3 m. ago Reps decry breach of federal character principles in varsities

Nigeria’s House of Reps raises alarm over the growing disregard for federal character principles in staff recruitment and student admissions in federal uni Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-decry-breach-of-federal-character-principles-in-varsities/

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3 m. ago Sheikh Dahiru’s Teachings, Life Touched Millions Of Muslims — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sadness over the passing of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest Islamic scholars whose teachings and exemplary life touched millions of Muslims across the country and beyond. Sheikh Dahiru, the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, died on […]

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6 m. ago ‘Worry About Tinubu’s Age, Identity, Not Atiku’s Party Choice’, Ex

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of hypocrisy and deflection over comments mocking Atiku’s choice of membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant […]

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13 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenge

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, spoke in Abuja during an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command and the Federal Fire Service command, Wuse Zone 3 station on Thursday.

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40 m. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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42 m. ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 m. ago Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

Nigeria’s inflation is expected to further slow to 15.3 percent in November, marking the eighth consecutive decline as the economy read more Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

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58 m. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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85 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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88 m. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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96 m. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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96 m. ago Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

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1 hour ago Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco

Ethnocentrique Limited, one of Africa’s rising forces in social impact and enterprise development, has strengthened its footprint across Nigeria with read more Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System

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1 hour ago NGX extends gains as Insurance stocks lead market higher by 0.12%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.12 percent to close at 143,239.23 basis points. Market capitalisation increased by N111.08 billion to N91.11 trillion, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in insurance stocks. Consequently, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns stood at -7.1 percent and +39.2 percent, […]

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2 h. ago IGP Egbetokun holds strategic conference with senior Police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in furtherance of his commitment to strengthening internal security and protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians...

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2 h. ago VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun

President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday said officers being withdrawn from VIPs should undergo “crash training” to debrief them and deliver more efficient police services when deployed to security-challenged areas of the country. The post VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Nigeria is secular state with freedom of religion — Justice Binta Nyako

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court of Nigeria has described Nigeria as a secular state with freedom of worship and religion, saying every Nigerian has the freedom to practise the religion of his choice.

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2 h. ago Tinubu approves Nigerian team for US–Nigeria security working group

President Tinubu approves the Nigerian team for the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to enhance security collaboration and counter-terrorism efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-nigerian-team-for-us-nigeria-security-working-group/

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2 h. ago GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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