31 m. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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42 m. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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62 m. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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2 h. ago Police Arrests 4 Suspects Over Attack On Personnel In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four persons suspected of being connected with the recent attack on some policemen in the Elioparanwo axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, […]

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3 h. ago Police arrest five, recover stolen rifles after Rivers filling station attack

The Rivers police arrest five suspects linked to an attack on officers at a Port Harcourt filling station. Stolen police rifles were also recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-recover-stolen-rifles-after-rivers-filling-station-attack/

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3 h. ago Annie Idibia shares cryptic posts following 2Baba’s London clash video

Annie Idibia posts cryptic messages on Instagram after a video of her estranged husband, 2Baba, in a London confrontation with police went viral. Read More: https://punchng.com/annie-idibia-shares-cryptic-posts-following-2babas-london-clash-video/

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3 h. ago “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.), has admitted that some politicians in Nigeria are financing terrorism. Mr Irabor however stated that the identities of those involved will not be made public because the trials conducted while he was in office were held “away from public consumption.” Irabor made the revelation during an […] The post “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex-CDS Lucky Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago UK’s Withdrawal From Mozambique LNG Funding Is A Blow To African Energy Justice — AEC

Announced on Monday, the decision comes at a moment when global energy markets face unprecedented pressure. The post UK’s Withdrawal From Mozambique LNG Funding Is A Blow To African Energy Justice — AEC appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Police nab secessionist group member in Anambra, recover handcuff

Anambra police arrest a suspected secessionist group member, Emmanuel Osuigwe, in Ozubulu after he escaped from a criminal hideout. A handcuff was recovere Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-secessionist-group-member-in-anambra-recover-handcuff/

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6 h. ago Naval officer brutalises Anglican priest at Anambra checkpoint, bishop demands probe

An Anglican bishop calls for a probe after a naval officer assault on a priest at an Anambra checkpoint over a false allegation of making a phone call. Read More: https://punchng.com/naval-officer-brutalises-anglican-priest-at-anambra-checkpoint-bishop-demands-probe/

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6 h. ago Appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to strategic nations, Rep Dasuki urges Tinubu

Dasuki further noted that a nation’s strategic needs must be reflected in its foreign policy, especially in the selection of envoys to countries where...

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6 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Recover N23.6m Gold Buried By Woman In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has successfully assisted a woman in the Mallam Fatori area to recover gold worth N23.6 million which she buried in the sand while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Borno Command, ASP Nahum […]

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7 h. ago IGP orders arrest of officers on unauthorised escort services to VIPs nationwide

Nigeria Police Force high Command has begun an immediate enforcement of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of

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7 h. ago India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt cybersecurity app

India orders manufacturers to pre-install a non-removable government cybersecurity app, raising significant privacy and surveillance concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-orders-phone-manufacturers-to-preload-govt-cybersecurity-app/

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8 h. ago Police Intercept 39 Trafficked Foreign Nationals In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 39 Malians and one Côte d’Ivoire national trafficked into the country by a syndicate. The foreigners, who include 32 males and seven females, were intercepted in a bungalow located near Orange Market in Mararaba, Karu local government area of the state. Speaking to journalists on the development, the […]

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8 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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9 h. ago Northern Governors Want ‘Mining Exploration’ Suspended, Back State Police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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10 h. ago NGX opens December on a soft note as ASI slips 0.22% amid mixed trading sentiment

The Nigerian equities market opened December on a cautious but active note, slipping marginally as investors recalibrated their books ahead of the final stretch of the trading year. The All-Share Index retreated by 0.22 percent to close at 143,210.33 basis points, even as overall turnover stayed robust with 1.47 billion shares traded in 28,956 deals, […]

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14 h. ago Abbas denies role in NASC building contract, says SERAP’s allegation misleading

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas denies involvement in the N18.6bn NASC building contract, calling SERAP’s allegations factually incorrect and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-denies-role-in-nasc-building-contract-says-seraps-allegation-misleading/

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