeguarding Idoma identity, restoring unity and repositioning culture as a pillar of development. The royal proclamation was made at the Idoma […]

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2 h. ago Christmas: Archbishop Yahaya Calls For Unity, Prayers For Nigeria

The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Timothy Yahaya, has called on Nigerians to use the Christmas season as an opportunity for unity, compassion, and renewed prayer for the country. In his Christmas message, the Archbishop described Christmas as a season of joy and salvation, reminding Nigerians that although salvation […]

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2 h. ago Shettima, Northern Governors, Others Decry Borno Mosque Suicide Bombing

Condemnation has continued to trail the suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Borno State during prayers, which killed about five people and maimed more than 35 others. LEADERSHIP Friday reports that a teen suicide bomber detonated the bomb strapped to his body in the midst of worshippers at the mosque in Ngamboru Market, Maiduguri, […]

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3 h. ago Cleric condemns Borno mosque blast, demands protection for worshippers

Pastor Femi Faseru condemns the deadly Borno mosque blast, urging the government to protect worshippers’ rights and calling for unity against religious vio Read More: https://punchng.com/cleric-condemns-borno-mosque-blast-demands-protection-for-worshippers/

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4 h. ago Kaduna gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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4 h. ago Katsina gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kastina-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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4 h. ago Abig Nwankwo Foundation Brings Christmas Relief To Widows, Indigent In Okija

The Abig Nwankwo Foundation has extended Christmas relief to widows, widowers, and indigent residents of Okija community, Anambra State. The outreach, held on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, involved the distribution of bags of rice, cartons of noodles, tomatoes, gallons of groundnut oil, alongside cash support, aimed at cushioning the effects of the festive season […]

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4 h. ago Governor Radda Commissions Renovated Army Quarters, Donates ₦10m To Christian Families

Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, on Thursday, commissioned newly renovated and remodelled en-suite blocks of 12 family quarters at the Corporal Below Quarters (CBQ) of Natsinta Army Barracks, Katsina, as part of activities marking the Christmas celebration at the barracks. The governor carried out the commissioning while joining Christian communities in the barracks to celebrate […]

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4 h. ago UN Condemns Borno Mosque Bombing, Seeks Protection Of Worshippers

The United Nationsn (UN) has condemned a deadly suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State capital, describing it as an attack on civilians and freedom of worship. The explosion occurred on Wednesday evening, while worshippers were observing prayers, killing five people and injuring many others. In reaction, the UN Resident and […]

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5 h. ago UN condemns Borno mosque bombing, calls for protection of worshippers

The UN condemns the recent Borno mosque bombing, calling it a heinous attack on civilians and urging for increased protection for worshippers. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-condemns-borno-mosque-bombing-calls-for-protection-of-worshippers/

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