29 h. ago NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), backed by civil society groups, has announced intention to organise a nationwide protest over escalating read more NLC threatens national protest over escalating killings, abductions in Nigeria

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54 h. ago US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs

This is according to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said the move is a response to the alleged violence against Christians in the West African nation.  The post US Threatens Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Persecute Based On Religious Beliefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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62 h. ago Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system

Nigeria is losing an estimated N543.7 billion annually to international export bans triggered by excessive pesticide residues in agricultural produce, read more Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system

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3 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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4 d. ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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4 d. ago Foreign disinformation threatens Nigeria’s democracy, says EU

The EU warns that foreign disinformation in Nigeria is a growing threat, eroding public confidence in governance and democratic institutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/foreign-disinformation-threatens-nigerias-democracy-says-eu/

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8 d. ago Ethnic, Religious Divisions Threatening Nigeria’s Survival – Agwai

A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, has warned that Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and national fragility unless it confronts worsening ethnic and religious divisions. He attributed these to elite’s struggle for power and resources. “It is we, the elite, that are the problem. It is not the farmer in my […]

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1 week ago Cocoa farmers want Aiyedatiwa to suspend N250,000 forest reserves levy

Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to suspend the newly introduced N250, 000-per-hectare levy imposed on farmers operating within the state’s forest reserves. The farmers contiuesd that enforcing the policy without broad consultation could devastate livelihoods, deepen rural poverty, and threaten the state’s position as Nigeria’s cocoa powerhouse. […]

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1 week ago 2027: Insecurity May Overshadow Tinubu’s Achievements – Senatorial Aspirant

Kogi East senatorial hopeful in the 2027 elections, Tim Diche, has warned that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is “bleeding the nation” and threatening to overshadow the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Abuja yesterday, Diche said Nigerians were  no longer impressed by government efforts, but by tangible outcomes that improve their […]

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1 week ago Cleric Threatens Legal Action Against Varsity Over Alleged Negligence

The General Overseer and Archbishop of the All Nations Evangelical Mission (ANEM), Archbishop Yiman Orkwar, has threatened to take Admiralty University of Nigeria to Court following the institution’s decision to withhold the graduation of his daughter, Miss Orkwar Tersen, on what he described as negligence. Archbishop Orkwar who is also the president of the Christian […]

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1 week ago Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism, finding him guilty of inciting violence, belonging to a proscribed organisation, and threatening attacks on Nigerian and foreign targets. The post Obi Faults FG, Calls For Dialogue, Political Solution After Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Wave of school abductions may lower students’ attendance rate, foundation warns

A UK charity warns that recent school abductions in Nigeria threaten to lower student attendance rates and undermine the nation’s education system. Read More: https://punchng.com/wave-of-school-abductions-may-lower-students-attendance-rate-foundation-warns/

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2 w. ago Nigeria holds talks with US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action

Nigeria is in talks with Washington following remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to deploy American troops to read more Nigeria holds talks with US Defence Secretary after Trump threatens military action

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2 w. ago Electoral reform advocate says politicians’ conduct threatens Nigeria’s democracy

Nigeria’s push toward credible elections remains at risk as political actors continue to undermine electoral integrity, the Electoral Reform Coalition read more Electoral reform advocate says politicians’ conduct threatens Nigeria’s democracy

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2 w. ago [FEATURE] Plateau State Rebuilds Religious Trust In Shadow Of Trump’s Threat

Preisdent of the United States has threatened a military intervention in Nigeria to halt what he says are killings of Christians "in very large numbers" by radical Islamists. The post [FEATURE] Plateau State Rebuilds Religious Trust In Shadow Of Trump’s Threat appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago No Media Outlet Has Been Threatened, Gagged By Tinubu’s Govt – Information Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to press freedom is critical to his vision of a prosperous Nigeria. The post No Media Outlet Has Been Threatened, Gagged By Tinubu’s Govt – Information Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Pensioners Threaten FG To Embark On Naked Protest On November 24

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened a nationwide naked protest on November 24, if government fails to pay their outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced this while briefing newsmen in Lagos, yesterday. Ogunbote, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NIPOST […] The post Pensioners Threaten FG To Embark On Naked Protest On November 24 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ugandan President Admits Arresting Two Activists, Putting Them In Fridge, Threatens Others

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that two missing Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were arrested and held by Ugandan security agents. The activists had disappeared for over five weeks, sparking widespread outrage among human rights groups and political observers across East Africa. They were last seen in October, reportedly forced into a vehicle […] The post Ugandan President Admits Arresting Two Activists, Putting Them In Fridge, Threatens Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Democracy Threatened By Electoral Fraud, Apathy — Ex

Two former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity, warning that persistent vote manipulation and growing voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. The duo spoke on Monday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, […]

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3 w. ago Oyo AFAN chairman blames threat to food security on poor storage, bad roads

Nigeria’s aspiration for sustainable food security is said to be threatened by insufficient food storage facilities and a poor rural-urban road network. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chairman, Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mr Adewumi Abas, stated this while speaking in Ibadan on Monday. Abas called for government assistance […]

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