In a decisive triumph against banditry, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA participating in Operation Tsatsa Daji III Phase 2 have successfully dismantled the notorious stronghold of bandit leader Bello Turji, located in Zamfara State. This operation has led to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons, marking a critical step in the fight against […] More
For years, many Nigerians have been making unrealistic comparisons between an oil-rich nation, like Saudi Arabia, and an oil-poor country, like Nigeria, which has seven times Saudi Arabia’s population yet makes only 10% of what Saudi Arabia makes from oil. However, Saudi Arabia has been buying refined petroleum products from Nigeria since last year. Why […] More
The Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, has claimed responsibility for two improvised explosive device (IED) attacks targeting security forces in Tillabéri Region, western Niger. According to a statement from the group, the attacks resulted in casualties among Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (SDF). The explosives were remotely detonated in two […] More
A suspected Boko Haram commander identified as Mulwuta has issued a violent threat against residents of Banki, a border town in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. According to local sources, the terrorist warned that if the people of Banki fail to “repent” by Ramadan, they would be “slaughtered like goats.” The threat has […] More
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Sanda Wajiri, a remote village near Kolkata in northern Cameroon, killing four people and setting parts of the settlement ablaze. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred late at Sunday night when heavily armed militants stormed the village, shooting sporadically. The residents, however, put up strong resistance, managing […] More
Another Worries As Domestic Violence Skyrockets In Nigeria Within the past few weeks, domestic violence worsened in many Nigerian homes, with horrible scenes recorded across the country. According to a 2019 survey by the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics, 30% of Nigerian women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence, while a shocking 68% have encountered […] More
According to Punch, Ejezie Udochukwu, a 47-year-old nurse, is living through unimaginable grief after losing his three young children under mysterious and shocking circumstances in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The devastating incident has left him and his wife searching for answers, as police investigations continue. On February 1, 2025, Udochukwu’s […] More
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast hazy weather conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, with reduced visibility in northern states and thunderstorms in parts of the south. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km is expected over the […] More
Tolu Adegboyega, the talented gospel actress best known for her role as Flora in the Abattoir movie series is dead. Adegboyega had been battling for her life since December 26, 2024, following a tragic accident in which she lost one of her twins. She remained in the hospital for months, undergoing intensive treatment. Despite undergoing […] More
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two suspected drug kingpins at Port Harcourt International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, who excreted a total of 125 wraps of heroin. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, revealing that one of the suspects, Onyekwonike Elochuckwu Sylvanus, operates […] More
An Assistant Superintendent of Police in Niger State, Shafi’u Bawa, reportedly committed suicide on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in Kontagora Local Government Area, where authorities revealed that his father, Usman Bawa, a resident of the Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the matter to the police command. PUNCH learnt that Officer Bawa was found hanging […] More
After several weeks of speculation and anticipation, Bishop David Abioye has announced an exciting new development regarding name and where he will hold his service every Sunday. In a new post on his official Facebook page, he revealed both the location and the time for these gatherings, warmly inviting everyone to participate. This announcement has […] More