62 m. ago MFM urges stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children

The MFM church calls on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for Nigerian children at a student leadership summit held in Akure, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/mfm-urges-stakeholders-to-prioritise-quality-education-for-nigerian-children/

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6 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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6 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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8 h. ago New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Organised Labour have rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust read more New Excise Bill at variance with int’l standards, OPS, labour tell NASS

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9 h. ago Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu

Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the court on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. The post Alleged Cybercrime: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Bars Him From Inciting Public Against Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 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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11 h. ago ‘Kogi ‘ll Never Negotiate With Bandits’, Says Info Commissioner

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, has declared that the state government is maintaining its zero-tolerance stance on negotiating with criminal elements, insisting that Kogi will never bow to bandits under any circumstance. Fanwo, who appeared on Channels Television on Tuesday morning, stated emphatically that Governor Usman Ododo has made it […]

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12 h. ago Any land with revoked C of O reverts to FCT minister — Wike’s aide

Any land with a revoked Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) automatically reverts to the FCT minister. Learn why over 1,000 titles were revoked in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/any-land-with-revoked-c-of-o-reverts-to-fct-minister-wikes-aide/

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14 h. ago Foundation Supports 200 Female Traders With N20m Grants In Abuja

The Frugal Empowerment Foundation has distributed N20 million in grants to 200 female petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Small Business Empowerment initiative. The grants, which are part of the foundation’s efforts to support vulnerable women in the country, also target 200 women in Lagos and 100 women in […]

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18 h. ago Senator Lauds Gambo, Dadu’ut NOMINATION As Ambassadors – Designate

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has lauded the nomination of Yakubu Gambo and Senator Nora Dadu’ut as ambassadors -designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Plang, in a statement issued in Jos, said the nominations were well-deserved, given their experiences and accomplishments, adding that they go beyond […]

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21 h. ago UNILAG VC seeks stronger alumni–industry partnerships for global competitiveness

UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor calls for stronger alumni-industry partnerships to enhance global competitiveness, drive research, and fund student scholarships. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-vc-seeks-stronger-alumni-industry-partnerships-for-global-competitiveness/

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22 h. ago Faith divide widens: Students protest religious inequality at Gombe university

Christian students protest the lack of a Gombe university chapel after 14 years of makeshift worship spaces, highlighting religious inequality on campus. Read More: https://punchng.com/faith-divide-widens-students-protest-religious-inequality-at-gombe-university/

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Ododo introduces regulated hours for social, religious gatherings

Amid rising insecurity, Kogi State Governor Ododo has regulated social and religious gathering hours, directing them to end by 4 pm daily to curb banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-ododo-introduces-regulated-hours-for-social-religious-gatherings/

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23 h. ago Insurgency: FG getting support from US, UK, France, says Ribadu

Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, confirms support from the US, UK, and France to tackle the Nigerian insurgency and rescue 265 abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-fg-getting-support-from-us-uk-france-says-ribadu/

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23 h. ago Viral Vide: Days After Seeking Amnesty, Money For Bandits Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has refuted claims that it endorsed amnesty and financial incentives for terrorists and bandits operating across northern Nigeria. In a sharply worded statement released on Monday, the ACF dismissed the allegation sparked by a viral video clip from an interview granted to ARISE News by its Board of Trustees Chairman, […] The post Viral Vide: Days After Seeking Amnesty, Money For Bandits Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger-Delta Militants, Arewa Leaders Deny Saying So appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Viral Video: Days After Seeking Amnesty, Money For Bandits Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has refuted claims that it endorsed amnesty and financial incentives for terrorists and bandits operating across northern Nigeria. In a sharply worded statement released on Monday, the ACF dismissed the allegation sparked by a viral video clip from an interview granted to ARISE News by its Board of Trustees Chairman, […] The post Viral Video: Days After Seeking Amnesty, Money For Bandits Like Yar’Adua Gave Niger-Delta Militants, Arewa Leaders Deny Saying So appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Ogun students’ body warns against participation in ‘fraudulent’ convention

The legislative arm of the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) warns students against participating in a fraudulent convention. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-students-body-warns-against-participation-in-fraudulent-convention/

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26 h. ago Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias

Nigeria has given asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, the Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate, after he reported threats to read more Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias

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28 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23

Natasha is facing a criminal defamation charge over claims that Senate President and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello plotted to kill her. The post Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23 appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Workers storm National Assembly over new social security bill

The bill seeks to harmonise the existing Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act and the Employees’ Compensation Act

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