95 m. ago Ogun student bodies slam ‘Just Adetoun’ over functional ambulance claims

Student groups in Ogun State refute activist ‘Just Adetoun’s’ viral ambulance claims, calling them baseless and demanding her prosecution for misinformatio Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-student-bodies-slam-just-adetoun-over-functional-ambulance-claims/

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3 h. ago Seun Kuti slams Wizkid fans, says Fela’s legacy earns him $120,000

Seun Kuti clashes with Wizkid fans, defending his “Big Bird” nickname and revealing Fela’s legacy still earns him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read More: https://punchng.com/seun-kuti-slams-wizkid-fans-says-felas-legacy-earns-him-120000/

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3 h. ago ‘It’s Defective, Deceptive, Shameful’, PDP Slams Federal Government Over $9m PR Contract

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Federal Government’s hiring of a United States-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, under a $9 million contract to improve Nigeria’s image abroad, describing the deal as “defective, deceptive, and shameful.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the party criticised the Bola Tinubu administration for outsourcing […]

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4 h. ago Seun Kuti slams Wizkid FC, says Fela’s legacy earns him $120,000

Seun Kuti hits back at Wizkid FC over the ‘Big Bird’ nickname, warning them to keep his father Fela’s name out of online debates and respect his legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/seun-kuti-slams-wizkid-fc-says-felas-legacy-earns-him-120000/

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6 h. ago ADC condemns $9 million US lobbying, cites insecurity, economic hardship

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the payment of $9m to the United States lobbying team as ” scandalous read more ADC condemns $9 million US lobbying, cites insecurity, economic hardship

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Edo doctors extend strike, demand release of abducted colleague

Doctors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, have resolved to continue their ongoing strike read more Insecurity: Edo doctors extend strike, demand release of abducted colleague

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7 h. ago US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries

Trump has made no secret of his desire to reduce immigration by people who are not of European descent. The post US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For Nigeria, 74 Other Countries appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago JUST IN: FG, ASUU unveil agreement to end prolonged university disputes

The Federal Government and ASUU unveil a new agreement to end prolonged university disputes, featuring a 40% pay rise and new professorial allowances. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fg-asuu-unveil-agreement-to-end-prolonged-university-disputes/

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10 h. ago “We’ll Not Call Off Our Strike” – Health Workers Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order

Health workers in Nigerian public hospitals under the aegis of The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have insisted they they will continue their ongoing indefinite national strike despite the order of the Federal Government stopping their pay. The Federal Government had recently ordered stoppage of the striking health workers […] The post “We’ll Not Call Off Our Strike” – Health Workers Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

At least 28 people have died after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, derailing read more Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

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11 h. ago Arresting students for demanding safety is intolerable — Peter Obi

Peter Obi condemns the arrest of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested insecurity. He calls the action unacceptable and demands their release. Read More: https://punchng.com/arresting-students-for-demanding-safety-is-intolerable-peter-obi/

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27 h. ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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29 h. ago PDP Demands Release Of 52 AAU Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Anti

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded in prison over their alleged involvement in last Friday’s protest against insecurity in the town. In a statement issued late Monday, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, described […] The post PDP Demands Release Of 52 AAU Students Arrested Over Ekpoma Anti-Kidnapping Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago ADC faction woos Jonathan, Saraki, Makinde in fresh expansion drive

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) launches a major expansion drive, inviting prominent figures like Goodluck Jonathan and Bukola Saraki to join the par Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faction-woos-jonathan-saraki-makinde-in-fresh-expansion-drive/

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33 h. ago Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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35 h. ago 2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has faulted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that political parties across the country are rallying under his leadership in a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-slams-wikes-rainbow-coalition-claim-as-misleading/

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38 h. ago Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District

The development was after last Saturday's peaceful protest over insecurity and kidnapping in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, which turned violent. The post Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption Date In Central District appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises

The White House said Monday that Trump remained "unafraid" to deploy military force against Iran, but was pursuing diplomacy as a first resort. The post Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago Trump threatens air strikes on Iran as protest deaths hit 648

The US threatens air strikes on Iran as the protest death toll rises. President Trump warns of strong options amid US Iran tensions, though diplomacy conti Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-threatens-air-strikes-on-iran-as-protest-deaths-hit-648/

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49 h. ago Ihedioha Joins ADC, Receives Membership Card In Imo Country Home

Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise local government area of Imo State, where he was issued his official ADC membership card with Number 001. The registration was conducted by the Ward […]

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