14 h. ago Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

Katsina State Government has justified its decision to initiate the release of 70 suspected bandits who were found wanting in read more Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

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16 h. ago Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina

The attack comes at a time when the state government defended its plans to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace deal. The post Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Police Arrest Four Bandits, Recover 65 Rustled Cows In Kaduna

The police said that preliminary investigation showed that the suspects, who are cattle rearers, confessed that the cows were brought to them by a suspected bandit. The post Police Arrest Four Bandits, Recover 65 Rustled Cows In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Katsina Trains Govt Agencies As Full Treasury Single Account Takes Effect

The Katsina State government has commenced capacity-building for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) ahead of the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) from January 2026. The Commissioner for Finance, Bello Kagara, disclosed this during a training and engagement session for permanent secretaries and chief executive officers of MDAs, describing the exercise as a […]

Politics

4 d. ago New Imo Traditional Ruler Calls For Peace, Unity, Community Development

His Royal Highness, Eze Iheanacho Chinyereze Mbalewe, who ascended the throne on December 17, 2025, as Ezeoha III of Uvuru in Imo State, has called on his people to embrace peace and unity as a foundation for the community’s development. In his inauguration speech, Ezeoha III emphasised that progress can only be achieved when residents […]

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5 d. ago Terror in Oyo: Gunmen attack National Park office, NPS officers feared killed

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Tuesday night attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Oriire Local Government read more Terror in Oyo: Gunmen attack National Park office, NPS officers feared killed

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5 d. ago Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

POLICE FOILS ATTEMPTED ATTACK, RESCUES 76 CHILDREN, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS IN KADUNA The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026, at about 2000 hours, Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence that some suspected bandits […] The post Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Pope, ECOWAS seek stability as Venezuela gets interim president

Following Maduro’s removal, Venezuela gets an interim president. Pope Leo XIV and ECOWAS call for stability, peace, and respect for national sovereignty. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-ecowas-seek-stability-as-venezuela-gets-interim-president/

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8 d. ago Venezuelan Military Denounces ‘Abduction’ Of Maduro, Calls For His Immediate Release

Venezuela’s armed forces have condemned what they described as the “abduction” of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, demanding his immediate release and urging the international community to defend the country’s sovereignty. In a televised address by the Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López, flanked by top military officers, he declared that “Nicolás Maduro is […]

Politics

8 d. ago NAF Airstrikes Kill 23 Fleeing Bandits After Attacking Kano Communities

At least 23 suspected bandits were killed after Nigerian military airstrikes targeted armed groups fleeing Kano State following attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of the State. The Nigerian Army said the attacks were launched on the night of January 1 and extended into the early hours of January 2, 2026. Consequently, troops […]

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8 d. ago Police confirm bandit attacks in Niger communities, 42 dead, several abducted

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed a series of deadly attacks by suspected bandits on communities in Agwarra and read more Police confirm bandit attacks in Niger communities, 42 dead, several abducted

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1 week ago 2026: Oyebanji urges peace as Ekiti prepares for governorship polls

Governor Biodun Oyebanji calls for peace as Ekiti prepares for the 2026 governorship polls, highlighting recent progress and future development plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-oyebanji-urges-peace-as-ekiti-prepares-for-governorship-polls/

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1 week ago 2026: Uzodimma calls for preservation of security in Imo, warns detractors

Governor Hope Uzodimma calls on Imo residents to remain vigilant and preserve the peace and security in Imo, warning detractors in his 2026 address. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-uzodimma-calls-for-preservation-of-security-in-imo-warns-detractors/

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1 week ago Suspected Bandits Kill Seven In Deadly Attacks On Kebbi Community

The assailants reportedly stormed Tungan Giwa village on Wednesday night, where they killed two residents during the attack that forced many locals to flee their homes. The post Suspected Bandits Kill Seven In Deadly Attacks On Kebbi Community appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bandits Attack Catholic Parish In Nasarawa, Injure 2 Priests

Suspected bandits have attacked the Parish House of St. Rita Catholic Church in Unity Estate, Mararraba, Nasarawa State, leaving two Catholic priests injured. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday when armed assailants stormed the parish residence. While two priests were assaulted and sustained serious injuries, the Parish Priest narrowly escaped the attack. The […]

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1 week ago Many feared abducted as suspected bandits attack Kogi community

Suspected bandits have launched a brazen attack on the Omi-Ara community in Kogi State, abducting an unknown number of residents in an early morning raid. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-feared-abducted-as-suspected-bandits-attack-kogi-community/

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2 w. ago COAS Hosts Christmas Luncheon For Frontline Troops In Borno, Praises Soldiers’ Sacrifice

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has honoured frontline troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with a special Christmas luncheon in Maiduguri, Borno State, commending their courage, resilience, and sacrifice in defending Nigeria’s sovereignty. This was made known in a press release signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint […]

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2 w. ago Terrorists Storm Kwara Community After Christmas Celebration, Abduct Seven Residents, Injure Others

Terrorists suspected to be bandits on Friday evening invaded Adanla community in Igbaja Ward 2, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting seven residents and injuring several others, just a day after Christmas. A source told SaharaReporters that the attack occurred on Friday at about 7pm, throwing the usually peaceful community into panic, grief […] The post Terrorists Storm Kwara Community After Christmas Celebration, Abduct Seven Residents, Injure Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspected bandits flaunting arms, ransom on social media nabbed

Police arrest two suspected bandits and kidnapping kingpins responsible for violent crimes across four Nigerian states after one was seen flaunting arms on Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-bandits-flaunting-arms-ransom-on-social-media-nabbed/

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Flaunting Money In Viral Video, Recover Firearms In Kwara

Force spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspects were apprehended during a high-stakes covert operation in Kwara State. The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Flaunting Money In Viral Video, Recover Firearms In Kwara appeared first on Channels Television.

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