Gunmen have shot and macheted to death a politician, Oluwatosin Onamade, in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that Onamade, until his death, was an aspirant for the chairmanship position of Ijede Local Council Development Area under the banner of the All Progressives Congress. His distraught brother, Oluwafemi Onamade, who managed…
A US man who allegedly said President Donald Trump āneeds to be assassinatedā and posed on TikTok holding a rifle has been arrested, authorities said. Douglas Thrams, 23, posted multiple videos on Tiktok between Monday, when Trump was inaugurated, and Wednesday threatening anti-government violence, according to a criminal complaint Thursday. āEvery US government building needs…
The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has faulted his removal by lawmakers. Obasa, who spoke on his removal for the first time on Saturday, said it was important for the lawmakers to āfollow constitutional procedureā to remove him as speaker. The former speaker also debunked the allegations of corruption…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Samuel Eze, in connection with the possession of a severed human breast. The police said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, July 6, 2025, by a joint security team comprising police officers and vigilantes while on patrol in Awada, Obosi. A statement by…
Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has demonstrated his passion for football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, wagering $25,000 (around N36 million) on Nigeriaās opening Group C match against Tanzania. The singer shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, with the caption āLetās get…
The Kano State government has said those who invaded Kano State High Court during the nationwide protest carted away some of the documents used in the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Daily Trust reports that the State High Court was one of the properties vandalised and looted by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest….
Hon. Alhassan M. Baba has congratulated the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. In a statement made available to newsmen, Hon. Alhassan M. Baba described the academic achievement as a remarkable milestone that reflects Senator Barau Jibrinās dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka disclosed this during a media parley held at Kongiās Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, saying he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have warranted the…
Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday evening, following a ruling by the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The…
The Ogun State Police Command has said an investigation is ongoing as the controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on Wednesday, turned himself in to the authorities. The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that the singer surrendered himself at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the…
