3 h. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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14 h. ago Afternoon recap: Drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents, Wike, govs sued, other top stories

A wanted drug kingpin is arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents. Also, SERAP sues governors over security votes, and NAF neutralizes terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-ndlea-agents-wike-govs-sued-other-top-stories/

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17 h. ago Kano Governor Condemns Murder Of Family Of 7, Orders Arrest Of Killers

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis on Saturday, describing the incident as barbaric and a grave assault on human dignity. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the […]

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17 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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18 h. ago Police arrest three suspects over killing of Kano woman, six children

Kano police have arrested three Kano murder suspects, including the victim’s nephew, for the gruesome killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspects-over-killing-of-kano-woman-six-children/

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21 h. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

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28 h. ago Rivers should not be treated like a conquered territory – Groups

Groups and individuals seem to find their voice after fresh tensions arising from Nyesom Wike’s war against Governor Sim Fubara read more Rivers should not be treated like a conquered territory – Groups

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61 h. ago Afternoon Recap: Fubara’s impeachment twists, Lamido’s son conviction, Plateau Imam dies, other top stories

Get a recap of Nigeria’s top stories, including the Fubara impeachment twists, Lamido’s son conviction, and the death of a heroic Plateau imam. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-fubaras-impeachment-twists-lamidos-son-conviction-plateau-imam-dies-other-top-stories/

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3 d. ago Afternoon Recap: Rivers Assembly deadlock, court strikes out Natasha charges, Edo doctor freed, other top stories

Get the latest Nigerian news today. Top stories include the Rivers Assembly deadlock, court ruling on Natasha Akpoti, and an Edo doctor’s release. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-rivers-assembly-deadlock-court-strikes-out-natasha-charges-edo-doctor-freed-other-top-stories/

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4 d. ago Driver arrested as truck kills Lagos motorcyclist, passenger

A fatal Lagos truck accident on the Epe–Ijebu Road has claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and passenger. The truck driver has been arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-as-truck-kills-lagos-motorcyclist-passenger/

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4 d. ago Afternoon Recap: Death threats over tax reform, Eagles eye AFCON glory, Omije Ojumi gospel singer dies

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including death threats over tax reform, the Super Eagles’ AFCON match, and the Owo church attack trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-death-threats-over-tax-reform-eagles-eye-afcon-glory-omije-ojumi-gospel-singer-dies/

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5 d. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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6 d. ago PANDEF Sets Up Reconciliation Committee To Address Rivers Crisis

The oil-rich state has been embroiled in a fresh crisis following a faceoff between the Fubara and the lawmakers believed by the governor's supporters to be loyal to Wike. The post PANDEF Sets Up Reconciliation Committee To Address Rivers Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Afternoon Recap: Saudi Airlines abandons passengers, Fayose’s remark on Peter Obi, others top stories

Get your afternoon news recap. Top stories include Saudi Airlines stranding passengers, Ayo Fayose on Peter Obi’s 2027 chances, and a CAF probe into AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-saudi-airlines-abandons-passengers-fayoses-remark-on-peter-obi-others-top-stories/

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6 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Only Tinubu Has Right To Sack Me As Minister – Wike

Wike had told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara to stop interfering in the affairs of Rivers State. The post Rivers Crisis: Only Tinubu Has Right To Sack Me As Minister – Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago If My Appointor Believes I Can’t Offer Anything, He Can Sack Me — Wike

Wike had told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara to stop interfering in the affairs of Rivers State. The post If My Appointor Believes I Can’t Offer Anything, He Can Sack Me — Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Afternoon recap: Fubara’s return, NNPP disowns Kwankwaso, Hausa traders–Edo residents clash, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Top stories include Governor Fubara’s return amid impeachment threats, NNPP disowning Kwankwaso, and clashes in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-fubaras-return-nnpp-disowns-kwankwaso-hausa-traders-edo-residents-clash-other-top-stories/

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8 d. ago 2027: Wike, Fubara Can’t Deliver Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging — Fayose

Isaac Fayose, a social commentator and brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, nor Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, can win Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election without electoral […]

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8 d. ago Rivers crisis: I never expected Fubara, Wike fallout – Fayose

Ex-Governor Fayose expresses shock over the Rivers crisis, revealing he warned Gov. Fubara against betraying his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-crisis-i-never-expected-fubara-wike-fallout-fayose/

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9 d. ago Morning Recap: Fubara impeachment move, Dangote refinery–marketers crash, Super Eagles bonus, other top stories

Get your Nigeria news today. Top stories include a Fubara impeachment threat, a collapsed Dangote refinery deal, and updates on Super Eagles’ AFCON bonuses Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fubara-impeachment-move-dangote-refinery-marketers-crash-super-eagles-bonus-other-top-stories/

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