The Rivers State Police Command has reported the apprehension of a 42-year-old man, identified as Kolowale, on charges of alleged sexual assault against his 13-year-old female house help. The incident unfolded on Ejekwu Street in Eneka, within the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. According to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, the arrest transpired […]
In a somber incident that unfolded late Tuesday evening, an as-yet-unidentified man, believed to be in his late fifties, tragically collapsed and passed away along the streets of Oke-Abetu, situated within the Abeokuta South Local Government area of Ogun State. This shocking turn of events, as reported by PUNCH Metro, has left the community in […]
Organized labor in Nigeria has set a two-week ultimatum for state governors to initiate negotiations regarding the N35,000 wage award for their respective states. This ultimatum aligns with the terms outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). State chapters of […]
In a tense and harrowing incident that unfolded in the quiet village of Apalokun, located within the Iwerele region of Iwajowa Local Government Area, Oyo State, a cloud of fear descended upon the community. Reports emerging from the scene indicate that a violent clash occurred, claiming numerous lives and setting the entire locality on edge. […]
In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded on Tuesday, at least 200 lives were tragically lost as a powerful explosion ripped through the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. The repercussions of this event were swift and global, sparking widespread condemnation and igniting violent protests in several Muslim nations. The blame for this devastating incident was fiercely […]
Chaos erupted on Tuesday as members of the Nigeria Police Force and the South-West Security Outfits, known as the Amotekun corps, found themselves in a heated confrontation. The incident unfolded during the Ogun State Sports Writer Association of Nigeria football competition in the state capital, Abeokuta. The catalyst for the brawl was a controversial officiating […]
In a recent operation, the Lagos State Police Command unveiled its successful raid on a blacksmith’s facility involved in the illicit manufacture of firearms destined for criminal use. As relayed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, during a press conference held at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, it was revealed […]
Fourteen individuals were left injured as a result of a collision that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, within the confines of the Bus Rapid Transport corridor at Cement Bus Stop, Valley Estate, on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, heading towards Ile Zik. The incident involved two BRT buses, both of which sustained significant damage. Eyewitnesses […]
Tension Grips Ezeala as Kidnapped Deputy Registrar’s Decomposing Corpse is Discovere In a distressing turn of events, the tranquil atmosphere of Ezeala, within the Umuezeala autonomous community of Ehime Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State, was shattered on Tuesday. The discovery of the decomposing remains of Innocent Obi, the Deputy Registrar of the Federal […]
In a bold and controversial declaration, former Secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal, has called for the immediate resignation of Bola Tinubu, the proclaimed victor of the February 25 presidential election, in favor of Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. While the Independent National Electoral Commission upheld Tinubu’s election victory, Lawal maintains that independent data […]