The Borno State Police Command says it is on the manhunt for a suspect, Abdulsalam Adakwaki, who is alleged to have raped a five-year-old girl in the State Low-Cost area of Maiduguri, the state capital. This is just as the police clarified that the report that the command had already arrested and released the suspect…
The Chief Executive Officer of the cryptocurrency trading platform Binance, Richard Teng, has called for the release of one of his employees, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently standing trial in Nigeria. In February, two executives of the company, Tigran Gambaryan, and Anjarwalla, were arrested and detained after they flew into the country following a ban…
Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. Speaking on Monday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, where he was received by family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it is currently working on helping six Nigerian banks recover billions of Naira stolen by hackers, who gained access to the banks’ systems. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during an interview on TVC on Sunday. While declining to mention the affected banks…
Reproductive health experts have said untreated vaginal infection could cause long-term complications for women, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain, among others. They noted that while many women dismiss early symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, and foul odour as minor issues, neglecting treatment could damage reproductive organs. Speaking in a separate interview…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has raised the alarm over a viral AI-generated video used by fraudsters to promote drugs and scholarships in an attempt to scam people. The cleric, in a statement via his official social media pages on Wednesday, warned his teeming church members and the general public…
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didn’t intend to offend Ademola Lookman with his comment after their UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. Lookman who had been on the sidelines with injury returned to the side for the tie, and scored immediately after his introduction. He, however, missed a penalty…
A leaked audio recording has surfaced online, revealing an alleged fallout between socialite Sophia Egbueje and influencer Ama Reginald over Burna Boy. The two part audio, which has gone viral captures Sophia expressing her disappointment with Ama, accusing her of betrayal. According to Sophia, Ama had encouraged her to pursue a relationship with Burna Boy,…
The Department of State Services has alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged plot by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province to launch coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi states. In a confidential letter addressed to the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, and sighted by PUNCH, the DSS…
The Executive Director of a civil society organisation, Street Mentors Network, Anita Michael, has said many Nigerians are unaware that emotional or psychological abuse of another person could be a criminal offence. Street Mentors Network, headquartered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, provides support to street children. “There is little to zero understanding or awareness by…
