5 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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8 h. ago JUST IN: Dangote refinery hikes petrol price from N699 to N799

The Dangote refinery has increased the gantry price of petrol to N799 per litre, ending its temporary festive price support for market stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-dangote-refinery-hikes-petrol-price-from-n699-to-n799/

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9 h. ago VIDEO: Actor Gideon Okeke tackles Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood

Actor Gideon Okeke criticizes Afrobeats stars for ignoring Nollywood, urging for more industry support to boost the film industry’s global recognition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-actor-gideon-okeke-tackles-afrobeats-stars-for-ignoring-nollywood/

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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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11 h. ago Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit

The Anambra State Government has ordered a one-week shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market following the failure of traders to comply with official directives. Governor Chukwuma Soludo issued the order on Monday, January 26, 2026, after traders reportedly refused to open for business in defiance of the state government’s directive against the enforcement of the […] The post Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market For One Week For Flouting His Abolishment Of Monday Sit-At-Home appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Abia commissioner visits Lagos for land administration study tour

Abia’s Lands Commissioner visits Lagos for a land administration study tour to learn about technology-driven solutions for land-related challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-commissioner-visits-lagos-for-land-administration-study-tour/

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11 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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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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14 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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14 h. ago N560bn road burden drives Plateau’s massive infrastructure recovery push

Over N560 billion is being committed by the Plateau State Government to revive abandoned roads and deliver new infrastructure across read more N560bn road burden drives Plateau’s massive infrastructure recovery push

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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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14 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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16 h. ago 30 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports 30 ships are expected for Lagos ports arrival between Jan 26 and Feb 6, carrying petroleum, food, and other good Read More: https://punchng.com/30-vessels-to-arrive-lagos-ports-with-petroleum-products-food-npa/

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17 h. ago BREAKING: Soludo closes Onitsha market for one week over sit

Anambra Gov. Soludo has ordered a one-week Onitsha market closure after traders failed to comply with directives to end the Monday sit-at-home order. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-soludo-closes-onitsha-market-for-one-week-over-sit-at-home-defiance/

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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  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 Abia begins demolition, reconstruction of college of health sciences

Abia State begins a major college reconstruction project at the College of Health Sciences in Aba, demolishing 70-year-old structures for a new campus. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-begins-demolition-reconstruction-of-college-of-health-sciences/

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19 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 ‘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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22 h. ago 2027: Tinubu enjoys majority support despite dissenting voices — Dogara

Former Speaker Yakubu Dogara expresses strong support for President Tinubu, citing infrastructure and security gains, despite dissenting political voices. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-enjoys-majority-support-despite-dissenting-voices-dogara/

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