9 h. ago Yuletide: Celebrate Responsibly, Stay Vigilant Against Infectious Diseases, NCDC Urges Nigerians

As holiday celebrations kick off across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and remain vigilant against infectious diseases that typically spike during the festive period. In a public health advisory issued by NCDC on Tuesday, its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, warned that increased travel, […]

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13 h. ago Segilola Resources Closes A Year of Impact With Christmas Celebration For Host Communities  

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd. and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, has closed out a remarkable, impactful year with a grand Christmas celebration that delivered festive cheer to over 2,000 children and their families across its host communities in Osun State. The end-of-year celebration, which held at […]

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15 h. ago Segilola Resources Closes a Year of Impact with Christmas Celebration for Host Communities

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd. and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, has read more Segilola Resources Closes a Year of Impact with Christmas Celebration for Host Communities

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36 h. ago Ogoni oil exploration restart could spark Nigeria’s turnaround — Ribadu

Nigeria’s government eyes the restart of Ogoni oil exploration after 30 years, hoping it will be a turning point for the nation’s economy and peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-oil-exploration-restart-could-spark-nigerias-turnaround-ribadu/

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37 h. ago EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace accountability as key to tackling corruption, insecurity

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians to embrace greater accountability as a critical step toward read more EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace accountability as key to tackling corruption, insecurity

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38 h. ago ‘Wait For Lawmakers’ Findings On Alleged Tax Law Discrepancies,’ Oyedele Tells Nigerians

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience and await the outcome of investigations by the House of Representatives into alleged discrepancies in the recently gazetted tax laws. The call followed claims by the lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency of Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, […]

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53 h. ago VIDEO: No alcohol, no danger to lives, Tinubu urges Nigerians to celebrate Christmas responsibly

President Bola Tinubu advises Nigerians to celebrate Christmas responsibly, urging restraint in alcohol consumption to ensure public safety during the fest Read More: https://punchng.com/video-no-alcohol-no-danger-to-lives-tinubu-urges-nigerians-to-celebrate-christmas-responsibly/

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55 h. ago Nigerians abroad urged to explore Nigeria’s endless investment opportunities

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3 d. ago Tinubu urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity during Bauchi condolence visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace and unity across the country. Tinubu made read more Tinubu urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity during Bauchi condolence visit

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4 d. ago Abbas urges FG to prioritise jobs, realistic spending in 2026

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas calls on the Federal Government to prioritise job creation and realistic spending in the Nigerian 2026 budget proposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-urges-fg-to-prioritise-jobs-realistic-spending-in-2026/

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4 d. ago CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of CSOs calls on the Nigerian government for urgent protection for IDPs following a persistent pattern of deadly attacks during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-demand-protection-for-idps/

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5 d. ago Yuletide: Patronise recognised motor parks for travel safety, RTEAN urges Nigerians

RTEAN urges Nigerians to prioritise their yuletide travel safety by patronising recognised motor parks to avoid the dangers of roadside transport. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-patronise-recognised-motor-parks-for-travel-safety-rtean-urges-nigerians/

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6 d. ago Ogun Speaker urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate Dangote on job creation

Ogun Speaker urges wealthy Nigerians to emulate Aliko Dangote’s job creation efforts to tackle unemployment and reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-speaker-urges-wealthy-nigerians-to-emulate-dangote-on-job-creation/

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6 d. ago US visa restrictions: Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to focus on rebuilding Nigeria

Senator Shehu Sani reacts to new US visa restrictions, calling the policy exclusionary and urging Nigerians to stay back and build their country. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-visa-restrictions-shehu-sani-urges-nigerians-to-focus-on-rebuilding-nigeria/

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7 d. ago Resident doctors urge Nigerians to prioritise preventive healthcare

Resident doctors advise Nigerians to adopt preventive healthcare measures to avoid illness, especially amid doctor shortages in the health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-prioritise-preventive-healthcare/

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9 d. ago NIPR seeks review of copyright laws to curb AI misuse, strengthen national security

Saadu Salahu, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s read more NIPR seeks review of copyright laws to curb AI misuse, strengthen national security

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1 week ago First Lady’s 2025 Christmas Carols: Prelate urges Nigerians to choose selflessness over narrow interests

Amidst the nation’s security and economic challenges, Nigerians have been encouraged to embrace selfless service, unity fueled by faith, and a collaborative approach to rebuilding trust and restoring hope. The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, delivered this message on Friday night during his sermon at the 2025 Service of […]

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1 week ago Ogun APC aspirant urges Nigerians to back security agencies, Tinubu

Kayode Amusan calls for public support for Nigeria’s security agencies, stating national security is a shared duty. He commends Tinubu’s efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-aspirant-urges-nigerians-to-back-security-agencies-tinubu/

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1 week ago Botswana, Nigeria explore deeper collaboration in livestock development

The Federal Government has signalled a shift toward data driven and commercially focused reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector as it read more Botswana, Nigeria explore deeper collaboration in livestock development

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1 week ago Reps Rue Airfares’ Hike, Demand Cut In Taxes, Airport Charges

House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the hike in airfares ahead of the Yuletide season, saying it has security consequences on millions of Nigerians. The House, therefore, urged the Executive arm of government to reduce taxes for airline operators while airport charges be slashed by 50% during the season. This followed the adoption of […]

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