The Nigerian Police on Thursday confirmed the rescue of 73 victims of abduction from various locations across Katsina State. The police also said that its operatives have arrested 175 suspected kidnappers and criminals across Katsina since the beginning of May 2025. The Katsina Police Command spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq in a statement said that out of […] More
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have recorded significant operational victories in Delta and Katsina states, where 11 kidnapped victims were rescued, and a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition were recovered from suspected criminals. It was learnt that police operatives alongside other security agencies jointly foiled a kidnap attempt along the Danmusa–Mara Dangeza […] More
A 56-year-old woman with dual Australian and Nigerian citizenship Binta Abubakar, has been arrested in Australia for trafficking 15 students from Papua New Guinea (PNG). The woman whose name is not disclosed, has been charged with multiple counts of human trafficking, deceptive recruiting, and debt bondage offences. The woman, who was based primarily in Papua […] More
A female student of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa (formerly Gateway Polytechnic, Igbesa), has been severely beaten by her fellow students over allegations of boyfriend snatching. In a video that went viral on Wednesday, several female students were seen flogging the victim with long, thick canes. They claimed their mothers were aware of […] More
A 19-year-old upcoming Nigerian artiste identified simply as Destiny has been beaten to death in the Volta Region area of Ghana. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on May 28. It was gathered that a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian based in Ghana accused him of failing to remit funds related to a business venture they introduced […] More
The Federal Capital Territory, Police Commissioner, Adewale Ajao, has directed the immediate arrest of a woman who allegedly starved and physically abused a 14-year-old girl in Abuja. The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed this to The PUNCH, adding that the Divisional Police Officers in the command had been directed to locate and arrest […] More
Suspected herdsmen launched fresh attacks on Monday evening in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State, killing several residents despite recent military assurances. In Agatu LGA, the attackers struck along the Odugbeho–Ogbaulu road, killing Sunday Dutse, a native of Odejo and the younger brother of a former chairman of the local government. Dutse […] More
A 39-year old man, Taiwo Lawal, has landed in trouble in Lagos State for allegedly sneaking into his neighbour’s apartment and engaging their 14-year old daughter in sex while she was asleep. LeadNaija reports that the suspect, Lawal, has been arrested and charged for defilement under the Criminal Laws of the State. The incident happened […] More
A woman identified as Khadija Salisu was rescued on Friday by the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) after she was pushed out of a moving vehicle at the Powerhouse Bus Stop junction along Yakubu Gowon Crescent in the Asokoro District of Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday around 4:30 p.m., is suspected […] More
The convicts are; Ogbeide Osayande Bright, George Micheal, Asazobro Kindness, Asamonye Davis Chibudion, Efosa Imasuen, Fortune Innocent, Owah Eloho, Osifo Bright, Oselunosen Ojeh Oziegbe,, Igbinogie Esemude Eloghosa, Abijade Jeffery, Godwin Osayowanbor, Okon Bassey Benjamin, Owie Success Etinosa, Emmanuel Chinedu Ariwa, Ogbonna Precious, Agboniroho Promise, Ogbonna Michael, Sunday Onyekachi, Igbinogie Esenuede Amos, Favour Abdul, Efe Louis […] More
Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, better known as AY Live or Comedian AY, has joined Nigerians in reacting to a viral video showing the display between a male photographer and an aggressive cow in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. A photographer named Folastag shared the video, which has since generated thousands of reactions on social media, […] More
A Nigerian mum expresses excitement as she wears her daughter’s NYSC uniform following her Passing Out Parade which was a day ago. In a video shared online, the lady @houseoftiwatrendz noted that her sister celebrated her Passing Out Parade after a one-year mandatory service. To display pride over her sister’s achievement, her mum woke up […] More
