1 hour ago Driver arrested as truck kills Lagos motorcyclist, passenger

A fatal Lagos truck accident on the Epe–Ijebu Road has claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and passenger. The truck driver has been arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-as-truck-kills-lagos-motorcyclist-passenger/

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10 h. ago Edo rich history should serve as springboard for modern devt, says Okpebholo 

Governor Okpebholo affirms Edo’s rich history will fuel modern development, inspecting hospital, resort, and town hall projects to deliver sustainable grow Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-rich-history-should-serve-as-springboard-for-modern-devt-says-okpebholo/

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10 h. ago US Pulls Out Personnel From Qatar Airbase Amid Tensions With Iran

The United States has advised some personnel to leave its Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening amid rising fears of a potential military confrontation with Iran. Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East, houses about 10,000 American troops. According to one diplomat familiar with the development, “It’s a […]

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11 h. ago Dozens Killed As Crane Crashes On Passenger Train In Thailand

No fewer than 30 people have been confirmed dead after a construction crane collapsed on a passenger train travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand. Thai authorities said at least 64 passengers sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, about 230 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. […]

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12 h. ago FG confers national honours on fallen hero Uba, other soldiers

The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-confers-national-honours-on-fallen-hero-uba-other-soldiers/

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13 h. ago Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

At least 28 people have died after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, derailing read more Crane crash kills dozens after slamming into passenger train in Thailand

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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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17 h. ago AFCON: Super Eagles Confident Ahead Of Morocco Clash Amidst Refereeing Fears

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved to allay widespread fears among Nigerian supporters regarding potential biased officiating in Wednesday night’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against host nation Morocco. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), firmly dismissed suggestions that the match officials might unfairly favour the Atlas Lions in Rabat. […]

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30 h. ago Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police

The police PRO said no casualties were recorded among security operatives during the operation. The post Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin

On December 25, 2025, the US launched strikes against terrorists in Sokoto, which led to the killing of “multiple ISIS terrorists”.  The post Police Won’t Disclose Details Of US Strikes In Nigeria, Says Hundeyin appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, says UNICEF

UNICEF reports over 100 children killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, citing drone strikes, airstrikes, and shelling as primary causes of death. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-children-killed-in-gaza-since-ceasefire-says-unicef/

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44 h. ago Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises

The White House said Monday that Trump remained "unafraid" to deploy military force against Iran, but was pursuing diplomacy as a first resort. The post Trump Announces Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners As Protest Toll Rises appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Suspected herders kill councilor, village head, 12 others in Taraba

Jacob Abam, the Councillor representing Akete Ward in Donga Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, HRH Vaatyough Waakaa, village read more Suspected herders kill councilor, village head, 12 others in Taraba

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60 h. ago Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina

The attack comes at a time when the state government defended its plans to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace deal. The post Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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64 h. ago Troops neutralise 11 terrorists, eight others surrender in Borno offensive

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against outlawed groups along the Azir–Wajiroko axis, killing 11 read more Troops neutralise 11 terrorists, eight others surrender in Borno offensive

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68 h. ago Trump says Iran wants negotiations as protests death toll rises

Amid deadly Iran protests, President Trump claims Tehran seeks negotiations. Rights groups report a ‘massacre’ with hundreds killed during crackdowns. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-iran-wants-negotiations-as-protests-death-toll-rises/

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2 d. ago Security forces dismantle bandit networks in Kogi, kill scores

A joint police and military operation has successfully dismantled networks of bandits in Kogi State, neutralizing scores during a fresh security onslaught. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-forces-dismantle-bandit-networks-in-kogi-kill-scores/

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3 d. ago Domestic abuse allegations trail late husband after Ogun woman’s killing

A mother of three in Ogun State was allegedly killed by her husband, who later committed suicide. Family members reveal a long history of domestic abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/domestic-abuse-allegations-trail-late-husband-after-ogun-womans-killing/

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3 d. ago US sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furore over woman’s killing

US sends hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of a protester, despite backlash from local leaders over the immigration crac Read More: https://punchng.com/us-sends-more-agents-to-minneapolis-despite-furore-over-womans-killing/

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3 d. ago ‘Who Killed Dele Giwa?’ And Other Nigeria’s Mystery Questions (I)

There are questions in the life of a nation that are asked not because answers are unavailable, but because the read more ‘Who Killed Dele Giwa?’ And Other Nigeria’s Mystery Questions (I)

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