2 h. ago Biochemists warn farmers against using toxic chemicals as fertilisers

Biochemists warn farmers against using toxic fertilisers to hasten crop growth, highlighting major risks to food safety and long-term human health. Read More: https://punchng.com/biochemists-warn-farmers-against-using-toxic-chemicals-as-fertilisers/

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2 h. ago Bandits holding 13 Kaduna abductees despite N40m payment – Community leader

Bandits have refused to release 13 Kaduna abductees from Gidan Waya community despite a N40m ransom payment, plunging the village into hunger and fear. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-holding-13-kaduna-abductees-despite-n40m-payment-community-leader/

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14 h. ago FRSC warns motorists to exercise caution during hazy weather

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise heightened caution due to prevailing hazy weather, which has reduced visibility on major highways and increased the risk of road traffic crashes. The Corps explained that the current dust haze, caused largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, significantly impairs drivers’ vision. In a statement Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-warns-motorists-to-exercise-caution-during-hazy-weather/

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15 h. ago Fear Of Electoral Violence Is Perception, Not Reality – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described concerns linking voter apathy to insecurity as largely a matter of perception, insisting that extensive measures were being put in place to guarantee violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. This position was stated by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, […]

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19 h. ago 2027: We Shouldn’t Be Scared About Asking For Religious Balance — Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that discussions about religious balance in Nigeria’s political leadership should not stem from fear or pressure but from a genuine desire to uphold justice and inclusion. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Today’ on Sunday night, Dogara said that calls for a […]

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21 h. ago Women Group Begs Tinubu’s To Intervene In Rivers Political Crisis

The South-South Professional Women Association International (SSPWAI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, warning that prolonged instability could threaten national economic interests and public safety. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, the association’s national president, Dr. Mrs. Constance Mbang, said the lingering tensions surrounding […]

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31 h. ago PICTORIAL: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taiwan’s 101

Renowned American climber Alex Honnold has once again pushed the limits of human endurance and courage, this time by scaling Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, without ropes, harness, or safety gear, in Taiwan. The 508-metre (1,667-foot) tower, famous for its bamboo-inspired design, was conquered by Honnold in one hour and 31 minutes […]

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32 h. ago Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

As the demolition of Makoko continues to raise dust that refuses to settle, the Lagos state government has been advised read more Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

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33 h. ago Pregnant woman dies after botched delivery in Ondo illegal clinic

A pregnant woman dies after a botched delivery at an illegal clinic in Ondo. Police have arrested a couple in connection with the illegal clinic death. Read More: https://punchng.com/pregnant-woman-dies-after-botched-delivery-in-ondo-illegal-clinic/

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41 h. ago Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Denies Targeting Poor Residents

Makoko, a historic waterfront community of over 100,000 residents, saw more than 3,000 homes destroyed and over 10,000 people displaced since December 2025. The post Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Denies Targeting Poor Residents appeared first on Channels Television.

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46 h. ago No shelter, no safety: Makoko pregnant women fear for newborns

Makoko demolition leaves pregnant women displaced, sleeping in canoes without shelter or antenatal care, increasing risks of hypertension and preterm birth Read More: https://punchng.com/no-shelter-no-safety-makoko-pregnant-women-fear-for-newborns/

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62 h. ago Spanish police smash prostitution ring, free 15 Chinese women

Spanish police dismantled a prostitution ring in Palma de Mallorca, freeing 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution under conditions of slavery. Read More: https://punchng.com/spanish-police-smash-prostitution-ring-free-15-chinese-women/

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2 d. ago Fear tempers national duty as NYSC camps open in volatile states

As Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) began its 2026 Batch A (Stream 1) orientation this week, the annual ritual read more Fear tempers national duty as NYSC camps open in volatile states

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3 d. ago FG threatens closure of coastal highway over safety concerns

The Nigerian government threatens a coastal highway closure for Section One of the Lagos-Calabar road due to motorist indiscipline and safety risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-threatens-closure-of-coastal-highway-over-safety-concerns/

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3 d. ago Trapped abroad: Deadly trafficking network exploiting Nigerian women in Egypt

Nigerian women trafficked to Egypt for domestic work share harrowing stories of abuse, debt bondage, and exploitation by a deadly network. Read More: https://punchng.com/trapped-abroad-deadly-trafficking-network-exploiting-nigerian-women-in-egypt/

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3 d. ago Benue implements strict waterway safety measures after boat tragedy

The Benue State Government has pledged to enforce rigorous safety measures to address frequent boat mishaps across the state’s waterways. River transport is a primary means of travel in the Buruku, Guma, and Agatu Local Government Areas. On Friday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Internal Affairs, Joseph Har, launched a comprehensive Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-implements-strict-waterway-safety-measures-after-boat-tragedy/

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3 d. ago Families in Kaduna wait in fear as Bandits demand compensation before talks on 166 abducted worshippers

Every night since January 18, families in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have gone to bed read more Families in Kaduna wait in fear as Bandits demand compensation before talks on 166 abducted worshippers

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3 d. ago Police investigates social media security threats at Lagos schools

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into alleged security threats circulating on social media, which sparked fear read more Police investigates social media security threats at Lagos schools

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3 d. ago Leadership under pressure: Why fear, not strategy, is the real execution risk

The most revealing moment in leadership does not occur during strategy off-sites or annual kickoffs. It happens quietly, often unnoticed, read more Leadership under pressure: Why fear, not strategy, is the real execution risk

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3 d. ago Over 300, 000 Makoko Residents Displaced Amid Demolition Crisis

The operation is the latest of a campaign to remove what the Lagos State government describes as illegal structures and, critics say, reclaim waterfront land for real-estate development. The post Over 300, 000 Makoko Residents Displaced Amid Demolition Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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