2 h. 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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4 h. ago Gunmen kill 12 miners, others missing in attack on Plateau mining site

Twelve miners were reportedly killed when suspected militias stormed a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local read more Gunmen kill 12 miners, others missing in attack on Plateau mining site

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5 h. ago NACOMYO condemns alleged mission’s takeover of school in Ibadan, calls for govt intervention

THE recent demolition of buildings at Baptist Primary School, Idikan, Ibadan, allegedly carried out by the Baptist Mission, has been described as an attempt at returning government schools to the missions through the backdoor.

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12 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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22 h. ago Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Rivers, rescue victim

Rivers State Police Command operatives kill two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle and rescue a female victim after storming their hideout in Obio/Akpor. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers-in-rivers-rescue-victim/

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25 h. ago Council Imposes Night Curfew After Violent Clash Over Gold Mining In Kebbi

The recurring violence involving gold miners in the state has continued to affect the lives of local residents. The post Council Imposes Night Curfew After Violent Clash Over Gold Mining In Kebbi appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Does IMO election triumph atone for 2025 unfulfilled promises?

Nigeria, in 2025, returned to the Council seats of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) after a 14-year absence, a development that restores the nation to reckoning among the comity of maritime nations. In this report, TOLA ADENUBI speaks to stakeholders on whether this atones for near misses and unfulfilled promises that shaped Nigeria’s maritime industry […]

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40 h. ago Awujale: KWAM 1’s Fidipote ruling house moves to claim stool, says Fusengbuwa misses deadline

KWAM 1’s Fidipote ruling house is moving to claim the vacant Awujale stool, stating the Fusengbuwa house missed its legal deadline to present a candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-kwam-1s-fidipote-ruling-house-moves-to-claim-stool-says-fusengbuwa-misses-deadline/

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45 h. ago Coupang CEO faces legal action after missing South Korea data breach hearing

Coupang CEO faces legal action after missing South Korea data breach hearing

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55 h. ago Legislator warns against disbanding Imo Tiger Base police unit

A federal lawmaker has warned against calls to disband the Imo Tiger Base, calling the campaign a politically motivated attack on the state governor. Read More: https://punchng.com/legislator-warns-against-disbanding-imo-tiger-base-police-unit/

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57 h. ago Rights group petitions police over birthday party road block attack

A human rights group petitions Enugu police after a man was allegedly threatened and nearly run over at a road block set up for a birthday party. Read More: https://punchng.com/rights-group-petitions-police-over-birthday-party-road-block-attack/

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57 h. ago Gunmen kill villlage head, abduct retired Customs officer in Osun

Gunmen threw an Osun community into panic, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-villlage-head-abduct-retired-customs-officer-in-osun/

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62 h. ago NLC raises alarm over alleged plot to attack workers during nationwide protest

Let this be understood by those who occupy the corridors of power and the purveyors of violence that the Congress is now officially aware of their plot to use armed thugs to attack peaceful protesters, cause mayhem, and create a pretext for violent repression.

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63 h. ago Yuletide: Plateau gov visits service chiefs to boost security

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches. He said this is to ensure the safety of rural communities in the state and the wider North-Central region. Mutfwang made the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-plateau-gov-visits-service-chiefs-to-boost-security/

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66 h. ago Australia considers stricter gun laws after Bondi Beach mass shooting

The Australian government is planning to strengthen its firearm regulations after Bondi Beach terror attack, the country’s most significant mass shooting in

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66 h. ago Yuletide: Police dismiss bandits’ attack threats, assure Nigerians of safety

He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to strengthening intelligence-led policing...

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67 h. ago Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged read more Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

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69 h. ago UK must prepare for possible Russian attack, Armed Forces chief warns

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom (UK),  said on Sunday that Britain must prepare for the possibility of

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2 d. ago Authorities reveal identities of couple killed in Bondi attack

The victim’s family has revealed the identities of the couple killed in the Bondi attack in Australia as 69-year-old Boris Gurman and his wife, 61-year-old Sofia Gurman.

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