65 m. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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65 m. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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96 m. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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98 m. ago Iran executes man in public for killing wife after failed cover

A man has been executed in the Iranian city of Semnan for having deliberately suffocated his wife. 

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2 h. ago Starbucks to pay $38.9m after NYC finds hundreds of thousands of scheduling violations

American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves, Starbucks, will pay $38.9 million after New York City said the company broke a local law

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3 h. ago Adeleke will reveal new party before Dec 13 — Osun commissioner

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke leaves the PDP due to internal party crises. A commissioner says he will announce his new political party by Dec 13. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-will-reveal-new-party-before-dec-13-osun-commissioner/

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3 h. ago Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

Riley Moore, a member of the US House of Representatives, says United States president Donald Trump has directed him and read more Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

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3 h. ago Fulham vs Man City: Guardiola uncertain on Rodri return date

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed uncertainty over when injured midfielder Rodri will be fit enough to return to read more Fulham vs Man City: Guardiola uncertain on Rodri return date

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4 h. ago “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.), has admitted that some politicians in Nigeria are financing terrorism. Mr Irabor however stated that the identities of those involved will not be made public because the trials conducted while he was in office were held “away from public consumption.” Irabor made the revelation during an […] The post “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex-CDS Lucky Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 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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5 h. ago Some of Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks shocking, reflect ‘mediocrity and impunity’ – Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, on Monday criticised President Bola Tinubu’s latest list of ambassadorial nominees, saying read more Some of Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks shocking, reflect ‘mediocrity and impunity’ – Obi

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6 h. ago Edo PDP accuses Okpebholo of political vendetta against Obaseki

The PDP urged the President to rein in party members whose actions may, it said, trigger avoidable instability...

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6 h. ago Gov Kefas Meets Tinubu After Defecting To All Progressives Congress

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the abrupt exit of  Abubakar read more Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

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7 h. ago IGP orders arrest of officers on unauthorised escort services to VIPs nationwide

Nigeria Police Force high Command has begun an immediate enforcement of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of

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8 h. ago Netflix makes cash offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery — Report

Netflix has reportedly made a mostly cash offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, a landmark deal that could reshape the entire US media landscape. Read More: https://punchng.com/netflix-makes-cash-offer-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-report/

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9 h. ago Police Intercept 39 Trafficked Foreign Nationals In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 39 Malians and one Côte d’Ivoire national trafficked into the country by a syndicate. The foreigners, who include 32 males and seven females, were intercepted in a bungalow located near Orange Market in Mararaba, Karu local government area of the state. Speaking to journalists on the development, the […]

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10 h. ago Northern Governors Want ‘Mining Exploration’ Suspended, Back State Police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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10 h. ago Fresh excise duty increase may erode purchasing power, cause avoidable job losses, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that a new round of increase in excise duty may erode the purchasing powers of Nigerians and result in avoidable job losses. The Centre gave the warning in a statement signed by its Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, on Monday, while reacting […]

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