71 m. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC engages stakeholders, seeks greater awareness for CVR exercise

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, urged stakeholders to support the commission in ensuring a smooth and effective registration process.

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1 hour ago NGX extends gains as Insurance stocks lead market higher by 0.12%

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.12 percent to close at 143,239.23 basis points. Market capitalisation increased by N111.08 billion to N91.11 trillion, supported mainly by renewed buying interest in insurance stocks. Consequently, Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns stood at -7.1 percent and +39.2 percent, […]

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2 h. ago VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun

President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday said officers being withdrawn from VIPs should undergo “crash training” to debrief them and deliver more efficient police services when deployed to security-challenged areas of the country. The post VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Train corps members in security awareness, Ashimolowo tells FG

According to him, the participation of corps members would enhance early detection of threats within local communities.

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3 h. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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3 h. 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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4 h. ago Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms

"We don't have books or notebooks. The libraries are bombed and destroyed," said Haji, who lives in a displacement camp in the Tal al-Hawa area in Gaza City. The post Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Slot Feels ‘Safe’ Despite Liverpool’s Humiliation Against PSV

Slot's side crashed to a ninth defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions to leave the Dutchman under mounting pressure. The post Slot Feels ‘Safe’ Despite Liverpool’s Humiliation Against PSV appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Kogi: Police allay fears, say rumoured bandit invasion fake news

We urge our people to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Government is working round the clock with all security agencies to guarantee the safety and security of every Kogite, wherever they live or stay

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7 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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8 h. ago Shun cultism, hooliganism, Babcock varsity VC urges new students

Babcock University’s VC advises 3,432 new students to shun campus vices like cultism and hooliganism, urging them to pursue academic excellence and humilit Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-cultism-hooliganism-babcock-varsity-vc-urges-new-students/

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8 h. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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9 h. ago Insecurity: ‘Let’s Tell Tinubu The Truth’, Bayelsa West Senator Faults Colleagues Over Patronising Comments

Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has urged his colleagues in the Senate to speak truthfully to President Bola Tinubu about the worsening security situation in Nigeria instead of making patronising comments. Speaking during a debate on national insecurity at the Senate on Wednesday, Dickson warned against “sugarcoating” the realities on ground, saying it was […]

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9 h. ago NCDMB Equips 50 Edo Youths With Plumbing, Water Treatment Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with 17Asus Resource Limited to launch a one-month training programme on plumbing and water treatment for 50 youths in Edo State. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial prospects in the oil and gas industry and beyond. […]

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13 h. ago Don’t Assign Our Cases To ‘Courts Of Particular Concern’, PDP Urges Abuja Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pleaded with the chief judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, not to assign cases involving it to three judges (names withheld). The party claimed that the courts of these judges are viewed by it and the public as “courts of particular concern” with […]

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13 h. ago The spectre of mass abductions has arisen again in Nigeria – What needs to be done

In recent days, the attention of Nigerians and the international community has sadly returned to the issue of mass abductions read more The spectre of mass abductions has arisen again in Nigeria – What needs to be done

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15 h. ago ADTN urges integration of dental technologists into Nigeria’s health system

HEALTH professionals under the aegis of the Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) have emphasised the need to reposition dental technology officers as integral contributors to Nigeria’s healthcare system and national development. At the conclusion of its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Gombe, the Association noted that this call has […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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17 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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