The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Bolaji Oluwasetire, for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in the Osoro area of Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, disclosed in a statement that the incident was reported by the victim’s father, Mr. Kolawole Joseph, at the Ore Divisional Headquarters on October 1, 2025. Following the report, detectives from the Gender Desk Office were deployed and apprehended the suspect. “While in custody, the suspect suddenly began to vomit a greenish substance. Upon interrogation, he confessed to ingesting a herbicide in…
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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old, identified as Tersoo Veregh, who was found dead in an apparent suicide at his family residence in Makurdi, the state capital. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the victim’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, discovered his son’s lifeless body around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, at their home on Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of the city. According to reports, the bereaved father had stepped out of his room to ease himself when he stumbled upon the tragic…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerians deported from the United States were stranded after being allegedly dumped in Togo by Ghanaian authorities, insisting that the returnees are currently undergoing due profiling procedures. Reacting on Saturday, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) clarified that the deportees were not neglected, explaining that their case was being handled in line with international deportation protocols. NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, confirmed the development in an interview with Sunday PUNCH. “We are aware that some Nigerians were deported, but they are not stranded; they are being profiled because…
The founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Dr. Tunde Bakare, has revealed that he is under intense pressure from political stakeholders to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bakare made the disclosure on Saturday during the maiden edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series titled “Nigeria at 65: Historical Reflections, Futuristic Projection” held in Oregun, Lagos. The cleric, however, ruled out any possibility of joining the ADC, stressing that his loyalty remains with the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he helped to establish. “There has been a lot of pressure on me from who is who to…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly considering a return to the political arena, with growing indications that he may contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Multiple sources told The Punch that the former leader has held a series of high-level meetings in recent weeks, sparking speculation about his potential comeback to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general elections. Jonathan was said to have met with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Abuja on September 12, and later with ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, alongside other coalition…
Residents of Kebbe Local Government Area have urged the Federal Government to permit civilians to bear sophisticated weapons for self-defence amid a recent surge in deadly attacks by suspected Lakurawa bandits. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat in Sokoto, community leaders said repeated raids and killings have left them unable to trust official protection. The delegation, led by Alhaji Adamu Kebbe, accused state and local authorities of abandoning communities to the marauders. “We can’t sleep with our two eyes closed anymore. Our communities are being wiped out, and the government is doing…
A late-night inferno has gutted a building housing several shops at No. 36 New Umuahia Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a faulty solar electrical installation in one of the shops, quickly spread through the building before emergency responders could contain it. By the time operatives of the Abia State Fire Service arrived, the fire had already consumed nearly all the goods stored in the affected shops. Several business owners who spoke to journalists lamented their losses, saying they were left with nothing after years of investment.…
The much-anticipated Akoko North East Youth Forum (ANEYF) election has been officially postponedAccording to reliable sources within the organizing committee, the decision became necessary following security concerns and other unforeseen circumstances that could jeopardize the peaceful conduct of the exercise. The election, which was initially scheduled to hold today, 5th of October, 2025 has now been put on hold until further notice. Stakeholders emphasized that the safety of all participants and the credibility of the process remain the forum’s top priorities. A member of the committee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that, It’s important we conduct an election…
Nigerian gospel sensation Moses Bliss was forced to miss a major worship concert in Tanzania after being denied entry into the country over visa complications. The singer, known for his hit song Too Faithful, revealed on Saturday that his team was stopped at the airport upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, despite prior assurances from event organisers that their travel documents were in order. Bliss, who had performed in Kenya days earlier, said his team was scheduled to fly from Nairobi to Tanzania on October 2 for the free concert, which reportedly drew a crowd of more than 60,000 worshippers.…
The Oyo State political community has been thrown into mourning following the death of the son of Hon. Bamidele Adeola, a member of the State House of Assembly representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju Constituency. The deceased, a 200-level student of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, reportedly passed away on Friday after a brief illness. His death has left the Adeola family, friends, and members of the university community in deep sorrow. Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Saturday led a delegation of lawmakers to Adeola’s residence to commiserate with the bereaved family. Describing the incident as heartbreaking,…