4 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 Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers

He explained that the move was aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating development in the state. The post Gov Yusuf Defects To APC With 22 State, Nine Federal Lawmakers appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 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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7 h. ago Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

Amid growing Minneapolis protests over fatal ICE shootings, President Trump sends a top official to the city as political and legal backlash intensifies. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-sends-top-official-to-minneapolis-after-killing-sparks-backlash/

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9 h. ago Court Fixes Tuesday To Rule On Application To Halt FCTA Workers’ Strike Action

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has scheduled Tuesday, January 27, to deliver a ruling on an application seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the case for judgement after hearing arguments from legal representatives of both parties. The suit, filed by the […]

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: FCTA Workers, NLC Picket Industrial Court As Wike Sues Unions Over Strike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, stormed the premises of the National Industrial Court in Abuja, joined by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in protest against what they described as persistent violations of their rights by the FCTA management and political leadership. The demonstration, which drew hundreds of workers […]

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9 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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10 h. ago Bauchi fire outbreaks killed two, destroyed N1.5bn properties in 2025 — Fire service

The Federal Fire Service reports that Bauchi fire outbreaks in 2025 resulted in two deaths and destroyed N1.59 billion worth of property across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-fire-outbreaks-killed-two-destroyed-n1-5bn-properties-in-2025-fire-service/

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11 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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11 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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12 h. ago AGF gets court backing to review ICPC fraud allegations against Mike Ozekhome

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has authorised Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and read more AGF gets court backing to review ICPC fraud allegations against Mike Ozekhome

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12 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). […]

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12 h. ago Firm launches initiative to offer access to human agents for big loans, investments

A Nigerian fintech firm known as Sycamore has launched an initiative that offers guaranteed access to human agents for big read more Firm launches initiative to offer access to human agents for big loans, investments

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13 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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13 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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14 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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15 h. ago APC flags hoisted at Kano Govt House as Yusuf rejoins party Monday

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially rejoins the APC, citing the need for stronger federal collaboration. He is set to register on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-flags-hoisted-at-kano-govt-house-as-yusuf-rejoins-party-monday/

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15 h. ago PICTORIAL: ₦700m Property Saved As Federal, FCT Fire Services Contain Fire At Abuja Residence

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has responded promptly to a residential fire outbreak caused by a lithium solar inverter system at Suncity Estate, Galadima, Abuja. FFS, therefore, cautioned members of the public to exercise proper care in the installation, use, and maintenance of solar inverter systems, saying only qualified technicians should be engaged, and systems […]

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17 h. ago US Military Increases Deliveries To Nigeria In ‘Aggressive’ Push Against ISIS Terrorists

The increased cooperation with the Federal Government follows Washington's diplomatic pressure on Nigeria over jihadist violence in the country. The post US Military Increases Deliveries To Nigeria In ‘Aggressive’ Push Against ISIS Terrorists appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Forum Condemns Insecurity, Extrajudicial Killings In Nigeria

Leaders of the Eastern Bar Forum have condemned the spate of insecurity, extrajudicial killings and inflation in Nigeria and urged the federal government to intensify efforts against them. The governor of the forum, Damian Nosike, spoke at the group’s three-day quarterly meeting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. He expressed worry over the challenges. Nosike […]

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