6 h. ago Limit Peace Board to Gaza, Lula sets conditions for joining Trump

Brazil’s President Lula asks President Trump to limit his proposed Board of Peace to the Gaza conflict and to include a seat for Palestine. Read More: https://punchng.com/limit-peace-board-to-gaza-lula-sets-conditions-for-joining-trump/

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9 h. ago Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

The Nigerian Eurobond yields trended lower, compressing by six basis points to 7.05 percent last week from 7.11 percent the read more Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

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9 h. ago No party or person can defeat Tinubu in 2027, Atiku’s son declares 

Abba Atiku, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, joins the APC and declares that no party or person can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-party-or-person-can-defeat-tinubu-in-2027-atikus-son-declares/

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9 h. ago Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

Amid growing Minneapolis protests over fatal ICE shootings, President Trump sends a top official to the city as political and legal backlash intensifies. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sends-top-official-to-minneapolis-after-killing-sparks-backlash/

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Coup Plotters Set To Face Trial As DHQ Admits Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly admitted a plot by some of its officers to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu sometime in October, 2025. Consequently, the indicted officers would soon be presented before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable […]

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10 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: FCTA Workers, NLC Picket Industrial Court As Wike Sues Unions Over Strike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, stormed the premises of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, joined by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in protest against what they described as persistent violations of their rights by the FCTA management and political leadership. The demonstration, which drew hundreds of workers […]

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11 h. ago All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

All is now set in Kano State for the formal reception of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives read more All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

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13 h. ago FRSC warns motorists to exercise caution during hazy weather

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise heightened caution due to prevailing hazy weather, which has reduced visibility on major highways and increased the risk of road traffic crashes. The Corps explained that the current dust haze, caused largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, significantly impairs drivers’ vision. In a statement Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-warns-motorists-to-exercise-caution-during-hazy-weather/

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14 h. ago Israel To Reopen Rafah Crossing For Pedestrians Only After Recovery Of Last Hostage’s Remains

Israel has announced that it will allow only pedestrian movement through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of a limited reopening, contingent on the recovery of the remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza. In a statement issued on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the crossing would reopen solely […]

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14 h. ago Kukah to lead discussion on humanity’s moral relationship with nature at SL Edu lecture

Matthew Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, is to lead discussion at the S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture to be jointly read more Kukah to lead discussion on humanity’s moral relationship with nature at SL Edu lecture

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17 h. ago Morning recap: US ups Nigeria military aid, Kano gov joins APC, Alison

Get today’s Nigeria news recap. Top stories include increased US military aid, Kano governor’s defection, and the start of Alison-Madueke’s trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-us-ups-nigeria-military-aid-kano-gov-joins-apc-alison-madueke-trial-begins-other-top-stories/

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17 h. ago APC flags hoisted at Kano Govt House as Yusuf rejoins party Monday

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially rejoins the APC, citing the need for stronger federal collaboration. He is set to register on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-flags-hoisted-at-kano-govt-house-as-yusuf-rejoins-party-monday/

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19 h. ago Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic— US Lieutenant General

The attacks marked the first by US forces in Nigeria under Trump, and came after the Republican leader unexpectedly berated Nigeria in October and November, saying Christians in the country faced an "existential threat" that amounted to "genocide". The post Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic— US Lieutenant General appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person Of Interest Portal

At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria’s financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), security agencies and other stakeholders. The managing director of NIBSS,  Premier Oiwoh disclosed this while […]

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21 h. ago Gov Yusuf Will Register As APC Member In Kano Today – Spokesman

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) today following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Sunday. This development follows weeks of speculation over the governor’s planned move from the […]

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27 h. ago Kano: After Dumping NNPP, Gov Yusuf Set To Rejoin APC On Monday

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Bature Tofa. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf’s decision marks a return […] The post Kano: After Dumping NNPP, Gov Yusuf Set To Rejoin APC On Monday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 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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27 h. ago Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

Some members of the house of representatives have declined to collect bags of rice donated by David Umahi, Minister of read more Reps reject Umahi’s rice donation over ‘cumbersome’ conditions

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28 h. ago Abba Yusuf to return to APC after mass defection from NNPP in Kano

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, following his read more Abba Yusuf to return to APC after mass defection from NNPP in Kano

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