1 hour ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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2 h. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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3 h. ago FG approves national guidelines on sodium reduction nationwide

The Federal Government has approved the maiden National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction for implementation across

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4 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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6 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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6 h. ago Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North’s chairman gives vehicles to monarchs to boost security surveillance and intelligence gathering, supporting the fight against insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-council-chair-seeks-monarchs-support-to-fight-insecurity/

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7 h. ago 36 million people no longer at risk of trachoma in Nigeria — FG

He explained that the reduction translates to an overall 87 per cent drop in trachoma prevalence..

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Mangal Cement donates three vehicles to Kogi govt

According to Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a press statement issued, this supportive gesture by Mangal Cement Company, one of the foremost industrial giants in Kogi State, demonstrates a strong commitment to corpor ate so responsibility and partnership. 

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11 h. ago Misconception Of The Concept Of ‘Disability’ And ‘Special Needs’ In Hausa Thought

Language not only reflects culture but also shapes it. In discussions surrounding marginalized identities, particularly disability, the choice of words significantly affects perception, policy, and societal response. In English, the shift from “disabled persons” to “persons with special needs” or “persons with different abilities” mirrors efforts to reduce stigma and promote dignity. However, in indigenous […]

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12 h. ago Big diplomatic overhaul: Tinubu’s 65 envoy picks brace for Senate storm

President Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees are set for rigorous Senate grilling. Learn about the career and non-career diplomats on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/big-diplomatic-overhaul-tinubus-65-envoy-picks-brace-for-senate-storm/

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12 h. ago India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine

India is walking a diplomatic tightrope -- relying on strategic Russian oil imports while trying not to provoke Trump during ongoing tariff negotiations. The post India’s Modi, Russia’s Putin Talk Defence, Trade And Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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14 h. ago 2026 budget: Zamfara to spend N87bn on health, N86bn on agric, N65bn on education

Get the latest on Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, including the 2026 budget, his firm stance on insecurity, political defections, and key policy updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-zamfara-to-spend-n87bn-on-health-n86bn-on-agric-n65bn-on-education/

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15 h. ago Diplomats work under suspicion, poor conditions as Bolaji urges Tinubu to reform foreign service

Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, outgoing Director of Reforms and Renovations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says Nigerian diplomats operate under read more Diplomats work under suspicion, poor conditions as Bolaji urges Tinubu to reform foreign service

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16 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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18 h. ago Scholar urges mandatory national walking policy to reduce Nigeria’s healthcare costs

PROF. Tajudeen Yusuf of the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance, University of Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to legislate mandatory walking for Nigerians, noting that it could significantly reduce the nation’s healthcare expenditure. He made the call on Sunday, November 30, during the 2025 Walk for Life, Peace and Unity, an annual […]

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21 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount serious pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role to protect Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country under the full glare of a functional government remained an aberration.   Falana, who made the […]

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22 h. ago Senate presses FG to extend Akure–Ore road project to Ondo south’s unity corridor

The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Works to widen the scope of the ongoing rehabilitation on the read more Senate presses FG to extend Akure–Ore road project to Ondo south’s unity corridor

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22 h. ago Tinubu Receives Letters Of Credence From 17 Ambassadors, Four High Commissioners

The President encouraged diplomats to deepen collaboration in trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defence, and cultural exchange. The post Tinubu Receives Letters Of Credence From 17 Ambassadors, Four High Commissioners appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu

His comment comes amid rising insecurity in several parts of the country especially the mass abduction of students, banditry and other crimes. The post [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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