In a devastating incident on Tuesday night, suspected terrorists launched a violent assault on Chisu village, situated in the Mangu Local Government area of Plateau State. Tragically, 11 individuals lost their lives as a result of the attack. The victims, seeking refuge from the chaos that ensued after sporadic gunshots rang out in the community […]
The family of the late Assistant Superintendent of Police, Hezekiah Abiona, has come forward to express their grievances, stating that officials from the Nigerian Navy have neglected them following the tragic death of their breadwinner. Abiona was fatally stabbed by two naval ratings, Onyekachi Egwin and Nnamani Anointing, in the Satellite Town area of Lagos […]
President Bola Tinubu made significant changes to Nigeria’s security apparatus, announcing the retirement of all service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, in a major shake-up on Monday. The President also affected special advisers and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. These changes were communicated in a statement by Willie Bassey, the […]
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has leveled serious allegations against former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming that he orchestrated the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank Governor, in a bid to undermine Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s aspiration to become the APC presidential candidate.In a letter addressed to the President, […]
Oba of Idofin, Shedrack Durojaiye Obibeni, and his wife were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. The incident occurred on Monday at around 5 pm along the Makutu-Idofin road in Kogi State, as per a report from the News Agency of Nigeria.Mr. Abdulrasak Asiru, Chairman of Yagba East […]
In a significant development, a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has issued an order for the remand of a 40-year-old farmer, Zakaria Bulus, in a correctional centre. The charges against Bulus revolve around the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl within the state.According to reliable sources, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps […]
In a significant development on Monday, members of the Anambra Vigilante Group reportedly took down two suspects who had been instilling fear among the residents of Okija community in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.According to reliable sources in the area, the deceased suspects and their accomplices had been enforcing compliance with the […]
Renowned Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, can now bask in the glory of her remarkable achievement as she proudly displays her newly acquired Guinness World Record plaque for the longest cooking marathon. Weeks after completing the grueling contest, Hilda finally received the coveted accolade on Monday, capturing the heartfelt moment in a video shared on social […]
The whereabouts of a mother, her baby, and six other individuals, including a man known as Umar, remain unknown following a devastating flood caused by heavy rainfall in the Agege area of Lagos State.According to reports gathered by PUNCH Metro, the canal in the Abattoir area of Agege overflowed during the intense downpour on Thursday, […]
In a recent development, the opposition party in Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded that Governor Hope Uzodimma provide a detailed explanation for the alleged misappropriation of over N206 billion in local government funds by his administration. The call was made by the party’s publicity secretary, Collins Opurozor, during a press conference […]