32 m. ago Economic hardship, others deepening mental health crisis — Psychiatrists

Nigerian psychiatrists warn that economic hardship and systemic neglect are deepening the mental health crisis. Learn about the urgent calls for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-hardship-others-deepening-mental-health-crisis-psychiatrists/

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65 m. ago Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

…as Mutfwang preaches peace, solidarity Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s ongoing read more Obasanjo urges global intervention as killings persist, calls situation ‘national shame’

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1 hour ago Shettima, Atiku, Governors, Others Attend Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Funeral Funeral

Thousands of Muslims from across Nigeria and several African countries were in Bauchi yesterday for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. The funeral prayer held at the Filin Idi (Eid Ground) in Bauchi at 4:30pm was led by the deceased’s longtime […]

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2 h. ago ‘Don’t Play Politics With Insecurity,’ Barau Cautions Kano Government

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has cautioned the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, against politicising the issue of insecurity, urging him to concentrate on solving the challenges facing the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Barau’s warning followed allegations after the State’s 34th Executive Council Meeting that the deputy senate president’s earlier comments were capable […]

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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 Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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2 h. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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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 Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to uphold the values of dialogue, moderation, accommodation, read more Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

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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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6 h. ago Massive investment in education, health will curb insecurity — Mimiko

The former two-term governor of Ondo, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has said that massive investment in the education and

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6 h. ago 2027: Kwara traditional rulers canvass for women inclusion in politics

As preparation intensifies for 2027 general elections, traditional rulers in Kwara have called for improvement in women participation and

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6 h. ago Kwara, UNICEF target one million pregnant women, children for integrated health campaign

Kwara State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, is set for statewide integrated health campaign on maternal and

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7 h. ago Tinubu Urged To Resist Media Trial Of Ambassadorial Nominees

Retired career diplomat Ambassador Gbara Awanen has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stand firm against what he described as an “orchestrated media trial” targeting some of his newly submitted ambassadorial nominees, particularly former director general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke. President Tinubu had on November 26, 2025, forwarded the first […]

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7 h. ago How I ended up marrying a man who gave me a lift few days after Xmas — Maureen Layokun, educationist, publisher

Maureen Layokun is an educationist, the publisher of Charming Magazine, and the convener of the Afroeuropa Gala and Awards in the United Kingdom. In this interview by SEGUN KASALI, she speaks about her childhood experiences and other issues. How would you describe your childhood experiences and the kind of relationship you had with your parents? […]

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7 h. ago South West citizens should prepare to defend themselves  — Sheikh Akeugbagold

Popular preacher and former chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAHEED SALAWU on some issues affecting the polity, particularly insecurity and the religious dimension to the problem. Akeugbagold is a long name. Can you tell us the story behind it? My family name is […]

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7 h. ago Africa must prioritise education to unlock its global competitiveness — Chukwuemeka

Ballsbridge University and ICM, United Kingdom, holds joint convocation and induction ceremony Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its read more Africa must prioritise education to unlock its global competitiveness — Chukwuemeka

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