56 m. ago Global flight disruptions loom as Airbus orders software update over solar radiation risk

Air passengers around the world may face delays and cancellations after Airbus directed airlines to update software on more than 6,500 A320 aircraft following concerns that...

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2 h. ago Kano Council approves N54.8bn for major infrastructure social projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N54.8 billion for the execution of key projects spanning infrastructure, education, health, water supply, housing, security and digital governance...

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2 h. ago Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

The demand was raised after deliberations at the Council’s 34th Executive Meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Kano, where members reviewed recent remarks credited to Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. The post Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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2 h. ago Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa Approves Recruitment Of 500 New Amotekun Officers

As the country battles worsening security situation in different parts of the country, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa yesterday disclosed that he has given approval for the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps. This is coming on the heels of revival of the Ondo State government office of […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigerians owe no one an apology for seeking assistance from the international community to tackle the country’s persistent insecurity. Speaking on Friday night at the ongoing Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, the former president stressed that lives are being lost daily regardless of religion, ethnicity, […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians Free To Seek Help From Outside The Country Of Tinubu Govt. Can’t Secure Them — OBJ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that there has been no communication from the abductors of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, almost a week after the violent attack. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and CAN Chairman in Niger State, provided an update on […] The post A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lawmaker laments poor outing of A’Ibom school at quiz competition

A lawmaker expresses deep concern over education in Akwa Ibom after a secondary school’s students failed to answer any questions in a local quiz competitio Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-laments-poor-outing-of-aibom-school-at-quiz-competition/

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4 h. ago Ibrahim: Young Innovator Using Technology To Transform Agriculture

Fagbenro Ibrahim is the founder of brahim Farm Academy, an educational and consultancy organisation dedicated to training farmers and young entrepreneurs in modern agricultural techniques and agribusiness. His mission is clear: to foster a new generation of farmers and strengthen food security across Nigeria. The academy provides both online and in-person training, offers expert advisory […]

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4 h. ago Championing peace, security in Niger Delta through education promotion

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to him to ensure that the fragile peace in the region was strengthened to make way […]

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5 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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7 h. ago Nasarawa Rice, “NASACCO GOLD” Will Boost Nigeria’s Food Security Drive – Gov. Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said “NASACCO GOLD”, the planned branded rice cultivated by the state government, would enhance the federal government’s food security drive. “NASACCO GOLD”, an initiative of the state government in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, is expected to hit the market nationwide at the end of […]

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8 h. ago What’s your opinion on President Tinubu’s withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs amid security challenges?

Following the backlashes stemming from the kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, and the abduction of Christian worshippers in Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. Their views: Idowu Kayode President Tinubu’s […]

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11 h. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

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12 h. ago Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) earlier reported that 50 persons of the abductees escaped and reunited with their families. The post Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago AfDB appoints Societe Generale as lead advisor for new synthetic securitisation platform

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Societe Generale as lead advisor for the development and execution of its new read more AfDB appoints Societe Generale as lead advisor for new synthetic securitisation platform

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13 h. ago Banditry: Use drones to eliminate criminals, Obasanjo tells FG

Former President Obasanjo criticizes the government’s security failures and urges them to use drones to eliminate bandits and kidnappers plaguing Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-use-drones-to-eliminate-criminals-obasanjo-tells-fg/

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14 h. ago Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert

Gen Z protesters in Madagascar, Nepal, and Kenya have shaped political change in recent years, but Kabiru Adamu warns that such agitation can create openings for anti-democratic actors. The post Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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18 h. ago Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa okays recruitment of 500 new Amotekun officers

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the Amotekun recruitment of 500 new personnel to strengthen local security and combat insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-aiyedatiwa-okays-recruitment-of-500-new-amotekun-officers/

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