4 h. ago 14 suspected cultists arrested after hijacking corpse in Edo

Edo State Police arrested 14 suspected cultists after they violently hijacked a corpse during a burial and attacked two motorcyclists in Uromi. Read More: https://punchng.com/14-suspected-cultists-arrested-after-hijacking-corpse-in-edo/

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9 h. ago Military kills dozens of terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in one week – DHQ

Nigerian military operations led to dozens of neutralized terrorists, 100 arrested suspects, and 29 rescued victims in one week, according to the DHQ. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-dozens-of-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-in-one-week-dhq/

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10 h. ago Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stages a high-profile decamping programme at the Coronation Hall, Government House, cracks have read more Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

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10 h. ago Soldiers uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, arrest suspect

Nigerian troops have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Nasarawa State, arresting a suspect and recovering locally fabricated pistols and tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-uncover-illegal-arms-factory-in-nasarawa-arrest-suspect/

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11 h. ago Cutlass attack unacceptable, we condemn it, says Abia agency DG

Abia’s environmental agency (ASEPA) condemns a severe cutlass attack on a resident by one of its operatives and promises to cover medical bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/cutlass-attack-unacceptable-we-condemn-it-says-abia-agency-dg/

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12 h. ago Dismissed Police Officer Arrested For Robbery, ₦150,000 Extortion In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating a serving police officer, snatching motorcycles and extorting residents of Minna, the state capital. Haggai was arrested on January 16, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. at his residence in the Sauka-Kahuta area by operatives of the Force Intelligence […]

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12 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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15 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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15 h. ago Ganduje returns from London, heads to Kano for APC engagements

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London and is expected to proceed to Kano on Monday for key political engagements amid ongoing political realignments in the state. Ganduje arrived in Abuja aboard a British Airways flight at about 5:30 am on Monday after attending Read More: https://punchng.com/ganduje-returns-from-london-heads-to-kano-for-apc-engagements/

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16 h. ago Not personal ambition, Kano DG defends Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC is not for personal ambition but to align the state with the federal government for better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/not-personal-ambition-kano-dg-defends-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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17 h. ago APC Flags Hoisted At Kano Government House Ahead Of Gov Yusuf’s Return To Party

Official flags of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were on Monday hoisted at the Kano State Government House ahead of the formal return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the ruling party. Governor Yusuf is expected to formally register as an APC member on Monday alongside 22 lawmakers, eight House of Representatives members and 44 […]

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17 h. ago Ganduje Returns To Nigeria Ahead Of Governor Yusuf’s Formal Defection To APC

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria ahead of the anticipated defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja at about 5:30 a.m. on Monday aboard a British Airways flight from London, according to a statement signed […]

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18 h. ago APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata

  The Director General of the Kano State Signage and Advertising Agency, Kabiru Dakata, has dismissed the speculation that Governor Abba Yusuf dumped the New … Continue reading APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata The post APC States Benefit More From FG, Gov Yusuf’s Defection Not Personal — Kabiru Dakata appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt In Abuja, Arrest 1 Suspect

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and other incriminating exhibits. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at […]

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20 h. ago Police Arrest 12, Recover 3 Pump Action Guns, Others In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 12 suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons in two separate intelligence-led operations. On 22nd January, 2026 at about 1610 hours, operatives of the command’s Buffalo Patrol Team on routine stop-and-search duty at the Head Bridge boundary between Anambra and Delta States, […]

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20 h. ago Police confirm attack on patrol team, murder of Inspector at Oyo border 

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed an attack on a Police patrol team and killing of an Inspector read more Police confirm attack on patrol team, murder of Inspector at Oyo border 

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20 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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20 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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21 h. ago Oyo Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosive Materials In Saki

PRESS RELEASE INTERCEPTION OF TRUCK CONVEYING SUSPECTED EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN SAKI The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an operational success recorded by the Command following an intelligence-led operation. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search […] The post Oyo Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosive Materials In Saki appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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