10 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 […]

Events

10 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

Politics

11 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.

Politics

11 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.

Politics

11 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

Society

11 h. ago Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

Amid growing Minneapolis protests over fatal ICE shootings, President Trump sends a top official to the city as political and legal backlash intensifies. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sends-top-official-to-minneapolis-after-killing-sparks-backlash/

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11 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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11 h. ago Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

East Africa is rapidly emerging as the new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the centre of an read more Why Zenith, Access, other big African banks are racing to Kenya

Politics

13 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

Politics

14 h. ago REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility

The agreement is expected to provide the structured capital necessary to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions to underserved and unserved communities nationwide. The post REA, Lotus Bank To Launch Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

15 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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16 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

Politics

16 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). […]

Politics

19 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 […]

Politics

20 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.

Politics

20 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 […]

Politics

21 h. ago Tax Laws Alteration: Downplaying Minority Caucus Report Bad, Says Chair

The House of Representatives’ Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the alleged Illegal alterations on the Gazetted Tax laws, has said downplaying its report is tantamount to calling for impunity. The minority caucus committee, in its interim report released in Abuja over the weekend, said a comparison of the Certified True Copy made public by the […]

Politics

22 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

Politics

23 h. ago Rewane Pegs Naira’s True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11%

Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Rewane posits that the local currency is undervalued by approximately 11 per cent when assessed using the purchasing power parity (PPP) model. Rewane made the submission during […]

Politics

26 h. ago Alleged coup: Detained soldiers battling failing health, group alleges

A pro-democracy group appeals to President Tinubu for the release of detained soldiers, citing their failing health and prolonged confinement over an alleg Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-coup-detained-soldiers-battling-failing-health-group-alleges/

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