1 hour ago About 40 million people living with HIV globally — AHF Director

No fewer than 40 million people are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus globally, the Country Programme Director of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr Echey Ijezie, disclosed on Thursday.

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5 h. ago Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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9 h. ago NCDMB Renovation Boosts Learning Conditions In Kebbi Schools

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has taken a major step toward improving educational infrastructure in Kebbi State through a renovation project executed by Grufix Global Limited. The intervention, which aligns with NCDMB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians, was carried out in two primary schools in Argungu Local Government […]

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10 h. ago Minister, deputy senate president mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin mourn the passing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, praising his life and scholarship. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-deputy-senate-president-mourn-sheikh-dahiru-bauchi/

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10 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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11 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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11 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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12 h. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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13 h. ago Hong Kong tower blocks fire kills dozens as rescuers race to find hundreds missing

At least 36 people have died and nearly 300 are still unaccounted for after a huge fire tore through several read more Hong Kong tower blocks fire kills dozens as rescuers race to find hundreds missing

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14 h. ago Modern tech, old laws: Inside Nigeria’s race to protect digital rights

Nigerian lawmakers and experts are pushing to update outdated laws to protect digital rights, balancing national security with human rights online. Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tech-old-laws-inside-nigerias-race-to-protect-digital-rights/

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16 h. ago UNIZIK don highlights importance of biomass in creating alternative energy

A don from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Professor Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, has underscored the importance of energy to human society, saying that its impact is largely responsible for the global environmental crisis commonly referred to as energy-environment crises.  Professor Nwabanne stated this while delivering the […]

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17 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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18 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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19 h. ago Banditry: Ganduje decries Kano attack, police tighten Ekiti borders

Ganduje condemns the recent Kano bandit attack, urging proactive security strategies. Meanwhile, Ekiti police tighten borders amid false attack rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-ganduje-decries-kano-attack-police-tighten-ekiti-borders/

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20 h. ago Trump excludes South Africa from 2026 G20, cites human rights abuses

Donald Trump announces South Africa will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions over the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-excludes-south-africa-from-2026-g20-cites-human-rights-abuses/

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21 h. ago Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’

"South Africa has demonstrated to the World they are not a country worthy of Membership anywhere," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The post Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Chief denies role in Delta killings, threatens legal action against police

Chief Jerry Nkeweshe denies police allegations linking him to the Delta killings of three youths, demanding a retraction and threatening legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/chief-denies-role-in-delta-killings-threatens-legal-action-against-police/

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25 h. ago Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack

Mohammed's comment contradicts an earlier report by the State Command's spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on the policemen's death. The post Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono read more Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

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