68 h. ago Defilement: Police arrest suspect, detain cops for N100,000 bribe

Imo police confirm the defilement suspect arrest of Wisdom Onyeaju. Cops who allegedly demanded a N100,000 bribe from the victim’s family face discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/defilement-police-arrest-suspect-detain-cops-for-n100000-bribe/

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4 d. ago Soldiers foil armed robbery on Abuja–Kaduna Highway, arrest suspect

Nigerian Army troops foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway after a distress call, arresting one suspect and securing the area for travelers. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-armed-robbery-on-abuja-kaduna-highway-arrest-suspect/

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4 d. ago Bauchi Police Foil Theft Of Emirate Council Toyota Hilux, Arrest Suspect

The Bauchi State Police Command has thwarted an attempted theft of a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Bauchi Emirate Council within the Bauchi metropolis. The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, when one Buhari Musa Umar, a member of the Bauchi Emirate Council, reported the theft to a police patrol team stationed at the […]

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1 week ago Rivers Lawmakers Reject Fubara’s N100,000; State Govt. Explains It’s Xmas Bonus Also Given To Public Servants, Pensioners For Past Three Years

The Rivers State Government has clarified that its annual ₦100,000 Christmas bonus is paid to all civil servants and public office holders in the state, without discrimination, including lawmakers. Lawmakers in the state had yesterday rejected the N100,000 Christmas bonus paid to them, describing it as unsolicited and unapproved. But the state insisted that the […] The post Rivers Lawmakers Reject Fubara’s N100,000; State Govt. Explains It’s Xmas Bonus Also Given To Public Servants, Pensioners For Past Three Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I Was Paid N100,000 To Hide Explosives In Borno Mosque And Bomb Worshippers” — Nabbed Boko Haram Member Confesses

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber, Ibrahim Mohammed, arrested by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with local hunters in Yobe State, has given chilling details of how he was recruited, funded and deployed to carry out deadly attacks on worshippers in Maiduguri. Admitting that he received N100,000 for suicide bombing missions, Mohammed, who […] The post “I Was Paid N100,000 To Hide Explosives In Borno Mosque And Bomb Worshippers” — Nabbed Boko Haram Member Confesses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘I Was Paid N100,000 To Bomb Borno Mosque’, Says Suspected Terrorist

A suspected Boko Haram operative, Ibrahim Mohammed, has confessed that he was paid N100,000 to bomb a mosque with its worshippers in Maiduguri, Borno State. The confession was disclosed on Wednesday by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on his X handle. According to Makama, security sources revealed to him that troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested […]

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1 week ago Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governor Fubara’s ‘N100,000 Christmas Bonus’

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rejected the N100,000 Christmas Bonus credited to their personal bank accounts, allegedly approved by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the payment as unsolicited and unapproved. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, said the lawmakers had commenced […]

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1 week ago Motorists, Gas Users Win N16m In NIPCO’s Customer Loyalty Draw

Nigerias’s indigenous downstream sector player, NIPCO Plc gave N16 million to motorists and gas users in a thrilling lucky draw in Abuja, hence, promoting customer loyalty. Winners took home prizes from N100,000 to a staggering N5 million. Lucky Obiora from Delta State won the N5 million jackpot, beating thousands of other participants. Winners praised NIPCO’s […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen motorcycle in Oyo

Oyo State police have arrested a robbery suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after a chase in the Olorunda Aba area. The suspect is in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-recover-stolen-motorcycle-in-oyo/

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2 w. ago Petty Traders, Artisans Get N50,000, N100,000 Boost In Delta

Delta State government has reaffirmed its commitment to people-oriented governance through an empowerment programme aimed at strengthening grassroots development and economic stability. The assurance came during the Oshimili South local government area empowerment programme held in Asaba, on Tuesday, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, stressed that the success of government policies depends on a peaceful environment […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest notorious armed robbery suspect, ‘Abba Fiya’, in Kano

Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popula

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3 w. ago Man in police net for allegedly scamming, raping female students in Ondo

Ondo State Police Command recently arrested a 33-year-old suspect, Joshua, over a case of alleged fraud, rape and human trafficking. The suspect was accused of luring students of tertiary institutions through a WhatsApp group, under the guise of providing them opportunities to travel abroad and getting lucrative jobs. Confirming the arrest of the suspect, the […]

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3 w. ago Troops intercept ammunition at Plateau checkpoint, arrest suspect

Troops intercepted 1,400 rounds of ammunition and arrested a suspect at a checkpoint in Plateau State as part of efforts to ensure security. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-intercept-ammunition-at-plateau-checkpoint-arrest-suspect/

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Police arrest Nigerian over cyberattack targeting Microsoft 365 users

Nigerian police, with the FBI and Microsoft, arrest a suspect in a major Microsoft 365 cyberattack that used the ‘Raccoon 0365’ phishing toolkit. Read More: https://punchng.com/updated-police-arrest-nigerian-over-cyberattack-targeting-microsoft-365-users/

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Female Ammunition Courier, Kidnap Suspect, Others In Niger State

The Niger State Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing. The post Police Arrest Female Ammunition Courier, Kidnap Suspect, Others In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Individuals earning up to N100,000 monthly won’t pay personal income tax from 2026 – Oyedele 

Individuals earning up to N100,000 per month will not pay personal income tax next year under Nigeria’s new tax reforms, read more Individuals earning up to N100,000 monthly won’t pay personal income tax from 2026 – Oyedele 

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