Ondo state Youths Network (OSYN) has passed a vote of confidence on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and his counterpart in the Ministry of Youth Development, Ayo Wisdom for their various initiatives in the country. The Youth group, during a solidarity walk in the state capital on Monday praised the Ministers for always standing by the youths in the country and for showing why young persons should be appointed into office. The group with membership in the 18 local government councils of State state converged to celebrate the ten years anniversary which commenced on Monday. As part of the…
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The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations of attempting to shield a suspect in the alleged assault of three women at the BlackBox nightclub in Port Harcourt. The denial comes amid growing public outrage and social media backlash, with many Nigerians accusing the police of trying to manipulate the case involving one Christian Maduba, the CEO of Ceemore Group of Companies. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, clarified that the case has been formally charged to court and is following due legal process, refuting claims of foul play. The victims — Anthonia Okoye, Juliet Obasi, and Jennifer Nnochiri — had…
A civil society group, Civil-Military Cooperation, has praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations that led to the arrest of suspected arms dealers and kidnappers, as well as the recovery of a significant cache of weapons. In a statement released on Thursday, the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, noted that the DSS had, through intelligence-driven operations across various states, helped prevent potential threats to public safety. “This week alone, DSS operatives in Gwagwalada, Abuja, arrested a suspect in possession of 60 rounds of 6.72mm live ammunition. The individual, who claimed to be a paramilitary officer, was instrumental…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State on Thursday exchanged accusations following the arrest of 15 former state lawmakers, including ex-Speaker Moses Thomas Sule, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, the EFCC apprehended the former legislators on June 17, 2025, over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office. The ex-lawmakers, who currently serve as liaison officers to Governor Caleb Mutfwang in their respective constituencies, are accused of violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as breaching procurement regulations. Among those arrested are Gwottson…
A suspected ritualist has been arrested in Bayelsa State over the gruesome murder of a six-year-old boy in the Aretalin area of the Ovom community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Bobby, was apprehended on Wednesday night while allegedly attempting to flee with the mutilated body of the child concealed in a sack. The boy had reportedly travelled to Yenagoa to celebrate the Sallah festivities before he was tragically killed. The shocking discovery sparked outrage among residents, particularly members of the Hausa-speaking community in the area. However, the situation was brought under control by some Hausa elders, who…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has called for immediate justice following the brutal assault of a 20-year-old deaf girl, Margret Joshua, in Tula Baule Yakku, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. Margret was reportedly attacked on May 27 while washing clothes by the riverside. Her alleged assailant, Abubakar Lamido, is said to have attempted to rape her. When she resisted, Lamido allegedly beat her severely, resulting in internal injuries that required emergency surgery. In an interview with Arewa PUNCH, AAC Chairman in Gombe State, Comrade Bobo Benson-Bagwiba, condemned the incident, describing it as a “tragic case of gender-based violence”…
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has strongly denied recent allegations that Nigerian youths are being subjected to forced labour in Russian factories, including those involved in drone production. In a statement posted Thursday on the Embassy’s official Facebook page, the mission described the report—originally published by Leadership newspaper—as “provocative” and filled with “unsubstantiated accusations.” It dismissed claims that Russia violated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO). “The material is clearly custom-made,” the Embassy stated. “Any suggestion of violations of these standards within the Russian Federation is groundless and unconfirmed by any facts.”…
Two self-proclaimed Islamic clerics have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a medical doctor, Dr. Patrick Eloka Akaraiwe, of N280 million under the pretense of conducting spiritual rituals on the money. The defendants, Saheed Atanda Aremu (44) and Tolani Osuolale (48), allegedly convinced the doctor to hand over a total of $200,000 (approximately N280 million at the time) in three installments. They claimed the money needed to be “spiritually fortified” before it could be used to purchase property, warning that failure to do so could result in the doctor’s untimely death. The men, who…
Two people have been confirmed dead, two others abducted, and several injured following a violent clash between suspected rival cult groups in Oko, a town hosting the Federal Polytechnic in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, took place near Total Junction and Tipper Junction in the town. Security forces have since moved in to restore order and search for the perpetrators. Spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday. He said the operation was led by…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some residents of Benue State played a role in aiding the armed assailants behind the recent massacre in Yelwata community, which left dozens dead. Speaking during a media briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, General Musa revealed that certain individuals within the community provided the attackers with shelter, food, and even women. He further disclosed that local informants reportedly guided the assailants to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, contributing to the high number of casualties. “These criminals were harboured by people in the community.…