25 m. 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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1 hour ago 12,000 Lives Lost, 420 Communities Attacked In 25 Years — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

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2 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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3 h. ago VIDEO: ‘We know who these bandits are where they are’ — Kebbi Senator

Senator Garba Maidoki of Kebbi South says security authorities are fully aware of the identities, locations and motives of the criminal groups responsible for the wave of mass abductions across northern Nigeria, raising questions about why the attacks persist.

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3 h. ago Nigeria Shifting To Gas For Sustainable Transport Future – Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that Nigeria’s shift away from costly and polluting fuels towards the abundant and environmentally friendly natural gas has become a key pillar of the federal government’s vision for a sustainable transport future under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The minister stated this […]

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6 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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8 h. ago Housing Deficit: Real Estate Company Advocates Stronger Public

A global real estate development company known as G-text Holdings, has called for a strengthened collaboration between the FCT Administration and the private sector in order to bridge the housing deficit in Abuja. The group executive director Sales, of the company, Njoku Michael, who said this during the launch and physical allocation of plots at […]

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9 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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12 h. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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14 h. ago NIMASA unveils model for African maritime decarbonisation at COP 30

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has showcased a pioneering Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for African maritime decarbonisation with the establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Continuous Emissions Monitoring System at the 2025 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 30) in Balem, Brazil. The agency made the presentation at the sidelines […]

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15 h. ago Masqueraders’ festival: Police arrest 12, halt ‘stay indoors’ notice

Lagos police arrested 12 individuals and suspended a planned Egungun festival in Oregun over an unlawful ‘stay indoors’ notice to protect public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/masqueraders-festival-police-arrest-12-halt-stay-indoors-notice/

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24 h. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Unauthorised Egungun Festival In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has halted an unauthorised Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested 12 suspects allegedly involved in circulating handbills and social media publications that restricted public movement and rights. The arrest followed public anxiety triggered by posters attributed to a group known as “Oje Parapo of Oregun”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]

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29 h. ago Akwa Ibom, Abia Close Ranks To End Perennial Boundary Dispute

Akwa Ibom State Government and its Abia State counterpart are currently exploring diplomatic options aimed at dousing the prevailing tension at their common borders. The perennial hostilities, it was gathered, pit the Itu Mbonuso people in Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom State against the Atan Abam community neighbours of Arochukwu, in Abia state. […]

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30 h. ago Kidnapping spree escalates as FG negotiates hostages’ freedom

A recent kidnapping spree in Kwara & Kano sees more abductions despite the FG negotiating for hostages’ freedom. Security operations intensify amid public Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-spree-escalates-as-fg-negotiates-hostages-freedom/

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31 h. ago Subair Wins Award As Lagos Internal Revenue Service Emerges Top Agency

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership as it received major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held in Lagos State Solidifying its position as an institution in public sector excellence and innovation, in a proud moment for the agency, the executive chairman, Ayodele Subair, was […]

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32 h. ago Italian man impersonates dead mother to continue receiving pension

He now faces multiple charges, including concealing a corpse, fraud against the state, impersonation and forging a public document....

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32 h. ago FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to shut down on or before Friday, November 28, citing urgent security concerns. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, FCT secondary education board, seen by TheCable, principals and heads […] The post FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday reassured residents that schools in Abuja remain safe and dismissed rumours claiming read more FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

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33 h. ago Taiwan’s President To Propose $40bn In Extra Defence Spending

Lai's announcement came as Tokyo and Beijing were locked in a weeks-long diplomatic spat that followed remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting Japan could intervene militarily in any attack on Taiwan. The post Taiwan’s President To Propose $40bn In Extra Defence Spending appeared first on Channels Television.

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