19 h. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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27 h. ago AfDB approves $500m loan to Nigeria for economic, energy reforms

The African Development Bank has approved a $500m loan for Nigeria’s economic reforms, supporting fiscal policy, energy transition, and climate action. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-approves-500m-loan-to-nigeria-for-economic-energy-reforms/

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67 h. ago Online Abuse Of Women Must Stop, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called for urgent and collective action to end the growing wave of online abuse and harassment targeted at women and girls, warning that digital spaces must not become environments of fear. In her message marking the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of […]

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3 d. ago US Lawmaker Urges Tinubu To Act, Says Nigeria’s CPC Status Done ‘In Good Faith’

The Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Chris Smith, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against terrorists responsible for widespread killings and destruction across Nigeria. Smith insisted that Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States was made “in good faith.” The […]

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5 d. ago Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria

Trump declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” on October 31, claiming that Christians face an existential threat and urging U.S. lawmakers to investigate and take action. The post Soyinka Faults Trump’s Threat Of Military Invasion Of Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Stop violence against Christians, Pentagon chief urges Nigeria

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Nigeria’s National Security Advisor to take urgent action to stop violence against Christians amid rising conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-violence-against-christians-pentagon-chief-urges-nigeria/

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6 d. ago Nigeria holds talks with US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action

Nigeria is in talks with Washington following remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to deploy American troops to read more Nigeria holds talks with US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action

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6 d. ago Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria triggers outrage in US Congress

Donald Trump’s threat to send American forces “guns-a-blazing” into Nigeria triggered uproar in the United States Congress on Thursday, as read more Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria triggers outrage in US Congress

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6 d. ago US Congresswoman Faults Trump Over Military Threat To Nigeria

US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has criticised President Donald Trump’s reported threat of military action against Nigeria over claims of Christian genocide, describing the remarks as “reckless” and without any legal grounding. Jacobs, a Democrat representing California’s 51st Congressional District and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Africa Subcommittee, cautioned against portraying […]

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6 d. ago ‘Reckless,’ US Congresswoman condemns Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria

“President Trump’s threat is reckless, and any unilateral military action in Nigeria is illegal. Congress has not authorised force in Nigeria to

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6 d. ago MSF strengthens diphtheria intervention amid surge in suspected cases  

Learn how MSF is combating a severe diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, treating thousands of cases and calling for urgent action on vaccination and treatment. Read More: https://punchng.com/msf-strengthens-diphtheria-intervention-amid-surge-in-suspected-cases/

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6 d. ago US lawmaker faults Trump over Nigeria threat, says Congress has not authorised force

Sara Jacobs, United States house of representatives member, has warned that Congress has not approved any American military action in read more US lawmaker faults Trump over Nigeria threat, says Congress has not authorised force

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7 d. ago Trump’s military threat to Nigeria reckless, says US Congresswoman

US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs slams Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide as reckless and illegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/trumps-military-threat-to-nigeria-reckless-says-us-congresswoman/

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7 d. ago Back Nigeria CPC Redesignation With Real Action, Bishop Anagbe Urges Trump

Nigeria was first declared a CPC in 2020 under President Donald Trump, but former President Joe Biden removed the designation shortly after assuming office. The post Back Nigeria CPC Redesignation With Real Action, Bishop Anagbe Urges Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Back Nigeria CPC Designation With Real Action, Bishop Anagbe Urges Trump

Nigeria was first declared a CPC in 2020 under President Donald Trump, but former President Joe Biden removed the designation shortly after assuming office. The post Back Nigeria CPC Designation With Real Action, Bishop Anagbe Urges Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman

She said the violence affects both Christians and Muslims, asking the Nigerian government to do more to protect its citizens. The post [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Take decisive action against insecurity, Amaechi tells Tinubu

Rotimi Amaechi urges President Tinubu to take decisive action against the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, citing a lack of will to curb recent killings. Read More: https://punchng.com/take-decisive-action-against-insecurity-amaechi-tells-tinubu/

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1 week ago Go After Terrorists, Respect Nigeria’s Sovereignty, Religious, Civil Groups Tell Trump

United States President Donald Trump’s threat to order military action against terrorists due to the Nigerian government’s alleged failure to stop killings by insurgent groups has elicited varied responses from the citizens at the grassroots and prominent associations. While expressing fears over the sincerity of Trump’s statement to restrict his action to the terrorists and […]

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2 w. ago Military Action: Work With Tinubu To Stop Targeted Killings, PFN Tells Trump

His comment came on the heels of President Trump's threat to take military action in Nigeria over what he described as the mass slaughter of Christians. The post Military Action: Work With Tinubu To Stop Targeted Killings, PFN Tells Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’

It emphasised that famine is predictable and preventable, but only with strong political will, adequate funding, and collective action. The post UN Names Nigeria, 15 Other Countries As ‘Food Insecurity Hotspots’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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