67 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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78 m. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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99 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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20 h. ago Workers storm National Assembly over new social security bill

The bill seeks to harmonise the existing Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act and the Employees’ Compensation Act

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52 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a social media network used to distribute illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA operatives arrested two masterminds after a raid on their hideout, where the network was dismantled. Director Media and Advocacy of the […]

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3 d. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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3 d. ago Power probe: Reps threaten to order arrest of erring heads of DISCOs, others

The House of Representatives on Friday threatened to invoke its constitutional powers to compel Chief Executive Officers of all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and other government functionaries to appear during the ongoing power probe.

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4 d. ago Trump Vows To ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ From Poorer Nations

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations in a late-night, anti-immigrant post on social media, describing the measure as a national security necessity. The post on the US Thanksgiving followed the Wednesday shooting of two National Guard members deployed to patrol Washington, D.C., where one of them died […]

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5 d. ago Reps probe delayed scholarship payments to Nigerian students abroad

Nigeria’s House of Reps is investigating delayed scholarship payments to students abroad, addressing the financial distress caused by unpaid stipends. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-delayed-scholarship-payments-to-nigerian-students-abroad/

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5 d. ago Power Probe: Rep Committee summons Minister of Water Resources, others

The Committee chairman directed the committee secretariat to summon the Minister alongside the Managing Director, Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority; the Managing Director, Hadejia–Jama’are River Basin Development Authority

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5 d. ago Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week

It mandated its committees on Army, Defence, Police affairs, Interior and Special duties to jointly conduct the probe and report back to the chamber. The post Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Power probe: Reps’ panel to visit 24 states, resume hearing Wednesday

While speaking on the Ad-hoc Committee's work-plan, assured that the exercise is not a witch-hunt, hence assured all stakeholders of transparency and fair hearing.

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9 d. ago Malta Guinness ignites social media frenzy with ‘Real in Every Way’ authenticity campaign

Malta Guinness has set social media buzzing with the launch of its newest movement, “Real in Every Way,” a nationwide read more Malta Guinness ignites social media frenzy with ‘Real in Every Way’ authenticity campaign

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9 d. ago Insecurity: FG debunks rumoured directive on closure of schools nationwide

The Federal Government has dismissed social media report that it directed nationwide closure of

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1 week ago Obasanjo urges ethics, social responsibility in nation‑building

Former President Obasanjo urges strong nation-building ethics and social responsibility as pillars for Nigeria’s development at a youth leadership event. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-urges-ethics-social-responsibility-in-nation%e2%80%91building/

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1 week ago INEC Disowns Viral Letter On PDP NWC Resolution, Ekiti Primaries Postponement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a viral letter on social media suggesting that it purportedly approved the resolution of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) meeting and postponement of the Ekiti State congress/governorship primary election. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, in a statement on Friday, said […]

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1 week ago INEC disowns fake document on PDP NWC resolutions, Ekiti governorship primary

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a document circulating on social media alleging that the Commission approved resolutions read more INEC disowns fake document on PDP NWC resolutions, Ekiti governorship primary

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1 week ago NYSC Dismisses Pamphlet Advising Ransom Payment For Kidnapped Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed a pamphlet circulating on social media allegedly advising corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped, clarifying that the publication was not its official publication. In a statement on Thursday via its X handle, NYSC management explained that a similar document had been presented by a consultant for […]

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1 week ago Reps to probe activities of NDLEA officers over killing of 16

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the activities of officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Okpuje-Ilueha, Owan West Local Government Area, Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State...

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1 week ago Senate Seeks Recruitment of 100,000 Troops, Probe Of Safe School Funds

The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country. The lawmakers also demanded a full investigation into the Safe School Programme, questioning how funds allocated to the initiative were spent despite repeated attacks […]

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