92 m. ago Senate reshuffles, picks new heads for security committee, others

The Nigerian Senate announced a major reshuffle of its standing committees, appointing new heads for National Security, Air Force, and other key positions. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-reshuffles-picks-new-heads-for-security-committee-others/

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2 h. ago Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader

The Nigerian Senate will screen the new defence minister nominee, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday to address the nation’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-nominee-musas-screening-set-for-wednesday-senate-leader/

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2 h. ago US senator proposes end to dual citizenship, raising concerns for Nigerians, others

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced legislation that would end dual citizenship for Americans, a sweeping proposal that could affect read more US senator proposes end to dual citizenship, raising concerns for Nigerians, others

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3 h. ago ‘You Are Disturbing Senate Proceedings’, Senator Goje Tackles Akpabio At Plenary

There was a rowdy session in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) openly confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as an “unparliamentary act,” disrupting plenary for more than 30 minutes. The Senate had already commenced proceedings when Akpabio walked into the chamber and took over from Deputy […]

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4 h. ago Resident doctors tackle Kwara over poor welfare, vow to sustain strike

Resident doctors in Kwara State vow to continue their strike, citing government neglect, unpaid allowances, poor welfare, and a severe manpower crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/resident-doctors-tackle-kwara-over-poor-welfare-vow-to-sustain-strike/

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5 h. ago Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity read more Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

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5 h. ago [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi

The former lawmaker said that there are insiders who are acting as agents for the terrorists. The post [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’

A rowdy Senate session erupted as Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’, halting plenary for 30 minutes. Read More: https://punchng.com/rowdy-session-in-senate-as-goje-accuses-akpabio-of-unparliamentary-conduct/

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5 h. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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8 h. ago Police Arrest Masquerader For Causing Public Disturbance In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as David Effiong, for allegedly causing a public disturbance while dressed in full masquerade attire, in violation of the state government’s directive banning such displays. Effiong was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday after residents raised alarm that a masquerader was creating a nuisance […]

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8 h. ago Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day emblem at the presidential Villa, Abuja read more Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

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8 h. ago World AIDS Day: Banigo Calls For Transformation Of Nigeria’s HIV Response

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has urged a decisive transformation of Nigeria’s HIV response as the country marks World AIDS Day 2025, themed “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The Harvard-trained public health physician and long-standing advocate for equitable health systems described the 2025 […]

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8 h. ago Senator Goje faults ‘unparliamentary conduct’ of Akpabio, colleagues

He expressed displeasure that Akpabio would allow the lawmakers to distract him and the session...

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8 h. ago Emir Sanusi calls for revival of traditional values to tackle drug abuse

The Emir called for increased community involvement in awareness campaigns, stigma reduction, rehabilitation...

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8 h. ago Alleged defamation: DSS arraigns Sowore for inciting public against Tinubu

The secret police instructed him to take down the posts, an order the activist refused to obey, leading to the initiation of the legal proceedings against him and X. Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged violations of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024 and the Criminal Code Act. 

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9 h. ago FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has said that achieving higher, more inclusive, and sustainable growth in Nigeria, read more FG must tackle trade, agric constraints to lift citizen welfare amid growing GDP-CPPE

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9 h. ago VIDEO: Police detain masquerader for causing public disturbance in A’Ibom

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a masquerader identified as David Effiong for causing a public disturbance, in violation of a state-wide ban. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-detain-masquerader-for-causing-public-disturbance-in-aibom/

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9 h. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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10 h. ago Senate Passes Bill To Establish Nationwide Emergency Reporting System

The bill seeks to create a uniform, accessible and rapid emergency response system through a toll-free number available nationwide. The post Senate Passes Bill To Establish Nationwide Emergency Reporting System appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Manage your differences, Showunmi advises Gov Abiodun, Senator Daniel

The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Chief Segun Showunmi, has advised the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and Senator Gbenga Daniel to manage their differences in the interest of the state.

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