39 h. ago Tinubu blows hot over slow implementation of security emergency

Disturbed by the slow implementation of the Security Emergency declared on November 26, President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, ordered Vice read more Tinubu blows hot over slow implementation of security emergency

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42 h. ago Nigeria Faces Serious Doctors Shortage As Canada Unveils New Express Entry Pathway

Nigeria’s already strained health sector may witness an even sharper exodus of medical professionals as Canada moves to introduce a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors by early 2026. The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, alongside Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, announced the development on Tuesday. […]

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60 h. ago ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region, warning that West read more ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa

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4 d. ago Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration

The Nigerian Army has indefinitely suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers, in response to the nationwide security emergency declared by President Tinubu. An internal memo dated 3 December, signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, explained that the measure is intended to […] The post Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

In the first week after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, Nigeria has already been shaken by fresh read more From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

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7 d. ago There Should Be Arrests For Tinubu’s Security Emergency To Be Effective — Amachree

The ex-DSS Director insisted that concrete actions must accompany government declarations. The post There Should Be Arrests For Tinubu’s Security Emergency To Be Effective — Amachree appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Senate Declares Lead Poisoning In Ogun Community As National Emergency, Orders Crackdown

The Senate, on Thursday, sounded a grave warning over what it described as a “widespread and scientifically verified lead-poisoning disaster” ravaging Ogijo, a densely populated community straddling Ikorodu in Lagos State and the Ogun East Senatorial District. Lawmakers said the crisis—traced to years of operations by used lead-acid battery recycling factories—has escalated into a full-blown […]

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7 d. ago 2027 Campaign Vehicles: You’re Behaving More Like A Candidate Than A President, ADC Tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has tackled President Bola Tinubu for allegedly kick-starting his 2027 re-election bid while the country remains under a state of emergency, calling it a cynically insensitive action that makes nonsense of the emergency declaration itself. The national publicity secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the President’s distribution of branded […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu declares security emergency as FG backs N160bn tower rollout for hard

In a bold push to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and fortify national security, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has greenlit a read more Tinubu declares security emergency as FG backs N160bn tower rollout for hard-to-reach areas

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8 d. ago The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

On December 1, 2025, after about 5 days that President Bola Tinubu declared a national emergency on security in Nigeria, read more The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

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8 d. ago Declare state of emergency in medical sector, Maharaj ji urges Timubu

Founder, One love family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has called on president Bola Tinubu to declare a national emergency in

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9 d. ago NAPS Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Measures On Security, Seeks Matawalle’s Role In Defence Ministry Reviewed

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward restoring peace and stability across the nation. However, the association has urged the President to review the continued role of the Minister of State […]

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1 week ago Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely […] The post Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group hails Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration

A conservative group applauds President Tinubu for declaring a nationwide security emergency, calling it a necessary step to combat abductions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-hails-tinubus-nationwide-security-emergency-declaration/

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1 week ago Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Toll From Floods, Mudslides Hits 153

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invoked emergency powers, granting him sweeping authority to manage the aftermath of the devastation caused by a week of torrential rain across the island. The post Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Toll From Floods, Mudslides Hits 153 appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s security emergency declaration merely academic – SDP’s Adebayo

"What the president needs to do is pay closer attention to the armed forces, issue operational orders...

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1 week ago Taraba Govt Declares State Of Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services. In a  press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, and made available to  LEADERSHIP Weekend in Jalingo, announced the constitution of a 13-man Implementation Committee to realise the state’s […]

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1 week ago Peru Declares State Of Emergency Over Migrant Surge From Chile

The state of emergency will also serve "to address crime and other situations of violence" in the border area. The post Peru Declares State Of Emergency Over Migrant Surge From Chile appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago UNICEF, NGE, DAME worry over Nigeria’s declining children welfare

Stakeholders have declared that Nigeria is facing a child-welfare emergency, warning that worsening indicators in health, education, nutrition, water access, and child protection demand urgent and coordinated reforms.

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1 week ago Taraba Government Declares Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services in the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps which was made available to LEADERSHIP in Jalingo, Governor Kefas also constituted a 13-man implementation committee to drive […]

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