3 h. ago US congressman to brief Trump on plan to address killings in Nigeria

A US congressman is preparing a report for President Trump on a coordinated plan to address the killings of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-to-brief-trump-on-plan-to-address-killings-in-nigeria/

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4 h. ago Oyo govt launches ‘FRILIA’, cautions residents against land misuse

“FRILIA is not just a bureaucratic checkbox; it is a pledge to every resident and community in Oyo State....

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6 h. ago Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court

A Catholic priest recounts the deadly Owo massacre in court, describing the church bombing and shootings that killed over 40 worshippers in 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-massacre-catholic-priest-recounts-church-bombing-shootings-in-court/

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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8 h. ago PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community

PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions

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9 h. ago Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

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9 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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10 h. ago Police arrest suspect over killing of woman, infant in Katsina

Katsina State police have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme villag Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-killing-of-woman-infant-in-katsina/

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11 h. ago Over 34 dead as Myanmar military launches air strike on hospital

Myanmar's military, on Wednesday night, struck a hospital in Mrauk-U town, Rakhine State, killing at least 34 people and

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11 h. ago Abuja9800 Sports Club Welcomes New Leadership At Festive Year

The Abuja9800 Sports Club marked a successful year with a vibrant year-end celebration, bringing together members, families, friends, and well-wishers, as it formally swore in its new management team. The event, held over the weekend, blended camaraderie, reflection, and a renewed commitment to community building, setting the tone for a new chapter under the stewardship […]

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12 h. ago Sahara Foundation Community Project Drives Economic Transformation In Africa

The project focuses on establishing community business hubs that leverage local economic niches to foster entrepreneurship and empower small businesses. The post Sahara Foundation Community Project Drives Economic Transformation In Africa appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago LASU Management, Students Fume Over ‘Bandits Prank’ Video Shot Inside Varsity

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into outrage following the circulation of a controversial prank video in which a group of young men dressed as armed bandits stormed the campus, sparking panic among students. The video, titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” and uploaded on December 5 by Datreez Entertainment TV, showed men […]

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14 h. ago SON launches initiative to elevate rice production standards in Niger

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger Foods, and AGRA have jointly launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing food safety and boosting rice productivity among farmers in Niger State.

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15 h. ago Over 3000 killed in Southern Taraba since 2019 — Tiv stakeholders

The stakeholders called on governor Agbu Kefas to fasttrack the safe return of the displaced Tiv population taking refuge in

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17 h. ago Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

At least 22 people were killed and 16 others injured overnight when two adjacent buildings collapsed in Fez, one of read more Two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fez city killing 22 people – Reuters

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18 h. ago 17 killed, eight injured as militia attack returning IDPs, burnt seven houses in Taraba

Tribune Online reports that the returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, a village located four kilometres from Rafin Kada town in Wukari LGA, are experiencing...

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19 h. ago ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will abolish air ticket taxes across all airports in the read more ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

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22 h. ago Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

For more than two decades, women in rural Benue State have farmed some of Nigeria’s most fertile land without owning read more Land they work but can’t own: Story of Nigerian women farmers

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24 h. ago How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

For years, Nigeria’s civic-tech community has worked hard to bring public finance data into the light. Anyone who has tried read more How AI tools are rewriting the story of public accountability in Nigeria

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26 h. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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