20 m. ago Deputy Governor Absent As Principal Yusuf Formally Defects To APC In Kano

Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, was conspicuously absent on Monday when his principal, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor announced his defection at an event held at the Coronation Hall of […]

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4 h. ago Leprosy patients groan as drug shortage persists for two years — Dermatologists

Nigerian dermatologists raise alarm over a two-year leprosy drug shortage, leaving patients without treatment and risking disability and community spread. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-patients-groan-as-drug-shortage-persists-for-two-years-dermatologists/

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5 h. 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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7 h. ago Selective buying lifts NGX by N3.45bn, NPF microfinance, Morison lead gainers

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market performance shows a slight N3.45bn gain, lifted by selective buying. NPF Microfinance and Morison lead the gainers’ char Read More: https://punchng.com/selective-buying-lifts-ngx-by-n3-45bn-npf-microfinance-morison-lead-gainers/

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10 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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10 h. ago Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stages a high-profile decamping programme at the Coronation Hall, Government House, cracks have read more Kwankwaso’s son quits Kano cabinet as APC decamping rally reshapes power equation

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10 h. ago JOHESU Strike: NMA Denies Doctors’ Salary Upgrade, Faults NLC, TUC Ultimatum

The NMA described the claim as misleading and capable of fuelling industrial tension in the health sector. The post JOHESU Strike: NMA Denies Doctors’ Salary Upgrade, Faults NLC, TUC Ultimatum appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 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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11 h. ago Soldiers uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, arrest suspect

Nigerian troops have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Nasarawa State, arresting a suspect and recovering locally fabricated pistols and tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-uncover-illegal-arms-factory-in-nasarawa-arrest-suspect/

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11 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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12 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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12 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Nigerian military has submitted to President Bola Tinubu the report of its investigation into what it described as acts read more Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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13 h. ago Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

The Nigerian Eurobond yields trended lower, compressing by six basis points to 7.05 percent last week from 7.11 percent the read more Trump speech sparks “buy” signal for Nigerian Eurobond as yields drop

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13 h. ago DHQ finally confirms coup attempt, indicted officers to face military trial

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirms a Nigerian coup attempt. Indicted officers will now face a military trial following a comprehensive investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-finally-confirms-coup-attempt-indicted-officers-to-face-military-trial/

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14 h. ago Prioritise Technology For Global Relevance, TETFund Board Chair Urges Varsities

The chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to intensify the deployment of technology in order to produce graduates with skills relevant to global competitiveness. Masari stated this at the 17th convocation ceremony of Al-Qalam University, […]

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15 h. ago 22 Kano lawmakers defect to APC after Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers announced their defection during a plenary session on Monday, shortly after Governor Abba Yusuf formally resigned from the NNPP following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Read More: https://punchng.com/22-kano-lawmakers-defect-to-apc-after-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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15 h. ago All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

All is now set in Kano State for the formal reception of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives read more All set in Kano as APC prepares grand reception for Abba Yusuf

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16 h. ago Ganduje returns from London, heads to Kano for APC engagements

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London and is expected to proceed to Kano on Monday for key political engagements amid ongoing political realignments in the state. Ganduje arrived in Abuja aboard a British Airways flight at about 5:30 am on Monday after attending Read More: https://punchng.com/ganduje-returns-from-london-heads-to-kano-for-apc-engagements/

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17 h. ago Not personal ambition, Kano DG defends Yusuf’s exit from NNPP

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC is not for personal ambition but to align the state with the federal government for better funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/not-personal-ambition-kano-dg-defends-yusufs-exit-from-nnpp/

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