17 h. ago Trump: 1.4 million US military personnel to get $1,776 warrior dividend each

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that 1.45 million U.S. military service members would receive one-time “warrior dividend” bonus payments of 1,776 dollars (S$2,295) before Christmas. 

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27 h. ago Trump Announces $1,776 Checks For US Military In National Address

The US President said in a televised address, adding that the specific amount was in honour of the year the US was founded. The post Trump Announces $1,776 Checks For US Military In National Address appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Akpabio meets US Ambassador, says Nigeria in difficult times

Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday sought tighter cooperation between Nigeria and the United States of America amid the tense atmosphere between the two over the Christian genocide allegation.

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67 h. ago Emergency powers: S’Court judgment dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy, says ADC

The ADC warns the Supreme Court’s judgment on presidential emergency powers is a dangerous threat to Nigeria’s federalism and constitutional governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/emergency-powers-scourt-judgment-dangerous-for-nigerias-democracy-says-adc/

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7 d. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a viral video showing a uniformed police officer mobbed by a crowd over an unconfirmed theft allegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-viral-video-of-officer-mobbed-over-theft-allegation/

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8 d. 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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1 week ago The human capital deficit: Confronting the real threat to Nigeria’s growth trajectory

Nigeria’s basic education system is straining under pressures that threaten to compromise the country’s demographic promise. The numbers are unflinching: read more The human capital deficit: Confronting the real threat to Nigeria’s growth trajectory

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1 week ago Sharia law no threat to Christians – Bauchi traditional leader

A Bauchi traditional leader explains why Sharia law in Nigeria poses no threat to Christians, citing constitutional protections and its specific jurisdicti Read More: https://punchng.com/sharia-law-no-threat-to-christians-bauchi-traditional-leader/

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1 week ago [VIDEO] Demolition: Group Accuses Lagos Taskforce Of Demanding ₦1m From Oworonshoki Residents 

The Lagos State Taskforce has yet to respond to the allegation. The post [VIDEO] Demolition: Group Accuses Lagos Taskforce Of Demanding ₦1m From Oworonshoki Residents  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Name terror sponsors, curb rising kidnappings, PENGASSAN urges FG

PENGASSAN calls on the Nigerian government to name terror sponsors and curb kidnappings, highlighting the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and its threat. Read More: https://punchng.com/name-terror-sponsors-curb-rising-kidnappings-pengassan-urges-fg/

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2 w. ago VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria

According to him, Trump's comments put pressure on the Nigerian government to address insecurity in Nigeria.  The post VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Nigeria Loses Billions As 25,000 Foreign Vessels Operate Illegally — Agbakoba

Legal luminary, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that more than 25,000 foreign vessels are operating illegally in Nigeria’s coastal waters, posing a major national security threat and causing extensive economic losses. Dr Agbakoba, Senior Partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), made the revelation in a policy document titled, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Maritime Potential to Generate N70 […]

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2 w. ago National Noma Day: Group Calls For Sustained Funding, Early Detection

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that noma, a rapidly progressing and devastating facial infection, remains a major but preventable threat to children in Nigeria, calling for sustained financing, stronger surveillance, and better community awareness to stop needless deaths and disfigurement. At the commemoration of National Noma Day on Monday in Abuja, MSF country representative, […]

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