45 m. ago Muslims, Christians victims of genocide in Nigeria — NIREC Sec

Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council secretary says widespread killings of both Muslims and Christians by bandits and terrorists amount to genocide in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/muslims-christians-victims-of-genocide-in-nigeria-nirec-sec/

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1 hour ago Insecurity: UBEC, NAF partner to create safer school environment

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its full readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure safer school environment across the country.

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2 h. ago Gunmen invade community, abduct five Rivers varsity students

Gunmen, believed to be cultists, have abducted five students of the Rivers State University from their off-campus residence in Emuoha Local Government Area Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-invade-community-abduct-five-rivers-varsity-students/

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3 h. ago NAPS Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Measures On Security, Seeks Matawalle’s Role In Defence Ministry Reviewed

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward restoring peace and stability across the nation. However, the association has urged the President to review the continued role of the Minister of State […]

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4 h. ago Arrest killers of five policemen in Bauchi community, Reps charge FG

Nigeria’s House of Reps urges the FG to arrest those behind the Bauchi police attack that killed five officers and to provide support for their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/arrest-killers-of-five-policemen-in-bauchi-community-reps-charge-fg/

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5 h. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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6 h. ago Iran executes man in public for killing wife after failed cover

A man has been executed in the Iranian city of Semnan for having deliberately suffocated his wife. 

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6 h. ago VIDEO: Oyo schoolchildren caught on camera in violent street fight

A viral video shows a violent street fight among schoolchildren from three secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, sparking outrage over youth violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oyo-schoolchildren-caught-on-camera-in-violent-street-fight/

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6 h. ago Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

Ekong Sampson, the Senator representing Eket Senatorial District in the Senate, has commenced disbursement of a ₦100 million educational grant read more Senator unveils ₦100m student grants, empowerment scheme in Akwa Ibom

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6 h. ago Diddy Condemns Netflix Docuseries, Accuses Platform Of Using Stolen Footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has condemned the upcoming Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” as a “shameful hit piece,” accusing the streaming platform of using “stolen footage that was never authorised for release.” The series, produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to premiere globally on Tuesday, December 2. Combs’ spokesperson issued the statement on […]

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7 h. ago Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader

Eruku has witnessed a series of attacks in recent weeks, including the assault on the Christ Apostolic Church, where about 38 worshippers were kidnapped. The post Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago We Won’t Negotiate With Criminals, Capable Of Handling Them – Kogi Govt

Kogi is among the North-Central states currently experiencing a surge in criminal attacks, which have led to several abductions in recent weeks. The post We Won’t Negotiate With Criminals, Capable Of Handling Them – Kogi Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Police Arrests 4 Suspects Over Attack On Personnel In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four persons suspected of being connected with the recent attack on some policemen in the Elioparanwo axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, […]

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8 h. ago Indonesia floods kill more than 750 as evacuations top one million

More than 750 people have been killed and over one million evacuated after Indonesia floods and landslides swept across Sumatra this week,

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8 h. ago Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

Riley Moore, a member of the US House of Representatives, says United States president Donald Trump has directed him and read more Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

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8 h. ago Police arrest five, recover stolen rifles after Rivers filling station attack

The Rivers police arrest five suspects linked to an attack on officers at a Port Harcourt filling station. Stolen police rifles were also recovered. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-recover-stolen-rifles-after-rivers-filling-station-attack/

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9 h. ago Army kills eight terrorists, arrests 51 suspects in nationwide operations

Nigerian Army operations result in 8 terrorists killed, 51 suspects arrested, and 27 victims rescued. Troops seized weapons and dismantled illegal sites. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-eight-terrorists-arrests-51-suspects-in-nationwide-operations/

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10 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Recover N23.6m Gold Buried By Woman In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has successfully assisted a woman in the Mallam Fatori area to recover gold worth N23.6 million which she buried in the sand while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Borno Command, ASP Nahum […]

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14 h. ago Substandard building materials: FG should give SON more teeth to bite —Dr. Aladeloba

Dr Adesina Aladeloba, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building, is the Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the renowned academic and professional spoke on the embarrassing issues of substandard steel/reinforcement bars and woods in the market, coupled with their implications on humans and […]

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