5 h. ago No bill seeking to rename Nigeria as ‘United States of Nigeria’ — Reps

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dismissed online reports of an executive bill seeking to rename Nigeria as the ‘United States of Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bill-seeking-to-rename-nigeria-as-united-states-of-nigeria-reps/

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8 h. ago US congressman to brief Trump on plan to address killings in Nigeria

A US congressman is preparing a report for President Trump on a coordinated plan to address the killings of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-to-brief-trump-on-plan-to-address-killings-in-nigeria/

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10 h. ago Senate refutes receiving petitions against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees

The Nigerian Senate dismisses reports of receiving petitions against any of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees currently undergoing screening. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-refutes-receiving-petitions-against-tinubus-ambassadorial-nominees/

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12 h. ago Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim In Taraba After Swift Operation

The operation was conducted on 11 December 2025 after troops received a distress report on the movement of the kidnappers within the area. The post Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim In Taraba After Swift Operation appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Nursing Mother, Baby In Katsina

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were involved in a paternity dispute with the victim, which escalated into the fatal attack. The post Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Nursing Mother, Baby In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Owo Church Attack: How I Sought Refuge In Restroom – Witness

Giving evidence-in-chief, the witness stated that he was hiding helplessly in the restroom with some children when the first, second, and third explosions occurred. The post Owo Church Attack: How I Sought Refuge In Restroom – Witness appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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16 h. ago #EndSARS: Five years after, no one has reported losing relative at Lekki toll gate — Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed has restated his position on the Lekki Toll Gate incident

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18 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Restates Support For Peace, Humanitarian Cause

The lawmaker representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has reiterated his commitment to peace, humanitarian support, and improved healthcare for his constituents. Senator Katung stated this during the delivery of essential relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across communities affected by terrorism in the region. Mattresses, mosquito nets and blankets were […]

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19 h. ago Leader Of Benin Republic Failed Coup Hiding In Togo, Says Beninese Officials

The ringleader of the recent botched coup in Benin Republic, Pascal Tigri, identified along with his accomplices, is reportedly hiding in Togo, according to Beninese officials. Beninese soldiers, with support from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, thwarted the coup attempt and subsequently identified Tigri as the mastermind. While Nigeria conducted targeted airstrikes on fleeing plotters, Tigri’s […]

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19 h. ago Lekki Toll Gate ‘massacre’ report fake news, Lai Mohammed insists

Former minister Lai Mohammed doubles down, calling the Lekki Toll Gate massacre report fake news and citing a lack of missing person claims five years on. Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-toll-gate-massacre-report-fake-news-lai-mohammed-insists/

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20 h. ago Nigeria Steps Up Efforts For Release Of Detained Plane, Soldiers In Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is making an effort to release the country’s military aircraft C1-30 carrying two crew members and nine soldiers that were detained in Burkina Faso, following an emergency landing of the plane in Burkina Faso, which the authorities in Ouagadougou claimed was a violation of the country’s airspace. This development was a sequel […]

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20 h. ago Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo

The lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency said “every single Nigerian is a VIP,” therefore, citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel, or events should be able to obtain them. The post Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande

Tinubu’s directive, announced amid escalating insecurity, has sparked debates as critics accuse authorities of either failing to implement it or doing so selectively. The post Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been awarded the Centre for International read more From vision to reality: CIAPS lauds FAAN MD on airport modernization drive

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22 h. ago Ghana deports three Israelis over harsh treatment of Ghanaians

Ghana deports three Israelis in retaliation for the alleged ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-deports-three-israelis-over-harsh-treatment-of-ghanaians/

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24 h. ago Nigeria’s petrol consumption declines to 52.9 million litres per day

NIGERIA’S petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s latest Fact Sheet has shown. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the figure reflects a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns. The latest report by the NMDPRA noted that the November figure […]

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24 h. ago Firm, Joint Venture Target 10m Mosquito Nets Production Annually

Vestergaard Sàrl and Harvestfield Industries Limited have formed a joint venture, SNG Health to produce 10 million mosquito net annually to boost malaria prevention in the country. SNG Health will manufacture PermaNet® Dual, Vestergaard’s latest, dual active-ingredient pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr net designed to combat insecticide resistance. Production at the facility is scheduled to begin in April 2026, […]

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24 h. ago 17 killed, eight injured as militia attack returning IDPs, burnt seven houses in Taraba

Tribune Online reports that the returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, a village located four kilometres from Rafin Kada town in Wukari LGA, are experiencing...

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26 h. ago Tinubu Orders Implementation Of Institute’s Report On Blue Economy

President Bola Tinubu has announced a new security and economic framework aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s vast marine and aquatic resources under the blue economy as one of the country’s most critical sectors for national transformation. He directed all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to immediately review and implement the recommendations of the National Institute […]

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