91 m. ago FG inaugurates committee to address power outages in hospitals

The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) for the newly established Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI) to drive electricity supply in health facilities in the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, while speaking at IMSC inauguration on Monday in Abuja, described the initiative as a […]

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3 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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4 h. ago Arewa Forum Denies Endorsing Amnesty, Payments To Terrorists

Apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has dismissed social media reports that it supports calls for amnesty or monetary settlements for terrorists and bandits. The forum described the claim as a deliberate distortion of the comments made by its Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu. A trending video clip had insinuated […]

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5 h. ago News Central TV Inaugurates Abuja Studio, Expands National Footprint

News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]

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6 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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7 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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8 h. ago Faith divide widens: Students protest religious inequality at Gombe university

Christian students protest the lack of a Gombe university chapel after 14 years of makeshift worship spaces, highlighting religious inequality on campus. Read More: https://punchng.com/faith-divide-widens-students-protest-religious-inequality-at-gombe-university/

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8 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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8 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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10 h. ago Ataoja’s Public Endorsement Of Aregbesola, ADC Stirs Political Tension In Osun

As preparations for the 2026 governorship election gather pace in Osun State, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, has publicly declared his support for former governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has stirred tension among opposition parties across the state. The monarch made the […]

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11 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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11 h. ago Shettima welcomes Indian firm’s offer to introduce smart class solutions for Nigerian schools

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the

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13 h. ago Insurgency is ‘assault on humanity’, Zulum rejects religious framing of Boko Haram crisis

"Borno must reject all false narratives that try to create the impression of a religious conflict

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13 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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13 h. ago Sachet Alcohol Ban Under Review As SGF Seeks Health Ministry’s Clarification

The Federal Government is reassessing the planned enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and 200ml PET bottle spirits, slated for implementation in December 2025. This follows a formal engagement initiated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), seeking guidance from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social […]

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

Violence erupts in Igbajo, Osun State, as a dispute over a deposed monarch’s burial rites leads to clashes, injuring one and prompting a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-as-clashes-erupt-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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14 h. ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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15 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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