53 m. ago Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader

The Nigerian Senate will screen the new defence minister nominee, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday to address the nation’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-nominee-musas-screening-set-for-wednesday-senate-leader/

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Ignore Alleged Calumny Campaigns Against Matawalle, Yoruba Youths Tell Tinubu

The Yoruba Youths Council (YYC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss what it termed “sponsored campaigns of calumny” allegedly targeted at the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group’s President, Comrade Eric Oluwole, expressed concern over what he described as attempts by unnamed individuals to tarnish […]

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4 h. ago Muslims, Christians victims of genocide in Nigeria — NIREC Sec

Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council secretary says widespread killings of both Muslims and Christians by bandits and terrorists amount to genocide in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/muslims-christians-victims-of-genocide-in-nigeria-nirec-sec/

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7 h. ago Mbah’s aide honoured as ECWA Church for contribution to development in Nomeh Community

…Extols governor’s inclusive development model Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Media, Uche Anichukwu has been read more Mbah’s aide honoured as ECWA Church for contribution to development in Nomeh Community

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8 h. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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10 h. ago 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC

It challenged utility firms to improve publicity and rollout speed, noting that the government had already invested in procuring the meters. The post 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago 700,000 electricity meters available for distribution, says NERC

NERC confirms up to 700,000 electricity meters are available for distribution in Nigeria and urges DisCos to speed up the rollout to customers. Read More: https://punchng.com/700000-electricity-meters-available-for-distribution-says-nerc/

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11 h. ago Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader

Eruku has witnessed a series of attacks in recent weeks, including the assault on the Christ Apostolic Church, where about 38 worshippers were kidnapped. The post Abductions: Military Presence In Eruku Not Making Much Difference – Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Building Collapse: Authority Makes Testing Of Building Materials Mandatory

The Umuahia Capital Development Authority has made laboratory testing of building materials before use mandatory as part of measures to prevent building collapses in the Abia State capital. General manager of the authority, Kingsley Agomo stated this when new leaders of the Correspondents Chapel, of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists visited him […]

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12 h. ago Presco Attracts $100m Foreign Direct Investment To Drive Expansion

Presco Plc has received $100 million Foreign Direct Investment from Belgian agro-industrial leader SIAT NV to drive expansion in its operation in Edo State. This investment marks the crucial first tranche of an ambitious $1 billion FDI commitment designed to accelerate agro-industrial development across Nigeria over the next decade. The $100 million fund will be […]

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19 h. ago News Central TV Inaugurates Abuja Studio, Expands National Footprint

News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]

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22 h. ago Monarch urges youth participation in sports to curb crime, terrorism

A traditional leader in Sokoto urges increased youth sports participation as a powerful tool to steer young people away from crime, terrorism, and idleness Read More: https://punchng.com/monarch-urges-youth-participation-in-sports-to-curb-crime-terrorism/

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24 h. ago Fubara To Prioritise Education In 2026 Budget After Viral Video On School Decay

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said improving the deplorable education sector remains one of the top priorities of his administration, revealing that education will receive the highest allocation in the state’s 2026 budget. The governor made the disclosure on Monday while declaring open the 123rd and 124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council […]

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28 h. ago Babarinde, Akeredolu, Akinpelu, Others Make Brandcom’s 2025 ’35 Under 35′ List

Waza’s head of marketing and growth, Muyiwa Babarinde, has been named among the standout young professionals recognised in the 2025 Brandcom 35 Under 35 Awards, joining industry talents such as Oyetola Akeredolu of Diageo and Damilare Akinpelu of Ogilvy Africa on this year’s elite list. The annual recognition, selected from nearly 30,000 nominations, celebrates 35 […]

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31 h. ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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31 h. ago Gov Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Assures IPOB Leader Will Soon Released

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that the debate around the conviction and quest for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, would be resolved administratively. Otti, who gave the assurance after visiting the IPoB leader at the Sokoto Correctional Centre over the weekend, said […] The post Gov Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Assures IPOB Leader Will Soon Released appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Cameroonian opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, dies in detention — Lawyer

Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who backed a rival candidate in October’s presidential race, died in detention on Monday

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36 h. ago Bandit Attacks Have Reduced In Plateau For 2 Weeks — Rev Dachomo

A cleric with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has stated that banditry and killings in Plateau State have significantly reduced over the past two weeks, describing this as the first sign of hope after years of sustained violence across rural communities. Speaking on Channels Television’s programme on Monday, Rev. Dachomo, […]

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36 h. ago Philanthropist pledges continued support for education, youth empowerment in Anambra

Obiejesi, who is also the Chairman of Obijackson Group, stated this when he led the celebration of the school’s Benefactors’ Day Celebration, during which three newly completed buildings were equally commissioned.

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