Matawalle, who is expected to arrive in Birni-Kebbi on Friday is expected to use the experience he gained in dealing with banditry and mass kidnapping during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023 to accomplish his task.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday asked President Bola Tinubu to take decisive actions in

Governor AbdulRazaq says the Nigerian military had taken control of Eruku to stabilise the community The post Kwara governor meets CAN, confirms military arrival in Eruku after church attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday warned that Nigeria’s democracy is being ‘suffocated’ by reckless political behaviour, cautioning that politics should never be reduced to a playground for unruly conduct. He argued that leadership must be anchored on responsibility, nation-building and restraint. He stressed that sustaining democratic stability requires civility […] The post Politics not for rascals, Jonathan insists appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The leadership of National Assembly Library has expressed its gratitude to the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter for donating specific books on public relations to the National Assembly (NASS) for the benefits of both the lawmakers and the general public. Speaking to the [...]

Matawalle assured the public that he remains on the ground, fully committed to handling the situation and implementing necessary measures while Badaru is away. The post Kebbi: Defence minister’s Dubai trip doesn’t affect rescue efforts – Matawalle appeared first on Vanguard News.

A US congressman became emotional during a House hearing on Nigeria, criticizing the government’s handling of attacks on Christians by radical Islamists. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-us-congressman-tears-up-at-house-hearing-on-nigeria/

Oge Onubogu told the committee that insecurity in Nigeria stems from layered governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions rather than a single religious narrative. The post Labelling Insecurity In Nigeria As Christian Persecution Oversimplifies Situation — CSIS Africa Director  appeared first on Channels Television.

He served two Nigerian presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, as Special Assistant on high-level legal, institutional and administrative matters.

NALDA launches a new initiative to help farmers earn from carbon credits in Nigeria through its mega farm estates, boosting rural income and climate action Read More: https://punchng.com/farmers-to-benefit-from-carbon-credits-in-new-nalda-initiative/

Niger Police Force has arrested ten suspects in connection with, armed robbery, thuggery, possession of dangerous weapons, cattle rustling from various parts of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun in a statement said the suspects were arrested during separate operations conducted by police surveillance teams and operatives attached to Tudun-Wada Division […] Police arrest ten suspects for armed robbery, cattle rustling, other crimes in Niger

The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to making the state open-defecation-free by 2030. The post Lagos reaffirms push to end open defecation by 2030 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s government boosts health funding, releasing N68bn for vaccine financing and N50bn for health worker arrears to advance universal health coverage. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-releases-n68bn-for-vaccines-pays-n50bn-health-workers-arrears/

ITODE AKARI Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has deployed local town criers across host communities to strengthen real-time security awareness along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).… The post PINL Deploys Town Criers To Strengthen TNP Corridor Protection Efforts appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ASUU issues a strike warning, urging the Federal Government to honour agreements on salaries and university funding to avert a fresh nationwide crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-warns-of-fresh-crisis-urges-fg-to-honour-agreements-prioritise-education/

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lashed out at the cancellation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned trips to South Africa and Angola over the recent wave of insecurity in the country. ​ This was contained in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong on Thursday, describing the move as a superficial […] Insecurity: ‘Tinubu’s trip cancellation mere tokenism’ – PDP blasts President

A Nigerian bishop tells US lawmakers that Christianity risks elimination in the North and Middle Belt due to targeted killings and government inaction. Read More: https://punchng.com/christianity-risks-elimination-in-north-middle-belt-nigerian-bishop-tells-us-lawmakers/

A US lawmaker says Nigeria’s security issues stem from the government’s lack of capacity to protect communities from extremist groups like Boko Haram. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigerian-govt-lacks-capacity-to-protect-communities-from-attacks-us-lawmaker/

The UK and WHO donate £3.8m in equipment to enhance health training for nurses and midwives in Cross River, boosting Nigeria’s healthcare workforce. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-who-donate-3-8m-equipment-to-boost-health-training-in-criver/

Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has expressed displeasure over the conviction and sentencing of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu over terrorism. Speaking through his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, in Abuja on Thursday, Abaribe said the outcome did not come as a surprise. The lawmaker stated that the […] His life sentence not surprising’ – Senator Abaribe on Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. Matawalle, who was formerly governor of Zamfara State, was […] Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi State over abduction of 25 school girls

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A grandson of the late Nigerian nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, is dead. Olusegun, who was the former executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), died at the age of 62. The Awolowo family confirmed his death in a statement on Thursday. The statement reads […] The post Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson, Olusegun, dies at 62 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen abducted 24 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State, around 4 am on Monday. The post Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi appeared first on Vanguard News.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga,  Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The sentencing was disclosed on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, after Kanu was convicted of terrorism. It was gathered that Nnamdi Kanu was handed the life imprisonment sentence for Counts 4, […] The post From Radio Biafra to Detention to Escape to Court: Nnamdi Kanu’s Long Road to Prison appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The appointment was disclosed in a statement on Thursday. The post ICPC appoints new spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League matches taking place in England this weekend. Burnley will host Chelsea in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, while Liverpool will clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening. Newcastle United will face Manchester City on Saturday evening, while Brighton will host Brentford. Arsenal will tackle Tottenham […] EPL: Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Tottenham, Man Utd vs Everton, other fixtures

November 20, (THEWILL) — Former Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, has died at the age of 62. His family announced his passing on Thursday, describing him as an exceptional patriot, devoted public servant, and the unwavering anchor of his family. “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of […] The post Former NEPC Boss, Olusegun Awolowo, Dies at 62 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ibadan North West local government area of Oyo State have kicked against the elongation of tenure of the acting chairman of the party, Mr Olusola Tokunbo Adekanbi. The members on Thursday unanimously enjoined the acting Chairman and his team to immediately vacate their positions to allow the […] APC rejects elongation of acting Chairman’s tenure in Ibadan, installs new executives

The bereaved Awolowo family of the revered Obafemi Awolowo family has announced the death of the first grand child of the elite family, Olusegun Awolowo who died Thursday November, 20,… The post UPDATE: Awolowo Family Issues Statement appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

After recently speaking with the Guardian about Esu, not being SatanAfter recently speaking with the Guardian about Esu, not being Satan, Nigerian Ifa scholar and filmmaker Ayankola Ayanwuyi has taken centre stage on the global cultural scene after leading a The post UNESCO hosts Ifa scholar Ayankola Ayanwuyi in China appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Trump's designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern have continue to generate debates globally. The post VIDEO: US Lawmaker Moore Seeks Pardon For Death Row Inmate Sunday Jackson appeared first on Channels Television.

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on implementation and oversight of the Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy, has issues a 7-day ultimatum to concerned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and stakeholders to furnish it with requested documents on or before Thursday next week or incur parliamentary wrath. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Boniface Emerengwa, gave the ultimatum […]

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that the convicted leader of the Indigenous People’s of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be freed through a political approach. Kalu said that all hope for his freedom is not lost despite Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction. Kalu’s submission came after a federal high […] Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction: All hope not lost to release him – Deputy Speaker, Kalu

The NHRC demanded government's action agaisnt growing insecurity in the country. The post NHRC laments Kebbi schoolgirls, abduction, Kwara church attack, other violent cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The NHRC demanded government's action agaisnt growing insecurity in the country. The post NHRC laments Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction, Kwara church attack, urges govt to protect lives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.