4 h. ago Iyan Aladuke eviction: Family member defends Femi Adebayo over social media backlash

A family member defends actor Femi Adebayo over the eviction of his estranged wife, Iyan Aladuke, explaining it was due to a bank loan recovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/iyan-aladuke-eviction-family-member-defends-femi-adebayo-over-social-media-backlash/

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4 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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9 h. ago N560bn road burden drives Plateau’s massive infrastructure recovery push

Over N560 billion is being committed by the Plateau State Government to revive abandoned roads and deliver new infrastructure across read more N560bn road burden drives Plateau’s massive infrastructure recovery push

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9 h. ago Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped Cameroonians, 80 militants surrender in Cross River

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, said troops of Operation UDO KA have rescued eight Cameroonian nationals abducted by sea pirates along the Ikang waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The military high command said the Cameroonians were rescued during an offensive operation carried out by troops in the coastal area. Also Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-eight-kidnapped-cameroonians-80-militants-surrender-in-cross-river/

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12 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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13 h. ago Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content

The company said many of the graduates have already been integrated into its operations in Nigeria and other African countries, positioning them for long-term leadership roles within the group. The post Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Wildlife Trafficking: Customs Intercepts 4 Live Pangolins In Ogun Creeks

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, January 15, 2026, intercepted four live pangolins in Ajilete creeks, Ogun State, in a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against wildlife trafficking. According to a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Unit, Chief Superintendent of Customs […]

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13 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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14 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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15 h. ago 48 Hours After Arrest, Whereabouts Of Rivers Association’s Leaders Remains Unknown

More than 48 hours after armed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the president-general of the National Association of Plants Operators (NAPO), Harold Benstowe, alongside two of his members, Tuwonimi Benstowe and Michael Mbata, their whereabouts remain unknown. The counsel for NAPO, Marx Ikongbeh, who disclosed this to newsmen in Port […]

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15 h. ago Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded major operational successes against Boko Haram splinter groups and armed bandits in Niger read more Army clears Boko Haram hideouts in Niger, foils banditry in Kaduna

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15 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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16 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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16 h. ago Akwa Ibom Community Calls Attention To Abandoned Drainage Project

Distraught residents of Oku Abak and other adjoining communities in Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm over the entire swath of the area caving in with attendant loss of lives, houses and other social amenities, if urgent intervention measures were not taken to fixed the multi-million naira drainage project […]

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24 h. ago NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin at Abuja airport

NDLEA operatives arrest a Brazilian woman at Abuja airport, foiling a major trafficking attempt with a N3bn heroin seizure concealed in coffee packs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-brazilian-lady-with-n3bn-heroin-at-abuja-airport/

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28 h. ago Police Assure Of Robust Security For Peaceful FCT Area Council Polls

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), operating under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), have assured residents of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 FCT Area Council elections. The assurance was given during an ICCES security meeting convened as preparations intensified for the polls scheduled to hold in about a […]

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28 h. ago NNPCL Attributes Oil Output Boom To Collaboration Between Community, Surveillance Firm

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has affirmed that the collaboration between host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has led to increasing oil production and contributing to greater revenue for the country. The head, Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office (PMO NNPCL), Engr. Akponime Omojevwhe, […]

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