35 m. ago Illegal Nigerian immigrant admits lying to buy firearm in US

A Nigerian national in the US illegally pleaded guilty to making false statements in an attempt at an illegal firearm purchase in Mississippi. Read More: https://punchng.com/illegal-nigerian-immigrant-admits-lying-to-buy-firearm-in-us/

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95 m. ago No safe haven for terrorists, bandits in 2026 — Guards Brigade

The Nigerian Army’s Guards Brigade issues a stern warning to terrorists and bandits, declaring no part of its territory will be a safe haven in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-safe-haven-for-terrorists-bandits-in-2026-guards-brigade/

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2 h. ago PHOTOS: Troops uncover bomb on Borno road, arrest terror logistics suppliers

Nigerian troops uncover an IED on a Borno road and arrest two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terror logistics suppliers, seizing food and other items. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-troops-uncover-bomb-on-borno-road-arrest-terror-logistics-suppliers/

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Rap Icon Busta Rhymes Hints At Settling Down, Getting Nigerian Wife

The 53-year-old American rapper made the remarks on Friday while performing at the Detty December Fest held at Ilubirin, Ikoyi, marking his return to Lagos for the first time in 15 years. The post VIDEO: Rap Icon Busta Rhymes Hints At Settling Down, Getting Nigerian Wife appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago FCCPC unseals Ikeja Electric office following commitment to address consumer complaints

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc after the company committed read more FCCPC unseals Ikeja Electric office following commitment to address consumer complaints

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4 h. ago The Nigerian holiday map: 10 iconic getaways for a memorable Christmas

As the Christmas season approaches, many Nigerians are planning getaways to relax, reconnect with loved ones and experience new environments. read more The Nigerian holiday map: 10 iconic getaways for a memorable Christmas

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4 h. ago Another Nigerian killed in South Africa as Police arrest four officers

Osinakachukwu Onu, a Nigerian national has been shot dead during a traffic operation on the N12 highway in Klerksdorp, North read more Another Nigerian killed in South Africa as Police arrest four officers

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5 h. ago Akpabio asks Tinubu to reconsider withdrawal of police from federal lawmakers

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider a directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached read more Akpabio asks Tinubu to reconsider withdrawal of police from federal lawmakers

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6 h. ago Troops intercept two vans supplying logistics to ISWAP in Borno

Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully intercepted two vans carrying vital logistics supplies intended for ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-intercept-two-vans-supplying-logistics-to-iswap-in-borno/

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11 h. ago UK extends Nigerian officers’ visas to avert prison collapse

The UK has granted emergency visa extensions to hundreds of foreign prison staff, mainly Nigerians, to address an acute staffing crisis in its prisons. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-extends-nigerian-officers-visas-to-avert-prison-collapse/

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12 h. ago Burkina Faso: Freed NAF aircraft, soldiers proceed on Portugal mission

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft, previously detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing, has been freed and resumed its mission to Por Read More: https://punchng.com/burkina-faso-freed-naf-aircraft-soldiers-proceed-on-portugal-mission/

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14 h. ago Army Chief orders immediate completion of barracks housing projects nationwide

Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has directed the immediate completion of all ongoing residential accommodation projects across Nigerian read more Army Chief orders immediate completion of barracks housing projects nationwide

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15 h. ago Nigerian Breweries, foundation empower 1,000 students in Lagos, Enugu

Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria's leading brewing company, has formed a strategic partnership with FATE Foundation, a prominent non-profit organisation, to

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15 h. ago $809.57bn capital investment mobilised through pioneer incentive status in 2025 Q2 — NIPC

…says over 186 expatriate quotas were approved for investors within same time The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on Thursday disclosed that over $809.57 billions of capital investment was mobilised through 17 companies granted pioneer incentive status in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. Speaking in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi said  […]

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18 h. ago Police not served with court order stopping tinted glass permit enforcement — FPRO

The Nigeria Police Force states it has not been officially served a court order to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit, countering media reports of an i Read More: https://punchng.com/police-not-served-with-court-order-stopping-tinted-glass-permit-enforcement-fpro/

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18 h. ago Abbas urges FG to prioritise jobs, realistic spending in 2026

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas calls on the Federal Government to prioritise job creation and realistic spending in the Nigerian 2026 budget proposal. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-urges-fg-to-prioritise-jobs-realistic-spending-in-2026/

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18 h. ago NCAA issues aerodrome certificate to FAAN for Kano, Port Harcourt airports

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) issues an aerodrome certificate to FAAN for airports in Kano and Port Harcourt, boosting aviation safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-issues-aerodrome-certificate-to-faan-for-kano-port-harcourt-airports/

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18 h. ago “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eleven Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following their release after 10 days in detention. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Friday. “The Nigerian military aircraft and 11 crew members have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, a […] The post “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs

A coalition of CSOs calls on the Nigerian government for urgent protection for IDPs following a persistent pattern of deadly attacks during Christmas. Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-raise-the-alarm-over-killings-demand-protection-for-idps/

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22 h. ago Shippers’ Council reaffirms commitment to cargo safety, port users right

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Akutah Pius Ukeyima, on Friday reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to ensuring cargo safety and protecting the rights of the public within Nigeria’s maritime and transport sector.

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