21 m. ago EPL: Emery says Arsenal clash will test Aston Villa’s title ambitions

Unai Emery calls the upcoming match against Arsenal a ‘huge test’ for Aston Villa’s title ambitions after their impressive rise to third in the Premier Lea Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-emery-says-arsenal-clash-will-test-aston-villas-title-ambitions/

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1 hour ago Police arrest seven for kidnapping, cattle rustling in Gombe

Gombe State police have arrested seven suspects in a kidnapping and cattle rustling syndicate, recovering a machine gun and ammunition from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-for-kidnapping-cattle-rustling-in-gombe/

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3 h. ago EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

Nigeria’s EFCC highlights risks in prosecuting financial crimes, calling for updated laws and better protection for prosecutors handling high-profile cases Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-updated-laws-stronger-protection-for-prosecutors/

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3 h. ago PHOTOS: Police hand over 161kg of seized drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

Bauchi Police handed over 161kg of illicit drugs, valued at N12.2 million, to the NDLEA after a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-police-hand-over-161kg-of-seized-drugs-in-bauchi-to-ndlea/

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4 h. ago EPL: Guardiola jokes about ‘wine reward’ from broadcasters for nine

Pep Guardiola jokes that he deserves a bottle of wine after Man City’s thrilling 5-4 win over Fulham, but admits his team must tighten up defensively. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-guardiola-jokes-about-wine-reward-from-broadcasters-for-nine-goal-match/

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5 h. ago Police arrest suspected bandit financiers, bike thieves in Sokoto

Sokoto police arrests suspected bandit financiers and motorcycle thieves in joint operations, recovering stolen cattle and bikes. Read the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-bandit-financiers-bike-thieves-in-sokoto/

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5 h. ago Prosecutors Order Arrest Of 29 Footballers, Others Over Match

Istanbul prosecutors, on Friday, ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, among them 29 professional football players, in a sweeping investigation into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. According to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office, 27 of the arrested players were suspected of betting on matches involving their own teams, a development that has […]

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6 h. ago Sokoto: Police arrest ‘bandit financier’, track stolen motorcycles in cross

Police sources said the trio allegedly served as brokers who received rustled cattle, sold them in markets and forwarded the proceeds to armed groups.

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9 h. ago Chidex FC, Medical Strikers Cruise Into Montage Football Tourney Final

Chidex FC from Bwari and Medical Strikers from Gwagwalada have secured their places in the final of the ongoing Montage Football Tournament in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Chidex FC triumphed over Gum FC of AMAC with a 3-1 victory in their semi-final match on Wednesday. They will now face Medical Strikers of Gwagwalada, who beat […]

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9 h. ago Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Returns To Warri With Increased Prize Money

The fifth edition of the Victor Ikpeba 5-a-Side Football Challenge is scheduled to take place in Warri, Delta State, from 18th to 20th December. The event is designed to be a festive addition to the Christmas and end-of-year celebrations for the local community and Bet9ja patrons. This year’s competition has been enhanced with an increased […]

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12 h. ago Reps threaten to order PAP Coordinator’s arrest over alleged N26bn misappropriation

Lawmakers resolved to issue a 5-day ultimatum to the management of the Presidential Amnesty Programme to appear before

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18 h. ago Edo threatens Obaseki arrest over controversial museum, hotel

The Edo State Assembly threatens to arrest ex-Gov. Obaseki for failing to appear before a committee probing the MOWAA museum and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-threatens-obaseki-arrest-over-controversial-museum-hotel/

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19 h. ago Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently announced his retirement from international football, has expressed confidence in the current Super read more Ekong: Current Super Eagles ready to lead Nigeria’s next generation

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22 h. ago Edo Assembly Threatens Arrest Warrant Against Obaseki, Others Over Controversial Museum, Hotel Projects

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Hotel projects, has warned that it may issue arrest warrants against former Governor Godwin Obaseki and several former officials of the State for failing to appear before it. The committee was set up following a request by […]

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23 h. ago Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

Iran will attend Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite earlier threats by the country’s football federation to read more Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

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23 h. ago Ibadan Hosts One of the Biggest Premier League Viewing Events of the Year

Relive the excitement of the massive football event in Ibadan where 1xBet hosted a huge Premier League viewing party for Chelsea vs Arsenal. See the highli Read More: https://punchng.com/ibadan-hosts-one-of-the-biggest-premier-league-viewing-events-of-the-year/

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24 h. ago Controversial museum: Edo Assembly threatens to order Obaseki, others arrest

Edo State Assembly threatens to issue arrest warrants for ex-Governor Obaseki and others for refusing to appear before its probe on state projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/controversial-museum-edo-assembly-threatens-to-order-obaseki-others-arrest/

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24 h. ago Reps threaten arrest warrant against PAP coordinator over N26bn audit query

The House of Reps gives the PAP coordinator a 72-hour ultimatum to respond to a N26bn PAP audit query or face arrest for alleged financial breaches. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-arrest-warrant-against-pap-coordinator-over-n26bn-audit-query/

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24 h. ago MOWAA controversy: Edo Assembly threatens arrest warrant on Obaseki, others

Edo State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committee constituted to investigate the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Blue Hotel has said that it was

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26 h. ago Troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims, arrest 74 suspects — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters reports that troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects in November while tackling oil theft and terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-318-kidnapped-victims-arrest-74-suspects-dhq/

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