Over a hundred farmers, whose farmlands bore the brunt of the construction of the Ekiti cargo airport, convened a protest on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, citing grievances over their unpaid compensation. Carrying placards emblazoned with their demands, these farmers hailed from five affected communities: Igbogun, Afao, Araromi Obo, Aso Ayegunle, and […]
In a significant operation conducted by the Anambra State Police Command on Monday, a total of 129 suspects were apprehended and subsequently paraded before members of the press. These individuals were allegedly involved in a range of criminal activities, including cultism, murder, and armed robbery. Addressing the gathered journalists, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi […]
In a solemn verdict handed down at the Lagos High Court, located at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island, a grave chapter in the legal proceedings surrounding the murder of Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, reached its climax on Monday. The suspended Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, found himself condemned to the […]
In a significant development, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) under the jurisdiction of the Delta State Police Command have apprehended a 40-year-old patent medicine dealer, identified as Ebireri Morisson, hailing from Oviorie community in Isiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area. This arrest comes on the heels of allegations that the suspect was in […]
In a devastating escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the death toll has surged to nearly 1,000, with the Palestinian militant group Hamas launching a massive and unexpected assault from Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing a shocked and grieving nation, prepared them for a “long and difficult” war ahead. The assault included a barrage […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Operatives Apprehend 67-Year-Old Cocaine Trafficker at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja In a recent operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended a 67-year-old drug trafficker, identified as Chukwuemeka Clement, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja. The arrest was made after Clement was […]
The Kalejaiye family of Ogun State finds themselves embroiled in a distressing land dispute, one they allege involves a group of land grabbers collaborating with Chinese nationals. The turmoil centers on their cherished farmland located in the Ogere region of the state, a property that has been in the family’s possession since the 1970s, sustaining […]
Suspected terrorists, armed individuals, are reported to have carried out a mass abduction of more than 30 farmers during the early hours of Saturday in the Chikuri community, situated within the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A resident, Mr. Dogara Peter, who corroborated the distressing incident to The PUNCH on Saturday, revealed that […]
Renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, engaged in a subtle exchange with former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, following accusations by the football administrator that Davido had failed to honor a performance commitment in Warri, Delta State, despite receiving a substantial payment of $94,600. Pinnick, speaking during the 19th edition of ‘Warri Again’ on […]
In a stunning turn of events, 22-year-old Ilebaye Odinya emerged victorious in the Big Brother Naija (All Stars edition), claiming the grand prize of N120 million. While some speculated that her victory hinged on playing the role of a victim and eliciting viewers’ sympathy, Odinya vehemently refutes these claims. During an exclusive interview with Saturday […]