3 d. ago Police deploys patrol teams to Adamawa community over night attacks

Adamawa police deploy additional night patrols to Kofare-Agric following reports of community attacks. Residents are urged to remain calm and cooperate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deploys-patrol-teams-to-adamawa-community-over-night-attacks/

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3 d. ago PFN To Federal Gov’t: Deploy Intelligence, Resources To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to the federal government to deploy every available resources and intelligence within their capacity to ensure the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of over 100 abducted Kurmin Wali worshippers in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by PFN National Secretary, David Bakare, […]

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Targets Livestock Productivity With New Facilities

The federal government has commissioned new pasture, feed and water infrastructure at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Shika, Kaduna State, to address structural constraints that limit livestock productivity and food security. The facilities, delivered under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), are designed to improve feed availability, pasture development and access […]

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4 d. ago Kaduna Kidnap: PDP Decries Federal Govt Silence, Demands Safe Return Of Abductees

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Federal Government’s silence and the outright denial by the Kaduna State Police and the Kajuru Local Government Chairman over the kidnapping of approximately 163 worshippers in the Kajuru community. The party said those acts reflected a dangerous pattern recurrent in the course of this administration-the normalisation of […]

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5 d. ago Police confirm Kaduna abduction, deploy tactical units to rescue victims

The Nigeria Police Force confirms the Kaduna abduction in Kajuru LGA, deploying tactical units to rescue victims after initial conflicting reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-kaduna-abduction-deploy-tactical-units-to-rescue-victims/

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment To Ethical Health Research

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ethical health research in the country, affirming that a robust and credible research environment is essential for national development and global scientific contribution. Speaking at the 2026 Face-to-Face Meeting and Training Workshop of the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) held on Tuesday in Abuja, the […]

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7 d. ago Federal Govt, Police Deploy CCTV To Boost Lagos Island Security

Federal government has activated a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Centre to enhance security operations by the Lagos State Police Command across Lagos Island and its surrounding areas. The state command’s  police public relations officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the facility, which was unveiled on January 14, 2026, is operated by the command under the leadership of […]

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7 d. ago $5.1bn: ADC Tells Federal Govt To Come Clean On U.S/Nigeria Health Deal, Alleges Constitutional Breach

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citing conflicting public descriptions of the agreement by both governments. The party claimed that Abuja presented the MoU as a technical, inclusive framework to […]

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8 d. ago London Property Scandal: NBA Committee Reacts As Federal Govt Charges Ozekhome With Forgery

The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has described the three-count criminal charge filed against human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a welcome development. The chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, who stated this in an exclusive interview, praised […]

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8 d. ago Lagos CCTV surveillance centre will enhance crime prevention — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has activated a new CCTV surveillance centre to enhance security and provide real-time crime prevention across Lagos Island. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-cctv-surveillance-centre-will-enhance-crime-prevention-police/

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1 week ago N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged federal, state, and local governments to adopt fiscal discipline amid a massive N6 trillion disbursement from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the third quarter of 2025. NEITI’s analysis revealed that the federal government received N2.19 trillion, states got N1.97 trillion, and local governments took […]

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2 w. ago Independent Marketers Urge Federal Govt To Stop Petrol Import As Dangote Denies Supply Disruption Claims

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Will Empower Military To Crush Insecurity – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the resolve of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges bedeviling the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, as well as the lives and properties of the […]

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2 w. ago Federal Govt Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Killed In UK, Canada

The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the death of two Nigerians in separate incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada even as it condoled with the families of the deceased. Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora  Commission (NIDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, gave the condolences in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, […]

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2 w. ago Niger Offers Land As Federal Gov’t Unveils Integrated Farm, Housing Communities

The Niger State Government has offered about 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the implementation of an integrated Mass Housing and Agricultural Settlement Project aimed at boosting food security, creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth. The commitment was announced by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago at the signing of a Memorandum of […]

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2 w. ago Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, has charged 30 newly deployed to the command to effectively apply read more Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

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3 w. ago Coastal Highway Project Already Yielding Economic Dividends In Lagos – Sanwo

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the Coastal Highway Project, initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, had begun yielding economic benefits to the state. The governor disclosed this at the 2026 annual thanksgiving service organised by the state government at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, with the theme, “Grateful for unfailing mercies”. […]

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3 w. ago Lagos Government Provides Update On GNI Building Fire, Confirms Casualties

The Lagos State Government has clarified speculations following the Christmas Eve fire that engulfed the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Martins Street in Balogun Market, Lagos Island. In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the State government expressed condolences to those affected. “The Government wishes to, once again, […]

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3 w. ago Falana Urges Federal Govt To Address Controversies On New Tax Laws

The federal government has been advised to address the controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the new tax laws before implementing them. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), who gave the advice in a chat with journalists on Wednesday at his Ilawe Ekiti country home, headquarters of Ekiti Southwest local government area of Ekiti State, […]

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3 w. ago GNI Fire: Lagos Orders Residents To Relocate From Danger Zone

Following the fire outbreak that gutted the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, ordered residents living around the building to relocate from the danger zone. The state government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, […]

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