8 h. ago Dismissed Police Officer Arrested For Robbery, ₦150,000 Extortion In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating a serving police officer, snatching motorcycles and extorting residents of Minna, the state capital. Haggai was arrested on January 16, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m. at his residence in the Sauka-Kahuta area by operatives of the Force Intelligence […]

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8 h. ago Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Nigerian military has submitted to President Bola Tinubu the report of its investigation into what it described as acts read more Military names 16 officers involved in alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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8 h. ago Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt

It says that the decision is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. The post [UPDATED] Military To Try Officers Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Coup Plotters Set To Face Trial As DHQ Admits Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has publicly admitted a plot by some of its officers to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu sometime in October, 2025. Consequently, the indicted officers would soon be presented before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable […]

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6 d. ago Lagos Police Probe DPO Over Alleged Abuse Of Power In Minor Car Accident Case

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse of power and intimidation involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Olosan Police Station, Mushin, CSP Ayanwale Ayodeji. The allegations surfaced on Tuesday after a social media user, Akin Akinwale, known on X (formerly Twitter) as #mrlurvy, accused the senior police officer […]

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8 d. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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8 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Defection: Kwankwaso, Yusuf disagree over alleged coercion of Kano officials

Tension rises in Kano politics as Rabiu Kwankwaso accuses Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration of coercing officials to defect from the NNPP to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-kwankwaso-yusuf-disagree-over-alleged-coercion-of-kano-officials/

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1 week ago VIDEO: Influencer laments poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco

An esports influencer criticizes the poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco, alleging officials tried to move them from their paid seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-influencer-laments-poor-treatment-of-super-eagles-fans-in-morocco/

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1 week ago Kwankwaso accuses Kano govt of forcing officials to sign defection documents

Kwankwaso alleges the Kano government is forcing officials to sign defection documents to the APC, a claim the state commissioner denies. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-accuses-kano-govt-of-forcing-officials-to-sign-defection-documents/

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2 w. ago Police Probe Alleged Assault By Officers On Portable Being Detained In Ogun Police

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which has been circulating widely on social media, particularly X, shows the Zazu crooner in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading while seated on a […] The post Police Probe Alleged Assault By Officers On Portable Being Detained In Ogun Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NBA seeks justice in alleged forced conversion of Muslim girl

The Nigerian Bar Association demands justice in the forced conversion case of a teen girl allegedly abducted and raped by a DSS officer. See details. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-seeks-justice-in-alleged-forced-conversion-of-muslim-girl/

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2 w. ago Works Minister Sanctions Supervisory Officials Of Mararraba–Keffi Road Project Over Misconduct

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has sanctioned senior ministry officials over delays and alleged misconduct in the execution of the Mararaba–Keffi Expressway project. He ordered the immediate removal of a Controller of Works and issued a firm completion deadline of February ending to the contractor handling the project. The Minister alleged that the […]

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2 w. ago Ogun Waste MD denies extortion, vendors pledge to continue protest

Ogun waste vendors protest against OGWAMA MD Abayomi Hunye, alleging extortion and arbitrary fee hikes. Hunye denies claims, citing official payments. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-waste-md-denies-extortion-vendors-pledge-to-continue-protest/

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2 w. ago Association Condemns Alleged Intimidation Of Bauchi Governor

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Bauchi State Chapter, has expressed deep concern over what it described as the continued intimidation, investigation, and arbitrary arrest of government officials serving under the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, allegedly under the guise of fighting corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi yesterday, the […]

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2 w. ago DPO Who Allegedly Accused Good Samaritan Of Murder Removed From Office, Sanctioned

The Divisional Police Officer DPO of the GRA Police station in Asaba, Delta state has been removed from office and sanctioned over claims of falsely accusing a good samaritan. A Nigerian man, Tomi Wojuola, had taken to social media to recount how he was almost framed for m#rder after rushing a dy!ng man to the […] The post DPO Who Allegedly Accused Good Samaritan Of Murder Removed From Office, Sanctioned appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos plumber: Policemen forced me to pay N70,000 at gunpoint

A Lagos-based plumber narrates how police officers allegedly extorted N70,000 from him at gunpoint during a stop-and-search near Otedola Bridge. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-plumber-policemen-forced-me-to-pay-n70000-at-gunpoint/

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3 w. ago [UPDATED] Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Behind Niger State Attack

President Bola Tinubu also directed security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently.  The post [UPDATED] Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Behind Niger State Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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