3 h. ago Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly welcomed another child with his wife, Bewaji, while still in police custody. Sources said the singer received the news of the birth with excitement despite his current situation and has expressed a strong desire to regain his freedom in order to see his newborn […] The post Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy encountered an unexpected delay at a Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. Motsepe made this known during a recent press conference, revealing that the singer was briefly held by customs officials […] The post 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

The federal government has filed criminal charges against  Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over alleged forgery and read more FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

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9 h. ago Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case

68-year-old Ozekome is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The post Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Ekpoma violence: 52 suspects arrested, not peaceful protesters, says IG

IG Kayode Egbetokun clarifies that the 52 suspects arrested during the Ekpoma violence were involved in looting and vandalism, not peaceful protest. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekpoma-violence-52-suspects-arrested-not-peaceful-protesters-says-ig/

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11 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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11 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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11 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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13 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: Anger, Looting, Arrests And A Swift Government Response

Last Weekend, the university town of Ekpoma in Esan West local government area of Edo State erupted in anger as students, youths, and residents took to the streets to protest the rising wave of insecurity. What began as a peaceful demonstration degenerated into looting, vandalism, and the arrest of about 52 students from Ambrose Alli […]

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16 h. ago TotalEnergies’ Land Donors Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu-Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has protested alleged neglect and marginalisation by TotalEnergies. The protesters said they are the principal land donors of the Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities under OML 58 and expressed sadness over what they described as 27 years of neglect by the […]

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17 h. ago From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

From allegations of Christian genocide to airstrikes and a billion-naira lobby For decades, Nigeria’s insecurity has been framed as a read more From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

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29 h. ago Women Threaten Nude Protest Over Arrest Of Governor Eno’s Female Critic

Tension has continued to envelope the oil communities of Ekid ethnic nationality of Akwa Ibom State following the arrest and prosecution of one of Governor Umo Eno’s fiercest critics, Princess God’sown Udoito, a radical land and environmental rights advocate. Lady Udoito, LEADERSHIP learnt, was arrested on Wednesday on the orders of the State government and […]

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29 h. ago VIDEO: Lagos taskforce arrests six suspected hoodlums on Ikorodu road

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested six suspected hoodlums who allegedly rob motorists with broken-down vehicles on Ikorodu Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-taskforce-arrests-six-suspected-hoodlums-on-ikorodu-road/

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30 h. ago Rivers: Land Donors To TotalEnergies Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers Statel, has protested an alleged neglect and marginalisation by international oil company (IOC), TotalEnergies. The protesters, who said they were the principal land donors of Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities of OML 58, expressed sadness over 27 years of alleged neglect […]

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34 h. ago Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation, FSF, has listed a series of actions and logistical failures that point to Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2025 host, Morocco’s deliberate attempts at sabotage ahead of the final tomorrow, Sunday. The FSF, in a statement released this morning, alleged systematic hindrance of its national team’s preparations for tomorrow’s final. FSF […] The post Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Akwa Ibom Reaffirms Control Over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, Backs Coastal Highway Project

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its legal authority over the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, dismissing claims by the Ekid People’s Union regarding ownership of land within the reserve. In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Uko Essien Udom, SAN, the government said it […]

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37 h. ago UK police arrest protesters outside Iranian embassy in London

Police have arrested several individuals after officers were injured during an Iranian embassy protest in London, where a man climbed the building. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-police-arrest-protesters-outside-iranian-embassy-in-london/

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42 h. ago Group Backs Kano Governor, Denies Kwankwanso’s Coerced Defection Allegations

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA), has cautioned former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to desist from what it described as false and inflammatory allegations against the administration of Governor Kabir Yusuf. KPRA said it was compelled to respond to recent statements attributed to Senator Kwankwaso on his […]

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50 h. ago PICTORIAL: DPO Pays N310k To Settle Dispute Between Truck Drivers, Revenue Officials On Bauchi

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Holman Simon, on Friday, paid N310,000 as compensation to a truck driver whose tyre was allegedly damaged by revenue officials at a checkpoint on Bauchi-Jos Highway. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafiu Abubakar, the […]

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54 h. ago Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge of Rivers State from accepting an impeachment notice directed at Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Rivers State House of Assembly had asked the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations […] The post Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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