The Rivers State Command has taken into custody a police inspector, identified as Victor Okus, following the fatal shooting of a fellow officer and the serious injury of another during a duty assignment in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, at the Next Cash & Carry supermarket located in the Trans-Amadi axis of the state capital. A statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that Inspector Ibrahim Sani, who sustained gunshot wounds, died shortly afterwards, while Inspector Daniel Dauda is currently receiving treatment. According to the police, the officers, all…
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Panic gripped the Tincan–Liverpool Bridge area of Apapa, Lagos, on Monday after a tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit toppled on the busy route, spilling fuel and prompting residents to rush to the scene with containers. A video shared by Channels Television captured dozens of people scrambling under the bridge to scoop the leaking petrol despite the clear risk of fire and explosion. “The incident is happening live at the Tincan Liverpool Bridge, where a tanker overturned and people are scooping fuel,” the broadcaster posted alongside the footage. The development has renewed concerns over Nigeria’s recurring fuel disaster culture, as residents…
An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corporation from the cybercrime case filed by the Federal Government against activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The decision followed the prosecution’s move to amend the charge, a development that left Sowore as the sole defendant before the court. Sowore was first arraigned on December 2, 2025, in a charge numbered FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, alongside the two technology companies over alleged cyberstalking. Prosecutors had accused him of making statements on his verified social media platforms which they claimed falsely portrayed President Bola Tinubu as a criminal. At…
The Ondo State Government has unveiled a comprehensive programme of activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the State, a historic milestone that marks five decades of growth, resilience, cultural pride, and progressive governance. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, who is the Chairman of the 50th anniversary, made the announcement of the activities after a meeting of the anniversary committee. According to him, the golden jubilee celebration has been carefully structured to combine reflection, thanksgiving, intellectual engagement, cultural expression, and statewide participation. This, he said, is in line with “the vision of Governor…
A Nigerian identified as Ukoma Jefta Nuzbech has been arrested in Thailand months after allegedly jumping bail and absconding from trial for suspected drug trafficking in the Koh Pha Ngan region. Reports monitored from Thailand News on Sunday indicated that Nuzbech was picked up on January 14 after authorities received intelligence on his movement. His latest arrest comes nearly a year after he was first detained in March 2025 for allegedly selling 25.71 grams of cocaine to an undercover operative. He was later granted bail but failed to return to court, prompting a manhunt. Officials alleged that instead of remaining…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a prominent All Progressives Congress figure, Owoloemi Emorioloye, in Ilaje Local Government Area, sparking anxiety in the coastal community. Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, told The PUNCH on Sunday that details surrounding the incident were still emerging but assured that detectives had swung into action. “Information available is still sketchy, but a full scale investigation has begun,” he said. “We urge residents to stay calm. The command has deployed necessary measures to safeguard lives and property across the state.” The development followed a public alarm raised by the Chairman…
The All Progressives Congress has applauded former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what it described as a measured and democratic response to his son Abba’s decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling party. The APC, reacting to the defection debate that has dominated political circles in recent days, dismissed claims that the younger Atikus move poses any risk to the partys stability or cohesion. Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, Nze Chidi Duru, stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, insisting that the party was too grounded in structure and discipline to be unsettled by…
The Osun State Police Command has opened an investigation into the killing of a former National Union of Road Transport Workers unit chairman, Kazeem Oyewole, who was reportedly hacked to death by suspected hoodlums in Osogbo on Sunday. Oyewole’s murder sparked tension across major motor parks in the state capital, with individuals believed to be his associates said to be combing parks and adjoining streets in search of those implicated in the attack. The deceased, who previously served as a part-time chairman of the Aregbe Unit of the NURTW between 2018 and 2022, was reportedly waylaid around Elelede Junction on…
The Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday was briefly plunged into chaos after play was stopped for close to 20 minutes following a disputed penalty decision in favour of Morocco. Drama unfolded in the dying minutes when the referee pointed to the spot, a call that triggered fierce protests from Senegal’s players, who argued against the decision as emotions ran high. In response, several Senegal players abandoned the field, compelling match officials to delay the conclusion of the encounter while attempts were made to calm the situation. The unrest spilled into the stands as aggrieved fans threw objects towards…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Idris Nasiru, for allegedly running an unlicensed medical facility in Ore. Nasiru was picked up on January 14 following an intelligence-driven raid by the police surveillance team. The operatives were said to have stormed the makeshift clinic where the suspect was reportedly administering treatment to unsuspecting residents. Items recovered from the facility included injection packs, drip bags, bandages and other medical materials. Officers later executed a search warrant on his residence, where they found used syringes, expired bottles and additional medical paraphernalia. The police said preliminary findings showed…