The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 25-year-old man, Chibunnma Chimelie, who allegedly stabbed his 68-year-old father to death. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in the Isolo…
In relationships, it’s easy for a woman to get caught up in the excitement and emotion of loving a man. We often find ourselves willing to make sacrifices and compromises for the sake of love and commitment. However, it’s essential to maintain your personal boundaries and protect your self-worth, especially when marriage is not yet…
Nigeria is home to some of the largest and most impressive churches in the world. These churches are not just places of worship; they have become famous landmarks that attract people from all over the world. With modern buildings that can house thousands of people, Nigerian churches are more than just places to pray. They…
The family of a car dealer in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, Olashile Oduga, has demanded justice after he was allegedly tortured to death by officers at the Ikota Police Post. The deceased’s elder sister, Abisola Bakare, who spoke on behalf of the family in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said they learned of Oduga’s…
A medical doctor, Lawan Ado, has been arrested by security operatives for treating wounded bandits in Katsina State. Among his patients is a notorious bandit, Usman Modi-Modi on whose head a N50million bounty was placed. Dr Ado allegedly treated the injured bandits in the Safana Local Government Area and other adjoining communities. In a video,…
Thousands of people joined a protest against Israel in the Iranian capital on Friday after weekly prayers, chanting slogans in support of their leaders, images on state television showed. “This is the Friday of the Iranian nation’s solidarity and resistance across the country,” the news anchor said. Footage showed protesters in Tehran holding up photographs…
The National Association of Nigerian Students Chairman, Oyo State Axis, Com TIAMIYU Taiwo Ademola, on Wednesday, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people during the first day of the anti-hike protest was commendable. Com. Teeteelee particularly commended the Students Union Presidents and students for their conduct during the…
Kogi State has been thrown into mourning after a tragic boat mishap on the River Niger claimed no fewer than 20 lives. The ill-fated boat, packed with traders and community members from Onugwa in Ibaji Local Government Area, was heading to Ilushi Market in Edo State on Tuesday evening when it capsized midway. Eyewitnesses said…
A violent clash in the Barkuta community of Beji district, located in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities. The conflict, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, involved native Gbagyi people and herdsmen, leaving several individuals injured and homes destroyed. The violence was allegedly sparked after a…
The Rivers State Police Command has paraded two pastors, Prophet Bassey Umoren (60) and Prophet Elijah Anietie (50), who were caught with fetish items, including caskets, monkey skulls, carved skeletons, and other spiritual materials, in their respective churches. The duo, who were apprehended by youths of Rumunduru community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the…