An official of the Nigerian Army identified as Lance Corporal Jubril, has reportedly committed suicide after being arrested over his alleged connection with the Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists in Gaidam, Yobe State. Jubril, a weapon instructor at the Army Battalion in Gaidam, was said to have been suspected by his colleagues followingContinue reading “Absconded Army weapon trainer arrested for joining ISWAP kills self”
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Osinachi: Police submit autopsy report for possible prosecution
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory says it has forwarded the autopsy result, conducted on the late Osinachi Nwachukwu to the Director of Public Prosecution for vetting and possible prosecution. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. She said theContinue reading “Osinachi: Police submit autopsy report for possible prosecution”
Arrested Lagos BRT driver raped me inside bus, says victim, presents evidence
Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron, the driver of the Bus Rapid Transit vehicle arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a passenger, Oluwabamise Ayankole, has been accused of engaging in illicit acts with another female passenger in Lagos State. The female victim, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Metro, accused Omininikoron of raping her on November 25, 2021.Continue reading “Arrested Lagos BRT driver raped me inside bus, says victim, presents evidence”
Young man commits suicide in Delta, residents suspect mental crisis
A young horticulturist at the Seplat office in Sapele, Delta State, has allegedly committed suicide. The victim, however, gave no reason for his action. PUNCH Metro gathered that the young man, identified simply as Ochuko, lived on Onamate Street, Off New Ogorode Road, Sapele. Sources disclosed that he suffered from mental illness as he allegedly complainedContinue reading “Young man commits suicide in Delta, residents suspect mental crisis”
Osimhen overpriced by Napoli – Italian media
ACCORDING to Italian publication, Corriere della Sera, Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is being overpriced by Napoli, a strategy by the Italian club to wade off suitors, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Napoli, having spent just two seasons with the Parthenopeans following his record €81m move from Lille in the summer ofContinue reading “Osimhen overpriced by Napoli – Italian media”
Confusion as robbers kill gang member, businessman in Benue
Two gunmen suspected to be armed robbers early hours of Sunday reportedly killed a businessman identified as Jonah Onche at Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that one of the robbers was also killed in the process of robbing their victim. Source from Naka explained that theContinue reading “Confusion as robbers kill gang member, businessman in Benue”
Ukraine: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on ‘high alert’
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence chiefs to put the country’s nuclear “deterrence forces” on high alert Sunday and accused the West of taking “unfriendly” steps against his country. International tensions are already soaring over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Putin’s order will cause further alarm. Moscow has the world’s second-largest arsenal of nuclearContinue reading “Ukraine: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on ‘high alert’”
Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested
No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed and several others injured during an operation by anti-narcotic officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Partey area of Lagos Island. A source in the area, who did not want to be named, alleged that the officers stormed the area on Saturday morningContinue reading “Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested”
Ukraine: My family, people in danger, Shevchenko cries out
A former skipper of the Ukrainian national football team, Andriy Shevchenko, has taken to Twitter to call the attention of the world to the danger his people are subjected to following Russia’s invasion. The former Chelsea and AC Milan striker lamented that his family and people are in danger. The PUNCH had, on Thursday, reported thatContinue reading “Ukraine: My family, people in danger, Shevchenko cries out”
North Korea fires ballistic missile
North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile”, South Korea’s military said early Sunday, what would be Pyongyang’s eighth launch this year after a month of relative calm on the peninsula during the Beijing Olympics. Pyongyang carried out a record-breaking blitz of weapons tests last month, including of its most powerful missile since 2017, when leaderContinue reading “North Korea fires ballistic missile”
Cultists invade Anambra burial, kill 20 mourners
Gunmen suspected to be members of a cult group have killed 20 persons at a burial in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. They were also said to have desecrated the corpse of a suspected member, identified as Ozo, that had been prepared for burial. It was gathered that while Ozo’s bodyContinue reading “Cultists invade Anambra burial, kill 20 mourners”
Airline humiliated, prevented me from boarding, didn’t refund airfare – Awka teacher who alleged discrimination, sued carrier for N550m
Gloria Nwogbo Gloria Mary Nwogbo, an Anambra-based teacher who sued a commercial airline, Dana Air, for allegedly preventing her from boarding due to her disability, tellsALEXANDER OKERE how the incident changed her and why Nigerians living with disabilities should be allowed to live their lives without social barriers Please, introduce yourself. My name is Miss GloriaContinue reading “Airline humiliated, prevented me from boarding, didn’t refund airfare – Awka teacher who alleged discrimination, sued carrier for N550m”
My sister’s funeral cancelled, foods, others wasted after corpse went missing at mortuary – Ebonyi man
Pastor Fred Okoro is the younger brother of the late Madam Grace Okoro of Igbara village, Umunnato Edda community, Ebonyi State, whose corpse went missing from a mortuary in the area in December and has not been found till date. In this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, the cleric bares his mind on the issue, whileContinue reading “My sister’s funeral cancelled, foods, others wasted after corpse went missing at mortuary – Ebonyi man”
Heavy security at Dowen College as Lagos Govt allegedly moves to reopen school
Security operatives were seen watching over the school and its hostels. Heavy security at Dowen College as Lagos Govt allegedly moves to reopen school . Amid the speculations that the Lagos State Government is planning to reopen Dowen College, security operatives have been stationed at the school in Lekki. According to Vanguard, armed policemen with ArmouredContinue reading “Heavy security at Dowen College as Lagos Govt allegedly moves to reopen school”
I was into haulage business, not kidnapping, Evans tells court
File copy: Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a, Evans Alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, said on Friday that he was innocent of the charges slammed against him before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja. Evans, who is facing four counts of kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms, claimed that he was not aContinue reading “I was into haulage business, not kidnapping, Evans tells court”
Eagles pocket $10,000 each for Egypt, Sudan wins
• NFF, team agree on $5000 win bonus, $2,500 for draw Super Eagles players will receive $10,000 each for the victories over Egypt and Sudan at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, our correspondent has learnt. This comes after the Nigeria Football Federation and the Eagles reached an agreement over the mode of paymentContinue reading “Eagles pocket $10,000 each for Egypt, Sudan wins”
2023: Jonathan and South-South as Nigeria’s wisest card
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan It has become evident that judging from the relentless pressure being mounted on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by power brokers in the North, GEJ and, of course, the South-South geopolitical zone have assumed the best lens through which the issue of power shift is best viewed as we gradually move closerContinue reading “2023: Jonathan and South-South as Nigeria’s wisest card”
The Lagos State Police Command Bars Any Form Of Planned Protest At Dowen College
The Lagos State Police Command bars any form of protest to those who planned to protest at Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State. Some protesters were said to have occupied the front of the school to protest the planned reopening of the school, demanding that the school must remain closed down until 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni’s death isContinue reading “The Lagos State Police Command Bars Any Form Of Planned Protest At Dowen College”
I Won’t Bury My Son Even If It Takes 30 Years – Sylvester Oromoni’s Dad Says As He Continues To Demand for Justice
Oromoni said this while reacting to the statement from the Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu saying that his son died a natural death. Sylvester Oromoni, the father of Dowen College student, late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr has continued to demand justice for his late son. Oromoni has vowed not to bury his son evenContinue reading “I Won’t Bury My Son Even If It Takes 30 Years – Sylvester Oromoni’s Dad Says As He Continues To Demand for Justice”
Why we went ahead with our wedding despite death of my bride’s mother, two sisters days before event – Nasarawa man
A bride, Mercy Igube, lost her mother and two sisters to an auto crash while they were travelling from Kaduna State to attend her wedding in Nasarawa State on December 15, 2021. The groom, Michael, speaks to VICTORIA ADENEKAN about the tragic incident Tell us about yourself and your wife. I’m a staff of Pavilion Technology LimitedContinue reading “Why we went ahead with our wedding despite death of my bride’s mother, two sisters days before event – Nasarawa man”
How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
Customs intercept container load of weapons at Tin Can
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS Tin Can Island Command, has intercepted a 1x40ft container with number TRHU8058369, loaded with cartons of guns. Also, it was gathered that the clearing license used to clear the cargo was commercialised, meaning that the clearing agent owning the license gave it out for a fee to another person. PublicContinue reading “Customs intercept container load of weapons at Tin Can”
Lauretta Onochie replaced as INEC commissioner
President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu. This was after Mrs Onochie was rejected by the senate because her nomination violated the Federal Character Principle. President Buhari reappointed Mbu who was confirmed an INEC commissioner by the 8th senate andContinue reading “Lauretta Onochie replaced as INEC commissioner”
Femi Fani Kayode Docked Over ‘Forgery Of Medical Report’
Previous Avionics Priest, Femi Fani-Kayode has been docked before Equity O. Abike-Fadipe of Lagos State Exceptional Offenses Court, Ikeja for supposed fraud. Fani-Kayode was charged under the steady gaze of the court by the Monetary and Monetary Violations Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge verging on fake utilization of bogus archives. As per the indictment,Continue reading “Femi Fani Kayode Docked Over ‘Forgery Of Medical Report’”
Today’s Headlines: Akeredolu Swears In Son As DG, We Are Not Rubber Stamp Of Executive – Lawan
Akeredolu swears in son as DG Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday swore in his son, Babajide as the Director General, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit, PPIMU, as well as 14 commissioners and seven Special Advisers into the state executive council. While urging the new appointees to see their appointments as a callContinue reading “Today’s Headlines: Akeredolu Swears In Son As DG, We Are Not Rubber Stamp Of Executive – Lawan”
Opinion: If Sylvester Was A Cult Member He Might Not Have Asked For A Change Of School
Still reacting to the post of the investigative Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, about the late student of Dowen college, Sylvester Oromoni,whom she said consented to the inhumane treatment he got from his senior collegues, which led to his death. Recall that after his death, Sylvester Oromoni Snr was in the media, when publication about how theContinue reading “Opinion: If Sylvester Was A Cult Member He Might Not Have Asked For A Change Of School”
Falana petitions police over Kemi Olunloyo’s comments on Sylvester Oromoni death
. …Chief Coroner meeting shifted…autopsy being awaited Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Femi Falana, has filed a petition against an internet blogger, Ms Kemi Olunloyo, over some comments she reportedly made concerning the death of his client, late Sylvester Oromoni, 12, who was beaten to death by some students atContinue reading “Falana petitions police over Kemi Olunloyo’s comments on Sylvester Oromoni death”
The Story Of Amar, The Man That Has Kept His Hand Up For Over 45 Years
Amar Bharati is known as the Man whose hand has been raised for over 45 years. For a very long time Amar has held his right hand up in the air and has never brought it down for any reason. According to history, Bharati used to work in a bank in India in the 1970’s. HeContinue reading “The Story Of Amar, The Man That Has Kept His Hand Up For Over 45 Years”
“They killed the Commissioner With Knives & locked his Body in the Toilet” -Babajide Narrates
Ace Nigerian Journalist, Babajide Kolade Otitoju, has revealed some details concerning the death of the deceased Kastina Commissioner, Dr Rabe Nasir. Babajide stated that Rabe was his friend while addressing the incident during his interview on TVC News. The people of Katsina State have been thrown into mourning following the recent killing of their CommissionerContinue reading ““They killed the Commissioner With Knives & locked his Body in the Toilet” -Babajide Narrates”
Sylvester Oromoni: How President Buhari’s Statement Assures That Justice Will Be Served
[File Photo: President Buhari / Source: Sun News] Dowen College has dominated the news headlines for all the wrong reasons after the family of late Sylvester Oromoni Junior disclosed that their son was bullied and killed by suspected cultists at the Lagos College. The victim’s family alleged that Sylvester was beaten and fed toxic chemicalsContinue reading “Sylvester Oromoni: How President Buhari’s Statement Assures That Justice Will Be Served”
Sylvester: Dowen School solicits restraint from public, says ‘All lives matter’ as other students are also affected
As the Board and management as well as staff of Dowen College, Lagos, again mourn the death of one of their pupils, Sylvester Oromoni, they have called for restraint on the part of the public responding to the tragedy. To demonstrate their sympathy with the boy and his family, the staff and management, on Wednesday,Continue reading “Sylvester: Dowen School solicits restraint from public, says ‘All lives matter’ as other students are also affected”
Married Man On The Run After Allegedly R3ping 13-Year-Old To Death (Photo)
Nwosu allegedly hypnotized the teenage girl before defiling her inside a hotel in Delta. Nwosu Chuka A married man identified as Nwosu Chuka is in serious trouble. This comes after he was accused of allegedly r3ping a 13-year-old girl to death in Issele Uku, Aniocha North LGA. According to Human activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, Nwosu hadContinue reading “Married Man On The Run After Allegedly R3ping 13-Year-Old To Death (Photo)”
How Revelation By A Repentant Terrorist Planning To Rejoin BH Raised Doubts About Why They Repented
Amid the saga surrounding the surrendering of thousands of Boko Haram terrorists to the Nigerian military, a report from Sahara Reporters has disclosed how some of these repentant terrorists are currently trying to go back to their old ways by rejoining their terrorist brothers in the forest over claims that the Federal government has failed to fulfillContinue reading “How Revelation By A Repentant Terrorist Planning To Rejoin BH Raised Doubts About Why They Repented”
Army chief: repentant Boko Haram fighters not sincere
ECOWAS worried over spread of terrorism ‘Terrorists, bandits using radio frequency spectrum illegally’ The anti-terror battle of the Federal Government may suffer a setback, it was learnt yesterday. The Army has raised the alarm that many repentant Boko Haram fighters are backsliding and subverting the war against the insurgents and bandits. The Theatre Commander ofContinue reading “Army chief: repentant Boko Haram fighters not sincere”
Five Students And Three Housemasters Have Been Arrested in Connection With The Death of Sylvester.
Adekunle Ajisebutu, the spokesman, confirmed the news in a statement, adding that the inquiry was still underway. “I can confirm that five of the students involved have been arrested and are cooperating with the inquiry.” “We can’t speak too much about the case because we don’t want to jeopardize the investigation,” he said. “However, theContinue reading “Five Students And Three Housemasters Have Been Arrested in Connection With The Death of Sylvester.”
Sylvester’s Torturers Won’t Escape Justice, I’m Glad He Named Them Before Dying –Father Of Late Dowen College Pupil
The man tells GODFREY GEORGE how the family is coping after the death of the 12-year-old and their search for justice. The late Sylvester with his parents Sylvester Oromimi, is a Delta-based businessman, who lost his son, Sylvester Jnr, after some senior students at the Dowen College, Lagos, allegedly tortured him. He tells GODFREY GEORGE howContinue reading “Sylvester’s Torturers Won’t Escape Justice, I’m Glad He Named Them Before Dying –Father Of Late Dowen College Pupil”
Dowen College principal queried me for releasing final moments of my son: Bereaved Father
Mr Oromoni claims the school did not reach out to his family during their child’s ordeal. Sylvester Oromoni and his late son Sylvester Oromoni, the father of late Dowen College schoolboy has revealed that the school’s principal queried him for releasing the videos and photos of his son’s final moments. Speaking on Arise TV, MrContinue reading “Dowen College principal queried me for releasing final moments of my son: Bereaved Father”
Youths kill man in Imo market after Mkpuru Mmiri was found on him
The youths reportedly administered jungle justice on Ugboaja after they saw him coming out from a bunk where drugs are sold. Mkpuru Mmiri is a dangerous substance. Some angry youths have reportedly beaten one Darlington Ugboaja to death at Anara market in Imo state, after a local drug, Methamphetamine, better known as Mkpuru Mmiri, was found onContinue reading “Youths kill man in Imo market after Mkpuru Mmiri was found on him”
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