3 h. 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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3 h. ago Delta Court Bars Traffic Management Authority From Arrests, Fines

A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has stopped the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) from arresting motorists, confiscating vehicle number plates, and imposing fines. In a landmark judgment, Justice Ejiro Emudainowho ruled that such acts by DESTMA are illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void. The judge further held that DESTMA officials lack the […]

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7 h. ago Grief, tears as three brothers bonded by death are remembered

A community gathers in overwhelming grief to remember three brothers, Stephen, Casmir, and Collins Omatu, tragically killed in a Lagos market fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/grief-tears-as-three-brothers-bonded-by-death-are-remembered/

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7 h. ago Horror: Man kills wife in front of children, commits suicide

Police investigate an Ogun murder-suicide where a man fatally stabbed his wife in front of their children before taking his own life. Read More: https://punchng.com/horror-man-kills-wife-in-front-of-children-commits-suicide/

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16 h. ago Medical negligence killed my son in Lagos hospital — Chimamanda Adichie

Author Chimamanda Adichie alleges fatal medical negligence at a Lagos hospital led to the death of her 21-month-old son after a routine procedure. Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-negligence-killed-my-son-in-lagos-hospital-chimamanda-adichie/

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19 h. ago Africa records over 61,000 Mpox cases, seeks treatment options

With over 61,000 mpox cases, the Africa CDC is leading the MOSA clinical trial to find an effective Africa mpox treatment and bolster pandemic preparedness Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-records-over-61000-mpox-cases-seeks-treatment-options/

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23 h. ago AFCON 2025: Chelle Seeks Focus From Super Eagles Ahead Of Quarter

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his team to stay focused on Marrakech, training sessions, and their next game against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle’s side will tackle the Desert Foxes in the AFCON last-8 on Saturday evening in Marrakech. Nigeria recently secured a victory over Mozambique in their […] The post AFCON 2025: Chelle Seeks Focus From Super Eagles Ahead Of Quarter-Final Clash Against Algeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Muslims are also among those being killed in Nigeria, while warning that the U.S. could carry out additional airstrikes if the violence persists. The warning followed recent U.S. military action in Nigeria and drew international reactions, including condemnation from Pope Leo XIV, who criticised attacks on sovereign […] The post “Terrorists In Nigeria Also Kill Muslims, But Kill Christians More” – Donald Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Islamic Republic: New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown

On Friday, US President Donald Trump said it looked like Iran's leaders were "in big trouble" and repeated an earlier threat of military strikes if peaceful protesters are killed. The post Islamic Republic: New Protests Erupt In Iran Despite Internet Shutdown appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Court Bars Resident Doctors From Embarking On Proposed Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction stopping the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice E.D. Subilim, ordered NARD, its leadership, members, and agents to desist from calling, directing, […]

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27 h. ago Federal Govt Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Killed In UK, Canada

The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the death of two Nigerians in separate incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada even as it condoled with the families of the deceased. Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora  Commission (NIDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, gave the condolences in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media, […]

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27 h. ago Trump warns of further airstrikes in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

Donald Trump, President of United States has warned that Washington could carry out additional airstrikes in Nigeria if what he read more Trump warns of further airstrikes in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

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32 h. ago Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko in fresh battle over addiction allegations

Actress Regina Daniels shares negative drug test results, but husband Ned Nwoko dismisses it as ‘temporary abstinence,’ escalating their public feud. Read More: https://punchng.com/regina-daniels-ned-nwoko-in-fresh-battle-over-addiction-allegations/

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34 h. ago AFCON Q/Final: Super Eagles Not Seeking Revenge Against Algeria — Moses Simon

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has said that Nigeria was not driven by revenge ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Nigeria suffered a 2–1 defeat to the Desert Foxes in the semifinals of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, before going on to […]

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36 h. ago NiDCOM mourns Nigerians killed in separate violent attacks in UK, Canada

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two Nigerian nationals killed in separate read more NiDCOM mourns Nigerians killed in separate violent attacks in UK, Canada

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36 h. ago Trump Warns Terrorists In Nigeria That There’ll Be More U.S. Strikes If Killings Of Christians Continue

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, […] The post Trump Warns Terrorists In Nigeria That There’ll Be More U.S. Strikes If Killings Of Christians Continue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Court Stops Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN sitting in Abuja on Friday, restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, and its members from embarking on a strike from January 12. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, made the order after it heard an ex parte application that was […] The post Court Stops Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Nationwide Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Federal Government Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Killed In UK, Canada

The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the death of two Nigerians in separate incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada even as it condoled with the families of the deceased. Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this known in a statement issued through Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, […]

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38 h. ago “You Got Pregnant For Someone’s Husband” – Portable Alleges After Ashabi Simple Drags Him To Court

The drama between controversial singer Portable and his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, shows no signs of ending anytime soon. In a lengthy rant on his Instagram story, the street-hop star dragged the upcoming Yoruba actress for allegedly taking him to court, a move he says left him shocked and angry. Portable made it clear that […] The post “You Got Pregnant For Someone’s Husband” – Portable Alleges After Ashabi Simple Drags Him To Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Taraba Govt Orders Temporary Shutdown Of Specialist Hospital

With the shutdown of the health institution, patients will be forced to seek medical attention elsewhere within or outside the state. The post Taraba Govt Orders Temporary Shutdown Of Specialist Hospital appeared first on Channels Television.

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