64 m. ago Army kills six terrorists, arrests 18, rescues nine in nationwide raids

In Kaduna, joint operations involving the Nigerian Police and other security agencies led to the arrest of six suspects and the

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3 h. ago FG approves national guidelines on sodium reduction nationwide

The Federal Government has approved the maiden National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction for implementation across

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4 h. ago Fuel Queues Are Gone Forever, Dangote Assures After Meeting Tinubu

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria has finally overcome decades-long fuel scarcity, insisting that the era of nationwide queues “is history” as the Dangote Refinery can now fully supply the country’s petrol needs. He spoke to State House correspondents on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […]

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4 h. ago NUT writes Kwara gov, threatens strike over unpaid allowances

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, warning of a looming industrial crisis if unresolved issues affecting teachers’ welfare in the state are not addressed.

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5 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

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6 h. ago PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

Trains Recovery Agents on recovering pension liabilities The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it has embarked on a new era read more PenCom announces new era of zero tolerance for pension defaults

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8 h. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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13 h. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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14 h. ago Reps threaten to order PAP Coordinator’s arrest over alleged N26bn misappropriation

Lawmakers resolved to issue a 5-day ultimatum to the management of the Presidential Amnesty Programme to appear before

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17 h. ago From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

In the first week after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, Nigeria has already been shaken by fresh read more From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

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25 h. ago NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), backed by civil society groups, has announced intention to organise a nationwide protest over escalating read more NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

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26 h. ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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26 h. ago Reps threaten arrest warrant against PAP coordinator over N26bn audit query

The House of Reps gives the PAP coordinator a 72-hour ultimatum to respond to a N26bn PAP audit query or face arrest for alleged financial breaches. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-arrest-warrant-against-pap-coordinator-over-n26bn-audit-query/

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31 h. ago Kogi Judicial Workers Begin Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Leave Bonus

Judicial workers under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union Of Nigeria, (JUSUN), Kogi State Branch, have embarked on an indefinite strike over unfulfilled promises made by the Kogi State government. According to a statement by JUSUN Chairman and Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Waniko and Comrade Sule Suberu respectively, the Union said the strike became necessary […]

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36 h. ago Commission Unveils Drive To Harmonise Resources Across Nigeria’s Basic Education Sector

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has unveiled a renewed drive to harmonise resources across Nigeria’s basic education sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening inclusive education nationwide. This commitment was reaffirmed in Abuja yesterday, during a two-day stakeholders engagement and the development of national Inclusive education implementation framework for effective delivery of special and […]

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38 h. ago Morning Fresh launches nationwide campaign to promote shared household care

Leading dishwashing brand Morning Fresh has launched a nationwide campaign, The Care We Share, aimed at promoting equality and collaboration read more Morning Fresh launches nationwide campaign to promote shared household care

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40 h. ago The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

On December 1, 2025, after about 5 days that President Bola Tinubu declared a national emergency on security in Nigeria, read more The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

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47 h. ago Nigeria’s First Lady Gives N50m Business Grants To PWDs, Disabled Veterans In Rivers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a major financial lifeline to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and disabled veterans in Rivers State. The support comes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, a nationwide economic empowerment effort. The event, held on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Port Harcourt, […]

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49 h. ago Remi Tinubu empowers persons with disabilities in Abia, Ekiti, Nassarawa

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, empowers Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with N200,000 business grants through the nationwide Renewed Hope Initiative. Read More: https://punchng.com/remi-tinubu-empowers-persons-with-disabilities-in-abia-ekiti-nassarawa/

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51 h. ago Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners after companies’ audit

Mali’s Economy and Finance Minister, Alousséni Sanou, said the country recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from read more Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners after companies’ audit

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