Nigerians held in a deportation camp in Libya have raised the alarm over inhumane conditions, calling on the Nigerian government and private organisations for urgent intervention. In a viral video, a middle-aged man narrated the ordeal of Nigerians crammed into a holding facility reportedly run by a United Nations agency. Recall that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, had announced that over 956 Nigerians were evacuated from Libya in the first quarter of 2025, warning against illegal migration. NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in a statement earlier in the year, noted that the evacuation was made…
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The Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has tendered his resignation following allegations linking him to the bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Danwawu. Mr Namadi stepped down just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of a panel set up to investigate his alleged role in the controversial bail process. His resignation was confirmed in an official statement released on Wednesday. In the statement, Mr Namadi cited the sensitive nature of the allegations and the need to uphold public trust as reasons for his decision. “As a member of an administration that has consistently championed…
A France-based Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, is facing up to 47 years in prison in the United States following his extradition on charges related to wire fraud, computer hacking and identity theft. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, the 39-year-old was extradited from France on Monday and arraigned the next day before a U.S. magistrate. Federal prosecutors allege that in 2019, Amachukwu and unnamed co-conspirators gained unauthorized access to several U.S.-based tax preparation businesses, including firms in New York and Texas, using spearphishing emails. The group reportedly stole personal information from clients,…
The Nasarawa State Police Command and students of the Federal University, Lafia, have refuted widespread social media reports alleging that over 30 female students were raped during a recent bandit attack on the institution. Speaking with The PUNCH on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, described the claims as entirely false, stating that no such incident had been reported or verified. “That report is false. Bandits entered the school and raped over 30 female students? Our findings show that the report is not true,” Nansel said. According to him, the police contacted the university’s Chief Security Officer, the…
Tragedy struck in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, as a Point of Sale (PoS) operator was electrocuted by a live high tension cable that snapped and fell on him. The incident occurred over the weekend while the victim was reportedly standing in front of his shop, located directly beneath the power line. Eyewitnesses said the wire suddenly detached from the pole and landed on the unsuspecting man. PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday that the man’s lifeless body remained on the ground several days after the incident, with the live cable still draped over him and emitting…
A 60-year-old Nigerian woman, Nkiru Chima, has been found dead with multiple stab wounds in her flat in Romford, East London, sparking an ongoing investigation by the UK Metropolitan Police. According to a statement posted on the Metropolitan Police website on Tuesday, officers were alerted at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, following a report from the British Transport Police concerning the welfare of a woman at an address on Bushy Close, RM1. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of Ms Chima, who had sustained multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. “Officers located a…
As the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State approaches, the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has issued a stern warning to political parties violating the state’s N50 million campaign permit requirement. The permit fee, mandated by ANSAA, grants parties the right to engage in outdoor campaign activities such as erecting billboards, placing posters, branding vehicles, and hoisting banners across the state. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Awka, ANSAA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Ujubuonu, revealed that only five of the 16 registered political parties contesting the election have fulfilled the requirement. The…
Tragedy struck in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, as two teenage brothers drowned in a river known as Omileye during a late-night downpour. The victims, both pupils of a private nursery and primary school in the area, were said to be returning home after visiting their father’s motorcycle repair shop when the incident occurred. According to local sources, the children attempted to cross the river following heavy rainfall but were swept away by strong currents. Their prolonged absence raised alarm within the family, prompting a frantic search led by concerned residents. “It was…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said that Nigeria’s economy cannot grow significantly without the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). He made this statement on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Akure while addressing participants at the 7th edition of the Expanded National Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic, tagged Ondo 2025, held at the International Culture and Event Centre, The Dome. Shettima, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, described MSMEs as the foundation of the nation’s economy, stating that they account for a majority of jobs and must be supported for Nigeria…
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the remand of a 25 year old woman, Odunayo Odunlade, at the Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing a two month old baby. The accused, who was arraigned on a one count charge of child theft, pleaded not guilty before the court. Presiding Magistrate O O Latunji granted bail in the sum of five hundred thousand naira, with two reliable sureties in the same amount. However, the defendant was unable to meet the bail conditions and was remanded in custody. The case was adjourned until October 21 for…