14 m. ago Kogi insists no negotiation with kidnappers, says security forces rescued victims

The Kogi State government reiterates its firm stance of not negotiating with kidnappers, confirming victims were rescued by security forces after a gun bat Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-insists-no-negotiation-with-kidnappers-says-security-forces-rescued-victims/

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3 h. ago Army kills eight terrorists, arrests 51 suspects in nationwide operations

Nigerian Army operations result in 8 terrorists killed, 51 suspects arrested, and 27 victims rescued. Troops seized weapons and dismantled illegal sites. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-eight-terrorists-arrests-51-suspects-in-nationwide-operations/

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4 h. ago Kogi: Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Ejiba, Saminaka forest

The Brigade reassured the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state

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6 h. ago IGP orders arrest of officers on unauthorised escort services to VIPs nationwide

Nigeria Police Force high Command has begun an immediate enforcement of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of

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12 h. ago DHQ addresses Katsina vigilantes, Nigerien soldiers’ border clash

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters addresses a misunderstanding that led to a border clash between Katsina vigilantes and Nigerien soldiers over water. Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-addresses-katsina-vigilantes-nigerien-soldiers-border-clash/

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13 h. ago Vigilantes mistook Nigerien troops for hostile forces in Katsina border incident — DHQ

DHQ clarifies the Katsina border incident where local vigilantes mistakenly fired on Nigerien troops during a routine water-fetching mission. Read More: https://punchng.com/vigilantes-mistook-nigerien-troops-for-hostile-forces-in-katsina-border-incident-dhq/

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15 h. ago ICC: Nigeria demands respect for states’ sovereignty, constitution

"Our Armed Forces conduct operations in line with international humanitarian law and maintain mechanisms for independent

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16 h. ago Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, along with six other abductees, has read more Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

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19 h. ago Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warns Job Seekers Against Online Scams

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media and various unofficial websites that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing such reports as fake and misleading. In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the Commission warned that the purported recruitment advertisements […]

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19 h. ago Bandits Abduct 11 Residents In Fresh Attack On Kano Community

Residents of Tsamiya village in Shanono local government area of Kano State have again come under attack as armed bandits abducted 11 villagers, including a nursing mother, in a renewed attack on the community. Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers stormed the village in […]

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20 h. ago Jigawa: One officer killed, another injured in attack on DPO’s residence

Family members expressed deep shock over the incident. His father, Malam Garba Jahun, described the late officer as gentle and disciplined.

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20 h. ago Rivers varsity won’t close satellite campuses over criminal incidents – VC

Rivers State University VC says its satellite campuses will remain open despite robbery attacks on students, citing plans for improved community security. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-varsity-wont-close-satellite-campuses-over-criminal-incidents-vc/

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21 h. ago VIDEO: I pleaded for my Life, father recounts knife attack by son later diagnosed with Schizophrenia

A father shares his harrowing story of surviving a schizophrenia knife attack by his son, a crisis the family initially mistook for a demonic attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-pleaded-for-my-life-father-recounts-knife-attack-by-son-later-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia/

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21 h. ago Police, vigilantes foil Lakurawa attack in Kebbi, suspect killed

Police and vigilantes successfully foiled a Lakurawa attack in Kebbi, neutralizing one suspect after a gun battle and recovering two motorcycles. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-vigilantes-foil-lakurawa-attack-in-kebbi-suspect-killed/

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25 h. ago Bandits Abduct 25 In Fresh Attack On Kano Border Communities

At least 25 residents have been abducted and two others injured following a fresh bandit attack on Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, barely 24 hours after a similar assault on Yan Kamaye community in Tsanyawa Local […]

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30 h. ago Mexican military kills fugitive drug trafficker wanted by US

Pedro Inzunza Coronel, a fugitive Mexican drug trafficker wanted by the US for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, was killed by military forces in Sinaloa. Read More: https://punchng.com/mexican-military-kills-fugitive-drug-trafficker-wanted-by-us/

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30 h. ago Bandits strike in Kogi as troops thwart terrorist attacks in Chibok, others

SUSPECTED bandits on Sunday attacked Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi State, kidnapping the pastor, his wife and yet-to-be ascertained number of worshippers. This was as military troops at the weekend foiled bandit attacks on Chibok communities as well as destroyed their hideouts in Katsina State, while no fewer than 12 abducted […]

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33 h. ago Cost of FATF grey listing: Cardoso laments $30bn potential investment loss in one year

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has described Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as one of the country’s most significant economic wins this year. He asserted that remaining on the list could have cost the nation more than $30 billion in potential investment within […]

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36 h. ago Lagos students accuse policemen of extortion during night raid

Students in Lagos accuse policemen of unlawful arrest and extortion during a late-night raid, forcing them to pay N20,000 for their release. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-students-accuse-policemen-of-extortion-during-night-raid/

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42 h. ago Four dead, ten injured in shooting at family gathering in California

No fewer than four were killed while 10 others injured in a mass shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California. The incident, which happened at a banquet hall, where a child’s birthday party was underway, occurred before 6 p.m. local time. According to the BBC, authorities believe the shooting was a targeted attack, but […]

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