5 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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7 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen raises concerns over Nigeria’s defective occupational safety laws

Abbas noted that many workers continue to suffer injuries, illnesses and deaths that could have been avoided with stronger regulations and proper enforcement.

Politics

14 h. ago EPL: Ferdinand Raises Concerns Over Arsenal’s Title Challenge

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is worried about how closely Manchester City have come to Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Englishman is also concerned about the Gunners’ injury issues as they pursue a long-awaited title under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, who were favoured to claim the title this season after years of […]

Politics

25 h. ago How lack of effective enforcement, apathy weaken legislation on workers’ safety

In a world where workers continue to face diverse occupational threats, conversations continue to revolve around safety and health at work especially in a changing climate. ADEOLA OJO reports that while Nigeria has diverse laws aimed at entrenching safety, laws promulgated for safety of workers are still ineffective due to varieties of factor The United […]

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26 h. ago MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening state of the Basic Metal, Iron and read more MAN decry abuse of free trade zones, soaring production costs

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38 h. ago CJ Laments Withdrawal Of Police Orderlies From Judges In Taraba

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has lamented that the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges in the state exposed them to security risks. Justice Agya, who raised the concern when the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, paid him a courtesy visit in Jalingo, appealed […]

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39 h. ago Why Adeleke Delayed His Defection To Accord Party — Osun Govt

His resignation from the PDP adds to the growing list of governors and top officials leaving Nigeria’s main opposition party. The post Why Adeleke Delayed His Defection To Accord Party — Osun Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 h. ago PDP Knocks Fubara Over Defection To APC, Says He Capitulated Despite Nigerians’ Support

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims by Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, that he was abandoned during his political battle, adding that he capitulated from the struggle despite the support he enjoyed from the party, civil society and Nigerians. Reacting to Fubara claims that he was abandoned, hence his defection to All […]

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62 h. ago Reps in closed door session with Finance Minister, FIRS chairman, others

The closed-door session is chaired by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.

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5 d. ago Niger Assembly raises alarm over rising unregistered immigrants in illegal mining

Niger State House of Assembly has raised serious concern over the growing presence of undocumented immigrants allegedly involved in

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6 d. ago Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as the hidden involvement of powerful foreign nations in Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Sheikh Gumi claimed that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest […] The post Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Piracy costing Africa billions, BBNaija recorded over five million illegal streams —Atinuke Babatunde

Executive Head, Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, Atinuke Babatunde, on Friday raised concern over the growing rate of digital piracy in the country, disclosing that the tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) recorded over five million illegal streams and cloned accounts. Babatunde revealed this at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), which […]

Economics

6 d. ago FG’s 2026 budget seen as more realistic, but debt raises concerns

Economists and policy analysts have cautiously endorsed the federal government’s proposed 2026 budget, describing it as more realistic than previous read more FG’s 2026 budget seen as more realistic, but debt raises concerns

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7 d. ago Nasarawa health workers, NGOs raise adolescent sexual health concerns

Health workers and NGOs in Nasarawa address adolescent sexual health challenges, presenting scorecards to track progress and highlight service access gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-workers-ngos-raise-adolescent-sexual-health-concerns/

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7 d. ago Ekiti govt begins probe as patient alleges organ harvesting in hospital

The Ekiti State government has commenced an investigation into allegations raised by a patient concerning the disappearance of his kidney at the State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH).

Science

8 d. ago Kaduna: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest From Zaria Church Residence

The Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Kaduna State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from his residence at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rumi. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night, raising concerns among parishioners and the wider community. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Isek Augustine, […] The post Kaduna: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest From Zaria Church Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago US senator proposes end to dual citizenship, raising concerns for Nigerians, others

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation that would end dual citizenship for Americans, a sweeping proposal that could affect read more US senator proposes end to dual citizenship, raising concerns for Nigerians, others

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9 d. ago Media Experts Decry Threats To Journalism, Seek Legal Protection For Reporters

Media experts have raised fresh concerns over the escalating threats confronting professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and the absence of legislative protection for journalists pose a growing danger to the nation’s democracy. Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 […]

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9 d. ago India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt cybersecurity app

India orders manufacturers to pre-install a non-removable government cybersecurity app, raising significant privacy and surveillance concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/india-orders-phone-manufacturers-to-preload-govt-cybersecurity-app/

Technology

1 week ago Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun says Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from seeking the party’s ticket for the 2026 governorship election unless the ongoing national leadership crisis is resolved in a manner recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and within its timelines. Addressing journalists on Monday, Sunday Bisi, chairman of the PDP […] The post Osun PDP Shelves Guber Primary Over Leadership Crisis, Warns Adeleke May Defect To Another Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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