40 m. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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9 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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10 h. ago Internally displaced elephants: Borno communities face wildlife, safety crises

Hundreds of displaced elephants from Sambisa Forest create a crisis in Borno, Nigeria, destroying farms and homes and fueling human-wildlife conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/internally-displaced-elephants-borno-communities-face-wildlife-safety-crises/

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11 h. ago Delta community protests open grazing, threatens reprisal attack against killer herdsmen

A Delta community protests after suspected herdsmen brutally attacked a man over open grazing. Residents demand justice and threaten reprisal attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-community-protests-open-grazing-threatens-reprisal-attack-against-killer-herdsmen/

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12 h. ago Italian league confirms Australia as venue for Serie A match

AC Milan’s ‘home’ Serie A match against Como will be played in Perth, Australia on February 8, the first time a league game is held outside Italy. Read More: https://punchng.com/italian-league-confirms-australia-as-venue-for-serie-a-match/

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19 h. ago Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

Global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 but is expected to decline by 2030 as renewables, nuclear power read more Global coal demand hit record high this year but set to decline by 2030, IEA says

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20 h. ago Benue SUBEB completes 500 projects, with 100 ongoing across state

Grace Adagba, executive chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), said the board has largely completed over read more Benue SUBEB completes 500 projects, with 100 ongoing across state

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20 h. ago UPDATED: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

FCT High Court upholds Chris Ngige’s EFCC bail but imposes new conditions, including a top civil servant surety, pending his N2.2bn contract fraud trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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21 h. ago JUST IN: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

An Abuja High Court has upheld the administrative EFCC bail for former minister Chris Ngige, but now requires a senior civil servant as surety. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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23 h. ago Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

With the festive season fast approaching and travel requests surging from esteemed passengers, Nigeria’s premier airline, Air Peace, has announced read more Air Peace boosts festive travel with additional local flights, return of Warri route

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34 h. ago NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the two government also considered avenues for deepening bilateral relations and strengthening integration within the regional bloc. The post NAF Pilots, Soldiers’ Detention In Burkina Faso Resolved, Crew To Return Soon — FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Release £2.5bn for Ukraine or face court action, Starmer tells Abramovich

Keir Starmer demands Roman Abramovich release £2.5bn from the Chelsea sale for Ukraine aid, threatening court action if the frozen funds are not paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/release-2-5bn-for-ukraine-or-face-court-action-starmer-tells-abramovich/

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39 h. ago Insecurity: Ekiti labour unions join protest, demand FG action

Ekiti labour unions join a nationwide protest against insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take decisive action to protect lives and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-ekiti-labour-unions-join-protest-demand-fg-action/

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43 h. ago Microsoft bets on skills to position Nigeria for $1.5trn AI opportunity

As stakeholders call for demand-side AI skilling Microsoft is deepening its investment in digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills in read more Microsoft bets on skills to position Nigeria for $1.5trn AI opportunity

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46 h. ago New tax laws will boost economy, drive growth — Ekiti IRS boss

“As we always say, pay your taxes, and you will have the moral authority to demand accountability...

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48 h. ago Health unions suspend picketing as FG sets up committee to address demands

Nigeria’s health unions (JOHESU) suspend picketing after the Federal Government set up a committee to address demands from their ongoing strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-unions-suspend-picketing-as-fg-sets-up-committee-to-address-demands/

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54 h. ago Brazen arrogance and dangerous assault on democracy in Benue

By Sen. Amb. Professor Iyorwuese Hagher, OON On 13th December 2025, the Tiv nation celebrated Tiv Day, a day of joy and festivities for all Tiv people worldwide. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu instructed his trusted friend and political ally of many decades, Senator George Akume, CON, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to […]

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60 h. ago JUST IN: NMDPRA boss, Farouk Ahmed, finally responds to Dangote’s allegation

The allegations necessitated this response, not because I fear scrutiny of my finances, which I welcome, but because the timing and nature of these claims demand context that only three decades of public service can provide.

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62 h. ago NDIC begins liquidation of Aso Savings, Union Homes after CBN revokes licences

NDIC said it had begun the verification and payment of insured deposits to customers of the defunct institutions ....

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64 h. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play

FIFA investigates alleged ineligible players in DR Congo squad, leaving Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for […] The post Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play-Offs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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