74 m. ago Stocks Consolidate As Us Inflation Worries Undermine Fed Rate Hopes

Market optimists now expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates not just this month but also on several more occasions throughout next year. The post Stocks Consolidate As Us Inflation Worries Undermine Fed Rate Hopes appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Kaduna’s free CNG buses save commuters ₦1.39bn in five months, says commissioner

Ahmed Maiyaki, Kaduna State commissioner for information and communication, says the state’s free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus service has read more Kaduna’s free CNG buses save commuters ₦1.39bn in five months, says commissioner

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7 h. ago U.S to now conduct frequent checks for migrants on work visas every 18 months

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its policy manual, aiming to conduct frequent checks for migrants read more U.S to now conduct frequent checks for migrants on work visas every 18 months

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10 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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10 h. ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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12 h. ago [EXPLAINER] 2026 Hajj: NAHCON releases 15 key rules pilgrims must note

Nigeria’s Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has issued 15 key 2026 Hajj rules for pilgrims, covering flights, medical checks, and group movements. Learn more now. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-2026-hajj-nahcon-releases-15-key-rules-pilgrims-must-note/

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13 h. ago Commuters Save N1.39bn From Kaduna’s Free CNG Bus Ride Scheme In 5 Months

Kaduna State’s free CNG bus service has conveyed more than 1.4 million commuters across four major routes between July and November 2025, saving residents over ₦1.39 billion out of pocket expenses in transport fares. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, during a media engagement on Thursday, the assessment was conducted to […]

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19 h. ago Immigration CG visits Kebbi, vows justice after checkpoint attack

Nigeria’s Immigration CG visits Kebbi after a fatal checkpoint attack, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice and assessing the damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/immigration-cg-visits-kebbi-vows-justice-after-checkpoint-attack/

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22 h. ago Kaduna free bus scheme lifts 1.4m passengers in five months — Commissioner

A breakdown of the assessment shows that in Q3 2025, covering July, August and September, the buses lifted 683,650 passengers, representing the first wave of ...

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23 h. ago Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

Iran will attend Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite earlier threats by the country’s football federation to read more Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

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32 h. ago Lawmakers Reject Bill To Ban Consumption Of Dog Meat In Akwa Ibom

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has suffered a significant setback, as 25 out of the 26 members failed to support the motion. LEADERSHIP checks revealed that dog meat is a popular delicacy, mostly consumed with palm wine by most people in Akwa Ibom and neighbouring Cross River States. […]

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34 h. ago US To Place Visa Bans On Individuals, Groups Implicated Over Christian Killings In Nigeria

The United States Department of State on Wednesday announced measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. The move signals that the US is considering visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in the violence. “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass […] The post US To Place Visa Bans On Individuals, Groups Implicated Over Christian Killings In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago California Doctor Sentenced To 30 Months Over Actor Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose

A California physician, who supplied ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, becoming the first defendant to receive jail term in connection with the actor’s 2023 death linked to overdose. Perry was a Canadian-American actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom ‘Friends’, and […]

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43 h. ago US mulls visa bans over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria

The US is considering visa restrictions against individuals implicated in the mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-mulls-visa-bans-over-alleged-christian-killings-in-nigeria/

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45 h. ago Katsina recorded 123 crime cases, arrested 63 in November – Police

Katsina State Police report 123 crime cases and 63 arrests in November for offenses including robbery, rape, and homicide. Read the full monthly update. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-recorded-123-crime-cases-arrested-63-in-november-police/

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46 h. ago Sports icons Brady, Gretzky, Shaq join stars for 2026 World Cup draw

NFL legend Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, and Shaq will be among the stars helping conduct the draw for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada & Mexico Read More: https://punchng.com/sports-icons-brady-gretzky-shaq-join-stars-for-2026-world-cup-draw/

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49 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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49 h. ago US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked with religious rights abuses

The United States has announced visa sanctions targeting Nigerians implicated in religious rights abuses. The new policy, unveiled by Marco read more US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked with religious rights abuses

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49 h. ago 2026 budget: FG targets 2.06m bpd, $64 crude oil, N1,512/$1 exchange rate

….Targets N34.33t revenue ….As FEC approves 2026–2028 MTEF, Sets Fiscal Policy framework After months of uncertainty surrounding the 2026 budget, read more 2026 budget: FG targets 2.06m bpd, $64 crude oil, N1,512/$1 exchange rate

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50 h. ago US to impose visa bans on perpetrators of violence in Nigeria

The US is imposing visa bans on individuals responsible for religious violence and attacks on Christians in Nigeria, targeting perpetrators of persecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-impose-visa-bans-on-perpetrators-of-violence-in-nigeria/

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