35 m. ago Ignore Alleged Calumny Campaigns Against Matawalle, Yoruba Youths Tell Tinubu

The Yoruba Youths Council (YYC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss what it termed “sponsored campaigns of calumny” allegedly targeted at the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group’s President, Comrade Eric Oluwole, expressed concern over what he described as attempts by unnamed individuals to tarnish […]

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42 m. ago ‘You Are Disturbing Senate Proceedings’, Senator Goje Tackles Akpabio At Plenary

There was a rowdy session in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) openly confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as an “unparliamentary act,” disrupting plenary for more than 30 minutes. The Senate had already commenced proceedings when Akpabio walked into the chamber and took over from Deputy […]

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1 hour ago Why some politicians still retain Police escorts despite Tinubu’s order — Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified why some politicians and VIPs are still seen with police escorts despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of officers attached to

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2 h. ago [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi

The former lawmaker said that there are insiders who are acting as agents for the terrorists. The post [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’

A rowdy Senate session erupted as Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’, halting plenary for 30 minutes. Read More: https://punchng.com/rowdy-session-in-senate-as-goje-accuses-akpabio-of-unparliamentary-conduct/

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2 h. ago Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman

The police PRO also said President Bola Tinubu’s order is absolute and not based on "the highest bidder." The post Any Police Officer Escorting VIP Is On Illegal Duty, Will Be Arrested — Force Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Nigeria aviation revenue generation to reach $2.58bn by 2029 — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday disclosed that Nigeria’s aviation revenue is projected to reach $2.58 billion by 2029, following steady growth in the sector over the years.

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4 h. ago Putin says Russia ready for war, blames Europe for sabotaging peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia is ready for war if Europe seeks one, accusing European leaders of sabotaging a US-led peace plan for Ukrain Read More: https://punchng.com/putin-says-russia-ready-for-war-blames-europe-for-sabotaging-peace/

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4 h. ago Northern stakeholders urge Tinubu to retain Matawalle in Defence Ministry

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, following

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5 h. ago SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal

The State Security Service (SSS) on Tuesday arraigned Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu by calling him a criminal. Mr Sowore was arraigned alongside the parent companies of Facebook and X over his posts on the social media […] The post SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day emblem at the presidential Villa, Abuja read more Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

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5 h. ago Tinubu Vows To Transform Unstable Zones Into Hubs Of Economic Activity

He commended serving troops for their courage in confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, oil theft, piracy, and other security threats. The post Tinubu Vows To Transform Unstable Zones Into Hubs Of Economic Activity appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago NSCI Urges Tinubu To Retain Matawalle Over Contributions To Security

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to retain the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, following the recent resignation of Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. In a statement signed by its convener, Yerima Shettima, the group said it considered it important to reaffirm Matawalle’s value to […]

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5 h. ago Media Experts Decry Threats To Journalism, Seek Legal Protection For Reporters

Media experts have raised fresh concerns over the escalating threats confronting professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and the absence of legislative protection for journalists pose a growing danger to the nation’s democracy. Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 […]

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5 h. ago NAPS Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Measures On Security, Seeks Matawalle’s Role In Defence Ministry Reviewed

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward restoring peace and stability across the nation. However, the association has urged the President to review the continued role of the Minister of State […]

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6 h. ago No Media Repression Under Tinubu, Federal Government Affirms

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, democratic accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s information space, insisting that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained fully aligned with global norms of media independence. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International […]

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6 h. ago Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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7 h. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund

President Tinubu unveils the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund, kicking off activities to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veteran Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-unveils-2026-armed-forces-remembrance-day-emblem-appeal-fund/

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7 h. ago Witkoff visits Moscow as Putin claims capture of key Ukrainian city

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, claimed on Monday that his forces had taken control of the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk,

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