65 m. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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65 m. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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72 m. ago 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC

It challenged utility firms to improve publicity and rollout speed, noting that the government had already invested in procuring the meters. The post 700,000 Electricity Meters Available For Nationwide Distribution — NERC appeared first on Channels Television.

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76 m. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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77 m. ago Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees

The reconstitution, according to the leadership, is part of efforts to strengthen its oversight and improve response, particularly to emerging national security issues. The post Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees appeared first on Channels Television.

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96 m. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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98 m. ago NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has trained 3,600 teachers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory read more NITDA trains teachers to boost digital literacy across Nigeria

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1 hour ago VIDEO: Oyo schoolchildren caught on camera in violent street fight

A viral video shows a violent street fight among schoolchildren from three secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, sparking outrage over youth violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oyo-schoolchildren-caught-on-camera-in-violent-street-fight/

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2 h. ago UK, Europe’s hidden landfills could leak toxic waste into water supplies – Report

Thousands of hidden landfill sites across the United Kingdom and Europe, many located in floodplains could leak toxic waste into rivers and drinking water

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2 h. ago Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

TTemu, the global e-commerce fast mover, has formally partnered with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman to drive same-day and last-mile deliveries read more Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

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3 h. ago Heartland Alliance Boosts HIV Response In Remote Communities With Drones, Digital Tools

As the world commemorates World AIDS Day 2025, Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE (HALG) has spotlighted the transformative impact of innovation, especially drone technology and digital tools, in reaching remote and underserved communities with lifesaving HIV services. With this year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”, HALG said technology-driven solutions have become essential in overcoming the […]

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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Zulum meets Muslim, Christian leaders, says Boko Haram crisis not religious

Borno’s Governor Zulum asserts the Boko Haram crisis isn’t religious, urging unity between Christians and Muslims against a common threat to humanity. Read More: https://punchng.com/zulum-meets-muslim-christian-leaders-says-boko-haram-crisis-not-religious/

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3 h. ago Transmission Company Highlights Milestones In Digital Transformation

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it recorded significant progress under the leadership of its managing director and CEO, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz. The company, he said, has accelerated project delivery, strengthened the national electricity grid, and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation program, ensuring more efficient transmission of bulk power across the country. […]

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3 h. ago Commission Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency, Accountability In Oil Industry

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing transparency and achieving a robust accountability in the nation’s oil and gas industry. The executive chairman of the commission, Dr Victor Muruako, emphasised the commitment on Monday in Abuja, at a one-day Legislative Stakeholders Workshop on Synergy for a Transparent and Accountable Upstream Petroleum […]

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3 h. ago World AIDS Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To End HIV By 2030

As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the World AIDS Day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitment, increased domestic financing, and collaboration to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The First Lady stated this on Monday at the World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration, with the theme: […]

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4 h. ago Army kills eight terrorists, arrests 51 suspects in nationwide operations

Nigerian Army operations result in 8 terrorists killed, 51 suspects arrested, and 27 victims rescued. Troops seized weapons and dismantled illegal sites. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-eight-terrorists-arrests-51-suspects-in-nationwide-operations/

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5 h. ago NSC moves to approve Nigeria’s first flag football federation

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to formally approve Nigeria’s first official Flag Football Federation, ensuring a transparent process for athle Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-moves-to-approve-nigerias-first-flag-football-federation/

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5 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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5 h. ago Kebbi Residents Urged To End HIV/AIDS Stigma, Champions Prevention

  National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kebbi State Directorate, has called on the residents to recommit to critical prevention practices and eliminate the pervasive stigma associated with HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day. In his address, the state director of NOA, Kebbi Directorate, underscored the importance of sustained prevention and compassionate community support. “On this World AIDS […]

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