12 m. ago Sheikh Dahiru’s Teachings, Life Touched Millions Of Muslims — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sadness over the passing of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest Islamic scholars whose teachings and exemplary life touched millions of Muslims across the country and beyond. Sheikh Dahiru, the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, died on […]

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15 m. ago ‘Worry About Tinubu’s Age, Identity, Not Atiku’s Party Choice’, Ex

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of hypocrisy and deflection over comments mocking Atiku’s choice of membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant […]

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23 m. ago Security Agents Rescue Passenger As Gunmen Ambush 2 Buses In Delta

Suspected herdsmen have ambushed two commercial buses near Obayantor 2 community, along the Benin–Sapele Expressway, between Edo and Delta States. The incident occurred about 10:45 p.m, on Wednesday night when gunmen emerged from the bush and opened fire on vehicles. One of the two buses which had four passengers from Kaduna to Sapele, was forced […]

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48 m. ago Sylva Seeks New Date To Appear Before EFCC Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud Case

A former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting the anti-graft agency to fix a new date for him to appear over an ongoing investigation into allegation of $14.8million fraud. Sylva, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the EFCC Chairman, […]

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49 m. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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51 m. ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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94 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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97 m. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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1 hour ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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1 hour ago Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

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2 h. ago Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over, highlights $3bn recoveries

Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over leadership, detailing $3bn in recoveries. New chief Musa Sarkin Adar promises to strengthen the transparency agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/outgoing-neiti-boss-orji-hands-over-highlights-3bn-recoveries/

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2 h. ago PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee

Sule Lamido, former Jigawa State Governor, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party read more PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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4 h. ago Edo Government Blasts PDP Over Comments On PRESCO Land Revocation

The Edo State Government has criticised the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its recent comments on the PRESCO land revocation controversy as “ridiculous” and “comic relief.” The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, issued the reaction in a strongly worded statement on Thursday. The Edo State Government’s reaction […]

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5 h. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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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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6 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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6 h. ago Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn annually in forex — Official

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

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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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7 h. ago Nigeria Shifting To Gas For Sustainable Transport Future – Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that Nigeria’s shift away from costly and polluting fuels towards the abundant and environmentally friendly natural gas has become a key pillar of the federal government’s vision for a sustainable transport future under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The minister stated this […]

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