76 m. ago Katsina’s Effective Grassroots Tool For Curbing Insecurity And Alleviating Poverty

In November of 2024, the Katsina state government launched the CDP, community development programme; an initiative designed to empower the grassroots by collaboration and partnership with community leaders, stakeholders, traditional rulers, and indigenes of these communities. To drive the CDP, 361 community development centres were launched across the state, with 1 centre in each ward […]

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97 m. ago Oluwatoyin Aluko Appointed President Of Nigeria Netball Federation

In a significant move to enhance the structure of netball in Nigeria, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Dr Oluwatoyin Aluko as the new President of the Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF). The announcement, made by NSC’s Director General Bukola Olopade, emphasises the need for a sustainable framework to foster the growth of netball across […]

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1 hour ago Transmission Company, Partners Educate Abia, Imo, Anambra Communities On Line Upgrades

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have carried out a sensitisation programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) on the proposed reconstruction and upgrade of the Alaoji–Onitsha 330kV Single Circuit Transmission Line line. The sensitisation exercise, which took place from January 6 […]

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1 hour ago Independent Marketers Urge Federal Govt To Stop Petrol Import As Dangote Denies Supply Disruption Claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, […]

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3 h. ago Violent Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Spate Of Insecurity As LG Bans ‘Okada’

Violent Protest on Saturday rocked the University Community of Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State as some residents protested what they described as the rising spate of kidnapping and insecurity in the council. The protest which started peacefully was later hijacked by some hoodlums who unleashed mayhem on passersby, destroyed billboard and […]

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10 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Framework To Maintain Public Assets Nationwide

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure uniform, efficient, and sustainable management of federal assets. […]

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11 h. ago FG proposes ₦42bn to provide healthcare for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians in 2026

The Federal Government has proposed a sum of ₦42.18 billion to provide basic healthcare services for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians, read more FG proposes ₦42bn to provide healthcare for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians in 2026

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14 h. ago AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams shine as Nigeria crush Algeria to book semi

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) read more AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams shine as Nigeria crush Algeria to book semi-final spot

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16 h. ago Natasha resumes electric tricycle rollout for 100 Kogi youths

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumes the rollout of electric tricycles in Kogi, empowering 100 youths with sustainable livelihoods and clean energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-resumes-electric-tricycle-rollout-for-100-kogi-youths/

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17 h. ago ASUU to sign 40% salary increase agreement with FG January 14

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to formally sign an agreement with the federal government on Wednesday, read more ASUU to sign 40% salary increase agreement with FG January 14

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18 h. ago ‘We Don’t Want To Be Americans,’ Greenlanders Say After Latest Trump Threat

European capitals have been scrambling to come up with a coordinated response after the White House said this week that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and refused to rule out military action. The post ‘We Don’t Want To Be Americans,’ Greenlanders Say After Latest Trump Threat appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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20 h. ago Federal Government Orders Enforcement Of ‘No Work, No Pay’ On JOHESU

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of all federal hospitals to immediately enforce the federal government’s “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU), who have been on strike since November 14, 2025. The […]

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20 h. ago 2027: Wike, Fubara Can’t Deliver Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging — Fayose

Isaac Fayose, a social commentator and brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, nor Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, can win Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election without electoral […]

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22 h. ago Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims

He made the remarks when asked about Washington’s Christmas Day military strike in Nigeria. The post Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago INEC Begins Technical Training For Electoral Officers Ahead FCT Area Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a four-day technical training workshop for Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) in preparation for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for 2026. The workshop, which began on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at the Silver Green Hotel in Gudu, Abuja, focused […]

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23 h. ago 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

The Federal Government, in a move to address the grievances of indigenous contractors, has earmarked N1.7 trillion in the 2026 read more 2026 budget: FG allocates N1.7trn to pay contractors owed since 2024

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24 h. ago “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Muslims are also among those being killed in Nigeria, while warning that the U.S. could carry out additional airstrikes if the violence persists. The warning followed recent U.S. military action in Nigeria and drew international reactions, including condemnation from Pope Leo XIV, who criticised attacks on sovereign […] The post “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Itemusgbor Foresees Significant Growth For Nigerian Basketball With NNPC Deal

Chief Mike Itemuagbor, Chairman and CEO of Pamodzi, has expressed considerable excitement regarding the proposed deal between the Nigeria Basketball Federation and NNPC Limited. Itemuagbor, a prominent figure in Nigerian and international sports marketing, believes this package is crucial for the advancement of Nigerian basketball, particularly at the domestic level. Speaking mid-week about the prospective […]

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24 h. ago Insecurity: FG Vows To Empower Armed Forces As Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria

Government's reaffirmation of its commitment to tackling security challenges followed a renewed threat by US President, Trump, who warned of potential further air strikes if what he termed as attacks on Christians continue. The post Insecurity: FG Vows To Empower Armed Forces As Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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