2 h. ago Renewed Hope: Arewa youths hail Tinubu’s wife over interventions in North

This was contained in a statement signed by the National President, Arewa Youth Forum, Ahmed Mohammed Zagi, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago Akpabio, a steadfast champion of national development – APC chieftain

He said Akpabio’s leadership style reflects an unwavering commitment to the advancement of both...

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3 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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3 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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4 h. ago Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the recruitment of what it described as a ‘parallel Hisbah police’ in Kano State, warning that the move could threaten peace and security in the state. In the petition signed by the group’s […]

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4 h. ago Nigerian Cornell Scholar Champions Women’s Central Role In Nation

A Nigerian doctoral researcher at Cornell University, Omobolanle Joseph Akinniyi, has called for a reshaping of national and global understanding of women’s contributions to nation-building through groundbreaking academic work that connects historical insight to contemporary political relevance. Akinniyi, a PhD candidate in African History, made the call in a chat with journalists on Tuesday. He […]

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4 h. ago NOA, NBC set up committee to localise 70% of cartoon content

The NOA and NBC have formed a committee to ensure 70% of Nigerian cartoon content reflects national values, aiming to shape children’s attitudes positively Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-nbc-set-up-committee-to-localise-70-of-cartoon-content/

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5 h. ago Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigeria’s stability, SGF warns

Nigeria’s SGF warns that a breakdown in interfaith trust is a grave threat to the nation’s stability, fueling suspicion and exploiting insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/breakdown-of-interfaith-trust-threatens-nigerias-stability-sgf-warns/

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7 h. ago IGP Seeks Stronger Medical Support Systems For Nigeria Police

The Inspector-general of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, called for stronger medical support for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The IGP, who stated this while declaring open the Conference of Heads of Police Healthcare facilities nationwide in Abuja, emphasised the growing importance of medical services in modern policing. The conference, themed: “Transforming Policing in […]

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8 h. ago NHRC urges institutions, citizens to make human rights compass of daily actions

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on government institutions, law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, civil society actors, security read more NHRC urges institutions, citizens to make human rights compass of daily actions

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10 h. ago Reps in rowdy session over committee to probe CBN’s alleged non

The House of Representatives on Wednesday degenerated into a rowdy session as lawmakers exchanged heated arguments over which committee should read more Reps in rowdy session over committee to probe CBN’s alleged non-remittance of ₦16trn

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10 h. ago Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities in Ouagadougou described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso air field. The officers, two crew members and nine passengers, were held for interrogation over suspicions that the flight was linked to the recent failed coup incident […]

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11 h. ago Tinubu unveils new maritime security, economic framework, orders nationwide NIPSS security diagnostics

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced a new security and economic framework for the maritime industry and directed officials of read more Tinubu unveils new maritime security, economic framework, orders nationwide NIPSS security diagnostics

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11 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu Orders NSA, DSS To Act, Wants Forest Guards Armed

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately review his earlier security instructions and take steps to ensure that no citizen is left exposed as the country confronts kidnapping and terrorism. Speaking during an address to the federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday, the […]

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12 h. ago MAN Honours Zobis Cable CEO, Ezeobi with industrial enterprise National Impact Award

The MD/CEO of John Zobis Group, Mr. John Ezeobi, has been honoured for his contributions to local sourcing, innovation and read more MAN Honours Zobis Cable CEO, Ezeobi with industrial enterprise National Impact Award

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13 h. ago TETFund Moves To Develop Security Master Plan For Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has initiated the development of a comprehensive security master plan to enhance safety across tertiary institutions nationwide. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFund, Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day workshop in Abuja, focused on designing a proposed security framework for campuses. […]

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13 h. ago Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

Kaduna State has raised financial inclusion to 66 percent of its population, outpacing Nigeria’s national gains as a government-led enrollment read more Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

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13 h. ago Shehu Sani champions art for national unity, sponsors Kaduna painting competition

Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has reiterated the power of art as a unifying force and a catalyst read more Shehu Sani champions art for national unity, sponsors Kaduna painting competition

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14 h. ago The CBN’s blind spot: National Entrepreneurship Programme fails 99% of self

The National Entrepreneurship Programme has reached just one percent of self-employed women while failing the neglected 99 percent. BudgIT’s State read more The CBN’s blind spot: National Entrepreneurship Programme fails 99% of self-employed women

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14 h. ago Attack On PAP Boss Is Assault On Niger Delta Peace, Economy, Ijaw Group Tells Lawmakers

* Threatens nationwide protest The Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA), also known as IzanzanCamp, has warned the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) against what it described as the political harassment of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro, insisting that alleged audit queries amounting to ₦26bn have nothing to […]

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