13 m. ago Johannesburg Varsity Honours Prof Sefotho With Community Service Award

Education expert Prof. Maximus Monaheng Sefotho has received the 2025 Community Engagement and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards from the University of Johannesburg, recognising his contributions to community engagement and university service. The university announced that Professor Sefotho was awarded the 2025 Community Engagement Service Award, recognising his remarkable initiatives that connect academic work with broader societal needs. […]

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66 m. ago Suspend Tax Law Implementation, Bar Association Tells Tinubu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) states that the controversies surrounding the recently enacted tax reform acts raise doubts about the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. On Wednesday, Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto, claimed that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed by the National […]

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2 h. ago FG promotes 16,582 prison officials, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 16,582 personnel as the Controller General warns against misconduct and criminal ties with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-16582-prison-officials-warns-against-misconduct/

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2 h. ago Oil resumption: FG delegation inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells

The Nigerian government inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells, vowing to boost security and prosecute saboteurs after a massive spill. Read about the plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-resumption-fg-delegation-inspects-dormant-ogoni-oil-wells/

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2 h. ago FAAN seeks stakeholders’ cooperation as festive travel peaks

As festive travel peaks, FAAN calls on aviation stakeholders to cooperate to ensure a seamless and pleasant experience for all passengers at Nigerian airpo Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-seeks-stakeholders-cooperation-as-festive-travel-peaks/

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2 h. ago IPI Nigeria condemns arrest, detention of journalist’s wife, baby

…demands apology, compensation, and prosecution of officers involved The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has read more IPI Nigeria condemns arrest, detention of journalist’s wife, baby

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4 h. ago Christmas Eve bout: Ibeabuchi targets George Foreman’s record in Lagos

Nigerian boxer Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, makes his record attempt against Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos, aiming to break George Foreman’s age record. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-eve-bout-ibeabuchi-targets-george-foremans-record-in-lagos/

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7 h. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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8 h. ago FG, World Bank unveil $500m programme for education, healthcare reforms

The Nigerian government and World Bank launch a $500m programme for education reform, aiming to improve financing and staffing in education and healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-world-bank-unveil-500m-programme-for-education-healthcare-reforms/

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8 h. ago “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku

PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NCoS boss promotes 16,582 correctional officers, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service announced a historic NCoS promotion for 16,582 officers while warning against misconduct and collusion with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-boss-promotes-16582-correctional-officers-warns-against-misconduct/

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9 h. ago FG fulfils housing, land pledge to Super Eagles for AFCON 2023 performance

The NFF confirmed that the players, who finished as runners-up, received certificates for the plots of land and housing units from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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9 h. ago NELFUND assures seamless operations amid fumigation exercise

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has informed its stakeholders, partners, and the general public that its

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10 h. ago Ojulari reiterates commitment to responsible energy development in Ogoniland

In a significant step toward healing decades of tension and revitalising regional development, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer read more Ojulari reiterates commitment to responsible energy development in Ogoniland

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10 h. ago Navy Rescue 20 Crew Members From Burning Vessel Off Calabar Waters

The Nigerian Navy said its personnel on Monday, 22 December 2025, rescued 20 Crew members from burning Motor Vessel (MV) CHIMBA EXPRESS off Calabar Waters. Naval Spokesman, Commodore Adams-Aliu, said the successful rescue operation commenced at about 1pm hours when Nigerian Navy Ship OSE, while on routine sea patrol received a distress call from the […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria records 19,213 measles cases, 153 deaths in 11 months — NCDC

Nigeria’s NCDC reports a measles outbreak with 19,213 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in the first 11 months of 2025, highlighting vaccination gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-19213-measles-cases-153-deaths-in-11-months-ncdc/

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11 h. ago Chinese mining firms in Nigeria obey local laws, says federation

The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes claims that Chinese mining companies operate illegally, stating they comply with local laws and aid developm Read More: https://punchng.com/chinese-mining-firms-in-nigeria-obey-local-laws-says-federation/

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Davido meets Sierra Leone president ahead of AFCON beach concert

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido pays a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio ahead of his highly anticipated AFCON beach concert. Read More: https://punchng.com/pictorial-davido-meets-sierra-leone-president-ahead-of-afcon-beach-concert/

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12 h. ago Nigeria needs stronger action on malaria treatment policies— NIMR

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has called for stronger action on malaria treatment policies in Nigeria, advocating sustained vigilance, innovation, and investment to enable the country to overcome emerging threats that could undermine effective disease control and global eradication efforts.

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12 h. ago Governor Fintiri Flags Off N1bn Support For 5,357 Adamawa Flood Victims

Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has flagged off the distribution of over N1 billion flood intervention support funds to more than 5,000 victims affected by the 2025 flood disaster in Yola-South Local Government Area of the state. Fintiri said that households mildly affected by the flooding will receive N135,000, moderately affected victims will receive N280,000, […]

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