4 h. ago Court Ruling Didn’t Affirm Anyone As Chairman — Northern CAN

The chairman of  Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the FCT,  Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said that contrary to narratives circulating in the media, the recent federal high court ruling did not in any way affirm or legitimise Rev. Joseph Hayab’s claim to the chairmanship of the association. Reacting to […]

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23 h. ago Accion MfB opens Kaduna branch to strengthen financial Inclusion

Accion Microfinance Bank has expanded its footprint in Northern Nigeria with the inauguration of its 75th branch in Kaduna State. read more Accion MfB opens Kaduna branch to strengthen financial Inclusion

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40 h. ago Sokoto LG chairman denies report of mass killings in Rabbah community

According to him, the attackers, suspected to have come from Alikiru in the Sububu Forest of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, passed through Dankare and Dalijan villages before storming Tofa around midnight, firing sporadically.

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48 h. ago VIDEO: ‘We know who these bandits are where they are’ — Kebbi Senator

Senator Garba Maidoki of Kebbi South says security authorities are fully aware of the identities, locations and motives of the criminal groups responsible for the wave of mass abductions across northern Nigeria, raising questions about why the attacks persist.

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3 d. ago Ministry, Sultan Endorse Film Project On Usman Dan Fodio’s Daughter, Nana Asma’u

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have given their official command and endorsement, respectively, to Script Plus Limited to proceed with the production of a film project on the life and legacy of Princess Nana Asma’u, a renowned 19th-century Muslim scholar, poet, […]

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3 d. ago 2027: Northern leaders exploiting region’s security crisis — Shehu Sani

“For 15 years, northern Nigeria has been a theatre of bloodshed,” he said, recounting attacks by terrorists and bandits across

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4 d. ago EU launches new venture to support women’s participation in digital economy

The European Union has strengthened its push for women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital economy with the launch of the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub in northern Nigeria. The initiative is designed to accelerate women-led entrepreneurship, digital innovation and economic inclusion across the region. Unveiled last week in Kano State, the new hub is positioned […]

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5 d. ago Abductions: Northern Women Group Faults Closing Down Of Public Schools

A coalition of women advocates, Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has faulted the shutdown of public schools following spate of student abductions in Northern Nigeria even it condemned the menace, describing the recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger States as evidence of a deepening national security collapse. The group, which brings together […]

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5 d. ago Mass Abductions: Education Faces More Setbacks In Northern Nigeria – Amnesty Int’l

Sanusi expressed concern that many parents will now be hesitant to send their children to school due to the growing wave of school kidnappings. The post Mass Abductions: Education Faces More Setbacks In Northern Nigeria – Amnesty Int’l appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Sokoto gov’s aide rejects school closures in Northern Nigeria

But reacting in a press statement on Saturday, Usman said halting academic activities is “not a sustainable solution” and risks undermining the future of

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6 d. ago Fear of student abduction: Plateau, Niger, Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi shut schools, hostels, varsity

•CAN confirms abduction of 303 students, 12 teachers in Niger •Parents besiege boarding schools to evacuate their children • We are close to abducted Kebbi students’ location ―Matawalle AS the fear of the abduction of school children by terrorist grips parts of Northern Nigeria, state governments in the region have begun to close primary and […]

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Celebrities wade in, ask Tinubu to end bloodletting

Amid a fresh wave of killings, mass abductions and violent assaults sweeping across Kebbi, Niger and several other states, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his service chiefs are facing an unprecedented storm of public outrage. Nigeria’s biggest entertainers, activists and public figures have launched scathing attacks on the administration, accusing it of abandoning its core […]

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6 d. ago Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity 

Yobe joins the growing number of states to have shut schools amid rising security threats, especially the mass abduction of students in the northern parts of Nigeria.  The post Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity  appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Kebbi Varsity Shuts Down With Immediate Effect Amid Security Concerns

Sources suggest that the directive may be connected to heightened security threats affecting educational institutions across northern Nigeria. The post Kebbi Varsity Shuts Down With Immediate Effect Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Kwara APC elders decry attacks, demand urgent action against banditry

Kwara South APC elders condemn the rising banditry after a church attack, demanding urgent government action to address escalating violence in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-elders-decry-attacks-demand-urgent-action-against-banditry/

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7 d. ago FG, states shut schools as terrorists abduct 215 Niger pupils

Terrorists abduct 215 pupils in Niger, prompting the Federal Government and northern states to shut down schools over rising school abductions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-states-shut-schools-as-terrorists-abduct-215-niger-pupils/

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Trip Cancellation Not Enough, Peoples Democratic Party Tells Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the cancellation of President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips over the new wave of attacks as a media stunt, adding that he should temporarily relocate to Kebbi State and other theatres of armed conflict in Northern Nigeria to prove otherwise. The national publicity secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said Tinubu’s […]

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8 d. ago “I Want To Bring Other Northern Cultures & Experiences To The Fore” – Author Nana Sule

With her debut prose, ‘Not So Terrible People’, author and communication strategist, Nana Sule, said her aim is to make other cultures of northern Nigeria visible and accessible to her readers. This she does by featuring stories from her childhood, as a means of showcasing the vast and rich cultures, traditions, and belief systems of […]

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9 d. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates Sheikh Habeebullah Adam On 67th Birthday

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joined  Muslims, especially the Markaz community in Nigeria and beyond, to celebrate the director of Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege),  Sheikh Mohammed Habeebullah Adam el-ilory on his 67th birth anniversary. The governor commended the Muslim scholar for his unimpeachable contributions to nation building, interfaith dialogue, and strong […]

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9 d. ago Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey pray against insecurity, demand action on banditry

Pastors Jerry Eze & Nathaniel Bassey lead prayers against insecurity in Nigeria, demanding divine judgment on terrorists, bandits, and their sponsors. Read More: https://punchng.com/pastor-jerry-eze-nathaniel-bassey-pray-against-insecurity-demand-action-on-banditry/

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