82 m. ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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2 h. ago Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police

The police PRO said no casualties were recorded among security operatives during the operation. The post Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin

On December 25, 2025, the US launched strikes against terrorists in Sokoto, which led to the killing of “multiple ISIS terrorists”.  The post Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, who were on Monday remanded in prison custody by a court. The students were arrested while protesting against the rising cases of kidnapping and abduction in Ekpoma and environs. The National […] The post Ekpoma Protest: “Release 52 AAU Students Now Or Face Us” – NANS Warns Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NSCDC arrests three suspects for kidnapping, robbery in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, says it has arrested three suspects in connection with cases of kidnapping, robbery and theft at various locations across the state. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-suspects-for-kidnapping-robbery-in-nasarawa/

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4 h. ago Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has said that for reforms to be read more Beyond political will, Nigerian leaders need courage to push reforms – Oyedele

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5 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspects With Explosive Materials In Katsina

About 7,500 electric detonators and 30½ bags of gelatine weighing 2,273.65 kg were recovered from the suspects. The post Police Arrest Three Suspects With Explosive Materials In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

Nigeria’s battle to end drug trafficking, on Tuesday received a big boost as delegation of senior officials of the United read more Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

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5 h. ago Owo church massacre trial: DSS submits evidence, prepares 10 witnesses against five suspects

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced its intention to call ten witnesses and submit documentary evidence in the read more Owo church massacre trial: DSS submits evidence, prepares 10 witnesses against five suspects

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6 h. ago FG unveils Lagos gold refinery, pushes $600m lithium plant launch

Nigeria’s government announces the launch of a new high-purity Lagos gold refinery and a $600m lithium plant, boosting its value-addition mining policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-lagos-gold-refinery-pushes-600m-lithium-plant-launch/

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9 h. ago Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’

Security agencies, according to the state, have already identified the suspected masterminds who were said to have contacted several individuals in Ekpoma, with funding from the diaspora. The post Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Okpebholo promises to rebuild burnt shops at Edo police station 

Edo Governor Okpebholo visited the burnt shops at Ekpoma police station, promising swift reconstruction and support for affected traders amid rising insecu Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-promises-to-rebuild-burnt-shops-at-edo-police-station/

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14 h. ago Police arrest 65 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in Borno raids

The Borno State Police Command has arrested 65 suspects and recovered weapons and illicit drugs during coordinated raids across parts read more Police arrest 65 suspects, recover weapons, drugs in Borno raids

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14 h. ago Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

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15 h. ago Police foil attack on Kogi operational base, arrest suspects

Kogi State Police Command successfully foils an attack on its Obajana operational base, arresting several suspects and neutralizing assailants. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-attack-on-kogi-operational-base-arrest-suspects/

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18 h. ago Oyebamiji’s petition: Adeleke, Osun police clash over aide’s detention

Osun Gov. Adeleke accuses the state police of illegal aide detention, citing political motives. The governor calls for IGP intervention over the matter. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebamijis-petition-adeleke-osun-police-clash-over-aides-detention/

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18 h. ago Soldiers’ deployment for internal security weakening police – Buratai

Former Army Chief Buratai warns that deploying soldiers for internal security in Nigeria weakens police capacity and strains military resources. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-deployment-for-internal-security-weakening-police-buratai/

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23 h. ago Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that it repelled bandits’ attack on Idissu village, Idissu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa local government area of the State, neutralised two notorious bandits and recovered firearms. In a statement by the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, he explained that on Sunday, January 11, […]

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25 h. ago Edo PDP faults varsity students’ arraignment, remand over protest

Edo State’s PDP condemns the arrest of Ambrose Alli University students after an insecurity protest, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-pdp-faults-varsity-students-arraignment-remand-over-protest/

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27 h. ago Traditional Healer Arrested For Alleged Fraud After Promising Mali AFCON Trophy Win

Following Mali's defeat, an angry mob showed up at his home before police intervened and removed him. The post Traditional Healer Arrested For Alleged Fraud After Promising Mali AFCON Trophy Win appeared first on Channels Television.

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