16 m. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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72 m. ago Gov Kefas Meets Tinubu After Defecting To All Progressives Congress

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]

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75 m. ago Appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to strategic nations, Rep Dasuki urges Tinubu

Dasuki further noted that a nation’s strategic needs must be reflected in its foreign policy, especially in the selection of envoys to countries where...

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1 hour ago Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the abrupt exit of  Abubakar read more Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

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2 h. ago PDP to Tinubu: Stop your ‘agents’ from instigating crises in opposition parties

...extend the protection he accords opposition leaders in other countries to Nigeria by encouraging opposition

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4 h. ago APC Chieftain Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Aba Market Traders

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has condemned the alleged intimidation, extortion and unchecked harassment of traders in Aba market. Ikonne expressed worry over the untold hardship traders in Ariaria and other major markets in Aba are currently facing in the hands of alleged government-backed enforcers. In […]

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4 h. ago Northern Governors Want ‘Mining Exploration’ Suspended, Back State Police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]

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5 h. ago NGX opens December on a soft note as ASI slips 0.22% amid mixed trading sentiment

The Nigerian equities market opened December on a cautious but active note, slipping marginally as investors recalibrated their books ahead of the final stretch of the trading year. The All-Share Index retreated by 0.22 percent to close at 143,210.33 basis points, even as overall turnover stayed robust with 1.47 billion shares traded in 28,956 deals, […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

As Nigeria confronts a deepening security emergency that has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions and crippled economic activities across read more Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

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5 h. ago Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six

Northern governors on Monday approved the creation of a regional security trust fund that will draw a combined N1 billion read more Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six-month mining suspension

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5 h. ago Apply political solution to Kanu’s case, Ogun PDP chieftain begs Tinubu

A PDP chieftain, Segun Showunmi, urges President Bola Tinubu to adopt a political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s case to foster national unity and reduce insec Read More: https://punchng.com/apply-political-solution-to-kanus-case-ogun-pdp-chieftain-begs-tinubu/

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7 h. ago Why real estate developers are ‘feasting’ on Ikeja GRA—Experts

Commercial potential of the location, huge demand for premium residential and mixed-use spaces, security, nearness to airports and increase urban population have been adduced as major reasons real estate developers are increasing interest in Ikeja Government Reservation Area (GRA). In addition, real estate experts said the improvement on the GRA’s infrastructure through the Lagos State […]

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7 h. ago Ogun govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, livestock producers

The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers as part of efforts to safeguard food production and rural stability. The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Honourable Bolu Owotomo, during a stakeholders’ meeting convened to address rising concerns over farmer–herder conflicts […]

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8 h. ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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10 h. ago Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely […] The post Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Osun PDP berates APC over late Famodun’s ‘abandonment’, defends curfew in Igbajo

Governor Adeleke was simply acting on security reports that indicated a potential breakdown of law and order in Igbajo

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12 h. ago Uba Sani charges Northern leaders, traditional rulers to unite against security challenges

"We must resist this behaviour and work together to address the security situation," Sani said. "We have a President who understands the North

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12 h. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

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13 h. ago Aiyedatiwa reaffirms security as top priority, unveils Amotekun command centre

Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirms security as a top priority, inaugurating a new Amotekun command centre to enhance operational efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-reaffirms-security-as-top-priority-unveils-amotekun-command-centre/

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13 h. ago Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

In Jada, the serene hometown of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the atmosphere was festive. The occasion was a read more Strategic patience, malice to none: Dele Momodu unpacks the Atiku Abubakar myth in birthday tribute

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