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US Airstrikes in Sokoto Destroy Terrorist Hideouts, Video Evidence Emerges

January 11, 2026

Video footage reviewed by Sunday PUNCH has provided visual confirmation that United States airstrikes carried out in Sokoto State in late December 2025 targeted and killed several terrorists, destroyed vehicles and struck suspected hideouts. Although the precise number of casualties remains unverified, according to security sources and footage analysis. The footage, which has not been...

Defence Minister Tells Bandit Sponsors to Stop or Face the Army

January 11, 2026

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has issued a stern warning to Nigerians and others providing support to terrorists, bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements, urging them to desist immediately as the Federal Government mandates decisive action by security agencies. He spoke on Saturday, January 10, 2026, during the Armed Forces Celebration and...

Bandits’ Threat Notes Spark Fear in Oyo Community

January 10, 2026

Tension and fear have gripped Ikoyi-Ile in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after residents discovered handwritten threat notes believed to have been left by suspected bandits, warning of a planned attack on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The threatening messages, reportedly found at...

Anaesthetists Track Negligence Allegations in Death of Adichie’s Son

January 10, 2026

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) says it is closely monitoring allegations of medical negligence linked to the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died after a brief illness, the society’s president said in an interview on Saturday, January 10, 2026. NSA National President Professor Alhassan Mohammed disclosed in an interview...

Oyo APC Chieftain Abducted in Ibadan Regains Freedom After 39 Days

January 10, 2026

Ibadan, Oyo State — A prominent chieftain of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, who was abducted in early December 2025, has regained his freedom after 39 days in captivity, party officials confirmed on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the APC in Oyo State, Wale Sadare, confirmed...

Kwara Palace Breached as Bandits Kidnap Seven Royal Family Members

January 10, 2026

Ilorin, Nigeria — Suspected bandits invaded the palace of a traditional ruler in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday, December 26, 2025, abducting seven members of the royal family and injuring two individuals, according to a local vigilante leader. The palace targeted belongs to His Royal Majesty Oba David Adedumoye,...

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Subscribers Fume as FCCPC Directive Grounds Airtime Borrowing Services

April 17, 2026

FCCPC airtime borrowing disruption has sparked widespread frustration among telecom subscribers following the suspension of airtime credit services across major networks in Nigeria. The development followed a regulatory directive linked to new consumer lending rules. Subscribers said the service was no longer accessible through commonly used short codes. Telecom operators implemented the suspension to comply...

PINL Gives Scholarship Worth ₦2bn to 600 Bayelsa Students

April 17, 2026

PINL gives scholarship support worth ₦2bn to 600 students from Bayelsa State across various tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The initiative was announced during a disbursement exercise held in the state. Officials said the intervention is designed to ease financial pressure on students. It forms part of the company’s education support programme. PINL gives scholarship under...

“I Can Solve Nigeria Problems” Amaechi Says Amid Governance Debate

April 17, 2026

Nigeria Problems can be solved with the right leadership experience, according to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. He said this during a public political engagement in Abuja. Amaechi stated that his years in government have prepared him to address national challenges. The comments come amid ongoing debates on governance and economic conditions in Nigeria....

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