9 h. ago 70 per cent of Nigerians back establishment of state police — Survey

A recent survey reveals 70% of Nigerians support establishing state police to tackle insecurity, alongside other major constitutional and electoral reforms Read More: https://punchng.com/70-per-cent-of-nigerians-back-establishment-of-state-police-survey/

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45 h. 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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4 d. ago No single service can tackle Nigeria’s insecurity alone – Defence minister

Nigeria’s Defence Minister states that addressing the nation’s complex insecurity requires a collective effort, as no single service can handle it alone. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-single-service-can-tackle-nigerias-insecurity-alone-defence-minister/

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5 d. ago EU, Gombe govt roll out solar electricity for healthcare facilities

In a bid to tackle one of the biggest obstacles to effective healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the European Union and the Government of Gombe State have formally launched the Nigeria Solar...

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s policies tackling brain drain, boosting healthcare – Minister

Discover how President Tinubu’s new policies are tackling Nigeria’s healthcare brain drain by improving facilities and boosting medical industrialisation. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-policies-tackling-brain-drain-boosting-healthcare-minister/

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7 d. ago FG committed to tackling insecurity — Deputy Reps majority leader

The Nigerian government reiterates its commitment to tackling insecurity, with the National Assembly ready to strengthen laws to curb violence and banditry Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-committed-to-tackling-insecurity-deputy-reps-majority-leader/

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s security successes depend on collective effort — Defence minister

THE Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security successes are the result of collective effort, stressing that no single service or individual can secure the nation alone.

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Plateau gov meets defence minister, seeks collaboration

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang meets with the Minister of Defence to discuss new strategies and collaboration for tackling Plateau insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-plateau-gov-meets-defence-minister-seeks-collaboration/

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Airpower remains central to military operational success — Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Thursday reaffirmed the critical importance of air power in ongoing security operations in the country...

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9 d. ago Defence Minister tasks newly promoted generals on new strategies against insecurity

"These challenges are Nigerian, and we must confront them together with unity of purpose. Nigerians are watching...

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9 d. ago Experts Drum Support For Tackling Thyroid Eye Disease Scourge

Experts and health/wellness advocates have rallied support on the need to tackle the scourge of thyroid eye disease. Nigerian medical journalist, Oladimeji Ewumi, stated that while thyroid-related illnesses remain common across Africa, thyroid eye disease (TED) continues to slip under the radar in many clinics. He noted that part of the challenge was […]

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1 week ago Tinubu working round the clock to address insecurity, says Shettima

VP Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu is working decisively to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity, supporting security forces to address national threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-working-round-the-clock-to-address-insecurity-says-shettima/

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1 week ago Army pledges stronger partnership with N’Assembly on border security

The Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with the National Assembly to enhance Nigeria’s border security and tackle cross-border threats Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-nassembly-on-border-security/

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1 week ago Women’s groups renew push for empowerment, political representation

Activists and policymakers renew the push for women’s empowerment in Nigeria, tackling political representation and economic challenges at the Beijing+30 s Read More: https://punchng.com/womens-groups-renew-push-for-empowerment-political-representation/

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1 week ago New Defence Minister: Legal luminaries challenge efficacy of appointment as insecurity worsens

As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, marked by increased killings and criminal activities, the effectiveness of recent appointments, including that of the new Minister of Defence, has come under scrutiny from legal minds. The debate centres on Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which clearly establishes that “The security and welfare of […]

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1 week ago Much work still needs to be done on terrorism, religious violence, US tells FG

Riley Moore, United States Congressman has warned that Nigeria still faces “much work” in tackling escalating terrorist attacks and persistent read more Much work still needs to be done on terrorism, religious violence, US tells FG

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1 week ago Many children still unvaccinated, Reps committee chair laments

Nigerian lawmakers are pushing to improve child vaccination in Nigeria, tackling the ‘zero-dose’ crisis and high infant mortality through better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-children-still-unvaccinated-reps-committee-chair-laments/

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1 week ago Your 2027 chances depend on security, northern youths tell Tinubu

Northern youths warn President Tinubu that his 2027 chances hinge on tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted insecurity and economic hardship, not political endorse Read More: https://punchng.com/your-2027-chances-depend-on-security-northern-youths-tell-tinubu/

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1 week ago How Nigerian Scientist, Gideon Ameh is tackling global disease threats through One Health research

As the globe is still grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19 and recurring outbreaks of animal-borne diseases, a Nigerian scientist read more How Nigerian Scientist, Gideon Ameh is tackling global disease threats through One Health research

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2 w. ago US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

The United States has announced a $5 million donation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat acute malnutrition read more US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

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