3 h. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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4 h. ago Defection: APC commends Atiku for respecting son’s political choice

The APC praises Atiku Abubakar’s mature response to his son’s defection to the ruling party, dismissing fears of destabilisation within its ranks. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-apc-commends-atiku-for-respecting-sons-political-choice/

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9 h. ago Group Expels Atiku’s Son Abba From Organisation Over Defection To APC

The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, has rejected a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of the group’s support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba Atiku Abubakar had on Thursday following his defection to the […]

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11 h. ago Suspected killers of FRSC officer, daughter remanded till February 6

Three suspects in the ritual murder of an FRSC officer and her daughter have been remanded in custody by an Osun State Magistrate’s Court until February. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-killers-of-frsc-officer-daughter-remanded-till-february-6/

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13 h. ago South Africa declares national disaster as floods kill 30, displace many

South Africa declares a national disaster after severe floods kill over 30 people and displace thousands in its northeastern provinces and Mozambique. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-declares-national-disaster-as-floods-kill-30-displace-many/

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13 h. ago Atiku condemns killing of Kano housewife, six children, faults security response

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the brutal Kano family killing of a mother and her six children, demanding justice and improved security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-killing-of-kano-housewife-six-children-faults-security-response/

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14 h. ago Afternoon recap: Drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents, Wike, govs sued, other top stories

A wanted drug kingpin is arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents. Also, SERAP sues governors over security votes, and NAF neutralizes terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-ndlea-agents-wike-govs-sued-other-top-stories/

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16 h. ago Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child

Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy has been lost to the cold hands of death. His death was confirmed by popular Instagram investigative journalist, Temilola Sobola in a social media post today, January 18th, 2025. Recall that in November 2024, Entertainment Region reported that Destiny Boy in an Instagram post, disclosed that he […] The post Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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17 h. ago Kano Governor Condemns Murder Of Family Of 7, Orders Arrest Of Killers

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis on Saturday, describing the incident as barbaric and a grave assault on human dignity. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the […]

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17 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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17 h. ago Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian

The Oyo State Police Command said assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty. The post Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago VIDEO: Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian

The Oyo State Police Command said assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty. The post VIDEO: Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Police arrest three suspects over killing of Kano woman, six children

Kano police have arrested three Kano murder suspects, including the victim’s nephew, for the gruesome killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspects-over-killing-of-kano-woman-six-children/

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20 h. ago Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/

Politics

22 h. ago From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

From allegations of Christian genocide to airstrikes and a billion-naira lobby For decades, Nigeria’s insecurity has been framed as a read more From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

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23 h. ago 14 Ships Laden With Petrol, Diesel, Fresh Fish Arrive Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says a total of 14 ships have arrived Apapa, Tin Can and Lekki ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge various goods. NPA stated this in its publication – ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The document noted that […]

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23 h. ago My Twins Died After Vaccination In Lagos Hospital – Grieving Father

It is certainly not the best of times for the family of Mr Samuel Alozie, whose nine-month-old twin sons, Timothy and Testimony Alozie, died 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre in Lagos State. The tragic incident happened in Lagos barely a week after the death of one of the twin […]

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23 h. ago HYPPADEC Pledges Social, Infrastructure Support For Communities In Taraba

Residents of communities affected by hydroelectric dam operations in Taraba State are to benefit from the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), expanded social and infrastructural interventions in the state. The managing director of the Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the N-HYPPADEC management team to Governor […]

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33 h. ago UPDATED: Police Launch Investigation Into Murder Of Woman, 6 Children In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a 35-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children, following a deadly attack on their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis. The incident was confirmed in a press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP […]

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