2 h. 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 Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant

He criticised the handling of the team’s October 2022 friendly in Japan, describing the trip as poorly arranged and physically draining. The post Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Oliseh Backs Super Eagles Coach Chelle Despite World Cup Heartbreak

Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle failed in his bid to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. It was the Super Eagles’ first defeat under […]

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4 h. ago [ICYMI] Nigerian Army promotes 28 Brigadier Generals, 77 colonels 

The Nigerian Army announces the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General in a major leadership update. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-promotes-28-brigadier-generals-77-colonels/

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5 h. ago Taraba Govt Declares State Of Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services. In a  press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, and made available to  LEADERSHIP Weekend in Jalingo, announced the constitution of a 13-man Implementation Committee to realise the state’s […]

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5 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

6 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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8 h. ago How I ended up marrying a man who gave me a lift few days after Xmas — Maureen Layokun, educationist, publisher

Maureen Layokun is an educationist, the publisher of Charming Magazine, and the convener of the Afroeuropa Gala and Awards in the United Kingdom. In this interview by SEGUN KASALI, she speaks about her childhood experiences and other issues. How would you describe your childhood experiences and the kind of relationship you had with your parents? […]

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12 h. ago ‘Money can open doors, but purpose decides which doors you walk through’ — TIBA awardees speak on innovation and resilience

Aderonke Ajibola, finance leader and managing partner of Avava Consulting Services; Adenike Gabriel, creative director of Pearlgifts; and Motolani Oyedeji, business lawyer and managing partner at Danielle Chambers, recently bagged The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) Awards. In these interviews by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, they speak about how women can leverage innovation and resilience to scale their […]

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12 h. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

Society

13 h. ago Growing up in underrepresented northern community shaped my poetry — Havfy

Award-winning Havfy poet Hafsat Abdullahi shares how her northern Nigerian upbringing shaped her advocacy and powerful poetry on social justice and women’s Read More: https://punchng.com/growing-up-in-underrepresented-northern-community-shaped-my-poetry-havfy/

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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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19 h. ago Ogun announces 50% waiver for property owners without building permits

Ogun State has announced a 3-month amnesty program offering a 50% waiver on penal fees for property owners without valid building permits. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-announces-50-waiver-for-property-owners-without-building-permits/

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20 h. ago FG woos global aviation investors with international airshow

The federal government has announced that the upcoming Nigeria International Airshow will attract global aviation investors to the country, encouraging investments in Nigeria’s aviation industry. After inspecting the event venue at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated, “We decided to host this event to […]

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21 h. ago Ondo govt appoints Gani Adams, Deji of Akure, 120 others as Justices of Peace

The appointees include prominent traditional rulers, religious leaders, security chiefs, political figures, and

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21 h. ago Ogun govt shuts seven battery recycling plants in Ogijo, suspends lead ingot exports

The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made the announcement during an inspection tour in Ogijo following a viral video alleging hazardous contamination in the area.

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22 h. ago Ogun Government Shuts 7 Battery Recycling Plants Over Lead Poisoning Fears

The Ogun State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of seven used lead-acid battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Sagamu local government area of the State, following widespread concerns over alleged lead poisoning in the community. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced the decision during an inspection tour of the area on Friday, in response […]

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22 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves recruitment of 500 new Amotekun officers to beef up security

After nearly 17 years of dormancy, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens a renewed role in

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22 h. ago Sahara Group Foundation Awards $130,000 To 20 African EXTRApreneurs

The Sahara Group Foundation (SGF), the social impact arm of Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has awarded over USD 130,000 to 20 outstanding African EXTRApreneurs under its flagship Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Cohort 4 and Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiatives. For nearly two decades, the Sahara Group Foundation has been […]

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