25 m. ago Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128

Authorities on Friday afternoon put the death toll at 128 but warned that more charred remains could be found as investigators combed the towers, though they have yet to issue an updated figure. The post Hong Kong Begins Mourning Period After Fire Kills At Least 128 appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 m. 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 Air travel disruptions loom globally as Airbus recalls planes for modification

European aerospace giant Airbus has warned that flights will be disrupted after it requested immediate modifications to thousands of its read more Air travel disruptions loom globally as Airbus recalls planes for modification

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10 h. ago Growing up in underrepresented northern community shaped my poetry — Havfy

Award-winning Havfy poet Hafsat Abdullahi shares how her northern Nigerian upbringing shaped her advocacy and powerful poetry on social justice and women’s Read More: https://punchng.com/growing-up-in-underrepresented-northern-community-shaped-my-poetry-havfy/

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13 h. ago Neglecting gender, climate justice will deepen inequality, CITAD warns FG

Babakura noted that while Nigeria has made notable strides in digital innovation, data governance, public sector digitisation

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13 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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14 h. ago Appeal Court reserves judgment in Akpabio, Natasha’s appeals

A three-member panel of justices of the appellate court reserved judgment after counsel for the parties adopted...

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14 h. ago Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: Three Arik Air jets stripped of vital parts under ex

The Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada, was on Friday told that three aircraft belonging to Arik Air Nigeria Limited were allegedly stripped of critical components while under the management of...

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16 h. ago ICPC Warns Sexual Predators After Conviction Of UNICAL Professor

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has labelled the recent conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon, a former Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL) for sexual offences as a clear warning to predators in schools, offices, and higher institution. Spokesperson of the ICPC & head media and public communications, […]

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18 h. ago Akume urges Africa to embrace emerging technologies for sustainable energy

SGF George Akume urges Africa to adopt emerging technologies for sustainable energy, warning the continent must not be sidelined in the global shift. Read More: https://punchng.com/akume-urges-africa-to-embrace-emerging-technologies-for-sustainable-energy/

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18 h. ago Ondo govt appoints Gani Adams, Deji of Akure, 120 others as Justices of Peace

The appointees include prominent traditional rulers, religious leaders, security chiefs, political figures, and

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19 h. ago NHRC faults court ruling, seeks right to handle oil pollution cases

Nigeria’s NHRC is appealing a court ruling that strips its power to handle oil pollution cases, arguing the decision denies justice to affected communities Read More: https://punchng.com/nhrc-faults-court-ruling-seeks-right-to-handle-oil-pollution-cases/

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19 h. ago 2027: “If Tinubu Doesn’t Win Edo With 3.5m Votes, I’ll Resign As Edo Governor” – Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to resign from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victory in Edo State during the 2027 presidential election. The governor made the declaration during a sit-down with veteran journalist Babajide Otitoju, insisting that the political climate in Edo has swung decisively in Tinubu’s favour. According to Governor Okpebholo, “Asiwaju […] The post 2027: “If Tinubu Doesn’t Win Edo With 3.5m Votes, I’ll Resign As Edo Governor” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves recruitment of 500 new Amotekun officers to beef up security

After nearly 17 years of dormancy, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens a renewed role in

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20 h. ago Adelabu, PwC, warn of risks as power reforms enter critical phase

Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, and partners at PwC Nigeria, have warned that Nigeria’s power sector reforms have entered a read more Adelabu, PwC, warn of risks as power reforms enter critical phase

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20 h. ago Family Suspects Foul Play Over Death Of Retired Judge In Delta

An Asaba-born female Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu (retired), has been murdered. According to family source, the Judge was killed in a suspicious manner on Sunday night at her residence located opposite Stephen Keshi Stadium, in Asaba, Delta State capital. The victim’s brother, Ogbueshi Godfrey Okogwu who confirmed the sad incident disclosed that, “My eldest sister […]

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21 h. ago Oyo govt cracks down on street vendors occupying walkways, issues stern warning

The Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate those areas or face penalties.

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23 h. ago Bauchi govt laments increasing cases of child abuse, harmful practices

The lament was expressed by the State Commissioner of Justice and Attorneys-General, Hassan El-Yakub SAN, on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with relevant MDAs.

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23 h. ago No Ransom Paid For Release Of Kidnap Victims —Senate Spokesperson

Adaramodu warned against assuming that military engagement did not occur simply because no bodies or images of arrest were presented. The post No Ransom Paid For Release Of Kidnap Victims —Senate Spokesperson appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago UNICEF, NGE, DAME worry over Nigeria’s declining children welfare

Stakeholders have declared that Nigeria is facing a child-welfare emergency, warning that worsening indicators in health, education, nutrition, water access, and child protection demand urgent and coordinated reforms.

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