69 m. ago Yuletide: Philanthropist distributes foodstuffs to 5,000 Osun households

Philanthropist Femi Oyetola distributes Yuletide foodstuffs to 5,000 vulnerable households in Osun Central, aiding the underprivileged for the holidays. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-philanthropist-distributes-foodstuffs-to-5000-osun-households/

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2 h. ago Insecurity: Plateau security outfit recruits 1,450 new operatives

Plateau State bolsters its security outfit, Operation Rainbow, by commissioning 1,450 new personnel to address insecurity and safeguard communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-plateau-security-outfit-recruits-1450-new-operatives/

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2 h. ago Yuletide: Foundation Takes Food Items, Others To Abuja Community

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Omalife Rescue Foundation, has distributed foodstuffs and clothing materials to residents of Chibiri community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The intervention was part of the foundation’s 2025 Food and Clothes Fiesta, an outreach programme aimed at supporting vulnerable families and easing the burden of worsening […]

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3 h. ago Yuletide: Travellers trapped, group wants governments to fix roads

Travellers face severe hardship on deplorable South-East roads during the Christmas season. A youth group is calling on governments to fix the highways. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-travellers-trapped-group-wants-governments-to-fix-roads/

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4 h. ago FG promotes 16,582 prison officials, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 16,582 personnel as the Controller General warns against misconduct and criminal ties with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-16582-prison-officials-warns-against-misconduct/

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6 h. ago Banditry: Kano to establish Northwest joint border surveillance 

Kano State plans a Northwest joint border surveillance initiative to combat banditry, engaging neighboring states for a coordinated regional security respo Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-kano-to-establish-northwest-joint-border-surveillance/

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8 h. ago Kano unveils neighbourhood watch corps, deploys 2,000 personnel

Kano State launches its Neighbourhood Watch Corps with 2,000 personnel to combat crime and enhance grassroots security across 44 local government areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-unveils-neighbourhood-watch-corps-deploys-2000-personnel/

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8 h. ago Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo

…offers free ride to commuters during Yuletide  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has described the Abia read more Abia electric buses will contribute to cleaner air, healthier cities – Okonjo-Iweala

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8 h. ago Yuletide: Police conduct show of force in Abuja, reassure residents of security

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Police Force has conducted a show of force and confidence-building patrol across

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9 h. ago Yuletide: NCDC warns against Lassa fever, meningitis, others

Read the NCDC health advisory for the festive season. Learn how to prevent Lassa fever, meningitis, and other diseases to ensure a safe Yuletide celebratio Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-ncdc-warns-against-lassa-fever-meningitis-others/

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9 h. ago Police recover two stolen vehicles, arrest suspected car thief in Kano

The Kano State Police Command successfully recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested a suspected car thief, Ibrahim Abubakar, in a recent operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-two-stolen-vehicles-arrest-suspected-car-thief-in-kano/

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9 h. ago Yuletide: Celebrate Responsibly, Stay Vigilant Against Infectious Diseases, NCDC Urges Nigerians

As holiday celebrations kick off across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and remain vigilant against infectious diseases that typically spike during the festive period. In a public health advisory issued by NCDC on Tuesday, its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, warned that increased travel, […]

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9 h. ago Wike Urged To Intervene As Abuja Estate Alleges Illegal Conversion Of Parks Into Residential Plots

Wike Urged To Intervene As Abuja Estate Alleges Illegal Conversion Of Parks Into Residential Plots Residents of Blue Fountain Estate, also known as EFAB Metropolis in Karsana district, Abuja, have appealed directly to Barrister Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to urgently intervene in a escalating crisis involving alleged illegal land […]

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10 h. ago Yuletide: Abiodun distributes food palliatives to churches in Ogun

Ogun State distributes food palliatives to churches to ease burdens and spread yuletide cheer amid current economic challenges. A timely and compassionate Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-abiodun-distributes-food-palliatives-to-churches-in-ogun/

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10 h. ago Intensify your efforts, Olubadan charges security operatives, felicitates christians on Xmas celebration

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has called on all security operatives to intensify their efforts in ensuring the security of read more Intensify your efforts, Olubadan charges security operatives, felicitates christians on Xmas celebration

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10 h. ago Yuletide: Umahi tells contractors to keep roads free for travellers

…cancels holidays for directors, state controllers David Umahi, Minister of Works, has directed contractors working on federal roads to ensure read more Yuletide: Umahi tells contractors to keep roads free for travellers

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10 h. ago Yuletide: Passengers flood train stations as NRC slash fares by 50%

The festive rail service runs from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2025...

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11 h. ago Lagos: Court sentences two lab operators for producing illegal synthetic drugs

The court granted both convicts an option of a N10 million fine each...

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11 h. ago Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists In Delta, Recover Firearms

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of a notorious cult group and recovered scores of firearms and other dangerous items. Police carried out the operation on Saturday during a late-night tactical operation in Ethiope East local government area of the state. This followed credible intelligence that members of a secret cult, […]

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11 h. ago NELFUND assures seamless operations amid fumigation exercise

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has informed its stakeholders, partners, and the general public that its

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