2 h. ago Afternoon recap: Fubara’s return, NNPP disowns Kwankwaso, Hausa traders–Edo residents clash, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Top stories include Governor Fubara’s return amid impeachment threats, NNPP disowning Kwankwaso, and clashes in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-fubaras-return-nnpp-disowns-kwankwaso-hausa-traders-edo-residents-clash-other-top-stories/

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2 h. ago Edo condemns attack as angry youths slaughter goats, chase away Hausa traders

Angry youths in Ekpoma, Edo State, attack Hausa traders at a livestock market, slaughtering goats in a reprisal over a recent killing by kidnappers. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-condemns-attack-as-angry-youths-slaughter-goats-chase-away-hausa-traders/

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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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6 h. ago Palm Oil: A Lucrative Agribusiness Opportunity In Challenging Times

Investment in palm oil is becoming increasingly inevitable amid prevailing economic challenges, as the product remains a daily household necessity across the country. The increasing number of hotels, eateries, and other hospitality businesses expanding across cities and rural communities has further heightened demand for palm oil. Beyond household consumption, palm oil investment offers a viable […]

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7 h. ago Abuja Tragedies: How A Nurse, Lawyer Were Killed On Their Way Home

While Nigeria welcomed the New Year with fireworks , laughter, and celebration, two families were thrown into unimaginable grief ,their world shattered forever, as Abuja-based nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem and lawyer Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo were brutally killed on their way home after serving humanity. PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, writes that the duo, did not die […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria LNG Rushes To Hit Deadline Amid Liquefied Natural Gas Demand Surge

Global market analysts have provided a detailed market overview predicting that prices of Liquefied natural gas (LNG), are likely to come under sustained pressure in 2026 as the market absorbs the largest supply wave in the industry’s history. Bernstein analysts stated this in a note published on Friday. Analysts led by Neil Beveridge forecast global […]

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10 h. ago Minister’s Wife Advocates Support For Families Of Fallen Heroes

The wife of the Minister of Defence, Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated greater support for the families of fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation. She spoke yesterday, at the Humanitarian Day, organised as part of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja. She said, “While our […]

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12 h. ago Obasanjo, Jonathan, Jega Laud Tambuwal At 60, Call for National Unity

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have lauded Senator Aminu Tambuwal for his contributions to the nation’s democratic experience. Speaking earlier at the 60th Birthday Colloquium of Tambuwal, also a former Sokoto State governor yesterday in Abuja, […]

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15 h. ago Grief, tears as three brothers bonded by death are remembered

A community gathers in overwhelming grief to remember three brothers, Stephen, Casmir, and Collins Omatu, tragically killed in a Lagos market fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/grief-tears-as-three-brothers-bonded-by-death-are-remembered/

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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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16 h. ago $460m Abuja CCTV project probe nears conclusion – C’ttee chair

A House committee is concluding its probe into the failed $460m Abuja CCTV project, aiming to uncover why the security system collapsed despite the huge lo Read More: https://punchng.com/460m-abuja-cctv-project-probe-nears-conclusion-cttee-chair/

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24 h. ago Medical negligence killed my son in Lagos hospital — Chimamanda Adichie

Author Chimamanda Adichie alleges fatal medical negligence at a Lagos hospital led to the death of her 21-month-old son after a routine procedure. Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-negligence-killed-my-son-in-lagos-hospital-chimamanda-adichie/

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26 h. ago ‘We Don’t Want To Be Americans,’ Greenlanders Say After Latest Trump Threat

European capitals have been scrambling to come up with a coordinated response after the White House said this week that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and refused to rule out military action. The post ‘We Don’t Want To Be Americans,’ Greenlanders Say After Latest Trump Threat appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Renewed Hope In Action: How President Tinubu Is Propelling Interior Ministry Reforms

On a good day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) hardly celebrates politicians. But an exception was made recently. The association expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his outstanding efforts in ensuring easy passport processing for Nigerian students in the Diaspora. The President of NANS Headquarters, Usman Adamu […]

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30 h. ago INEC Begins Technical Training For Electoral Officers Ahead FCT Area Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a four-day technical training workshop for Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) in preparation for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for 2026. The workshop, which began on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at the Silver Green Hotel in Gudu, Abuja, focused […]

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32 h. ago “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Muslims are also among those being killed in Nigeria, while warning that the U.S. could carry out additional airstrikes if the violence persists. The warning followed recent U.S. military action in Nigeria and drew international reactions, including condemnation from Pope Leo XIV, who criticised attacks on sovereign […] The post “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Islamic Republic: New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown

On Friday, US President Donald Trump said it looked like Iran's leaders were "in big trouble" and repeated an earlier threat of military strikes if peaceful protesters are killed. The post Islamic Republic: New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

As artificial intelligence tools move from testing to daily use, a shift is taking place across small and medium-sized businesses. read more Five AI business ideas shaping small enterprise opportunities in 2026

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35 h. ago Court Bars Resident Doctors From Embarking On Proposed Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction stopping the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice E.D. Subilim, ordered NARD, its leadership, members, and agents to desist from calling, directing, […]

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35 h. ago Federal Govt Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Killed In UK, Canada

The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the death of two Nigerians in separate incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada even as it condoled with the families of the deceased. Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora  Commission (NIDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, gave the condolences in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, […]

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