4 d. ago Alafin Condemns National Park Attack, Calls For Establishment Of Military Base

Following the attack at the Old Oyo National Park, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has called for the establishment of a military base at Otefon Village to fortify the region and secure the Oyo-Oduduwa corridor. In a statement issued on Friday, the monarch condemned the brutal attack on Oloka village and the […]

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5 d. ago Royal family member blames security lapses for attacks in Niger

A Borgu royal blames security lapses in Niger for deadly market attacks, citing a systematic failure by the government and a lack of security presence. Read More: https://punchng.com/royal-family-member-blames-security-lapses-for-attacks-in-niger/

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6 d. ago Togo, Niger, Benin Owing Nigeria N25bn For Electricity – NERC

Togo, Niger, and Benin owe Nigeria $17.8m, an equivalent of over N25bn at the current exchange rate, for electricity supplied under bilateral arrangements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. In its Third Quarter 2025 report, NERC disclosed that the three international customers were invoiced a total of $18.69m by the Market Operator for electricity […] The post Togo, Niger, Benin Owing Nigeria N25bn For Electricity – NERC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Oyo Attack: Makinde Promises To Apprehend Perpetrators, Calls For Calm

The governor noted that preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicated that the incident was a "cross-border attack carried out by bandits". The post Oyo Attack: Makinde Promises To Apprehend Perpetrators, Calls For Calm appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Troops Foils Armed Robbery Attack Along Abuja–Kaduna Highway

Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully foiled an armed robbery attack along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway, thereby preventing harm to commuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when troops on routine patrol received a distress call regarding an ongoing armed robbery attack at Nasarawan Doka. A statement signed […]

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6 d. ago National park attack: Makinde urges calm, promises to prevent recurrence 

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, called for calm following an attack by gunmen at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Makinde assured all that his administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure that such attacks are not repeated. In a statement by his Read More: https://punchng.com/national-park-attack-makinde-urges-calm-promises-to-prevent-recurrence/

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7 d. ago January 6 attack an attempted coup against US democracy — Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi calls the January 6 attack an attempted coup incited by Donald Trump, describing it as a direct assault on American democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/january-6-attack-an-attempted-coup-against-us-democracy-pelosi/

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8 d. ago Afenifere chides Kwara over attack on women protesting insecurity

Afenifere condemns the attack on women protesting rising insecurity in Kwara, calling the incident unacceptable and a violation of citizens’ rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/afenifere-chides-kwara-over-attack-on-women-protesting-insecurity/

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9 d. ago Natasha condemns Niger market attack, calls for swift action

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Niger State, describing read more Natasha condemns Niger market attack, calls for swift action

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9 d. ago Northern govs condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy 

The Northern States Governors Forum condemns the deadly Niger market attack and mourns the Yobe boat tragedy, calling for justice and enhanced security. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-govs-condemn-niger-market-attack-mourn-yobe-boat-tragedy/

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9 d. ago Tinubu Vows Justice For Niger Market Victims, Orders Rescue Of Abductees

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State, ensuring they were swiftly brought to justice. He also […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu Vows Justice For Niger Market Attack Victims, Orders Rescue Of Abductees

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State, ensuring they were swiftly brought to justice. He also […]

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9 d. ago Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists behind Niger market massacre

President Tinubu orders a manhunt for terrorists behind the Niger market massacre, where 30 were killed. Security forces tasked to rescue kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-manhunt-for-terrorists-behind-niger-market-massacre/

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9 d. ago UPDATED: Bandits kill 42 in Niger State market raid, Tinubu orders security to hunt perpetrators

At least 42 people have been confirmed killed by bandits at Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Kabe District, Borgu read more UPDATED: Bandits kill 42 in Niger State market raid, Tinubu orders security to hunt perpetrators

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1 week ago UPDATED: 30 killed, many abducted in bandit attack on Niger market

Armed bandits attack a market in Niger State, killing 30 people, abducting scores, and burning stalls. Security forces are searching for the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/updated-30-killed-many-abducted-in-bandit-attack-on-niger-market/

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1 week ago Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Market In Niger State 

The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and operated until the early hours of Sunday. The post Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Market In Niger State  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago JUST IN: 30 feared killed, many abducted in Niger bandit attack

Armed bandits have reportedly killed over 30 people and abducted many in an attack on a village market in Borgu LGA, Niger State. Security forces are respo Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-30-feared-killed-many-abducted-in-niger-bandit-attack/

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1 week ago UN condemns US attack on Venezuela, calls it ‘dangerous precedent’

The UN has condemned the US attack on Venezuela, warning the capture of President Maduro sets a ‘dangerous precedent’ and undermines international law. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-condemns-us-attack-on-venezuela-calls-it-dangerous-precedent/

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1 week ago Attack on Venezuela: US crossed ‘unacceptable line’, says Brazil

Brazil’s President Lula condemns the US military attack on Venezuela, calling it an ‘unacceptable line’ and a grave affront to the nation’s sovereignty. Read More: https://punchng.com/attack-on-venezuela-us-crossed-unacceptable-line-says-brazil/

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1 week ago Terrorists kill 14 in Adamawa, as council boss calls for  military deployment

Boko Haram terrorists killed 14 people in an attack on two villages in Adamawa State, prompting calls for increased military deployment in the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-kill-14-in-adamawa-as-council-boss-calls-for-military-deployment/

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