42 m. ago Operators Decry Securities Commission’s New Capital Requirements

Nigeria’s capital market operators have decried the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new capital hike, describing it as the “highest in the world” and warning that it risks wiping out brokers. The SEC’s revised requirements substantially raise capital thresholds across operator categories, including stockbrokers, fund managers and digital asset platforms, with compliance due by 30 […]

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3 h. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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14 h. ago Afternoon recap: Drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents, Wike, govs sued, other top stories

A wanted drug kingpin is arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents. Also, SERAP sues governors over security votes, and NAF neutralizes terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-ndlea-agents-wike-govs-sued-other-top-stories/

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17 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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22 h. ago Corruption, Drug Abuse Fueling Insurgency – Clerics, Security Experts

Religious leaders and security experts have identified corruption and widespread drug abuse as key drivers of the nation’s escalating insurgency and terrorism. These concerns were raised at a public lecture titled The Role of Ummah in Addressing Insecurity and Drug Abuse in Nigeria, organised by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) at the National Mosque, Abuja. […]

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31 h. ago Allow Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Northern politicians

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu urges Northern politicians to support a Tinubu second term, emphasizing Nigeria’s power rotation convention for national unit Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-tinubu-finish-second-term-apc-chieftain-tells-northern-politicians/

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37 h. ago NIDCOM condemns killing of Nigerian in India over romantic dispute

NIDCOM decries the killing of a Nigerian man in India by his compatriots over a romantic dispute, urging a full investigation and justice for the victim. Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-condemns-killing-of-nigerian-in-india-over-romantic-dispute/

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38 h. ago FUTIA VC decries lack of classroom blocks, seeks intervention

FUTIA’s Vice-Chancellor highlights a severe classroom shortage for over 3,000 students, urging federal government and public intervention for new buildings Read More: https://punchng.com/futia-vc-decries-lack-of-classroom-blocks-seeks-intervention/

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40 h. ago Northern Governors Mourn Plateau Islamic Cleric Imam Abubakar

The Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) has mourned the demise of Chief Imam of Nghar Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sheikh Abdullahi Abubakar, who died at the age of 92 after a brief illness on Friday. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Forum, NSGF Chairman and governor […]

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40 h. ago Northern CAN mourns Imam who sheltered over 200 Christians during attack

Northern CAN mourns Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the cleric who sheltered over 200 Christians during an attack, praising his courage, faith, and humanity. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-can-mourns-imam-who-sheltered-over-200-christians-during-attack/

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44 h. ago Bauchi Police Arrest Suspect Over Viral Video Of Inhuman Abuse

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with an inhuman act captured in a viral video currently circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said the attention of the police was drawn to the disturbing video, which showed the confinement and inhuman […]

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47 h. ago Sarduana Day: End Insecurity Now – Group Urges Northern Leaders

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

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48 h. ago Engineering Better Therapies: A Nigerian scientist’s journey

In drug development, success often hinges on a deceptively simple question: how will the body respond? For Dr. Kidochukwu Atube, read more Engineering Better Therapies: A Nigerian scientist’s journey

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63 h. ago Police foil explosive, drug trafficking attempts in Kano, arrest one suspect

The Kano State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in crime prevention with the interception of suspected explosive materials and read more Police foil explosive, drug trafficking attempts in Kano, arrest one suspect

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69 h. ago Opposition Party Leaders Seek Improved Welfare For Soldiers, Decry Tinubu’s Absence At Armed Forces Day

As Nigeria marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have demanded a better deal for soldiers and decried the absence of President Bola Tinubu from the ceremonial events to mark the day. The two opposition parties, in separate statements, however commended the sacrifices of the […]

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3 d. ago Gov Mutfwang, Emir Sanusi, Ty Danjuma, Others Pay Tribute To Late Educationist, Baikie

Tributes continued to pour in for the late Professor David Adamu Baikie as governors, former federal officials, traditional rulers and senior academics described him as one of the architects of Nigeria’s modern education system and a key figure in the expansion of higher education in Northern Nigeria and beyond. The commendations were made at an […]

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3 d. ago 60 Years Without Sardauna: We’ll Rebuild North, ACF, Northern Elders, Others Vow

Prominent northern groups and institutions have declared that, as they commemorate 60 years since the death of the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, they will organise a conference in April this year to chart a way forward in rebuilding the region. The groups include the apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF); […]

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3 d. ago Group decries moral decline, drug abuse among northern youth

A coalition warns that the northern youth crisis is deepening due to drug abuse, hate speech, and political manipulation, calling for urgent action. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-decries-moral-decline-drug-abuse-among-northern-youth/

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3 d. ago How Plateau sting operations rescued female minors from sexual exploitation

A coordinated Plateau sting operation rescued dozens of female minors from sexual exploitation, drug abuse, and human trafficking in the Jos-Bukuru metropo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-plateau-sting-operations-rescued-female-minors-from-sexual-exploitation/

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3 d. ago Seven in 10 Nigerian youths face workplace exploitation – study

A study on decent work conducted by the Network of Youth for Sustainable Development Goals Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), with support from read more Seven in 10 Nigerian youths face workplace exploitation – study

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