28 m. ago Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over, highlights $3bn recoveries

Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over leadership, detailing $3bn in recoveries. New chief Musa Sarkin Adar promises to strengthen the transparency agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/outgoing-neiti-boss-orji-hands-over-highlights-3bn-recoveries/

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86 m. ago From fear to faith: How community engagement drove vaccine uptake in Abuja community

Discover how community engagement and trusted leaders in Karshi, Abuja transformed vaccine hesitancy into confidence, boosting overall immunisation rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-fear-to-faith-how-community-engagement-drove-vaccine-uptake-in-abuja-community/

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1 hour ago Insecurity: Kogi govt directs social, religious, community activities to stop at 4pm

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has directed all social, religious, and community activities to end at Four o’clock in the afternoon daily.

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2 h. ago Ashimolowo urges FG to train corps members in security awareness

Pastor Ashimolowo urges the FG to train NYSC corps members in security awareness to help detect community-level threats and improve national security. Read More: https://punchng.com/ashimolowo-urges-fg-to-train-corps-members-in-security-awareness/

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5 h. ago Ebonyi: Physically challenged man seeks help as fire razes building

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out suddenly, raising concerns of arson within the community...

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5 h. ago Disregard PDP’s Letter On Case Assignment, Wike’s Camp Tells Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) camp loyal to the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to disregard a plea by the new national secretary of PDP, Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, asking for cases involving the party not to be assigned to certain judges in the Abuja […]

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6 h. ago FCTA Announces Free HIV Counselling, Testing For 2025 World AIDS Day

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed plans to provide free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, with a focus on community engagement and collective action. This was confirmed through a statement by Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health […]

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6 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago World AIDS Day: FCTA to offer free HIV counselling, testing 

The FCTA marks World AIDS Day with free HIV counselling and testing. Join community efforts in Abuja to raise awareness and support those affected by HIV/A Read More: https://punchng.com/world-aids-day-fcta-to-offer-free-hiv-counselling-testing/

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7 h. ago Venezuela Bans Airlines Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ After US Warning

Venezuela’s civil aviation authority announced on Wednesday that it has banned multiple international airlines it accused of “terrorism” after they suspended routes, citing the US Government’s warnings about military activity in the region. The affected carriers include Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Colombia’s Avianca, Chile and Brazil’s LATAM, Brazil’s GOL, and Turkish Airlines. According to the […]

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9 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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9 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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9 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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11 h. ago Don’t Assign Our Cases To ‘Courts Of Particular Concern’, PDP Urges Abuja Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pleaded with the chief judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, not to assign cases involving it to three judges (names withheld). The party claimed that the courts of these judges are viewed by it and the public as “courts of particular concern” with […]

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11 h. ago Ibadan circular road: 150 metres will not be exceeded in already developed areas —Makinde

OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has reassured house owners along the Circular Road corridor of his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due compensation in ongoing construction activities within the zone. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing affected house owners and leaders of community associations, including demolition victims within the designated […]

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12 h. ago The spectre of mass abductions has arisen again in Nigeria – What needs to be done

In recent days, the attention of Nigerians and the international community has sadly returned to the issue of mass abductions read more The spectre of mass abductions has arisen again in Nigeria – What needs to be done

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18 h. ago Police rescue abducted Ondo couple, arrest suspected kidnapper

Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abducted couple in Itaogbolu community and arrested one suspected kidnapper after a swift tactical operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-ondo-couple-arrest-suspected-kidnapper/

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20 h. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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21 h. ago ‘What Men Don’t Do, Women Do Better’, Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental projects in rural communities, describing her as a model of effective leadership. In video post on Facebook shared on Wednesday by Sheikh Gumi, it shows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commissioning a series of community projects, including […]

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22 h. ago Edo Assembly Passes Amendment To Secret Cult Prohibition Law

The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the Bill to Amend the Secret Cult and Similar Activities Prohibition Law 2025. The post Edo Assembly Passes Amendment To Secret Cult Prohibition Law appeared first on Channels Television.

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