The Osun State Police Command has intensified search-and-rescue operations following the abduction of two residents of Ora-Igbomina, a border community between Osun and Kwara states. The victims were reportedly kidnapped late on Sunday from a private residence along the Aran–Orin Road in the Papa area of the town. The abducted persons were identified as Sunday Oyekanmi Adeyeye, also known as Tayese, and Sunday Adewumi. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abiodun Ojelabi, said operatives were immediately mobilised after the command received information about the attack. According to him, the abduction occurred around 11:45pm…
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The Abia State Police Command has refuted reports claiming that an object suspected to be an explosive device was discovered within the premises of a church in Aba, Abia State. The command described the report as false, insisting that no bomb or explosive was recovered at the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, located at Ogbor Hill, Aba. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said investigations carried out by the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area confirmed that the object discovered was merely an iron rod forming part of a fence pillar.…
The Department of State Services has arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The duo were brought before Justice Joyce Abdumalik on Tuesday on a five-count charge, according to proceedings monitored at the court. The charges were filed by the DSS, which accused the defendants of offences bordering on terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Details later.
The National Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination results, recording a 72 per cent credit pass rate in English Language and Mathematics. The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the examination. According to him, candidates were examined in 16 subjects during the exercise. Wushishi stated that a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination nationwide, comprising 51,823 males, representing 53.43 per cent, and 45,156 females, accounting for 46.56 per cent. He added that the council would release…
As Ondo State celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, Oluyemi Fasipe, also known as Yemie Fash, has congratulated Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the people of the state on the historic milestone. In a statement released on Tuesday, Fasipe described the half-century journey of Ondo State as a testament to the resilience, unity, and hardworking spirit of its people. He said the achievements of the state, both at home and in the diaspora, reflect the collective contributions of Ondo sons and daughters globally. Fasipe particularly highlighted the role of the diaspora…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and organised labour unions have reached a late-night agreement that brought an end to the strike action across the nation’s capital. The truce was sealed in the early hours of Tuesday after prolonged negotiations that lasted over three hours and concluded at about 3:50am. The talks were facilitated by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, and were attended by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Benson Upah,…
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport no fewer than 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes as part of an intensified clampdown on criminal immigrants. Findings by The PUNCH on the DHS website on Monday showed that the affected Nigerians were listed among what the agency described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the United States. According to information accompanying the list, those slated for deportation were convicted of offences ranging from fraud and drug-related crimes to assault, robbery and manslaughter. The DHS said the arrests and planned deportations were carried out…
No fewer than 10 kidnapped persons have been rescued by a joint security team following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Niger State. The rescue occurred on Sunday at Mai-Laka village in Mariga Local Government Area, along the Bangi–Kotonkoro road. The Niger State Police Command confirmed the development on Monday, describing the operation as a significant success in the ongoing fight against kidnapping and banditry in the state. The police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, said the joint security operatives encountered the suspected kidnappers at about 8am and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire. He explained…
No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead, while 23 others sustained injuries in a lone accident that occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near the Four Square Camp area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Mr Odunsin Afolabi, in Abeokuta. Afolabi said the crash occurred at about 11:27am and involved a DAF CF 380 trailer with registration number SNA 287 XA. He explained that operatives of the FRSC from the Ogunmakin Unit Command arrived at the scene within two…
A grieving father, Henry Airenekhuemen, has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the death of his son, Mattias, who reportedly died after an incident at the swimming pool of Signatious Hotel in the Ajao Estate area of Lagos State. Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, Airenekhuemen said his son had attended a poolside event at the hotel on Saturday evening, where he was engaged in selling tickets to earn money. He said the family became alarmed after one of Mattias’ elder brothers informed him that the young man had been rushed to the Isolo General Hospital and that their presence was…