84 m. ago Economic hardship, others deepening mental health crisis — Psychiatrists

Nigerian psychiatrists warn that economic hardship and systemic neglect are deepening the mental health crisis. Learn about the urgent calls for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-hardship-others-deepening-mental-health-crisis-psychiatrists/

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1 hour ago Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

…as Mutfwang preaches peace, solidarity Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s ongoing read more Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

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2 h. ago ‘Don’t Play Politics With Insecurity,’ Barau Cautions Kano Government

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has cautioned the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, against politicising the issue of insecurity, urging him to concentrate on solving the challenges facing the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Barau’s warning followed allegations after the State’s 34th Executive Council Meeting that the deputy senate president’s earlier comments were capable […]

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3 h. ago Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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4 h. ago Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to uphold the values of dialogue, moderation, accommodation, read more Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

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4 h. ago Uzee Usman honoured internationally as Nollywood’s peace advocate

Usman Adeyemi, a Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and entertainment entrepreneur popularly known as Uzee Usman, is gaining renewed international visibility as read more Uzee Usman honoured internationally as Nollywood’s peace advocate

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5 h. ago 37 Katsina kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits

37 Katsina kidnap victims regain their freedom without ransom after successful peace negotiations with bandits, a local lawmaker has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/37-katsina-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom-after-negotiations-with-bandits-lawmaker/

Events

5 h. ago Championing peace, security in Niger Delta through education promotion

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to him to ensure that the fragile peace in the region was strengthened to make way […]

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6 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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7 h. ago Tinubu Urged To Resist Media Trial Of Ambassadorial Nominees

Retired career diplomat Ambassador Gbara Awanen has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stand firm against what he described as an “orchestrated media trial” targeting some of his newly submitted ambassadorial nominees, particularly former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke. President Tinubu had on November 26, 2025, forwarded the first […]

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10 h. ago Chess champion Tunde Onakoya immortalised in children’s book

A child who’s not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth —Onakoya Many people, including children and young people, would find it difficult to believe that a mere board game like chess can change the life of someone, especially if that someone is from a broken home, a poor background, […]

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12 h. ago Obasanjo to FG: Stop apologising, negotiating with terrorists

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo urges the FG to stop negotiating with terrorists and use decisive action and international aid to end insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-to-fg-stop-apologising-negotiating-with-terrorists/

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12 h. ago We live in a time when leaders lie unprovoked, when deepfakes animate even the departed — Lola Shoneyin

    •Nations confronted with urgen We live in a time when leaders lie unprovoked, when deepfakes animate even the departed —Lola Shoneyin t need to distinguish fact from fiction —Okpako, CMO, Sterling Bank •Creatives demand future shaped by those who tell truth courageously   Journalism is literature in a hurry, and in its hurriedness to capture […]

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13 h. ago Obi condemns attack on Ngige’s convoy, urges action on insecurity

Peter Obi visits Chris Ngige to condemn the recent attack on his convoy in Anambra, calling for urgent action against Nigeria’s rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-condemns-attack-on-ngiges-convoy-urges-action-on-insecurity/

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13 h. ago Nollywood will witness tremendous boost with Ariya Networks — Idris Olagoke Badmus, Ariya Networks chief

Dr Idris Olagoke Badmus abandoned his training as a pharmacologist to embrace “the business of communicating” Africa and the Black race to the world. In this interview by Deputy Editor, SAM NWAOKO, he tells why and also speaks on how his Ariya TV Networks is working to achieve that goal and the gains therein for […]

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14 h. ago Banditry: Use drones to eliminate criminals, Obasanjo tells FG

Former President Obasanjo criticizes the government’s security failures and urges them to use drones to eliminate bandits and kidnappers plaguing Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-use-drones-to-eliminate-criminals-obasanjo-tells-fg/

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15 h. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

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15 h. ago Late Dahiru Bauchi Was A Colossus, Symbol Of Inclusive Islam — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged emerging Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to preserve and propagate the enduring message of tolerance, dialogue, and inclusivity exemplified by the late renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. He specifically said that the late Tijjaniyya leader’s commitment to dialogue and inclusivity represented the true heritage of Islam […]

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17 h. ago “Offer Bandits Amnesty, Money, Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger Delta Militants” – Arewa Leaders Urges Tinubu

Bashir Dalhatu, leader of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the Bola Tinubu government to consider granting amnesty and financial support to Fulani ethnic militias, commonly referred to as bandits, similar to measures provided to Niger Delta militants by late president, Musa Yar’Adua. Speaking on Arise TV, Dalhatu said, “The federal government should […] The post “Offer Bandits Amnesty, Money, Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger Delta Militants” – Arewa Leaders Urges Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Akume urges Africa to embrace emerging technologies for sustainable energy

SGF George Akume urges Africa to adopt emerging technologies for sustainable energy, warning the continent must not be sidelined in the global shift. Read More: https://punchng.com/akume-urges-africa-to-embrace-emerging-technologies-for-sustainable-energy/

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