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UBEC enlists traditional, religious leaders to tackle out-of-school crisis

The Universal Basic Education Commission has moved to enlist traditional rulers and religious leaders in the campaign against out-of-school children, seeking to leverage their influence to identify children not attending school and facilitate their enrolment across the country. The commission said the initiative would also involve community-level monitoring of pupils’ attendance, retention and completion to ensure that children enrolled in schools did not drop out. The devel…

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FG inaugurates Ekiti vet hospital, vows livestock boost

The Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reforms and developments that will stimulate growth across all sectors, including livestock productivity. Maiha said the administration was also committed to bridging the service gap in the delivery of quality animal health services across the country, in view of its importance to the country’s health and economic development. The minister spoke in…

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DHQ denies Boko Haram truce, reports 435 terrorists killed

The Defence Headquarters has denied any ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province and other criminal groups. The military high command noted that operations against terrorists and kidnappers will continue across the country. The denial comes amid a report by The New Humanitarian that the Federal Government had entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, which reportedly contributed to relative ca…

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Tinubu’s A’Ibom visit: Police ban drones, fireworks

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced a total restriction on drone operations, a ban on fireworks and temporary traffic restrictions in Uyo, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit today (Friday). The President will depart Abuja for a two-day visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where he is scheduled to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and attend All Progressives Congress campaign rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The trip, an…

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Yayi announces road, hospital construction for Ogun communities

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate and senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, says contractors have been mobilised to begin construction of the Ofada-Owode road and a general hospital in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. Adeola disclosed this on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ engagement with critical stakeholders in Obafemi-Owode LGA, held at the City Hall, Owode. The residents had made…

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2027: Police pledge protection for NYSC members, INEC staff

The Nigeria Police Force has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps and other ad hoc personnel engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission of adequate security during the 2027 general elections. This assurance follows two recent incidents: the November 2026 abduction of nine corps members and a commercial driver on the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan road in Ogun State, and the October 1, 2026, kidnapping of 20 prospective corps members on the Owerri-Onitsha road…

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FG vows National Library project completion in 24 months

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will ensure the completion of the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters project in Abuja, warning contractors against delays and promising prompt payment to sustain construction work. Alausa gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the project site on Thursday ahead of the formal kick-off of the return to site by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, scheduled f…

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Man posing as soldier arrested in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Akinola Damilare, popularly known as “General Don”, for allegedly impersonating military personnel. The suspect was arrested at about 2am on Tuesday, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following credible intelligence from a community leader and discreet surveillance by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit. Items recovered from him included a military face cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photogra…

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Civil rights group faults high billboard fees

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Chisora anticipates fireworks at Joshua vs Fury

Heavyweight Derek Chisora has predicted fireworks when Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua meet in Cardiff on December 11, insisting the fight has not come too late. The fight will take place at the Principality Stadium and be streamed on Netflix. Read More: https://punchng.com/chisora-anticipates-fireworks-at-joshua-vs-fury/

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