4 h. ago ‘Budget delays, electioneering threaten IMF’s 4.4% growth outlook’

The IMF projects a 4.4% growth for Nigeria in 2026, but analysts warn that stalled budgets and pre-election politicking threaten this optimistic economic o Read More: https://punchng.com/budget-delays-electioneering-threaten-imfs-4-4-growth-outlook/

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6 h. ago Customs report N7.28tn revenue surge, seek security integration

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record N7.28tn revenue for 2025, citing new reforms, while also tackling port delays costing N3tn annually. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-report-n7-28tn-revenue-surge-seek-security-integration/

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12 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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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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12 h. ago Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Nigerian military has submitted to President Bola Tinubu the report of its investigation into what it described as acts read more Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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12 h. ago Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago DHQ finally confirms coup attempt, indicted officers to face military trial

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirms a Nigerian coup attempt. Indicted officers will now face a military trial following a comprehensive investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-finally-confirms-coup-attempt-indicted-officers-to-face-military-trial/

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Coup Plotters Set To Face Trial As DHQ Admits Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly admitted a plot by some of its officers to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu sometime in October, 2025. Consequently, the indicted officers would soon be presented before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable […]

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15 h. ago Court Fixes Tuesday To Rule On Application To Halt FCTA Workers’ Strike Action

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has scheduled Tuesday, January 27, to deliver a ruling on an application seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the case for judgement after hearing arguments from legal representatives of both parties. The suit, filed by the […]

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15 h. ago Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

In the last quarter of 2025, Nigeria faced credible threats of American intervention over allegations of Christian persecution.  The Federal read more Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

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17 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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17 h. ago FCTA Workers’ Strike: Court Fixes January 27 To Rule On Application To Halt Industrial Action

Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the matter for ruling after listening to submissions from counsel representing both parties. The post FCTA Workers’ Strike: Court Fixes January 27 To Rule On Application To Halt Industrial Action appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago AGF gets court backing to review ICPC fraud allegations against Mike Ozekhome

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has authorised Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and read more AGF gets court backing to review ICPC fraud allegations against Mike Ozekhome

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18 h. ago AGF Gets Court’s Nod To Review ICPC’s Alleged Fraud Charges Against Ozekhome

  By Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagnemi, SAN, has been given the go-ahead by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to review the case file against Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other related offences Commission (ICPC). […]

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18 h. ago  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has urged stakeholders in the built environment, including state governments, housing read more  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

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19 h. ago Gold breaks $5,000 mark for first time, raising gains for Ghana, Uganda others

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally driven by geopolitical and read more Gold breaks $5,000 mark for first time, raising gains for Ghana, Uganda others

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21 h. ago Morning recap: US ups Nigeria military aid, Kano gov joins APC, Alison

Get today’s Nigeria news recap. Top stories include increased US military aid, Kano governor’s defection, and the start of Alison-Madueke’s trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-us-ups-nigeria-military-aid-kano-gov-joins-apc-alison-madueke-trial-begins-other-top-stories/

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22 h. ago Gov Adeleke Demands Release Of Allegedly Withheld ₦130bn LG Funds

The Governor disclosed that since February 2025, statutory allocations due to Osun local governments, now totalling about ₦130 billion, have not been released to the legal accounts of the councils. The post Gov Adeleke Demands Release Of Allegedly Withheld ₦130bn LG Funds appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Bizman’s Lawyers Decries Alleged EFCC Media Trial Over Civil Dispute

Lawyers to the Chief Executive Officer of Dateline Energy Services Limited (DESL), Wilson Opuwei, have described recent media reports allegedly linked to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about their client’s professional reputation as misleading and prejudicial. In a press statement issued by Michael Jonathan Numa (SAN) of M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, the […]

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