49 m. ago BREAKING: Several Feared Dead As Bomb Blast Rocks Mosque In Borno

Several people were feared dead and many others were injured following a bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Kasuwa, Maiduguri, Borno State capital city on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred during the Maghrib prayers at the worship centre, eyewitnesses and local residents confirmed. Details of the bomb attack, including the exact number of casualties, […]

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2 h. ago Lokpobiri urges training for ‘analogue’ ministers as FG goes paperless

As the FG goes paperless, Petroleum Minister Heineken Lokpobiri urges training for ‘analogue’ ministers to ensure a successful digital transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/lokpobiri-urges-training-for-analogue-ministers-as-fg-goes-paperless/

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2 h. ago Tinubu assures Nigerians of religious freedom, urges love, peace at Christmas

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to protect religious freedom in the country and safeguard read more Tinubu assures Nigerians of religious freedom, urges love, peace at Christmas

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3 h. ago UNN Appoints Adichie, AfDB’s Urama, James Robinson As Visiting Professors

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Ortuanya, has appointed renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, African Development Bank (AfDB) executive, Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, and Prof. James Robinson of the University of Chicago as Visiting Professors. The appointments were part of the drive to reposition the institution on the global […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu urges unity, religious tolerance in Christmas message

President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 Christmas message calls on Nigerians to embrace unity, religious tolerance, and peaceful coexistence for a greater nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-unity-religious-tolerance-in-christmas-message/

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6 h. ago Mining: Experts urge host communities’ inclusion to curb conflict

Learn how integrating local communities can resolve the mining conflict in Nigeria. Experts say this strategy is vital for peace in mineral-rich regions. Read More: https://punchng.com/mining-experts-urge-host-communities-inclusion-to-curb-conflict/

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6 h. ago Tax Law Row: Don’t Make January Sacrosanct, Ndume Tells Tinubu

  Amidst claims and counterclaims surrounding the Tax Reform Laws, expected to take effect in January, former Senate Leader Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy and suspend the planned implementation date. Ndume made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, calling on the President to […]

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7 h. ago Governor Aliyu Swears In Head Of Service, Permanent Secretaries, LG Chair

  Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in a new Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, twelve permanent secretaries and five special advisers. The governor urged Mohamed to redouble efforts toward restoring the lost glory of the state civil service by promoting discipline, commitment, dedication, and punctuality among civil servants. He reminded the […]

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7 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ndume urges probe, suspension of tax laws over alteration claims

Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to suspend and probe disputed Nigerian tax laws amid growing controversy over alleged alterations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-urges-probe-suspension-of-tax-laws-over-alteration-claims/

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8 h. ago Let Christ’s birth end banditry, injustice – Catholic Bishop

Catholic Bishop Badejo urges Nigerians to use the celebration of Christ’s birth to end banditry, injustice, corruption, and bad governance in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/let-christs-birth-end-banditry-injustice-catholic-bishop/

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10 h. ago UNN appoints Chimamanda Adichie, others as visiting professors

UNN appoints Chimamanda Adichie, Kevin Urama, and James Robinson as new visiting professors to boost its global academic standing and excellence. Read More: https://punchng.com/unn-appoints-chimamanda-adichie-others-as-visiting-professors/

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10 h. ago ‘Celebrate Christmas With Vigilance, Wisdom’, CAN Urges Christians

As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to celebrate with wisdom, vigilance and a deep sense of responsibility, citing prevailing economic and security challenges. CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in his Christmas message to Christians on Wednesday, emphasised the sacred […]

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11 h. ago NELFUND urged to leverage private capital, global partnerships for long

reliance on annual government funding exposes the scheme to political, fiscal risks, Oye says With over ₦154 billion already disbursed read more NELFUND urged to leverage private capital, global partnerships for long-term sustainability

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11 h. ago Grace Ike’s NUJ Leadership Distributes 600 Bags Of Rice To Abuja Journalists

Abuja journalists are celebrating this Christmas with a significant boost to their welfare, thanks to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council. Under the leadership of Comrade Grace Ike, the council has distributed over 600 bags of rice to its members in Abuja, a gesture aimed at alleviating economic pressures and […]

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11 h. ago APC Confirms Plateau Governor’s Defection, Plans Grand Reception

  The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it will formally receive Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, into the party in January 2026. The National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this on Tuesday after a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, Plateau State capital, describing the planned reception as a major […]

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11 h. ago LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Nigerian Games Finding Space In A Global Market

Nigeria’s growing gaming ecosystem is increasingly defined not by a single studio or genre, but by a range of playable titles and platforms quietly building international visibility. One of the most recognised Nigerian-developed mobile titles is Candy Puzzle: Match 3, produced by Gamsole, a studio whose games have appeared on global app stores and reached […]

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12 h. ago 2026: Cut Debt, Boost Agric, Power To Meet Growth Targets, Lagos Chamber Of Commerce Urges Tinubu

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to slash debt servicing costs, boost the agriculture and power sectors, and prioritise growth drivers to unlock Nigeria’s 2026 economic potential. The chamber identified key sectors tipped to drive Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to include agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, […]

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12 h. ago Baze University Wins Chartered Accountants’ Business Leader Challenge

A team from Baze University, Abuja, has emerged winner of the 2025 Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) Business Leader Challenge after recording the highest points at the grand finale held recently in Lagos. The competition took place at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce building in Lekki, where the Baze University team scored 296 points to […]

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