10 h. ago Pensioners Threaten Nationwide ‘Naked’ Protest Over Unpaid Arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria said its was planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. National Chairman of the Coalition, Mukaila Ogunbote, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Ogunbote, who is also […]

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27 h. ago NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), backed by civil society groups, has announced intention to organise a nationwide protest over escalating read more NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Abuja is safe, secure; no cause for concern — DHQ

Amid alleged plans by terrorists to attack the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and its environs anytime soon, the Military High Command on Thursday dismissed the threat and reassured residents that the nation’s capital city “is safe and secure”.

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52 h. ago US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs

This is according to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said the move is a response to the alleged violence against Christians in the West African nation.  The post US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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63 h. ago Nigeria Loses Billions As 25,000 Foreign Vessels Operate Illegally — Agbakoba

Legal luminary, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that more than 25,000 foreign vessels are operating illegally in Nigeria’s coastal waters, posing a major national security threat and causing extensive economic losses. Dr Agbakoba, Senior Partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), made the revelation in a policy document titled, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Maritime Potential to Generate N70 […]

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3 d. 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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8 d. ago Ashimolowo urges FG to train corps members in security awareness

Pastor Ashimolowo urges the FG to train NYSC corps members in security awareness to help detect community-level threats and improve national security. Read More: https://punchng.com/ashimolowo-urges-fg-to-train-corps-members-in-security-awareness/

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8 d. ago B’Haram members found on army, police recruitment lists – Wase

Former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase reveals shocking Boko Haram infiltration in Nigerian Army and police recruitment, warning of a major threat to national se Read More: https://punchng.com/bharam-members-found-on-army-police-recruitment-lists-wase/

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1 week ago NUT threatens nationwide strike over rising attacks on schools, students’ abductions

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, following a recent surge in attacks on schools and the abduction of students by terrorists and bandits in Kebbi and Niger States.

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1 week ago Teachers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Growing Attacks On Schools

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, following a recent surge in attacks on schools by terrorists and bandits in Kebbi and Niger States. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) and NUT members in Abuja on Tuesday, the Union’s National President, Comr. Audu […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: We’re using technology to combat national security threats — CDI

The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lt.-General Emmanuel Undiandeye, on Monday disclosed that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) was intentional in its efforts to harness the capabilities of technology and...

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1 week ago 2027: Insecurity May Overshadow Tinubu’s Achievements – Senatorial Aspirant

Kogi East senatorial hopeful in the 2027 elections, Tim Diche, has warned that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is “bleeding the nation” and threatening to overshadow the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Abuja yesterday, Diche said Nigerians were  no longer impressed by government efforts, but by tangible outcomes that improve their […]

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1 week ago Cleric Threatens Legal Action Against Varsity Over Alleged Negligence

The General Overseer and Archbishop of the All Nations Evangelical Mission (ANEM), Archbishop Yiman Orkwar, has threatened to take Admiralty University of Nigeria to Court following the institution’s decision to withhold the graduation of his daughter, Miss Orkwar Tersen, on what he described as negligence. Archbishop Orkwar who is also the president of the Christian […]

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1 week ago Wave of school abductions may lower students’ attendance rate, foundation warns

A UK charity warns that recent school abductions in Nigeria threaten to lower student attendance rates and undermine the nation’s education system. Read More: https://punchng.com/wave-of-school-abductions-may-lower-students-attendance-rate-foundation-warns/

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2 w. ago Federal Govt Cautions Nigeria’s Media Against Foreign Misinformation

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian broadcasters to play a stronger role in defending the country’s information sovereignty, countering foreign misinformation, and promoting national cohesion—warning that distorted international narratives pose a threat to Nigeria’s stability and global reputation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja yesterday while addressing the […]

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2 w. ago Calling Trump to save Nigeria’s democracy, national threat — Wike

"This is a national security threat. Some are even calling Trump to 'save their democracy.' How can you call an outsider to..."

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2 w. ago Electricity Union Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Alleged Police Assault, Abduction

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened to shut down power operations nationwide following an alleged assault and abduction of staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by personnel of the police in Imo State. In a statement issued by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, the Union said workers on duty […]

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2 w. ago Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Alleged Staff Brutality

NUEE said the decision became necessary after workers on duty were allegedly beaten, held hostage at gunpoint, and some were abducted by police officers, said to be acting on the orders of the state. The post Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Alleged Staff Brutality appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Christianity Facing Existential Threat In Nigeria – Pentecostal Fellowship

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has said that Christianity is facing an existential threat in the country. To this end, PFN has urged US President Donald Trump to work with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on addressing insecurity in the country rather than threatening the West African nation with military action. PFN’s president, Wale […]

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3 w. ago Wike’s Clash With Military Officer Poses Threat To National Security – Buratai

However, Wike's aide, Lere Olayinka, said the former Army Chief is mistaken in claiming that the Minister’s actions pose a security threat. The post Wike’s Clash With Military Officer Poses Threat To National Security – Buratai appeared first on Channels Television.

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