15 m. ago Reps decry breach of federal character principles in varsities

Nigeria’s House of Reps raises alarm over the growing disregard for federal character principles in staff recruitment and student admissions in federal uni Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-decry-breach-of-federal-character-principles-in-varsities/

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16 m. ago Sheikh Dahiru’s Teachings, Life Touched Millions Of Muslims — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sadness over the passing of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest Islamic scholars whose teachings and exemplary life touched millions of Muslims across the country and beyond. Sheikh Dahiru, the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, died on […]

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25 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenge

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, spoke in Abuja during an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command and the Federal Fire Service command, Wuse Zone 3 station on Thursday.

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52 m. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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54 m. ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

Nigeria’s inflation is expected to further slow to 15.3 percent in November, marking the eighth consecutive decline as the economy read more Rewane sees inflation cooling to 15.3%, GDP slowing to 3.96% in Q3

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70 m. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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97 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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1 hour ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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1 hour ago Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, read more Africa Energy Bank ready for takeoff as Nigeria checks off obligations as host country – Lokpobiri

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1 hour ago Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco

Ethnocentrique Limited, one of Africa’s rising forces in social impact and enterprise development, has strengthened its footprint across Nigeria with read more Boosting MSME Competitiveness in the Biggest Nigerian Fashion Eco-System

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2 h. ago Nigeria is secular state with freedom of religion — Justice Binta Nyako

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court of Nigeria has described Nigeria as a secular state with freedom of worship and religion, saying every Nigerian has the freedom to practise the religion of his choice.

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2 h. ago Tinubu approves Nigerian team for US–Nigeria security working group

President Tinubu approves the Nigerian team for the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to enhance security collaboration and counter-terrorism efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-nigerian-team-for-us-nigeria-security-working-group/

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2 h. ago GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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3 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN ₦620,000 for delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court has fined the Central Bank of Nigeria ₦620,000 for stalling proceedings in lawsuits filed by 62 ex-staff challenging their te Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-%e2%82%a6620000-for-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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3 h. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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3 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN for ₦620,000 delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria orders a ₦620,000 CBN court fine for delaying proceedings in a lawsuit filed by 62 former staff members. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-for-%e2%82%a6620000-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Train corps members in security awareness, Ashimolowo tells FG

According to him, the participation of corps members would enhance early detection of threats within local communities.

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3 h. ago B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday disclosed that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on the recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and police. He made the disclosure during a special plenary session on the state of security in the country. Wase, an All […] The post B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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