The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of …
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Military kills terrorist commanders, sacks 40 in Sokoto, Zamfara hideouts
In a significant breakthrough against terrorism in the North-West, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have eliminated several notorious terrorist commanders and dismantled multiple hideouts in Zamfara and Sokoto states. The …
Read More »Obasa absent from Lagos Assembly, one month after removal as speaker
One month after his removal as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been absent from the sittings in the House. The PUNCH reports that …
Read More »Navy busts smugglers in Lagos waters, confiscates contraband, arrests suspects
The Quick Response Team of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, under its new Base Commander, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, has stepped up its operations, resulting in the interception of a …
Read More »Man bags death verdict as magistrate declines jurisdiction in attempted murder case
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a petroleum tanker conductor, Eze Kingsley, to death by hanging for the murder of Wagbara David. The post Man …
Read More »UNIZIK vows justice in lecturer-student clash over TikTok video
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has intervened in a clash between a male lecturer and a female student, pledging to ensure justice. The post UNIZIK …
Read More »Police seek clues after missing man’s body found in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the body of Sikiru Olatunji, a 76-year-old man who was reported missing on February 8, 2025. His remains were found …
Read More »CGMI denies report on Archbishop Benson-Idahosa’s alleged discontent with PFN leadership
The Church of God Mission International has refuted media reports (not in the PUNCH) that its spiritual leader, Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, expressed disappointment in the leadership of Bishop Wale Oke, …
Read More »Body of missing septuagenarian recovered in Ogun forest
The police in Ogun State have said they recovered the corpse of 76-year-old Sikiru Olatunji, who was declared missing some days ago, in a forest in the Yewa North Local …
Read More »Police arrest man for causing panic in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested 35-year-old Chidi Azonibe for allegedly circulating a notice about a planned attack by the Fulani herdsmen on residents of Umuoba in Irete and …
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