12 m. ago Reps decry breach of federal character principles in varsities

Nigeria’s House of Reps raises alarm over the growing disregard for federal character principles in staff recruitment and student admissions in federal uni Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-decry-breach-of-federal-character-principles-in-varsities/

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71 m. ago NESREA shuts quarry after deadly blast injures students in Abuja

A quarry blast in Abuja injured 11 students and damaged a school, prompting NESREA to shut down the facility for violating blasting safety regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nesrea-shuts-quarry-after-deadly-blast-injures-students-in-abuja/

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3 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN ₦620,000 for delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court has fined the Central Bank of Nigeria ₦620,000 for stalling proceedings in lawsuits filed by 62 ex-staff challenging their te Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-%e2%82%a6620000-for-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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3 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN for ₦620,000 delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria orders a ₦620,000 CBN court fine for delaying proceedings in a lawsuit filed by 62 former staff members. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-for-%e2%82%a6620000-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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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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5 h. ago 12,000 Lives Lost, 420 Communities Attacked In 25 Years — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

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5 h. ago Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Varsity Reminds Governor Otti Of 10,000MW Solar Power Pledge

Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), Professor Ndukwe Okugo, has reminded Governor Alex Otti of his pledge to install 10,000 megawatts of solar power at the university. Okugo made the plea in his welcome address during the 80th Inaugural Lecture of the university, delivered by Dick Uduma, a renowned professor of Political […]

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8 h. ago Shun cultism, hooliganism, Babcock varsity VC urges new students

Babcock University’s VC advises 3,432 new students to shun campus vices like cultism and hooliganism, urging them to pursue academic excellence and humilit Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-cultism-hooliganism-babcock-varsity-vc-urges-new-students/

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9 h. ago NNPC JV donates $300,000 to sustain cancer treatment at National Hospital

The NNPC/Renaissance JV donates $300,000 to sustain advanced cancer treatment in Nigeria at the National Hospital, ensuring uninterrupted patient care. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-jv-donates-300000-to-sustain-cancer-treatment-at-national-hospital/

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9 h. ago Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

…calls for collective action The Oyo State Government has allocated and enrolled 10,000 Health Insurance Scheme slots from the State read more Oyo enrols 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in health scheme

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10 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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11 h. ago Parents Allege Breach Of Scholarship Bilateral Education Agreement

Parents and guardians of recipients of foreign and local scholarships have alleged that the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement has been breached, as the concerned students have not been paid their stipends. The Forum of Parents and Guardians of the Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Recipients made the allegation when they appeared before the […]

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11 h. ago Bandits Staying In National Park To Attack Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Benin Republic – Lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, has said bandits are currently using the National Park in Niger state as their harbour and base from where they attack Agwara, Borgu in Niger; Bagudo and Shanga in Kebbi state, Kaiama/Baruten in Kwara state and some neighbouring communities in the Benin Republic. The […]

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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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12 h. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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12 h. ago Ajogbe Agro Allied, UK, Nigerian Varsities Unveil Cattle Feed

Ajogbe Agro‑Allied Industries Ltd., has unveiled a total‑mixed‑ration (TMR) cattle feed, developed in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The innovation coincides even with the company, has it expanded one-time herd capacity to 5000 ruminants in Southwest Nigeria, a move projected to supply 250,000 […]

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13 h. ago All Progressives Congress Stakeholders Want Kwara North To Produce Next Gov

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, including the governorship aspirants in Kwara North, have agreed to work in unison to make the ambition of the zone to produce the next governor of the state realisable. The stakeholders and the aspirants reached the agreement at a meeting held in Ilorin residence of a prominent Kwara North leader, […]

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17 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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