9 h. ago Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

As the National Assembly resumes plenary for 2026, attention is firmly fixed on an ambitious and politically sensitive agenda that read more Budget, tax, Electoral Act take centre stage as N’Assembly resumes

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9 h. ago Anambra shuts 54 hospitals, clinics for unprofessional practices

Anambra State government seals 54 health facilities, including hospitals and clinics, due to unprofessional practices to improve healthcare standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-shuts-54-hospitals-clinics-for-unprofessional-practices/

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9 h. ago Military kills dozens of terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in one week – DHQ

Nigerian military operations led to dozens of neutralized terrorists, 100 arrested suspects, and 29 rescued victims in one week, according to the DHQ. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-dozens-of-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-in-one-week-dhq/

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10 h. ago Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

Nigeria has taken a step in expanding access to advanced healthcare after a private hospital in Lagos carried out what read more Nigeria pushes advanced healthcare frontier with first robotic gynaecological procedure

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11 h. ago Cutlass attack unacceptable, we condemn it, says Abia agency DG

Abia’s environmental agency (ASEPA) condemns a severe cutlass attack on a resident by one of its operatives and promises to cover medical bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/cutlass-attack-unacceptable-we-condemn-it-says-abia-agency-dg/

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12 h. ago Dismissed Police Officer Arrested For Robbery, ₦150,000 Extortion In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating a serving police officer, snatching motorcycles and extorting residents of Minna, the state capital. Haggai was arrested on January 16, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. at his residence in the Sauka-Kahuta area by operatives of the Force Intelligence […]

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14 h. ago Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped Cameroonians, 80 militants surrender in Cross River

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, said troops of Operation UDO KA have rescued eight Cameroonian nationals abducted by sea pirates along the Ikang waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The military high command said the Cameroonians were rescued during an offensive operation carried out by troops in the coastal area. Also Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-eight-kidnapped-cameroonians-80-militants-surrender-in-cross-river/

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16 h. ago AGF takes over Ozekhome’s ICPC prosecution as court adjourns arraignment

The AGF has taken over the ICPC prosecution of Mike Ozekhome for alleged fraud and forgery. The FCT High Court adjourned the arraignment to 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/agf-takes-over-ozekhomes-icpc-prosecution-as-court-adjourns-arraignment/

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18 h. ago Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content

The company said many of the graduates have already been integrated into its operations in Nigeria and other African countries, positioning them for long-term leadership roles within the group. The post Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Wildlife Trafficking: Customs Intercepts 4 Live Pangolins In Ogun Creeks

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, January 15, 2026, intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks, Ogun State, in a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against wildlife trafficking. According to a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Unit, Chief Superintendent of Customs […]

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20 h. ago Police Arrest 12, Recover 3 Pump Action Guns, Others In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 12 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons in two separate intelligence-led operations. On 22nd January, 2026 at about 1610 hours, operatives of the command’s Buffalo Patrol Team on routine stop-and-search duty at the Head Bridge boundary between Anambra and Delta States, […]

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20 h. ago 48 Hours After Arrest, Whereabouts Of Rivers Association’s Leaders Remains Unknown

More than 48 hours after armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the president-general of the National Association of Plants Operators (NAPO), Harold Benstowe, alongside two of his members, Tuwonimi Benstowe and Michael Mbata, their whereabouts remain unknown. The counsel for NAPO, Marx Ikongbeh, who disclosed this to newsmen in Port […]

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21 h. ago Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded major operational successes against Boko Haram splinter groups and armed bandits in Niger read more Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

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21 h. ago ‘Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra records 8,624 flights, 600,000 passengers

Chinua Achebe Airport, Umunri Anambra State, formally known as Anambra International Cargo Airport, recorded 8,624 flight and over 600,000 passengers read more ‘Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra records 8,624 flights, 600,000 passengers

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21 h. ago DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free

Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke to The Punch anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […] The post DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyo Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosive Materials In Saki

PRESS RELEASE INTERCEPTION OF TRUCK CONVEYING SUSPECTED EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN SAKI The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an operational success recorded by the Command following an intelligence-led operation. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search […] The post Oyo Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosive Materials In Saki appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Akwa Ibom Community Calls Attention To Abandoned Drainage Project

Distraught residents of Oku Abak and other adjoining communities in Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm over the entire swath of the area caving in with attendant loss of lives, houses and other social amenities, if urgent intervention measures were not taken to fixed the multi-million naira drainage project […]

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23 h. ago Don’t Abandon Electoral Law, Constitution Review, CSOs Caution Lawmakers

Ahead of the resumption of the National Assembly from Christmas and New Year break on Tuesday, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have cautioned lawmakers against abandoning legislative business for political activities. The caution is against the backdrop of 2026 being the penultimate year to the 2027 general election where political activities sometimes take preeminence over governance […]

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29 h. ago NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin at Abuja airport

NDLEA operatives arrest a Brazilian woman at Abuja airport, foiling a major trafficking attempt with a N3bn heroin seizure concealed in coffee packs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-brazilian-lady-with-n3bn-heroin-at-abuja-airport/

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30 h. ago “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it has become difficult to speak truth to power under his government. Speaking at a function on Saturday in Ibadan, Makinde compared the situation with what he described as a more consultative approach during the tenure of late President […] The post “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Under Tinubu’s Government” – Governor Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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