3 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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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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11 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

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13 h. ago Police, PSC extend recruitment deadline over low applications from Lagos, others

The PSC and Nigeria Police Force extend the police recruitment deadline to Feb 8, 2026, due to low applications in states like Lagos and Ogun. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-psc-extend-recruitment-deadline-over-low-applications-from-lagos-others/

Events

15 h. ago Fear Of Electoral Violence Is Perception, Not Reality – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described concerns linking voter apathy to insecurity as largely a matter of perception, insisting that extensive measures were being put in place to guarantee violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. This position was stated by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, […]

Events

16 h. ago AGF Gets Court’s Nod To Review ICPC’s Alleged Fraud Charges Against Ozekhome

  By Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagnemi, SAN, has been given the go-ahead by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to review the case file against Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other related offences Commission (ICPC). […]

Politics

17 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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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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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 Police confirm attack on patrol team, murder of Inspector at Oyo border 

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed an attack on a Police patrol team and killing of an Inspector read more Police confirm attack on patrol team, murder of Inspector at Oyo border 

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19 h. ago Nigeria to shut rice import windows as data exposes farmers’ losses

Nigeria is moving to shut rice import windows after a national policy review showed that imports, not local production, are read more Nigeria to shut rice import windows as data exposes farmers’ losses

Politics

20 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 Igboho removed from wanted list after monarchs’ intervention – Spokesman

Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho’s return to Nigeria is imminent after prominent monarchs convinced President Tinubu to remove him from the wanted list Read More: https://punchng.com/igboho-removed-from-wanted-list-after-monarchs-intervention-spokesman/

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27 h. ago Customs begin manhunt for smugglers after attack on officers

Nigeria Customs Service officers were attacked by armed smugglers in Ogun State. A manhunt is underway to find the culprits who injured two officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-begin-manhunt-for-smugglers-after-attack-on-officers/

Events

29 h. ago Economy: Nigeria Is On Right Track Even If People Don’t Feel It Yet — Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said Nigeria is on the right path, even if the general public has yet to feel the impact of the government’s economic policies. The lawyer, who spoke in an interview on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, defended President Bola Tinubu’s performance and the need for continuity in governance. […] The post Economy: Nigeria Is On Right Track Even If People Don’t Feel It Yet — Dogara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

29 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.

Events

32 h. ago Kano Bandit Attacks: Deputy Senate President Visits Troops In 4 Camps, Urges Crushing Of Criminals

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday, visited troops’ camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District, deployed to halt marauding bandits’ incursions from neighbouring states to Kano State. Following bandits’ incursion into parts of the three local government areas, troops comprising soldiers, police and […]

Politics

32 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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32 h. ago Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosives In Oyo

The state police said the interception was carried out during a stop-and-search operation. The post Police Intercept Truck Conveying Suspected Explosives In Oyo appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 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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