1 hour ago Insecurity: We don’t negotiate with kidnappers, criminals in Kogi — Govt insists

The Kogi State Government has restated that it does not negotiate with kidnappers and criminals, clarifying that a recent rescue operation in the state was carried out...

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2 h. ago NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has trained 3,600 teachers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory read more NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

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2 h. ago Meta suspends Eedris Abdulkareem’s Facebook, Instagram accounts over new song

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, has suspended the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Nigerian musician and activist Eedris Abdulkareem

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3 h. ago Adeleke will reveal new party before Dec 13 — Osun commissioner

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke leaves the PDP due to internal party crises. A commissioner says he will announce his new political party by Dec 13. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-will-reveal-new-party-before-dec-13-osun-commissioner/

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4 h. ago Fulham vs Man City: Guardiola uncertain on Rodri return date

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed uncertainty over when injured midfielder Rodri will be fit enough to return to read more Fulham vs Man City: Guardiola uncertain on Rodri return date

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9 h. ago We’ll Partner With Government To Tackle Insecurity — Sarkin Fulanin Mubi

The Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, has confirmed Senator Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham as the new Sarkin Fulani of Mubi. His appointment has received the endorsement of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. At his inauguration in  Zone 7 Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, Kwacham […]

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10 h. ago Group Seeks Stronger Policies, Inclusion For Neurodivergent Children

A group, Phebean Neurodiversity Support Nigeria, has renewed its call for more government action, wider public awareness and inclusive learning policies for children living with neurodiversity challenges. The group made the call at its maiden awareness workshop in Abuja last weekend. The event brought together teachers, caregivers, health workers and community stakeholders who work directly […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

As Nigeria confronts a deepening security emergency that has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions and crippled economic activities across read more Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

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13 h. ago One injured in clashes over deposed Osun monarch’s burial rites

Clashes erupt in Igbajo, Osun State, over burial rites for a deposed monarch, leaving one injured. Governor Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-in-clashes-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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14 h. ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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14 h. ago Insecurity: Ododo introduces regulated hours for social, religious gatherings

Amid rising insecurity, Kogi State Governor Ododo has regulated social and religious gathering hours, directing them to end by 4 pm daily to curb banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-ododo-introduces-regulated-hours-for-social-religious-gatherings/

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15 h. ago Insurgency: FG getting support from US, UK, France, says Ribadu

Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, confirms support from the US, UK, and France to tackle the Nigerian insurgency and rescue 265 abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-fg-getting-support-from-us-uk-france-says-ribadu/

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16 h. ago Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police

The leaders raised fears over the escalating violence in parts of the North, including the killings and abductions. The post Insecurity: Northern Leaders Propose Suspension Of Mining, Back State Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents

The Niger school abduction occurred on 21 November 2025, when armed bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in the remote community of Papiri. The post Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents appeared first on Channels Television.

Society

19 h. ago Insecurity: Northern Governors call for immediate establishment of state police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has reaffirmed its full support and commitment to the immediate establishment of State Police.

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19 h. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

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19 h. ago Insecurity: We must act now or lose the North, Gov Inuwa tells Northern leaders

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has charged traditional rulers and Northern leaders to act swiftly to salvage the region from the insecurity bedevilling it before it is too late.

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20 h. ago NAFDAC records over 30 new product registrations, sanctions 25 SMEs in Sokoto — Coordinator

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Sokoto State says it recorded significant progress in product registration over the past year, registering more than 30 new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) products despite insecurity challenges that limited access to several local government areas.

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21 h. ago Nigeria needs to advanced technology, robust foreign intervention to curb insecurity – VC

Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, vice chancellor, University of Ilorin, has called on the United States of America government to support Nigeria read more Nigeria needs to advanced technology, robust foreign intervention to curb insecurity – VC

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21 h. ago Abducted Sokoto bride’s father confirms contact from kidnappers

The father of a bride kidnapped in Sokoto confirms abductors have made contact but have not yet demanded a ransom, highlighting rising insecurity in the ar Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-sokoto-brides-father-confirms-contact-from-kidnappers/

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