19 h. ago Forum Condemns Insecurity, Extrajudicial Killings In Nigeria

Leaders of the Eastern Bar Forum have condemned the spate of insecurity, extrajudicial killings and inflation in Nigeria and urged the federal government to intensify efforts against them. The governor of the forum, Damian Nosike, spoke at the group’s three-day quarterly meeting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. He expressed worry over the challenges. Nosike […]

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3 d. ago Federal Government Urges Contractor To Accelerate Work On 17.5km Katsina Road Project 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the contractor handling the Ungwan Iliya–Bagudu–Kwantabale-Tsiga–Bakori Road project in Katsina State to hasten construction work and ensure timely completion, following an on-the-spot inspection of the site. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement, Hon. Abdullahi Tanko-Yakase, made the plea during a national media […]

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4 d. ago U.S. urges Nigeria to strengthen protection of Christians amid terrorism

United States has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities and curb terrorism, even read more U.S. urges Nigeria to strengthen protection of Christians amid terrorism

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9 d. ago FUTIA VC decries lack of classroom blocks, seeks intervention

FUTIA’s Vice-Chancellor highlights a severe classroom shortage for over 3,000 students, urging federal government and public intervention for new buildings Read More: https://punchng.com/futia-vc-decries-lack-of-classroom-blocks-seeks-intervention/

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1 week ago Armed Forces Remembrance Day: PDP faction seeks enhanced welfare for military personnel

A PDP faction urges the Federal Government to improve welfare packages for military personnel to boost morale on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-pdp-faction-seeks-enhanced-welfare-for-military-personnel/

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1 week ago Idoma Group Demands Decisive Military Action After Deadly Akpa Otobi Attack

Ochetoha K’Idoma, the paramount socio-cultural organisation of the Idoma Nation, has urged the federal government to implement decisive military action following a fatal assault on the Akpa Otobi community in Benue State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 13th January 2026, resulted in four fatalities, including a serving member of the […]

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1 week ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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2 w. ago Labour Demands Review Of New Tax Laws At Sunmonu’s Book Launch

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the federal government to urgently review the recently enacted tax laws, warning that the measures place disproportionate burdens on workers and the poor. The demand was made yesterday in Abuja by NLC president, Mr Joe Ajaero, during the launch of the memoir of the congress’s founding president, Hassan […]

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2 w. ago FG urged to see police withdrawal from VIPs as opportunity for security

The federal government has been urged to see the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP protection duties as an opportunity read more FG urged to see police withdrawal from VIPs as opportunity for security

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3 w. ago Reconsider January 1 implementation of tax laws, Osun CSO urges FG

An Osun-based CSO urges the Federal Government to reconsider the January 1 implementation of new tax laws, citing public apprehension and lack of buy-in. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconsider-january-1-implementation-of-tax-laws-osun-cso-urges-fg/

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3 w. ago ‘Return To Full Christianity’, Akume’s Wife Tells Husband Amid Second Wife Report

The lawmaker representing Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mrs Regina Akume, has urged her husband, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to fully return to Christianity. Mrs Akume reminded the SGF that his life achievements were rooted in his Christian faith. She made the appeal in […]

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