1 hour ago FG promotes 16,582 prison officials, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 16,582 personnel as the Controller General warns against misconduct and criminal ties with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-16582-prison-officials-warns-against-misconduct/

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5 h. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago

The United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday, blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking a significant setback for the White House amid ongoing tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an unsigned order, the Court ruled that the administration […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate

The Senate, on Tuesday, passed for second reading the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu. The passage followed a lead debate by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who sponsored the bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of […]

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5 h. ago Kano unveils neighbourhood watch corps, deploys 2,000 personnel

Kano State launches its Neighbourhood Watch Corps with 2,000 personnel to combat crime and enhance grassroots security across 44 local government areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-unveils-neighbourhood-watch-corps-deploys-2000-personnel/

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6 h. ago Reps urge security agencies to rescue 27 abducted persons in Plateau

Nigeria’s House of Representatives calls on security agencies to rescue 27 abducted persons in Plateau State and deploy more security to the Wase LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-security-agencies-to-rescue-27-abducted-persons-in-plateau/

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7 h. ago Multiple Accidents As Petrol Tanker, 3 Vehicles Collide On Lagos

A multiple-accident involving a petrol tanker and three other vehicles occurred on Tuesday on the Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to severe traffic disruption in the area of Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed the incident in a statement shared on X on Tuesday. According to the agency, […]

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8 h. ago Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

In its bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance road safety before, during and after the Christmas and New read more Yelutide: Oyo traffic authority deploys 627 personnel across state 

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9 h. ago Yuletide: Oyo NSCDC deploys 1,500 personnel for security operations

The Commandant of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Augustine Padonu, has approved the deployment of 1,500 personnel to cover strategic locations across the state.

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9 h. ago Yuletide: Umahi bars contractors from closing sites, cancels directors’ holidays

Works Minister David Umahi orders contractors on federal road projects to keep sites open during the holidays, cancelling leave to ensure smooth traffic fl Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-umahi-bars-contractors-from-closing-sites-cancels-directors-holidays/

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10 h. ago NSCDC FCT Command rewards 53 personnel for outstanding performance

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has once again presented Medals of Commendation for Excellence to 53 of his personnel.

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10 h. ago Navy Rescue 20 Crew Members From Burning Vessel Off Calabar Waters

The Nigerian Navy said its personnel on Monday, 22 December 2025, rescued 20 Crew members from burning Motor Vessel (MV) CHIMBA EXPRESS off Calabar Waters. Naval Spokesman, Commodore Adams-Aliu, said the successful rescue operation commenced at about 1pm hours when Nigerian Navy Ship OSE, while on routine sea patrol received a distress call from the […]

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11 h. ago Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed why he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, highlighting a growing political divergence within the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in  Ibadan, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling that at the age of 29, he secured his first major […] The post Wike Just Left Law School When I Made $1m; Promised Tinubu “Hold The PDP” For Him Ahead Of 2027 Polls” – Seyi Makinde Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Meet the Nigerian company helping merchants beat queues and sell globally

For many Nigerian merchants, peak shopping periods are a double-edged sword. Foot traffic surges, but so do queues, payment delays, read more Meet the Nigerian company helping merchants beat queues and sell globally

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13 h. ago Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 55,000 operatives nationwide for hitch

He explained that the deployment is essential to strengthen the nation’s security framework, especially since criminal elements

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13 h. ago ‘I Prioritise Enabling Environment Over Handouts’, Says Governor Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration prefers creating a conducive environment that empowers citizens to lift themselves out of poverty, rather than distributing handouts to them. Makinde made the remarks during a media chat with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he explained the philosophy behind […]

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13 h. ago Kidnapping schoolchildren is terror, NCTC boss slams mass abductions

Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre has declared mass kidnapping as terrorism, stating it aims to instill fear and undermine state authority. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-schoolchildren-is-terror-nctc-boss-slams-mass-abductions/

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13 h. ago Oyo: What I want my administration to be remembered for — Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he wants his administration to be remembered for...

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14 h. ago How I balance compromise, conviction in managing Oyo State — Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained how his administration balances compromise and conviction in governance, saying...

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14 h. ago Ibadan Circular Road corridor gazetted, not land grabbing — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the ongoing land acquisition for the Ibadan Circular Road project was legally gazetted before his administration assumed office...

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14 h. ago ‘I Am Not Moved’, Makinde Reacts To PDP Defections, Warns Against One

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he remained unfazed by the wave of defections currently affecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He warned that efforts to weaken opposition parties could lead Nigeria towards a one-party system with grave consequences for democracy and national stability. Governor Makinde made the remarks while reacting specifically to […]

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