75 m. ago Finally, Senate assures Police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

After weeks of daily protests at the gate of the National Assembly, the Senate assured police retirees on Thursday that they would be removed from the country’s Contributory Pension Scheme.

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3 h. ago Emirate creation: Court adjourns case to December 4 for continuation

A Yola High Court presided over by Justice Musa Usman has adjourned the legal suit challenging the creation of

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3 h. ago Insecurity: 420 Plateau communities attacked, 12,000 lives lost since 2001 — Mutfwang

The criminal groups have continued to exploit mining sites, using proceeds to finance their operations with arms and drugs

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4 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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7 h. ago Single mother stigma only applies to women who don’t have things going on for themselves — Mercy Eke

Reality TV star Mercy Eke says the stigma associated with single motherhood in Nigeria largely affects only women who are not financially or socially empowered, insisting that successful women face no such judgement.

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8 h. ago Islamic Scholar Dahiru Usman Dies At 102, Bauchi Governor Mourns

Sheikh Usman, who received the national honour OFR, was born on June 29, 1927, in East Gombe. The post Islamic Scholar Dahiru Usman Dies At 102, Bauchi Governor Mourns appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is dead

Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away. His death was confirmed by his son and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-islamic-scholar-sheikh-dahiru-usman-bauchi-is-dead/

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11 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, is dead

Part of his charitable work was the establishment of about 1,000 housing units for students and followers...

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12 h. ago NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital

Some of the benefits of the intervention to include: treatment of over 2,000 patients, reduction of treatment cost by 80%, reduction of therapy session time from 12 minutes to 2 minutes, subsidised care for indigent patients, with 712 of them receiving care at discounted rates ranging from 25% to 100%. The post NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 44; 279 still missing in Hong Kong fire

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, continued to send flames and thick smoke through the 32-storey Wang Fuk Court towers.

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13 h. ago Safety Babes Dominate As Ardova Handball Premier League Continues

Defending champions Safety Babes delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, overwhelming Ekiti Queens with a decisive 49–22 victory on Day 2 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 2. The match, held at the Rowe Park Sports Center in Yaba, Lagos, saw the five-time champions assert their dominance from the outset, leading 23–11 at […]

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13 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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18 h. ago NIMASA unveils model for African maritime decarbonisation at COP 30

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has showcased a pioneering Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for African maritime decarbonisation with the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System at the 2025 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30) in Balem, Brazil. The agency made the presentation at the sidelines […]

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18 h. ago OGHA summons heads of tertiary institutions, education commissioner over CPS implementation

The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the management teams of all state-owned tertiary institutions, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, and the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pensions for an engagement session ahead of the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The invitation was issued by […]

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22 h. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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22 h. ago UPDATED: 36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire

“The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we’ll launch a thorough investigation..

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23 h. ago New Study Exposes Trauma Crisis Among Journalists Covering Conflicts

As insecurity in many parts of Nigeria continued to pose serious challenges, a new international study has spotlighted that many journalists covering these crises now face overwhelming social, psychological, and emotional trauma. The study, titled “Silent Echoes and Deafening Silence: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Trauma Journalism in Nigeria’s Ethno-Religious Crises”, appeared in the first […]

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25 h. ago ‘No Turning Back’ Crooner Gaise Baba Loses Father 7 Months After Mother’s Demise

Nigerian Afro-gospel singer and songwriter, Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as Gaise Baba, has announced the passing of his father, Prince (Hon.) Ezekiel Gbadebo Ibuoye, the Ààrẹ Apọ́nlẹ́sẹ̀ of Okemesi Ekiti in Ekiti State. The singer disclosed the news in a solemn statement shared on his social media page, revealing that his father died on Saturday, […]

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27 h. ago Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

Since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, particularly the distribution segment, there has been a continuous wave of actions, debates, read more Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

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