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
The Ochetoha K’Idoma, a prominent socio-cultural organisation of the Idoma Nation, has decried the spate of kidnappings, herdsmen attacks, and violent crimes in Otukpo and other communities, warning that these threats have crippled farming activities and instilled widespread fears among the people. Arewa PUNCH reports that this warning underscored the emotional point during the delegates’ […] More
The Niger Delta Rights Advocates, NDRA, has expressed optimism that there is hope for a better Nigeria. NDRA, a political pressure group in the Niger Delta region, made this remark in reaction to the action of a Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, officer, Ugochukwu Orji, who reportedly rejected a N10 million bribe from a suspected ritualist, […] More
The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated Muslims across the state and the country over the Eid-al-Adha celebration. In a Sallah message issued by Nelson Chukwudi, his Chief Press Secretary, Fubara urged all Muslims in Rivers and the globe to imbibe the spirit of obedience, sacrifice and faith throughout the season. Considering […] More
The Nigerian Army has announced the elimination of three high-ranking Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders during coordinated military operations in Borno State. According to an official statement released on the Nigerian Army’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the deceased insurgent leaders have been identified as Amir Abu Ali, Amir Ibunu, […] More
Human rights lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the government of Switzerland to investigate the tragic killing of Mr. Michael Kenechukwu Ekemezie, a Nigerian citizen and an indigene of Anambra State, who was fatally assaulted by officers of the Swiss police in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the 25th May, 2025. Ekemezie had lived in Switzerland for […] More
