7 h. ago Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

The Kaduna State Police Command has said that it repelled bandits’ attack on Idissu village, Idissu Ward, Bayan Kogi axis of Giwa local government area of the State, neutralised two notorious bandits and recovered firearms. In a statement by the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, he explained that on Sunday, January 11, […]

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8 h. ago Real Madrid Appoint Alvaro Abeloa To Replce Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss To Barcelona

Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid head coach. Real Madrid has appointed former player, Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Xabi Alonso, as head coach, on Monday, after Sunday’s Supercopa de España final defeat by Barcelona, with a club statement. A second statement from the Spanish side confirmed that Alvaro Arbeloa, the former defender, has […] The post Real Madrid Appoint Alvaro Abeloa To Replce Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss To Barcelona appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco

Former Djibouti head coach Julien Mette has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to overcome host nation Morocco ahead of read more AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco

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12 h. ago Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup defeat to Barcelona

Real Madrid have reportedly sacked head coach Xabi Alonso following the club’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super read more Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup defeat to Barcelona

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14 h. ago Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

Katsina State Government has justified its decision to initiate the release of 70 suspected bandits who were found wanting in read more Katsina govt defends release of 70 suspected bandits, calls it part of peace deal

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14 h. ago Police arrest suspected drug dealer, recover drugs, weapons in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has recorded another major success in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and violent crime, read more Police arrest suspected drug dealer, recover drugs, weapons in Kano

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14 h. ago Police arrest notorious drug dealer, five suspected thugs in Kano 

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious drug dealer and five suspected thugs in Jaoji Quarters, seizing illicit substances and weapons. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-notorious-drug-dealer-five-suspected-thugs-in-kano/

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15 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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15 h. ago NDLEA seizes 134.48kg of illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi

The NDLEA in Ebonyi arrested 157 suspects and seized 134.48kg of illicit drugs, including cannabis and methamphetamine, between October and December. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-134-48kg-of-illicit-drugs-arrests-157-suspects-in-ebonyi/

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16 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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19 h. ago Michael Carrick emerges favourite for Man United caretaker coach

Former England midfielder Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to be appointed Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according read more Michael Carrick emerges favourite for Man United caretaker coach

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19 h. ago Police arrest ten suspected armed robbers, drug peddlers in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command announces ten recent arrests targeting armed robbery, drug trafficking, theft, and cattle rustling across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-ten-suspected-armed-robbers-drug-peddlers-in-jigawa/

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19 h. ago AFCON 2025: All you need to know about Nigeria, Morocco semi

Get all the stats, head-to-head records, and key details for the AFCON 2025 semi-final. A deep dive into the Nigeria vs Morocco showdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-nigeria-morocco-semi-final-clash/

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20 h. ago Hospital Closure: Taraba Govt Inspects Alternative Facilities For Medicare Services

Following the overhauling of the Taraba State Specialist Hospital, which led to the closure of the facility, the state government has identified suitable hospitals and medical facilities in Jalingo, the state capital to provide healthcare services to the people. The identified facilities, which comprises of both public and private hospitals are expected to provide, most […]

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20 h. ago Boko Haram Demands $300,000 Ransom For Abducted Vice Chairman, Another

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have demanded $300,000 for the release of two persons abducted in December while on their way from Miringa in Biu to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. In a video circulating online, the two abductees were appealing for urgent intervention, saying that their captors are demanding a substantial ransom. One of the […]

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20 h. ago EPL: Carrick emerges favourite for Man United’s caretaker role

Michael Carrick is the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, with an appointment expected before Wednesday’s training. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-emerges-favourite-for-man-uniteds-caretaker-role/

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21 h. ago Police Arrest Four Bandits, Recover 65 Rustled Cows In Kaduna

The police said that preliminary investigation showed that the suspects, who are cattle rearers, confessed that the cows were brought to them by a suspected bandit. The post Police Arrest Four Bandits, Recover 65 Rustled Cows In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. 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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29 h. ago Two abducted Oyo minor rescued as police nab murder suspects

The Oyo State Police Command announces a successful Oyo police rescue of two abducted minors and the arrest of four kidnappers and seven murder suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-abducted-oyo-minor-rescued-as-police-nab-murder-suspects/

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31 h. ago ‘My badge is my warrant,’ EFCC boss defends power to enforce arrest

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede explains the agency’s legal power to arrest suspects without a warrant, stating his badge is his authority for enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-badge-is-my-warrant-efcc-boss-defends-power-to-enforce-arrest/

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