4 h. ago NGF unveils $6.1m awards for states leading in primary healthcare

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) announces $6.1 million for its Primary Healthcare Awards to reward states with outstanding performance in healthcare del Read More: https://punchng.com/ngf-unveils-6-1m-awards-for-states-leading-in-primary-healthcare/

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7 h. ago NBA decries rising kidnapping, banditry, other related cases in Oyo

Lawal also appealed to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State to urgently overhaul the state’s security framework.

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11 h. ago ABU develops blueprint on agriculture, human capacity development for Zamfara

Ahmadu Bello University has proposed a unified, evidence-based, and fully integrated intervention to

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12 h. ago Akwa Ibom targets rural economy, infrastructure growth in 2026 fiscal year – Nkan

Linus Nkan, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, has said that the N1.390 trillion budget proposal for read more Akwa Ibom targets rural economy, infrastructure growth in 2026 fiscal year – Nkan

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13 h. ago Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes

The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight fares. However, the lawmakers rejected proposals to subsidize airline tickets. The post Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Restates Support For Peace, Humanitarian Cause

The lawmaker representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has reiterated his commitment to peace, humanitarian support, and improved healthcare for his constituents. Senator Katung stated this during the delivery of essential relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across communities affected by terrorism in the region. Mattresses, mosquito nets and blankets were […]

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14 h. ago Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition

Hailed as "la libertadora," in an allusion to Venezuela's historic independence hero Simon "The Liberator" Bolivar, Machado was given the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday -- but made it to Oslo too late to accept the award. The post Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Riyadh 2025: IAWPA Hails NEDC For Participation At UNIDO Summit

The International Association of World Peace Ambassadors (IAWPA) has commended the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) for its participation at the just-concluded UNIDO Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Amb. Nwokoma Messiah, Director Media and Publicity of IAWPA, stated that the participation of NEDC in the summit was a significant step towards raising cooperation and partnerships that […]

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15 h. ago Cross River: Police nab suspects, pledge peaceful festivities

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming Carnival Calabar, announcing the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts.

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15 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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16 h. ago Alumni Blames Council For Bypassing Mandatory PhD Rule In VC Selection

Concerned Alumni Stakeholders, University of Abuja Worldwide, has condemned what it describes as a clear breach of advertised requirements in the recent appointment of a new substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution. The group, in a press statement expressed deep concern that the Governing Council may have overlooked mandatory criteria, thereby plunging the university into one […]

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19 h. ago Students, management fume over ‘bandits prank’ filmed at Lagos varsity

A ‘bandits prank’ video filmed at Lagos State University sparks fury from students and management, leading to an apology and campus-wide backlash. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-management-fume-over-bandits-prank-filmed-at-lagos-varsity/

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20 h. ago Protecting human rights, key to building progressive society – Soludo’s wife

Soludo added that peaceful coexistence depends largely on how people treat one another.

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23 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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23 h. ago Why lawmakers must take a second look at the proposed excise amendment bill

In a period when Nigeria is working hard to stabilise its economy, strengthen investor confidence, and rebuild the manufacturing sector, read more Why lawmakers must take a second look at the proposed excise amendment bill

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25 h. ago Maritime lawyer condemns detention of vessels over drug trafficking

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, and managing partner at Maritime & Commercial Law Partners,Barrister Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara has condemned the detention of ships for months by agencies of government over carriage of banned drugs, stating that attention should be directed at vessel crew rather than vessels, over such offence. Speaking exclusively with the Nigerian Tribune, Nwagbara […]

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30 h. ago Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the recruitment of what it described as a ‘parallel Hisbah police’ in Kano State, warning that the move could threaten peace and security in the state. In the petition signed by the group’s […]

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36 h. ago Venezuela’s opposition leader absent from Nobel ceremony, daughter accepts award

As Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado remains in hiding, her daughter accepts the Peace Prize, urging Venezuelans to fight for freedom against Maduro. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuelas-opposition-leader-absent-from-nobel-ceremony-daughter-accepts-award/

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37 h. ago ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has urged West African leaders to renew their dedication to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial […]

Events

37 h. ago Firm faults Northern govs’ proposed suspension of mining activities

The Managing Director of the firm, Engineer Tim Eldon, stated in an interview that implementing the proposal based on the available indices on the ground would be counterproductive and promote terrorism.

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