2 h. ago Two suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

A policeman was stabbed in Ondo after an altercation in Akure. He later died in hospital, and the state command has confirmed two suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-arrested-for-stabbing-policeman-to-death-in-ondo/

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2 h. ago Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

…N105.8bn for education …LGAs to gulp N100bn …Health Ministry gets N50bn Road infrastructure ranked top among the priorities of the read more Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

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4 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’

The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday, two blocks from the White House, and police said a suspect had been taken into custody. The post Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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7 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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8 h. ago Turkish court acquits four journalists over Istanbul protests

A Turkish court acquitted four journalists, including an AFP photographer, who were arrested and put on trial over mass demonstrations in Istanbul. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-court-acquits-four-journalists-over-istanbul-protests/

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9 h. ago Ibadan circular road: 150 metres will not be exceeded in already developed areas —Makinde

OYO State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has reassured house owners along the Circular Road corridor of his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due compensation in ongoing construction activities within the zone. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing affected house owners and leaders of community associations, including demolition victims within the designated […]

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11 h. ago Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in suspected terror ambush near White House

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in what authorities described as a targeted ambush near read more Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in suspected terror ambush near White House

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15 h. ago Masqueraders’ festival: Police arrest 12, halt ‘stay indoors’ notice

Lagos police arrested 12 individuals and suspended a planned Egungun festival in Oregun over an unlawful ‘stay indoors’ notice to protect public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/masqueraders-festival-police-arrest-12-halt-stay-indoors-notice/

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16 h. ago Drug baron, five others nabbed as NDLEA uncovers N6.7bn stash

NDLEA drug bust in Lagos leads to the arrest of a drug baron and five others. Operatives uncovered N6.7bn worth of tramadol and codeine in a warehouse. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-baron-five-others-nabbed-as-ndlea-uncovers-n6-7bn-stash/

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16 h. ago Police rescue abducted Ondo couple, arrest suspected kidnapper

Ondo State Police Command has rescued an abducted couple in Itaogbolu community and arrested one suspected kidnapper after a swift tactical operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-abducted-ondo-couple-arrest-suspected-kidnapper/

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17 h. ago DSS denies arresting evangelist over false Nasarawa attack claims

The DSS denies arresting Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for a false alarm about a herdsmen attack in Nasarawa, labeling the social media reports as misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-arresting-evangelist-over-false-nasarawa-attack-claims/

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17 h. ago Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect detained

Two National Guard soldiers were shot in a White House shooting incident. A suspect has been detained in the security drama unfolding near Washington D.C. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-national-guard-soldiers-shot-near-white-house-suspect-detained/

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17 h. ago Police debunk video of Nasarawa crusade attack, arrest evangelist behind clip

Police in Nasarawa State debunk a viral video claiming a crusade attack by herdsmen, confirming it was a misrepresentation of a robbery incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-video-of-nasarawa-crusade-attack-arrest-evangelist-behind-clip/

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18 h. ago Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Wednesday alleged that Tukur Mamu benefited from the ransom paid for victims read more Terrorism trail: DSS alleges Mamu benefited from Kaduna train attack ransom

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18 h. ago Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody

Trump, who is in Florida, was quickly briefed on the "tragic" situation, a spokeswoman said. The post Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Police intercept 300 rounds ammunition, contraband in Lagos, arrest five

Lagos police report a major ammunition interception, seizing 300 rounds and other contraband concealed in a container. Five suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-300-rounds-ammunition-contraband-in-lagos-arrest-five/

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20 h. ago Chief denies role in Delta killings, threatens legal action against police

Chief Jerry Nkeweshe denies police allegations linking him to the Delta killings of three youths, demanding a retraction and threatening legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/chief-denies-role-in-delta-killings-threatens-legal-action-against-police/

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22 h. ago B’Haram suspects found on army, police recruitment lists — Ex

Ex-Rep Deputy Speaker Idris Wase reveals shocking Nigerian security infiltration, with Boko Haram suspects on army and police recruitment lists. Read More: https://punchng.com/bharam-suspects-found-on-army-police-recruitment-lists-ex-rep-deputy-speaker/

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