17 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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2 d. ago Pascal Tigri: Quick facts about ringleader of foiled Benin coup

Pascal Tigri, a previously little-known officer in Benin’s armed forces, emerged into global focus on December 7, 2025, after leading a

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3 d. ago Many children still unvaccinated, Reps committee chair laments

Nigerian lawmakers are pushing to improve child vaccination in Nigeria, tackling the ‘zero-dose’ crisis and high infant mortality through better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-children-still-unvaccinated-reps-committee-chair-laments/

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3 d. ago Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue

Moore said a joint task force has been established to address the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The post Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago CPC: US lawmaker Moore visits Nigeria, describes trip as ‘very productive’

US lawmaker Riley Moore concludes a ‘very productive’ visit to Nigeria, meeting with security officials to discuss counter-terrorism and cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/cpc-us-lawmaker-moore-visits-nigeria-describes-trip-as-very-productive/

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4 d. ago UN Women recognises Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker as emerging global leader

The international women’s organisation under the United Nations, UN Women, has recognised Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, as an emerging global leader following her participation in the event tagged, “Showcasing UN Women’s Transformative Results” in Abuja. The recognition occurred during the official mission of the UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, to Nigeria. […]

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5 d. ago PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Redefecting Rivers Assembly Lawmakers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the defection by 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the lawmakers as “political puppets” whose actions undermine democratic governance in the state. The PDP, in a statement issued on Saturday, by the National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the repeated defections confirm that the […] The post PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Redefecting Rivers Assembly Lawmakers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wealthy Africans Must Reposition For Global Opportunities, Says Optiva

Optiva Capital Partners has projected 2026 as a defining year for African investors, urging the continent’s emerging class of wealthy individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs to reposition for global opportunities through investment immigration and diversified wealth planning. The chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, Franklin Nechi, speaking with journalists said, the coming year will reward Africans who […]

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7 d. ago FAO launches $2.5bn global appeal to support 100m people across 54 countries in 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has issued its first Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal seeking $2.5 billion to support read more FAO launches $2.5bn global appeal to support 100m people across 54 countries in 2026

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8 d. ago Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing

Ebenezer Obadare, a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), says the United States should pressure Nigeria to make the Sharia law unconstitutional. Obadare spoke as an expert witness at a roundtable convened by US lawmakers on Tuesday in Washington to discuss Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and an alleged […] The post Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago US lawmakers set to hold joint briefing on persecution of Nigerian Christians

US lawmakers are preparing for a joint briefing in Washington to examine the growing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and read more US lawmakers set to hold joint briefing on persecution of Nigerian Christians

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9 d. ago US lawmakers, Nigerian Reps hold fresh sessions over rising insecurity

US and Nigerian lawmakers hold sessions to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity, focusing on kidnappings and the alleged persecution of Christians. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmakers-nigerian-reps-hold-fresh-sessions-over-rising-insecurity/

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9 d. ago Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post Killings: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Insecurity: US Lawmakers Accuse Nigerian Govt Of Failing To Stop Killings

The lawmakers spoke weeks after Trump threatened military action in Nigeria over what he called the mass slaughter of Christians, a claim the Federal Government has denied. The post Insecurity: US Lawmakers Accuse Nigerian Govt Of Failing To Stop Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions

At a joint briefing of the United States Congress, witnesses and lawmakers rejected arguments that killings in Nigeria stem from resource disputes. The post US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Govt To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional, Disband Hisbah Commissions appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Eliminating Boko Haram Is Nigeria’s Only Path To Stability, Obadare Tells US Congress

Obadare told lawmakers that Nigeria’s instability is tied directly to the activities of extremist groups, chief among them Boko Haram. The post Eliminating Boko Haram Is Nigeria’s Only Path To Stability, Obadare Tells US Congress appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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9 d. ago Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

Riley Moore, a member of the US House of Representatives, says United States president Donald Trump has directed him and read more Trump orders inquiry into attacks on Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

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9 d. ago US lawmakers to meet Tuesday over ‘escalating violence’ in Nigeria

US lawmakers will on Tuesday hold a joint congressional briefing to examine what they describe as escalating violence and

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9 d. ago US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria

The briefing will also feature input from representatives of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and other subject-matter experts. The post US Lawmakers To Meet Tuesday On ‘Escalating Violence’ In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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