5 h. ago Customs report N7.28tn revenue surge, seek security integration

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record N7.28tn revenue for 2025, citing new reforms, while also tackling port delays costing N3tn annually. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-report-n7-28tn-revenue-surge-seek-security-integration/

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7 h. ago Olubadan hosts Igboho as Yoruba nation agitator returns from exile

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, returns from exile and visits the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja, to express gratitude for his intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/olubadan-hosts-igboho-as-yoruba-nation-agitator-returns-from-exile/

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11 h. ago Abia commissioner visits Lagos for land administration study tour

Abia’s Lands Commissioner visits Lagos for a land administration study tour to learn about technology-driven solutions for land-related challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-commissioner-visits-lagos-for-land-administration-study-tour/

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11 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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13 h. ago Nigeria, Türkiye strengthen defence, economic ties ahead of Tinubu’s visit

Nigeria and Türkiye deepen military and economic collaboration after high-level talks, paving the way for expanded trade and security cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-turkiye-strengthen-defence-economic-ties-ahead-of-tinubus-visit/

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14 h. ago 22 Kano lawmakers defect to APC after Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers announced their defection during a plenary session on Monday, shortly after Governor Abba Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Read More: https://punchng.com/22-kano-lawmakers-defect-to-apc-after-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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14 h. ago Court Fixes Tuesday To Rule On Application To Halt FCTA Workers’ Strike Action

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has scheduled Tuesday, January 27, to deliver a ruling on an application seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the case for judgement after hearing arguments from legal representatives of both parties. The suit, filed by the […]

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18 h. ago  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has urged stakeholders in the built environment, including state governments, housing read more  Dangiwa seeks stakeholders support for new national homeownership campaign

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21 h. ago DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free

Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke to The Punch anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […] The post DisCos Reject FG’s Directive That Prepaid Smart Meters Be Installed To Nigerians For Free appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Authority Decries Productivity Decline In 1,300 Hectares Of Land

The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority has decried what it termed a decline in productivity on over 1,300 hectares of land for farming in the South East, The chairman of the authority, Emmanuel Anosike, stated this when he led the management team on a visit to Abia State governor, Alex Otti, at his Nvosi country […]

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30 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Masquerades Over Public Disturbance in Etinan

Ahe Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two masquerades and their leader for allegedly causing a breach of public peace in Etinan Local Government Area. DSP Timfon John, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, January 26, 2026, noting that the suspects are currently assisting police with ongoing investigations. According […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Masquerades Over Public Disturbance in Etinan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Kano Bandit Attacks: Deputy Senate President Visits Troops In 4 Camps, Urges Crushing Of Criminals

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday, visited troops’ camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District, deployed to halt marauding bandits’ incursions from neighbouring states to Kano State. Following bandits’ incursion into parts of the three local government areas, troops comprising soldiers, police and […]

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37 h. ago PHOTOS: Kwankwaso receives solidarity visit from Nasarawa LG residents in Kano

See photos of NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso as he receives a solidarity visit from Nasarawa LG residents in Kano amid recent political challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-kwankwaso-receives-solidarity-visit-from-nasarawa-lg-residents-in-kano/

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39 h. ago Global tourism rebounds as Africa records 81m visitors in 2025

Global tourism is regaining its pre-pandemic momentum, with growth rates returning to the 5 percent annual average seen between 2009 read more Global tourism rebounds as Africa records 81m visitors in 2025

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45 h. ago Contractors dispute FG’s N152bn payment claim, say only N20bn received 

…FG assures full obligations will be settled by March 2026 …Contractors insist protest will continue  The All Indigenous Contractors Association read more Contractors dispute FG’s N152bn payment claim, say only N20bn received 

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48 h. ago Guinea Insurance Seeks Nigerian Exchange’s Approval For N5.30bn Rights Issue

As part of strategic efforts to strengthen its capital base and align with new regulatory minimum capital standards, Guinea Insurance Plc said it has applied to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for approval to raise N5.30 billion through a rights issue. The proposed offer, involving 5.295 billion ordinary shares at N1.10 per share, is structured based […]

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49 h. ago Ladoja seeks FG’s assistance over ecological problems, visits SGF

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, has implored the Federal Government to help solve the ecological problems read more Ladoja seeks FG’s assistance over ecological problems, visits SGF

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52 h. ago Niger community seeks Tinubu’s intervention as bandits kill six

Residents of Borgu Kingdom, Niger State, urge President Tinubu to intervene after deadly bandit attacks resulted in the deaths of six people. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-community-seeks-tinubus-intervention-as-bandits-kill-six/

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61 h. ago AFCON 2025: Senegal PM to visit Morocco after football unrest

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to visit Morocco following football unrest where Senegalese fans were detained after the AFCON final. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-senegal-pm-to-visit-morocco-after-football-unrest/

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64 h. ago Nigeria Police, US Bureau Review Strategic Partnership, Seek Deeper Security Collaboration

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Ms. Maggie Nardi, and her delegation at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to review ongoing collaborations and explore new areas of partnership in policing and internal security. This was […]

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