3 h. ago Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments

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3 h. ago Bird strike grounds United Nigeria flights, passengers protest

A United Nigeria bird strike led to multiple flight cancellations and passenger protests in Abuja. Learn about the incident and the airline’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/bird-strike-grounds-united-nigeria-flights-passengers-protest/

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3 h. ago Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count

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5 h. ago Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination

A heated clash erupts between Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume during the Senate ambassadorial screening of Reno Omokri, a Tinubu nominee. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-firestorm-oshiomhole-ndume-lock-horns-on-omokris-nomination/

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9 h. ago FG to advance inclusive family planning for women, girls with disabilities

"We will strengthen collaboration with partners, we will build capacity among health workers...

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9 h. ago FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

See the latest Super Falcons ranking as Nigeria drops to 37th globally. Despite the slip, the team remains the number one women’s football team in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-rankings-super-falcons-drop-to-37th-remain-top-in-africa/

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10 h. ago VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening

  Senators Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) and Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) clashed on Thursday in Abuja over the ambassadorial nomination of former presidential … Continue reading VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening The post VIDEO: Ndume, Oshiomhole Clash During Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Screening appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court

A Catholic priest recounts the deadly Owo massacre in court, describing the church bombing and shootings that killed over 40 worshippers in 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-massacre-catholic-priest-recounts-church-bombing-shootings-in-court/

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10 h. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Peter Obi to FG: Pay protesting contractors as proof of improved revenues

Obi expressed surprise that a government that announced to have surpassed its revenue targets for the year couldn't settle outstanding liabilities to contractors.

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13 h. ago Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Omokri’s ambassadorial screening

Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Ali Ndume openly clash during the tense ambassadorial screening of former presidential aide Reno Omokri in the Senate. Read More: https://punchng.com/oshiomhole-ndume-clash-over-omokris-ambassadorial-screening/

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16 h. ago Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel

The Nigerian Government has waded into the diplomatic row surrounding the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel currently being detained in Burkina Faso. This comes after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, claimed the aircraft violated Burkinabe airspace, an allegation that NAF has strongly denied. […]

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16 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 Oil Firm Denies Settling N4.8bn Fraud Case With Ibeto, Demands $3m

Founder and group managing director of Dozzy Group, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, has refuted claims that he had reached an out-of-court settlement with businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto and his group of companies over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud. The organisation, in a press statement issued on behalf of its chairman, maintained that the dispute remains unresolved, […]

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22 h. ago FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly

For decades, many Nigerian households have relied on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene—fuel sources that endanger health, degrade the environment, and place a heavy burden on women and children. The post FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Branding Lekki Tollgate Incident As Massacre Is Fake News — Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has again faulted claims of a massacre at the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, describing the narrative as fake news. Mohammed also defended the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria under former President Muhammadu Buhari as an action taken strictly in the national […]

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24 h. ago Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

The judiciary in Nigeria is no longer the hope of the everyday person Efficient contract enforcement is critical to the read more Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

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26 h. ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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27 h. ago Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

For more than two decades, women in rural Benue State have farmed some of Nigeria’s most fertile land without owning read more Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

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30 h. ago FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of livestock development, says the federal government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock read more FG prioritises women in livestock transformation, says minister

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