1 hour ago Ogun cattle market defies relocation order amid open defecation

Despite a government order, the Ogun cattle market remains open amid ongoing sanitation issues. Traders claim the relocation is cancelled, but officials di Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-cattle-market-defies-relocation-order-amid-open-defecation/

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1 hour ago Defection: Kwankwaso, Yusuf disagree over alleged coercion of Kano officials

Tension rises in Kano politics as Rabiu Kwankwaso accuses Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration of coercing officials to defect from the NNPP to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-kwankwaso-yusuf-disagree-over-alleged-coercion-of-kano-officials/

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2 h. ago Anambra masquerader in police net for assaulting residents during festival

Police in Anambra State have arrested a masquerader after viral videos showed him violently assaulting residents during a festival in Awgbu. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-masquerader-in-police-net-for-assaulting-residents-during-festival/

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2 h. ago VIDEO: Influencer laments poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco

An esports influencer criticizes the poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco, alleging officials tried to move them from their paid seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-influencer-laments-poor-treatment-of-super-eagles-fans-in-morocco/

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5 h. ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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6 h. ago PDP: Turaki Faction Asks Court To Stay Action On Suit Against Own Leadership

The Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja, to stay further proceedings in the suit by a faction of the party loyal the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. The court, however, fixed January 23 for hearing in the Motion […]

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7 h. ago Dangote Refinery CEO warns of ‘extremely busy’ April ahead of Nigeria’s IPO

David Bird, the first standalone chief executive officer of Dangote Refinery, said he’s bracing for an “extremely busy” April as read more Dangote Refinery CEO warns of ‘extremely busy’ April ahead of Nigeria’s IPO

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8 h. ago Don’t Sign Frivolous Documents, EFCC Chairman Admonishes NWDC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned the managing director/chief executive of Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, to desist from signing any frivolous document that he does not fully understand. The EFCC chairman stated this on Wednesday when Ma’aji led officials of the commission on a […]

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8 h. ago BREAKING: US Suspends Visa Processing For Nigerian Applicants, 74 Others

The United States government has announced the suspension of visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, effective January 21, 2026. The directive was outlined in a memo from the US State Department obtained on Wednesday. The policy instructed US Embassies and Consulates to refuse visa applications from nationals of the affected countries under […]

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8 h. ago US suspends immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Somalia, 73 other countries — White House

The White House announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Ghana and Somalia. Learn more about this policy change. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing-for-ghana-somalia-73-other-countries-white-house/

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8 h. ago NSCDC decorates 85 newly promoted officers in Gombe, urges integrity 

The NSCDC Gombe State Command has decorated 85 newly promoted officers. State Commandant Jibrin Idris urged them to uphold integrity and discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-decorates-85-newly-promoted-officers-in-gombe-urges-integrity/

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9 h. ago INEC registers over 1.6m voters in FCT, resumes CVR in Anambra

INEC has updated the FCT voter registration list to over 1.6 million for the 2026 Area Council election and resumed Continuous Voter Registration in Anambr Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-registers-over-1-6m-voters-in-fct-resumes-cvr-in-anambra/

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10 h. ago Iran Cuts Direct Diplomatic Contact With US Amid Rising Tensions

Direct diplomatic communication between senior officials of the United States and Iran has reportedly broken down as tensions escalate over Washington’s threat of military action against Tehran. According to Reuters, contacts between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Wittkof have been suspended, a senior Iranian official disclosed on Wednesday. The development […]

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11 h. ago IPAC Debunks Claim Of ‘Rainbow Coalition’ For 2027 Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has dismissed claims credited to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, that all political parties would align under his leadership in a so-called “rainbow coalition” to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded press statement issued by its National […]

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11 h. ago ‘Save Your Life First, Don’t Fight Criminals’, Police Advise Nigerians

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged Nigerians to prioritise their safety and avoid confrontations with criminals during attacks, emphasising that life preservation should come before any attempt to resist or fight back. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s current affairs […]

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12 h. ago Dangote Refinery’s CEO says 1.4m bpd expansion plan feasible in three years

David Bird, the chief executive officer of Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery, said the company can deliver a 1.4 million-barrel-a-day read more Dangote Refinery’s CEO says 1.4m bpd expansion plan feasible in three years

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12 h. ago Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others

Sowore had sued the IGP and others over his arrest, detention, and arraignment by the police in Abuja. The post Fundamental Rights Suit: Court Adjourns Sowore’s ₦1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago I Receive Death Threats For Fixing Nigeria’s Broken Tax System — Oyedele

The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that he has received threats to his life for driving Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a governance colloquium held to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy […]

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13 h. ago Armed herders kill retired officer, councillor, four others in Benue

Suspected armed herders have killed six people, including a retired officer and a former councillor, in a recent attack in Otukpo LGA, Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/armed-herders-kill-retired-officer-councillor-four-others-in-benue/

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14 h. ago Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has admitted that the death of Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, was caused by medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. In a statement, its Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, said preliminary investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, confirmed that surgical […] The post Kano Govt. Suspends Doctors For Leaving Scissors In Patient’s Stomach Causing Her Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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