34 m. ago Tinubu hails Nigeria’s return to maritime organisation council after 14 years

President Tinubu welcomes Nigeria’s election to the IMO Council, a move affirming its growing maritime influence and commitment to global shipping governan Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-nigerias-return-to-maritime-organisation-council-after-14-years/

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61 m. ago Senator Barau, Gov Yusuf trade blame over rising insecurity in Kano

A fresh political clash has erupted in Kano State as the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf exchange accusations over the prevailing insecurity in parts of the state.

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66 m. 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 ‘Don’t Play Politics With Insecurity,’ Barau Cautions Kano Government

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has cautioned the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, against politicising the issue of insecurity, urging him to concentrate on solving the challenges facing the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Barau’s warning followed allegations after the State’s 34th Executive Council Meeting that the deputy senate president’s earlier comments were capable […]

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2 h. ago Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

The demand was raised after deliberations at the Council’s 34th Executive Meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Kano, where members reviewed recent remarks credited to Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. The post Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago ‘Ambassadorial Nominee Ayo Oke Already Cleared Of Corruption’, Says Tinubu’s Spokesman

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, has said that one of his principal’s non-career Ambassadorial nominees, Amb. Ayo Oke, had been clear of corruption allegations against him following his removal from office as the director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in 2017. Recall that Amb. Oke was fingered in […]

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2 h. ago All FCT Sport Association Appoint Okolo As Chief Coordinator

All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA), has appointed Dr.Jim Chimezie Okolo as Chief Coordinator,a decision that marks a turning point in the drive to strengthen sports development in the FCT. The appointment was endorsed by HRM, Eze Sir Ifeanyi Eke, President of AFSA, and Mr. Agbor Clinton Ayuk, Director-General of AFSA, who entrusted him […]

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2 h. ago Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigerians owe no one an apology for seeking assistance from the international community to tackle the country’s persistent insecurity. Speaking on Friday night at the ongoing Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, the former president stressed that lives are being lost daily regardless of religion, ethnicity, […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago VP Shettima Advocates Deeper Executive, Legislative Collaboration For A Working Nigeria

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has sought a deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all the citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under […]

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3 h. ago Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to uphold the values of dialogue, moderation, accommodation, read more Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

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4 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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4 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/

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4 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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5 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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6 h. ago Ekiti NUJ decorates Oyebanji’s wife as grand patron, honours others

The State Information Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, has decorated the wife of the

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7 h. ago Tinubu Urged To Resist Media Trial Of Ambassadorial Nominees

Retired career diplomat Ambassador Gbara Awanen has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stand firm against what he described as an “orchestrated media trial” targeting some of his newly submitted ambassadorial nominees, particularly former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke. President Tinubu had on November 26, 2025, forwarded the first […]

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8 h. ago What’s your opinion on President Tinubu’s withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs amid security challenges?

Following the backlashes stemming from the kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, and the abduction of Christian worshippers in Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. Their views: Idowu Kayode President Tinubu’s […]

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10 h. ago Kwara South suffers banditry because govt has abandoned its responsibility — Prof Omotosho, President, Kwara indigenes

Professor James Sunday Omotosho is the president of the Association of Kwara-Ekiti Indigenes. In this interview with BIOLA AZEEZ, the community leader talked on insecurity in the land and possible measures to curtail it.  Excerpts: How did we get here talking of the pervading insecurity in the land? I am not a politician, but I […]

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11 h. ago Obasanjo to FG: Stop apologising, negotiating with terrorists

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo urges the FG to stop negotiating with terrorists and use decisive action and international aid to end insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-to-fg-stop-apologising-negotiating-with-terrorists/

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