11 m. ago ‘Budget delays, electioneering threaten IMF’s 4.4% growth outlook’

The IMF projects a 4.4% growth for Nigeria in 2026, but analysts warn that stalled budgets and pre-election politicking threaten this optimistic economic o Read More: https://punchng.com/budget-delays-electioneering-threaten-imfs-4-4-growth-outlook/

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71 m. ago Biochemists warn farmers against using toxic chemicals as fertilisers

Biochemists warn farmers against using toxic fertilisers to hasten crop growth, highlighting major risks to food safety and long-term human health. Read More: https://punchng.com/biochemists-warn-farmers-against-using-toxic-chemicals-as-fertilisers/

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71 m. ago Using insecticides for lice, dandruff can kill, doctors tell Nigerians

Doctors warn that using insecticides for lice or dandruff is highly toxic. Applying chemicals like Sniper to your scalp can lead to poisoning, coma, and de Read More: https://punchng.com/using-insecticides-for-lice-dandruff-can-kill-doctors-tell-nigerians/

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3 h. ago CISLAC urges N’Assembly to prioritise governance ahead of 2027 elections

CISLAC warns the 10th National Assembly against early electioneering, urging lawmakers to prioritise governance and key reforms to address Nigeria’s challe Read More: https://punchng.com/cislac-urges-nassembly-to-prioritise-governance-ahead-of-2027-elections/

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6 h. ago Military kills dozens of terrorists, arrests 100 suspects in one week – DHQ

Nigerian military operations led to dozens of neutralized terrorists, 100 arrested suspects, and 29 rescued victims in one week, according to the DHQ. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-dozens-of-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-in-one-week-dhq/

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6 h. ago Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm

Over 780,000 customers remained without electricity, the Poweroutage.com tracking site showed. The post Bitter Cold Grips Millions As US Digs Out Of Sweeping Snowstorm appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Adamawa concludes process to recruit 5,000 teachers – Commissioner

Adamawa State concludes its teacher recruitment process, hiring 5,000 educators to boost its education sector and staff newly constructed schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-concludes-process-to-recruit-5000-teachers-commissioner/

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8 h. ago Cutlass attack unacceptable, we condemn it, says Abia agency DG

Abia’s environmental agency (ASEPA) condemns a severe cutlass attack on a resident by one of its operatives and promises to cover medical bills. Read More: https://punchng.com/cutlass-attack-unacceptable-we-condemn-it-says-abia-agency-dg/

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8 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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9 h. ago Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Coup Plotters Set To Face Trial As DHQ Admits Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly admitted a plot by some of its officers to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu sometime in October, 2025. Consequently, the indicted officers would soon be presented before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable […]

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11 h. ago Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped Cameroonians, 80 militants surrender in Cross River

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, said troops of Operation UDO KA have rescued eight Cameroonian nationals abducted by sea pirates along the Ikang waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The military high command said the Cameroonians were rescued during an offensive operation carried out by troops in the coastal area. Also Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-eight-kidnapped-cameroonians-80-militants-surrender-in-cross-river/

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11 h. ago Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

In the last quarter of 2025, Nigeria faced credible threats of American intervention over allegations of Christian persecution.  The Federal read more Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Customs smash records with ₦7.28tn revenue in 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service announced a record-breaking revenue of ₦7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding its annual target by over 10% through key reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-customs-smashes-records-with-%e2%82%a67-28tn-revenue-in-2025/

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13 h. ago FRSC warns motorists to exercise caution during hazy weather

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise heightened caution due to prevailing hazy weather, which has reduced visibility on major highways and increased the risk of road traffic crashes. The Corps explained that the current dust haze, caused largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, significantly impairs drivers’ vision. In a statement Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-warns-motorists-to-exercise-caution-during-hazy-weather/

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Soludo closes Onitsha market for one week over sit

Anambra Gov. Soludo has ordered a one-week Onitsha market closure after traders failed to comply with directives to end the Monday sit-at-home order. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-soludo-closes-onitsha-market-for-one-week-over-sit-at-home-defiance/

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15 h. ago Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content

The company said many of the graduates have already been integrated into its operations in Nigeria and other African countries, positioning them for long-term leadership roles within the group. The post Dangote Cement Hires 200 Graduates In Fresh Boost To Local Content appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Governor Adeleke Demands Immediate Release Of Withheld ₦130bn Osun LG Funds

Osun State governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, has demanded the immediate release of over ₦130 billion in statutory allocations withheld from the state’s local government area councils, warning that the action was crippling grassroots governance and inflicting severe hardship on workers and residents across the state. According to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam […]

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15 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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