12 h. ago Bauchi fire outbreaks killed two, destroyed N1.5bn properties in 2025 — Fire service

The Federal Fire Service reports that Bauchi fire outbreaks in 2025 resulted in two deaths and destroyed N1.59 billion worth of property across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-fire-outbreaks-killed-two-destroyed-n1-5bn-properties-in-2025-fire-service/

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25 h. ago Insurgency: Ndume lauds repatriation of Nigerians displaced to Cameroon

Senator Ali Ndume commends the successful Nigerian repatriation of citizens displaced by insurgency, praising federal and Borno state government efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-ndume-lauds-repatriation-of-nigerians-displaced-to-cameroon/

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26 h. ago Team Nigeria to train in Scotland ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games

Team Nigeria will attend a four-week training camp in Scotland to prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, aiming to boost athlete performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/team-nigeria-to-train-in-scotland-ahead-2026-commonwealth-games/

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35 h. ago Ndume hails Tinubu, Zulum over resettlement of terror victims

Sen. Ali Ndume commends President Tinubu and Gov. Zulum for the successful resettlement of terror victims displaced by insurgents in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndume-hails-tinubu-zulum-over-resettlement-of-terror-victims/

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37 h. ago Tinubu Commends Guards Brigade For Securing FCT, Urges Sustained Efforts

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Commander of Guards Brigade, officers and soldiers, for sustaining clearance operations and restoring peace in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining communities. President Tinubu gave the commendation at the West African Social Activities (also known as WASA) organised by the Guards Brigade in Abuja on Saturday. President Tinubu, […]

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40 h. ago Bauchi Assembly Chief Whip, Nakwada, urges for peace, reconciliation In Bogoro LG 

The Bauchi State House of Assembly Chief Whip and the Member Representing Bogoro constituency, Musa Wakili Nakwada better known as read more Bauchi Assembly Chief Whip, Nakwada, urges for peace, reconciliation In Bogoro LG 

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45 h. ago Tinubu Urges Sustained Efforts By Guards Brigade In Securing FCT

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerians Army, its officers and soldiers for sustaining clearance operations and  restoring peace in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining communities . He gave the commendation at the West African Social Activities (WASA) organised by the Brigade in Abuja yesterday. Tinubu who was represented by […]

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55 h. ago NELFUND loan repayment not yet due for any applicant — Tinubu’s aide

Officials clarify that NELFUND loan repayment begins two years after NYSC, not immediately. Find out the details about the moratorium and repayment process Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-loan-repayment-not-yet-due-for-any-applicant-tinubus-aide/

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61 h. ago NSCDC arrests five, intercepts Dangote truck carrying vandalised tailway tracks

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command, has catched Dangote truck with vandalised railway track and read more NSCDC arrests five, intercepts Dangote truck carrying vandalised tailway tracks

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68 h. 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 NSCDC intercepts truck with stolen railway tracks in Bauchi, arrests five

The NSCDC in Bauchi has arrested five suspects after intercepting a truck loaded with stolen railway tracks concealed with bags of chicken feed. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-intercepts-truck-with-stolen-railway-tracks-in-bauchi-arrests-five/

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3 d. ago Insecurity: We’re not in any negotiation with bandits – Bauchi Police Commissioner

The Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has said that both the State Government and security community has not enter read more Insecurity: We’re not in any negotiation with bandits – Bauchi Police Commissioner

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3 d. ago Customs seize N200m worth of smuggled goods, vehicles in Bauchi

Nigeria Customs in Bauchi seizes N229m worth of smuggled goods, including vehicles, donkey meat, and petroleum products, highlighting anti-smuggling effort Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seize-n200m-worth-of-smuggled-goods-vehicles-in-bauchi/

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3 d. ago Harnessing youths’ potential key to nation building — Fubara

Rivers State Governor Fubara emphasizes that harnessing youths’ potential is key to nation-building, pledging full support for NYSC programmes in the state Read More: https://punchng.com/harnessing-youths-potential-key-to-nation-building-fubara/

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3 d. ago Help drive national development, A’Ibom gov urges corps members

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno charges NYSC corps members to channel their creativity towards national development, pledging support for their welfare and secu Read More: https://punchng.com/help-drive-national-development-aibom-gov-urges-corps-members/

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3 d. ago NYSC commends Bauchi gov for camp fence repair, other renovations

The NYSC commends Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for his prompt intervention in renovating the NYSC Bauchi camp, including the perimeter fence and h Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-commends-bauchi-gov-for-camp-fence-repair-other-renovations/

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3 d. ago Northern chessboard: Why all roads to 2027 are quietly leading to Kwankwaso

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, former minister of defence, and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, have held a read more Northern chessboard: Why all roads to 2027 are quietly leading to Kwankwaso

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3 d. ago Panel Excited As 24 Nigerian Varsities Make 2026 Global Subject Rankings

The Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC) has commended the country’s university system for the remarkable improvement in the global rankings of some of the institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, released on January 21. For the first time, 24 Nigerian universities were listed in the global rankings, […]

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4 d. ago Ooni Praises Tinubu’s Immigration Reforms As Monarch Renews Diplomatic Passport

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has commended President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for ongoing reforms aimed at modernising the nation’s immigration system. The monarch gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the NIS headquarters in Abuja, where he renewed his […]

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4 d. ago NIS DG Inspects South West Zonal Office In Ogun, Commends Governor Abiodun

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, expressed his satisfaction following an inspection of the Institute’s newly established South West Zonal Office at the Ogun State Tech Hub in Abeokuta. This inspection coincided with the launch of the Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network […]

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