51 m. ago Calabar Residents Attack Firefighters Over Delayed Response To Inferno

An angry crowd from the Goldie community in Calabar, the Cross State capital, has pelted firefighters with stones for arriving late to the scene of a fire outbreak. The inferno occurred at Goldie Street, near Bedwell Street in Calabar. One of the residents, Mr Ugockwu Eze, who frowned at the incident, lamented that firefighters failed […]

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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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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

Economics

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

Politics

15 h. ago Australia recalls parliament to pass hate, illegal firearms laws

Australia’s parliament is being recalled early to pass new hate speech laws and gun legislation in response to the recent Bondi Beach terror attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/australia-recalls-parliament-to-pass-hate-illegal-firearms-laws/

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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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17 h. ago Katsina NUJ hosts lecture to mark Sir Ahmadu Bello’s 60th death anniversary 

The Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has concluded plans to organise a special lecture in read more Katsina NUJ hosts lecture to mark Sir Ahmadu Bello’s 60th death anniversary 

Politics

18 h. ago Kwankwaso raises alarm over bandit infiltration in Kano border LGAs

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has raised the alarm over what he described as a growing infiltration read more Kwankwaso raises alarm over bandit infiltration in Kano border LGAs

Politics

19 h. ago Insecurity: Outsiders Should Obtain Permits Before Settling In Edo Communities – Aigbokhan Oseremen

Aigbokhan Oseremen, who is the Convener, Esan Worldwide Community, said he was worried that bringing people into a community without job for them could result in banditry and kidnapping. The post Insecurity: Outsiders Should Obtain Permits Before Settling In Edo Communities – Aigbokhan Oseremen appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

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 […]

Politics

20 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Edo Violence, Attack On Ekpoma Monarch’s Palace

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, following violence that erupted during a protest in the community at the weekend. Residents of Ekpoma had staged a peaceful protest on Saturday over rising insecurity and repeated cases of kidnapping. However, 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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20 h. ago New Australian research offers hope for rare blood cancer patients

Australian researchers discover a targeted immunotherapy approach for myelofibrosis treatment, raising hopes for therapies that attack the disease itself. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-australian-research-offers-hope-for-rare-blood-cancer-patients/

Science

21 h. ago ‘We shall overcome’: Defence minister rallies troops amid terrorism, banditry, kidnapping

Nigeria is passing through a period of intense trial marked by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality, but read more ‘We shall overcome’: Defence minister rallies troops amid terrorism, banditry, kidnapping

Politics

21 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

Politics

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.

Events

24 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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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/

Politics

29 h. 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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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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