2 h. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Backs Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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2 h. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Back Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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4 h. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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6 h. ago National Defence College seeks TETFund’s support to boost research, curriculum overhaul

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the College in strengthening its research capacity and updating its curriculum to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence.

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7 h. ago Lagos to unveil 229 regulated buses on Lekki–Epe corridor December 8

Lagos State launches its Bus Reform Scheme on the Lekki-Epe corridor with 229 buses, aiming to enhance safety, comfort, and commuter experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-229-regulated-buses-on-lekki-epe-corridor-december-8/

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8 h. ago NSCI Urges Tinubu To Retain Matawalle Over Contributions To Security

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to retain the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, following the recent resignation of Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. In a statement signed by its convener, Yerima Shettima, the group said it considered it important to reaffirm Matawalle’s value to […]

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8 h. ago Shettima reaffirms govt’s commitment to protect press freedom

VP Shettima reaffirms the government’s commitment to protecting press freedom in Nigeria, calling it a non-negotiable pillar of the country’s democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-reaffirms-govts-commitment-to-protect-press-freedom/

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9 h. ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to strengthening judicial system

The government would continue to invest in judicial infrastructure, training and enhance the welfare of judicial officers..

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9 h. ago Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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9 h. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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9 h. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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10 h. ago UK firms invite Nigerian investors to tap British property market

Brithomes, a London-based property wealth management firm and London Square, a UK real-estate developer, have issued a joint call to read more UK firms invite Nigerian investors to tap British property market

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11 h. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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11 h. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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11 h. ago 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC

It challenged utility firms to improve publicity and rollout speed, noting that the government had already invested in procuring the meters. The post 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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11 h. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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11 h. ago Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

Ekong Sampson, the Senator representing Eket Senatorial District in the Senate, has commenced disbursement of a ₦100 million educational grant read more Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

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11 h. ago Diddy Condemns Netflix Docuseries, Accuses Platform Of Using Stolen Footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has condemned the upcoming Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” as a “shameful hit piece,” accusing the streaming platform of using “stolen footage that was never authorised for release.” The series, produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to premiere globally on Tuesday, December 2. Combs’ spokesperson issued the statement on […]

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12 h. ago Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

TTemu, the global e-commerce fast mover, has formally partnered with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman to drive same-day and last-mile deliveries read more Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

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