35 m. ago Police kill nine criminals in FCT, lose six officers in three months

The FCT Police Command reveals its latest crime statistics, reporting nine criminals killed and six officers lost in three months. Learn about recent arres Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-nine-criminals-in-fct-lose-six-officers-in-three-months/

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4 h. ago NIPSS seeks military support for research, policy initiatives

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) calls for stronger military support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces for its research initiative Read More: https://punchng.com/nipss-seeks-military-support-for-research-policy-initiatives/

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4 h. ago Australia Announces Gun Buyback As Swimmers Mourn Bondi Shooting Victims

It would be the largest gun buyback since 1996, when Australia cracked down on firearms in the wake of a shooting that killed 35 people at Port Arthur. The post Australia Announces Gun Buyback As Swimmers Mourn Bondi Shooting Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

Events

6 h. ago Gunmen kill 12 miners, others missing in attack on Plateau mining site

Twelve miners were reportedly killed when suspected militias stormed a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local read more Gunmen kill 12 miners, others missing in attack on Plateau mining site

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14 h. ago Delta community protests open grazing, threatens reprisal attack against killer herdsmen

A Delta community protests after suspected herdsmen brutally attacked a man over open grazing. Residents demand justice and threaten reprisal attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-community-protests-open-grazing-threatens-reprisal-attack-against-killer-herdsmen/

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20 h. ago Trump: 1.4 million US military personnel to get $1,776 warrior dividend each

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that 1.45 million U.S. military service members would receive one-time “warrior dividend” bonus payments of 1,776 dollars (S$2,295) before Christmas. 

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24 h. ago Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Rivers, rescue victim

Rivers State Police Command operatives kill two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle and rescue a female victim after storming their hideout in Obio/Akpor. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers-in-rivers-rescue-victim/

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26 h. ago Doctor Accused Of Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing 12, Jailed For Life

Pechier, who has denied wrongdoing and not been detained since the start of the probe, appeared unmoved. The post Doctor Accused Of Poisoning 30 Patients, Killing 12, Jailed For Life appeared first on Channels Television.

Science

27 h. ago French doctor gets life jail for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

A French court sentenced anaesthetist Frederic Pechier to life in jail for poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, between 2008 and 2017. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-doctor-gets-life-jail-for-poisoning-30-patients-killing-12/

Science

28 h. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

30 h. ago Trump Announces $1,776 Checks For US Military In National Address

The US President said in a televised address, adding that the specific amount was in honour of the year the US was founded. The post Trump Announces $1,776 Checks For US Military In National Address appeared first on Channels Television.

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49 h. ago General strike prompts Portugal’s govt to amend labour reforms

Portugal’s government has said it will amend its proposed labour reforms after a general strike, the first in more than a decade,

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51 h. ago Health unions suspend picketing as FG sets up committee to address demands

Nigeria’s health unions (JOHESU) suspend picketing after the Federal Government set up a committee to address demands from their ongoing strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-unions-suspend-picketing-as-fg-sets-up-committee-to-address-demands/

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59 h. ago Gunmen kill villlage head, abduct retired Customs officer in Osun

Gunmen threw an Osun community into panic, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-villlage-head-abduct-retired-customs-officer-in-osun/

Events

59 h. ago We killed retired Delta judge for her phones, jewellery – Suspects

A security guard confesses to killing retired Delta State judge, Ifeoma Okogwu, during a robbery for her phones, jewellery, and other valuables. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-killed-retired-delta-judge-for-her-phones-jewellery-suspects/

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65 h. ago Hollywood director’s son medically unfit for court after parents’ killings – Lawyer

Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, was not medically cleared for court after being arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Sin Read More: https://punchng.com/hollywood-directors-son-medically-unfit-for-court-after-parents-killings-lawyer/

Society

65 h. ago Reps probe detained military personnel, aircraft in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled plans to meet officials of Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs over the detained aircraft and military personnel in Burkina Faso.

Politics

65 h. ago Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s House of Reps to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-detention-of-nigerian-military-aircraft-personnel-in-burkina-faso/

Politics

65 h. ago Labour alleges plot to disrupt protest, threatens indefinite strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warns of an indefinite nationwide strike if its planned national protest is disrupted or any participant is harmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-alleges-plot-to-disrupt-protest-threatens-indefinite-strike/

Events

67 h. ago Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey Headline Nominations For Prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards 2025

The organisers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards have revealed the nominees for their 2025 edition, with Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Fulham left-back Calvin Bassey, and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, headlining the shortlist for the coveted ‘King of the Pitch’ (Men) award. Osimhen is vying for the award for the third consecutive […]

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