3 h. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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4 h. ago N30bn relief: Oyo cries politics as HEDA drags Makinde to EFCC

HEDA petitions the EFCC to investigate the N30bn Oyo relief fund, alleging diversion and lack of transparency after the January 2024 Bodija explosion. Read More: https://punchng.com/n30bn-relief-oyo-cries-politics-as-heda-drags-makinde-to-efcc/

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8 h. ago Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly welcomed another child with his wife, Bewaji, while still in police custody. Sources said the singer received the news of the birth with excitement despite his current situation and has expressed a strong desire to regain his freedom in order to see his newborn […] The post Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP appeals court verdict ordering fresh primaries

The Ekiti State PDP has appealed a court judgment that nullified its governorship primary, insisting Dr. Wole Oluyede remains its official candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-pdp-appeals-court-verdict-ordering-fresh-primaries/

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11 h. ago Suspected killers of FRSC officer, daughter remanded till February 6

Three suspects in the ritual murder of an FRSC officer and her daughter have been remanded in custody by an Osun State Magistrate’s Court until February. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-killers-of-frsc-officer-daughter-remanded-till-february-6/

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15 h. ago FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

The federal government has filed criminal charges against  Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over alleged forgery and read more FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

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15 h. ago Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case

68-year-old Ozekome is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The post Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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17 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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17 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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19 h. ago Stop distracting Abia with 2027 election talk, Otti tells opposition

Abia Governor Alex Otti warns opponents to stop early Abia 2027 election permutations, insisting his focus is on development, not political noise. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-distracting-abia-with-2027-election-talk-otti-tells-opposition/

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22 h. ago TotalEnergies’ Land Donors Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu-Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has protested alleged neglect and marginalisation by TotalEnergies. The protesters said they are the principal land donors of the Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities under OML 58 and expressed sadness over what they described as 27 years of neglect by the […]

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22 h. ago From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

From allegations of Christian genocide to airstrikes and a billion-naira lobby For decades, Nigeria’s insecurity has been framed as a read more From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

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23 h. ago Credit Administration Institute’s Money Lenders Seek Partnership On Ethical Credit System

The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Lagos. Adelekan said the […]

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35 h. ago VIDEO: Lagos taskforce arrests six suspected hoodlums on Ikorodu road

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested six suspected hoodlums who allegedly rob motorists with broken-down vehicles on Ikorodu Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-taskforce-arrests-six-suspected-hoodlums-on-ikorodu-road/

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35 h. ago Rivers: Land Donors To TotalEnergies Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers Statel, has protested an alleged neglect and marginalisation by international oil company (IOC), TotalEnergies. The protesters, who said they were the principal land donors of Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities of OML 58, expressed sadness over 27 years of alleged neglect […]

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39 h. ago Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation, FSF, has listed a series of actions and logistical failures that point to Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2025 host, Morocco’s deliberate attempts at sabotage ahead of the final tomorrow, Sunday. The FSF, in a statement released this morning, alleged systematic hindrance of its national team’s preparations for tomorrow’s final. FSF […] The post Senegal Accuse Morocco Of Sabotage Ahead Of 2025 AFCON Final Clash Agaisnt Morocco appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Group Backs Kano Governor, Denies Kwankwanso’s Coerced Defection Allegations

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA), has cautioned former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to desist from what it described as false and inflammatory allegations against the administration of Governor Kabir Yusuf. KPRA said it was compelled to respond to recent statements attributed to Senator Kwankwaso on his […]

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55 h. ago PICTORIAL: DPO Pays N310k To Settle Dispute Between Truck Drivers, Revenue Officials On Bauchi

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Holman Simon, on Friday, paid N310,000 as compensation to a truck driver whose tyre was allegedly damaged by revenue officials at a checkpoint on Bauchi-Jos Highway. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafiu Abubakar, the […]

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59 h. ago Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge of Rivers State from accepting an impeachment notice directed at Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Rivers State House of Assembly had asked the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations […] The post Court Orders Chief Judge To Ignore Rivers Assembly’s Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy For Seven Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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