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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
“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”
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.”
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”
Embattled Dowen College Speaks On Sylvester’s Death, Vows To Assist Police With Investigation
Embattled Dowen College has vowed to work alongside the authorities in the investigation into the death of one of its pupils, Sylvester Oromoni, who was allegedly tortured by colleagues for refusing to join a cult. The school, In a statement issued on Saturday, described Sylvester as a beacon of light for the school as itContinue reading “Embattled Dowen College Speaks On Sylvester’s Death, Vows To Assist Police With Investigation”
I want justice for my son – Dad of 12-year-old killed in Lagos school
Late Sylvester Oromoni Junior would have marked his 12th birthday today, but he did not live to see the special day as he succumbed to death on November 30, after battling pain and injuries sustained after he was allegedly beaten and molested by some students of his school. Sly Junior as he was fondly calledContinue reading “I want justice for my son – Dad of 12-year-old killed in Lagos school”
“I was Told Not To Write-Off Andy Uba Since Uzodinma Became Governor Through Court” -Babajide Says
Nigerian Journalist, Babajide Kolade Otitoju, has reacted to APC’s promise to challenge the outcome of the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State in court. Babajide spoke concerning the events unfolding after the election during his interview on TVC News. You may recall that Professor Charles Soludo was declared the winner of the recently concluded governorshipContinue reading ““I was Told Not To Write-Off Andy Uba Since Uzodinma Became Governor Through Court” -Babajide Says”
Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has confirmed that bandits operating in the country have now been branded terrorists and will now be treated as such. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday night, he recalled that a court order had been sought and obtained andContinue reading “Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms”
Biafra: Why Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejiofor is angry over my visit to IPOB leader – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to the claim by Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu wherein the lawyer said that he (Kalu) violated the law by visiting the secessionist leader in jail.null Kalu said Ejiofor’s anger may be out of vexation that he was not around to listen to their conversations. DAILYContinue reading “Biafra: Why Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejiofor is angry over my visit to IPOB leader – Orji Kalu”
How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity
Recent happenings have indicated that the insecurity in some parts of the country is getting more serious despite efforts to contain it. Among the worst hit states are the states in the North West part of the country. Kaduna State is one of those states that have been having several attacks by armed bandits. InContinue reading “How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity”
Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists
Northern Elders under the umbrella of the Northern Elders Forum, have warned against any move targeted at designating all Fulani persons as terrorists.null DAILY POST reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided by Justice Taiwo had declared the bandits terrorising parts of the North as terrorists, saying their criminal activities were acts ofContinue reading “Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists”
HURIWA reacts as Garba Shehu accepts to travel on roads without security
Garba Shehu, a Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, has accepted a challenge posed to him by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, to travel on Nigerian roads without his security details.null HURIWA, as DAILY POST earlier reported, had challenged Shehu to embark on a road journey from Abuja to any ofContinue reading “HURIWA reacts as Garba Shehu accepts to travel on roads without security”
Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers
Bandits, who abducted Dambo Hosea, the police orderly of a slain former governorship aspirant in Zamfara State, Sagir Hamidu, along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway last Sunday, have demanded N200m as ransom for his release. Also, abductors of 66 worshippers of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have Continue reading “Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers”
Kanu: After Igbo delegation’s visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari
File: Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu A week after an Igbo delegation, led by first republic parliamentarian and Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to seek the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the Coalition of NorthernContinue reading “Kanu: After Igbo delegation’s visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari”
AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu
The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong. It would be recalled that Ebong allegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others for no justifiable reasons at Golf Estate, Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.Continue reading “AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu”
25 escape death as truck, buses crash in Anambra
At least 25 persons escaped death in a multiple crash involving three vehicles along Nteje-Awka road by Abba junction, Dunukofia Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. According to an eyewitness, the accident occured Thursday afternoon when a Truck driver with reg. ENU 518YS wrongfully overtook, left his lane, and rammed into the oncoming vehiclesContinue reading “25 escape death as truck, buses crash in Anambra”
No more messing around with road marshals, they’ve got guns
Bandits and hoodlums menacing the highways have the officers of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to contend with, apart from the police. Kingsley Agomoh, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Project Implementation Office, revealed Thursday that the agency has gotten the nod of the Federal government to carry arms. Agomoh revealed this while answering questions at aContinue reading “No more messing around with road marshals, they’ve got guns”
Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups
A Federal High Court in Abuja has outlawed the activities of some groups linked to banditry and declared their activities as acts of terrorism. In a ruling yesterday, the Abuja court specifically declared the activities of the “Yan Bindiga Group” and the “Yan Ta’adda Group” and other similar groups in any part of the country, especially in the NorthwestContinue reading “Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups”
Why I Arranged My Own Kidnap, Demanded N50,000 From Husband ― Ekiti Woman Makes Startling Claim
It was learnt that a sum of N50,000 was demanded from her husband as a ransom for her supposed release. According to a report by SaharaReporters, a housewife, identified only as Sule, has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly arranging her own kidnap. It was learnt that a sum of N50,000Continue reading “Why I Arranged My Own Kidnap, Demanded N50,000 From Husband ― Ekiti Woman Makes Startling Claim”
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