65 m. ago NESREA shuts quarry after deadly blast injures students in Abuja

A quarry blast in Abuja injured 11 students and damaged a school, prompting NESREA to shut down the facility for violating blasting safety regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nesrea-shuts-quarry-after-deadly-blast-injures-students-in-abuja/

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6 h. ago Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons

Nitin and Chetan Sandesara once commanded a sprawling business empire in India, their Sterling Group spanning pharmaceuticals to energy with read more Meet Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, Indian tycoons turned Nigerian oil barons

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6 h. ago Two suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

A policeman was stabbed in Ondo after an altercation in Akure. He later died in hospital, and the state command has confirmed two suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-arrested-for-stabbing-policeman-to-death-in-ondo/

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10 h. ago India Approves $800m Plan To Boost Rare Earth Magnet Production

New Delhi currently meets its demand primarily through imports, with the government estimating that the country's needs could double by 2030. The post India Approves $800m Plan To Boost Rare Earth Magnet Production appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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12 h. ago Turkish court acquits four journalists over Istanbul protests

A Turkish court acquitted four journalists, including an AFP photographer, who were arrested and put on trial over mass demonstrations in Istanbul. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-court-acquits-four-journalists-over-istanbul-protests/

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19 h. ago Masqueraders’ festival: Police arrest 12, halt ‘stay indoors’ notice

Lagos police arrested 12 individuals and suspended a planned Egungun festival in Oregun over an unlawful ‘stay indoors’ notice to protect public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/masqueraders-festival-police-arrest-12-halt-stay-indoors-notice/

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20 h. ago Drug baron, five others nabbed as NDLEA uncovers N6.7bn stash

NDLEA drug bust in Lagos leads to the arrest of a drug baron and five others. Operatives uncovered N6.7bn worth of tramadol and codeine in a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-baron-five-others-nabbed-as-ndlea-uncovers-n6-7bn-stash/

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20 h. ago Police rescue abducted Ondo couple, arrest suspected kidnapper

Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abducted couple in Itaogbolu community and arrested one suspected kidnapper after a swift tactical operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-ondo-couple-arrest-suspected-kidnapper/

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21 h. ago DSS denies arresting evangelist over false Nasarawa attack claims

The DSS denies arresting Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for a false alarm about a herdsmen attack in Nasarawa, labeling the social media reports as misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-arresting-evangelist-over-false-nasarawa-attack-claims/

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21 h. ago Police debunk video of Nasarawa crusade attack, arrest evangelist behind clip

Police in Nasarawa State debunk a viral video claiming a crusade attack by herdsmen, confirming it was a misrepresentation of a robbery incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-video-of-nasarawa-crusade-attack-arrest-evangelist-behind-clip/

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23 h. ago Police intercept 300 rounds ammunition, contraband in Lagos, arrest five

Lagos police report a major ammunition interception, seizing 300 rounds and other contraband concealed in a container. Five suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-300-rounds-ammunition-contraband-in-lagos-arrest-five/

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26 h. ago Police arrest 24 in Oshodi, Oregun over planned ‘Egungun’ festivals

Twenty-four masquerade adherents in the Oregun area of Ikeja and the Mafoluku area of Oshodi in Lagos State have been arrested over an alleged unauthorized festival.

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27 h. ago FG never appointed Tukur Mamu to negotiate with train attack terrorists — DSS Witness

“He was arrested in the company of four family members while on a trip to Egypt, and he bought two flash cars during

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28 h. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Unauthorised Egungun Festival In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has halted an unauthorised Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested 12 suspects allegedly involved in circulating handbills and social media publications that restricted public movement and rights. The arrest followed public anxiety triggered by posters attributed to a group known as “Oje Parapo of Oregun”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]

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29 h. ago British Man Changes Plea, Admits Charges Over Liverpool Soccer Parade Crash

A 53-year-old British man, Paul Doyle, has pleaded guilty to 31 charges, including nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after driving his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title. The incident occurred on 26 May 2025, during a city-centre parade marking Liverpool’s triumph, which drew thousands of supporters to […]

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30 h. ago VIDEO: NDLEA busts N6.7bn opioids, arrests drug baron in Lagos

The combined street value of the recovered drugs is Six Billion Seven Hundred and Twenty-Two Million Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira

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31 h. ago 2 Adekunle Ajasin Varsity Students Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of Female Colleague

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), in connection with the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student. The Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement, noted that the suspects include a 19-year-old female student, Queen Sodo, and that both were apprehended by operatives from the Akungba […]

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32 h. ago Troops Arrest 2 Herders For Alleged Destruction Of Crops In Benue

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two herders for allegedly trespassing and destroying crops on community farmlands in Makurdi, Benue State capital. The arrest was part of troops’ intensified efforts to protect farmers during the peak harvest season. A statement signed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu for the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Whirl Stroke, […]

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33 h. ago Police Arrest, Repatriate Turkish National Convicted Of Fraud

According to the police authorities, Hundeyin said the fugitive travelled through the Middle East into Nigeria. The post Police Arrest, Repatriate Turkish National Convicted Of Fraud appeared first on Channels Television.

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