12 h. ago JUST IN: Uzoho Returns, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad

The long-awaited squad list was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its verified X handle on Thursday night. The post JUST IN: Uzoho Returns, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Uzoho, Onuachu Return, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad

The long-awaited squad list was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its verified X handle on Thursday night. The post BREAKING: Uzoho, Onuachu Return, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago UPDATED: Uzoho, Onuachu Return, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad

The long-awaited squad list was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its verified X handle on Thursday night. The post UPDATED: Uzoho, Onuachu Return, Okoye Omitted As Nigeria Unveils AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s $1tn economy goal depends on digital skills, innovation, human capital — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy is tied to boosting productivity, nurturing innovation and equipping citizens, especially the youth, with globally competitive digital skills.

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46 h. ago US Congressman Moore Visits Benue, Seeks Global Attention To IDPs Crisis

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has called for increased international attention to what he described as a “genocidal campaign” against Christian communities in Nigeria’s Benue State, following his visit to several camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region. In a series of posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Moore said he […]

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5 d. ago MURIC Accuses Media Of Ignoring Muslim Voices In ‘Christian Genocide’ Debate

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Nigerian media organisations of sidelining Islamic scholars and Muslim perspectives in the ongoing public discourse on the alleged Christian genocide in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said both print and broadcast outlets have “excluded Islamic scholars in particular and […]

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5 d. ago Media ignoring Muslims in ‘Christian genocide’ debate, says MURIC

MURIC accuses Nigerian media of sidelining Muslim voices in the Christian genocide debate, warning of biased reporting and demanding balanced coverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/media-ignoring-muslims-in-christian-genocide-debate-says-muric/

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6 d. ago Muslims Are Being Sidelined From ‘Christian Genocide’ Discourse — MURIC

His claims followed designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern by the United States President, Donald Trump over alleged killing of Christians especially in the northern region. The post Muslims Are Being Sidelined From ‘Christian Genocide’ Discourse — MURIC appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Terrorism to end in Nigeria soon, Ribadu assures Nigerians

Amidst the growing insecurity in Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday reassured the nation that

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7 d. ago Nigeria Open For Stronger Partnerships, Tinubu Tells 21 New Envoys

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remained fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners to Nigeria at the Council Chamber in […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Trump’s Initial Outburst Increased Attacks In Nigeria, Bwala Claims

His comments follow President Trump’s move last month to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” accusing the government of enabling what he described as Christian genocide. The post Insecurity: Trump’s Initial Outburst Increased Attacks In Nigeria, Bwala Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago US Congress reopens inquiry into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, report headed to Trump

Committees of the United States Congress on Tuesday in Washington held a joint briefing over the alleged persecution of Christians read more US Congress reopens inquiry into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, report headed to Trump

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8 d. ago ‘We do not have to wait,’ ADF urges US Congress to act on Nigeria’s alleged Christian genocide

"This is a real opportunity to stop one of the worst persecution situations in the world

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1 week ago Bishop Kukah insists no Christian genocide in Nigeria, gives reasons

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there's no Christian genocide in Nigeria, explaining that number of people killed doesn’t amount to genocide.

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1 week ago Christian Genocide: “There’s Also Cattle Genocide In Plateau” – Fulani Group Alleges

A group known as “Concerned Plateau Fulani Forum”, CPFF, has claimed that as much as Christians in the state keep talking about a Christian genocide, there is also Fulani and cattle genocide being carried out by those they refer to as native militias in different communities across the state. National Coordinator of the group, Saleh […] The post Christian Genocide: “There’s Also Cattle Genocide In Plateau” – Fulani Group Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Opay Unveils New Ibadan Office, Expands Commitment To Financial Inclusion

OPay Digital Services Limited has officially launched its new Ibadan Office, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding safe, secure, accessible, and innovative financial services to individuals and businesses across Nigeria. The launch event, held on Thursday at the OPay Office in Ibadan, brought together business leaders, partners, merchants, agents, and members of the media. The […]

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2 w. ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s high inflation eroding incomes, driving continued poverty, World Bank Director warns

THE World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said on Thursday that reducing inflation remains the most critical step for stabilising the economy, restoring purchasing power and reversing rising poverty. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Verghis warned that “the most immediate thing that can be done to reduce poverty is for […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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