3 h. ago Wike pledges improved funding for Abuja interchange bridge, road project

The FCT Minister, Barrister  Nyesom Wike has promised to ensure that the contractors handling the ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge and Road linking Maitama,  Gishiri and Jahi with Gwarinpa is well funded to accelerate its completion.

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3 h. ago Bauchi Police Hand Over 161kg Of Illicit Drugs, Dealer To NDLEA

The Bauchi State Police Command has handed over a suspected drug dealer and 161 kilograms of seized illicit substances to the State’s command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Friday at the Command headquarters, Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Sani-Omolori, said the […]

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4 h. ago PHOTOS: Police hand over 161kg of seized drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

Bauchi Police handed over 161kg of illicit drugs, valued at N12.2 million, to the NDLEA after a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-police-hand-over-161kg-of-seized-drugs-in-bauchi-to-ndlea/

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6 h. ago Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Link With Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

Kwara has come under attack by bandits in recent times, including the abduction of 38 worshippers, who were later released. The post Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Link With Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Bauchi: Police hand over suspected drug dealer, seized items to NDLEA

"The suspect is alleged to supply narcotics from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Ningi Local Government Area...

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7 h. ago Groups urge FG to make public signed MoU on JBS’ $2.5bn investment in Ogun

The organisations, which included the Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network; Environmental Rights Action; HEDA Resource Centre, on Thursday, protested over the signing of the MoU,that the billions dollar investment is a threat to small holders farmers.

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10 h. ago Medical Doctor Suspected With Links To Kwara Kidnapping Rings Arrested

Security operatives have reportedly arrested a medical doctor who was allegedly transporting drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the doctor was intercepted in Jebba, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State following intelligence reports about the activities of the kidnappers and their couriers. It was learnt that the […]

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12 h. ago Groups tackle Senator Fadahunsi over call to remove NSA Ribadu

"His appointment was due to his pedigree and global network outreach as he commands respect....

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13 h. ago African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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26 h. ago Senate orders nationwide enforcement as lead poisoning hits Lagos community

Nigerian Senate orders nationwide enforcement after a severe lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, Lagos, linked to battery recycling factories. A major health e Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-nationwide-enforcement-as-lead-poisoning-hits-lagos-community/

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26 h. ago Ondo Amotekun parades five suspects, rescues kidnap victims after forest shootout

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, on Thursday paraded five suspects linked to kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud following a series of coordinated operations across the state.

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27 h. ago Amotekun Arrests 5 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims After Intense Gunfight In Ondo Forest

The Ondo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects involved in kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud, following coordinated operations in the last 48 hours. The suspects were paraded at the agency’s headquarters in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. Parading the suspects, the corps commandant, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that […]

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28 h. ago Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, fining motorists

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld the judgment that stopped the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and read more Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, fining motorists

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31 h. ago Troops, Residents Frustrate Bandits’ Attack In Ekiti Community

Armed bandits on Wednesday evening launched a coordinated attack on Gaa Fulani, a community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, carting away valuables and abducting several residents. The raid, which occurred between 6 pm and 7 pm, witnessed the invasion of homes by the attackers who forcefully seized their mobile phones, ATM […]

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32 h. ago EFCC appeals judgment ordering release of 27 seized properties

The EFCC has filed an appeal against a Federal High Court judgment ordering the release of 27 seized properties linked to businessman James Ikechukwu Okwet Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-appeals-judgment-ordering-release-of-27-seized-properties/

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34 h. ago Drugs: Nigeria Applauds Saudi Arabia For Release Of 3 Nigerians

The Nigerian Government has praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for releasing three Nigerians arrested in Jeddah over alleged luggage linked to criminal drug syndicates. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, the special assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Abdulkadir noted […]

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35 h. ago Police arrest suspected kidnapper linked to secessionist group in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old suspected kidnapper, Kalu Okafor, who is also identified as a member of a proscribed secessionist group. The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu arrested the suspect during an intelligence-led operation Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-linked-to-secessionist-group-in-anambra/

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37 h. ago California Doctor Sentenced To 30 Months Over Actor Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose

A California physician, who supplied ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, becoming the first defendant to receive jail term in connection with the actor’s 2023 death linked to overdose. Perry was a Canadian-American actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom ‘Friends’, and […]

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50 h. ago US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked with religious rights abuses

The United States has announced visa sanctions targeting Nigerians implicated in religious rights abuses. The new policy, unveiled by Marco read more US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked with religious rights abuses

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50 h. ago NAC 2025: Networking dominates as participants explore collaborations to navigate tough times

The fifth National Advertising Conference, NAC held mid November 2025 delivered a standout turnout, marked by perfect organisation, vibrant product read more NAC 2025: Networking dominates as participants explore collaborations to navigate tough times

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