1 hour ago Army kills six terrorists, arrests 18, rescues nine in nationwide raids

In Kaduna, joint operations involving the Nigerian Police and other security agencies led to the arrest of six suspects and the

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1 hour ago Kwara: Police nab four bandits’ arms couriers, suspected kidnapping gang member

Operatives of the Kwara state Police command have arrested four suspected bandits' arms couriers and recovered 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition. 

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2 h. ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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2 h. ago Accord party faction moves to halt Osun governorship primaries

A faction of the Accord Party files a lawsuit to void the upcoming Osun State governorship primaries and affirm the suspension of its National Chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-faction-moves-to-halt-osun-governorship-primaries/

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3 h. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tax implementation committee signals possible CGT review, vows ‘humane’ rollout

The newly inaugurated National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) on Friday pledged a “humane” and transparent rollout of the federal read more Tax implementation committee signals possible CGT review, vows ‘humane’ rollout

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3 h. ago Accord party names Osun caretaker chairman, approves 2026 primary guidelines

The Accord Party Osun chapter has a new caretaker chairman, Victor Akande, as the NEC approves guidelines for the 2026 governorship primaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-names-osun-caretaker-chairman-approves-2026-primary-guidelines/

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3 h. ago PDP petitions court, demands reassignment of case over fair hearing concerns

The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court read more PDP petitions court, demands reassignment of case over fair hearing concerns

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4 h. ago Bauchi Police Hand Over 161kg Of Illicit Drugs, Dealer To NDLEA

The Bauchi State Police Command has handed over a suspected drug dealer and 161 kilograms of seized illicit substances to the State’s command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Friday at the Command headquarters, Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Sani-Omolori, said the […]

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5 h. ago JUST IN: APC disqualifies Omisore, six others from Osun guber primary 

Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has been disqualified alongside six other aspirants from contesting party’s governorship primary...

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5 h. ago Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, 6 Others, Clears 2 Aspirants For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former national secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun state. The others aspirant disqualified were Babatunde Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki and Ssenator Babajide […]

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5 h. ago Gov Aliyu’s aide seeks stronger security collaboration with Defence Minister

He urged the new minister to deploy his operational expertise to tackle banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other security challenges.

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6 h. ago ‘It’s Unfortunate But They Are Free To Go’, Wike Speaks On Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) as “unfortunate”. Wike, who said that he was not aware of their defection, however, added that the lawmakers were free to […]

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6 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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8 h. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly speaker, 15 other lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

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10 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Distribution Of Tinubu Campaign Vehicles, Says It’s ‘Profound Insensitivity’

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as the “profound insensitivity and abuse of public trust” by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for distributing luxury vehicles as part of early campaign mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on his X handle […]

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-16-rivers-lawmakers-speaker-defect-from-pdp-to-apc/

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