1 hour ago Leprosy patients groan as drug shortage persists for two years — Dermatologists

Nigerian dermatologists raise alarm over a two-year leprosy drug shortage, leaving patients without treatment and risking disability and community spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-patients-groan-as-drug-shortage-persists-for-two-years-dermatologists/

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2 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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3 h. ago Customs report N7.28tn revenue surge, seek security integration

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record N7.28tn revenue for 2025, citing new reforms, while also tackling port delays costing N3tn annually. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-report-n7-28tn-revenue-surge-seek-security-integration/

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6 h. ago Customs says port reforms could cut cargo delays 40%, save N3trn annually

…announces record N7trn revenue in 2025 Nigeria Customs Service says reforms at the country’s busiest ports could cut cargo clearance read more Customs says port reforms could cut cargo delays 40%, save N3trn annually

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7 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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8 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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10 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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13 h. ago Nigeria Customs Generates N7.28trn To Exceed 2025 Revenue Target

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue performance in 2025, collecting N7.28 trillion and surpassing its target by N697 billion, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced on Monday. Speaking at the International Customs Day 2026 celebration in Abuja, which coincided with the launch of the Service’s Time Release Study (TRS), […]

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Customs smash records with ₦7.28tn revenue in 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record-breaking revenue of ₦7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding its annual target by over 10% through key reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-customs-smashes-records-with-%e2%82%a67-28tn-revenue-in-2025/

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14 h. ago Nigeria Customs posts record N7.2trn revenue in 2025 on tighter controls

Nigeria Customs Service posted a revenue of N7.2 trillion in 2025, as tighter controls and new digital systems lifted collections read more Nigeria Customs posts record N7.2trn revenue in 2025 on tighter controls

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17 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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17 h. ago Gold breaks $5,000 mark for first time, raising gains for Ghana, Uganda others

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally driven by geopolitical and read more Gold breaks $5,000 mark for first time, raising gains for Ghana, Uganda others

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18 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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18 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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19 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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19 h. ago ‘Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra records 8,624 flights, 600,000 passengers

Chinua Achebe Airport, Umunri Anambra State, formally known as Anambra International Cargo Airport, recorded 8,624 flight and over 600,000 passengers read more ‘Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra records 8,624 flights, 600,000 passengers

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19 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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27 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 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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33 h. ago Pregnant woman dies after botched delivery in Ondo illegal clinic

A pregnant woman dies after a botched delivery at an illegal clinic in Ondo. Police have arrested a couple in connection with the illegal clinic death. Read More: https://punchng.com/pregnant-woman-dies-after-botched-delivery-in-ondo-illegal-clinic/

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