66 m. ago VIDEO: Rema visits childhood neighbourhood, attends church with mother in Benin

Watch as Afrobeats star Rema makes a surprise visit to his childhood neighbourhood and attends church service with his mother in Benin, Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-rema-visits-childhood-neighbourhood-attends-church-with-mother-in-benin/

Culture

90 m. ago Trump reposts joke suggesting US Secretary Rubio as next Cuba leader

Donald Trump reposted a social media message suggesting that US Senator Marco Rubio, born to Cuban immigrants, would become the next leader of Cuba. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-reposts-joke-suggesting-us-secretary-rubio-as-next-cuba-leader/

Politics

2 h. ago Scores Of Bandits Killed, Others Dislodged From Kogi Forests — Police

The Kogi State Police Command said it has successfully neutralised scores of bandits, dislodged their network and flushed others out of forests in the ongoing operations by the joint team of police and military operatives. The Police said the operation was supported by the Nigeria Police Force Airwing component. Kogi State, particularly, the western senatorial […]

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10 h. ago Venezuela opposition says policeman accused of ‘treason’ died in custody

Opposition parties report a Venezuelan police officer, a political prisoner accused of treason, has died in state custody, raising human rights concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-opposition-says-policeman-accused-of-treason-died-in-custody/

Politics

15 h. ago Horror: Man kills wife in front of children, commits suicide

Police investigate an Ogun murder-suicide where a man fatally stabbed his wife in front of their children before taking his own life. Read More: https://punchng.com/horror-man-kills-wife-in-front-of-children-commits-suicide/

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21 h. ago Trump declares national emergency to secure Venezuelan oil assets

President Trump signs an executive order declaring a national emergency to protect U.S.-held money from the sale of Venezuelan oil assets from seizure. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-declares-national-emergency-to-secure-venezuelan-oil-assets/

Politics

22 h. ago Police boost security in Oyo community over threat of bandit attack

Oyo State Police intensify security in the Ikoyi-Ile community following a handwritten note detailing a bandit attack threat. Patrols are reinforced. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-boost-security-in-oyo-community-over-threat-of-bandit-attack/

Events

27 h. ago Presidency Counters KPMG, Reaffirms Policy Logic Behind New Tax Laws

The Presidency has pushed back against observations made by KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, insisting that the reforms reflected deliberate policy choices rooted in economic logic, global best practice, and Nigeria’s long-term development objectives. In a detailed response issued by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, the government acknowledged that some […]

Politics

28 h. ago Federal Government Orders Enforcement Of ‘No Work, No Pay’ On JOHESU

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of all federal hospitals to immediately enforce the federal government’s “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU), who have been on strike since November 14, 2025. The […]

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28 h. ago Presidential fiscal committee pushes back on KPMG critique of new tax laws

Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has pushed back against criticisms of the country’s new tax laws, arguing read more Presidential fiscal committee pushes back on KPMG critique of new tax laws

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29 h. ago Anambra CP decorates newly promoted officers, urges greater discipline, service

Anambra’s Commissioner of Police decorates nine newly promoted officers, urging them to embrace greater discipline, service, and responsive policing. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-decorates-newly-promoted-officers-urges-greater-discipline-service/

Politics

31 h. ago Kano announces census of tertiary schools for better policy planning

Kano State will conduct a comprehensive tertiary census from Jan 14-23, 2026, to gather data for effective planning and improved educational outcomes. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-announces-census-of-tertiary-schools-for-better-policy-planning/

Politics

33 h. ago Minneapolis Neighbours Protect One Another From US Immigration Police

Wednesday's shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good at the hands of masked ICE agents -- who are still conducting operations on Minneapolis streets -- has only inspired more volunteers. The post Minneapolis Neighbours Protect One Another From US Immigration Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago U.S commences background checks for 5600 refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent residency

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has deployed a specialised vetting centre to conduct intensive background checks and read more U.S commences background checks for 5600 refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent residency

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34 h. ago U.S to increase processing fees for immigrants by 5.6% from March 1

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant rise in premium processing fees for immigration applications read more U.S to increase processing fees for immigrants by 5.6% from March 1

Events

34 h. ago Adhere Strictly To Rules Of Engagement, Police Commissioner Tells Cadets

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Eribo, has advised the 31 newly passed-out Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Cadets Officers posted to the Command to strictly adhere to the rules of engagement while discharging their statutory duties. Eribo gave the advice when he officially received the officers, who are of the 7th Regular Course […]

Politics

35 h. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnapped victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male were rescued from  Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was […]

Events

37 h. ago Minneapolis neighbours rally to shield immigrant families from ICE raids

Discover how a Minneapolis community rallies to shield immigrant families from ICE raids with neighborhood watches, school transport, and food deliveries. Read More: https://punchng.com/minneapolis-neighbours-rally-to-shield-immigrant-families-from-ice-raids/

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41 h. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnap victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male, were rescued from Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operations […]

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44 h. ago Police arrest four suspects, recover stolen cows, goats in Gombe

Gombe State Police arrested four suspects in connection with massive livestock theft, recovering stolen cows, goats, and sheep in coordinated operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspects-recover-stolen-cows-goats-in-gombe/

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