21 m. ago Teachers’ Union Praises Idris’ Reforms, Debunks Salary Rumours

Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended Governor Nasir Idris’ education reforms, saying they will transform the sector. Addressing journalists, NUT Kebbi chairman Comrade Zaki Sarki praised the governor’s decision to raise the teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65, saying the action will boost their morale and job security. […]

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49 m. ago Group Asks African Union To Declare Colonisation As Crime Against Humanity

The Foundation for Peace Professionals has challenged the African Union (AU) to adopt Algeria’s parliamentary position declaring colonisation a crime against humanity, and to elevate it into a continental resolution. The group, in a statement issued by Its executive director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, said the AU should encourage all member states to formally adopt the same […]

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6 h. 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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6 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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10 h. ago Benue Government Supports Idoma Carnival With $15m Creative Fund

The Benue State Government has thrown its weight behind the Idoma International Carnival with the signing of a $15 million creative fund agreement, a move aimed at strengthening cultural revival, boosting tourism and expanding opportunities in the state’s creative industry. The development was disclosed by the Director-General of the Benue State Bureau for Arts, Culture […]

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14 h. ago DG, Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, felicitates Christians on Christmas, New Year celebrations

The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to read more DG, Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, felicitates Christians on Christmas, New Year celebrations

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15 h. ago Kukah Urges Leaders To Ease Suffering, Calls On Nigerians Not To Lose Hope

The Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address the hardship confronting citizens, while urging Nigerians not to lose faith despite the country’s mounting challenges. Bishop Kukah made the appeal in his 2025 Christmas message issued on Thursday, saying the prevailing difficulties should spur leaders to act […]

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20 h. ago Pastor Okafor Warns VeryDarkMan To Stop Cyber Attacks Or Risk Legal Action

Maxwell Okpara, counsel to Dr. Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries (also known as Grace Nation Liberation City), has issued a warning to self-acclaimed activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and a young woman who introduced herself as Miss Chi, claiming to be Okafor’s daughter. Speaking at a […] The post Pastor Okafor Warns VeryDarkMan To Stop Cyber Attacks Or Risk Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Peoples Democratic Party Factions Urge Peace, Prayers For Nigeria

The warring camps within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on Nigerians to embrace peace and pray for the growth, development and stability of Nigeria. The Tanimu Turaki-led PDP and the camp loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, made the appeal to Nigerians in separate Christmas messages. In his message, […]

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25 h. ago Councils’ Allocation: Obey Supreme Court Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of not obeying a Supreme Court order directing the federal government to implement direct FAAC allocation to local governments. Atiku said the president should instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation to enforce the judgment immediately, adding that anything short of that is a failure of […]

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26 h. ago Senator Barau Pays N7m Withheld Entitlements Of Former Kano Council Chair

Deputy Senate president, Senator Barau Jibrin, has paid the withheld entitlements of a former chairman of Kano Municipal local government area, Fa’izu Alfindiki, following actions allegedly taken by the Kano State government. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the special adviser to Barau on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, disclosed that his […]

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31 h. ago LP crisis: Abure warns Otti, others against parallel convention

The Labour Party crisis deepens as the Julius Abure-led NWC warns Gov. Alex Otti against plans for a parallel national convention, citing anti-party activi Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-crisis-abure-warns-otti-others-against-parallel-convention/

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32 h. ago Osun Assembly raises 2026 budget, Jigawa, C’River govs sign bills

Osun Assembly raises its 2026 budget, while Jigawa and Cross River governors sign their state budgets 2026 into law, focusing on economic transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-raises-2026-budget-jigawa-criver-govs-sign-bills/

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33 h. ago Christmas Eve Explosion: Government Has Failed To Protect Nigerians — PDP

  The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as “another sad reminder of the rising insecurity” in the country and accusing the Federal Government of failing in its primary responsibility to protect lives and property. In a statement signed […]

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33 h. ago Akpabio Greets Nigerians At Christmas, Urges Peace, Love, Unity

  The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of the Christmas celebration, urging citizens to embrace peace, love and unity. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio stressed the importance of […]

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33 h. ago ‘A New Dawn Is Breaking’, Aso Rock Chaplain Adegbite Urges Hope, Unity At Christmas

  The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter, and chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and optimistic about the nation’s economic future, saying Nigeria was on the brink of a new dawn. In his Christmas goodwill message to Christians and […]

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33 h. ago Chimamanda Adichie Denies Appointment As UNN Visiting Professor

  Globally renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has dismissed reports claiming she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Adichie refuted the claims in a statement issued on Wednesday by her communications team, signed by Omawumi Ogbe, who disclosed that no such offer was ever made to the award-winning author. […]

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33 h. ago PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed

The party said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. The post PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Christmas: Atiku Urges Nigerians To Embrace Peace, Unity, National Renewal

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended Christmas felicitations to Nigerians, calling on citizens to use the season as a period of deep reflection, peace-building, and national renewal. In a Christmas message issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Wednesday, Atiku congratulated Christians across the country and around the world as they marked Christmas […]

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34 h. ago Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Defying Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately disobeying a binding Supreme Court judgement directing the Federal Government to begin direct disbursement of local government allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said the Tinubu administration’s refusal to enforce the judgement almost two years […]

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