6,500 stranded Nigerians repatriated from seven countries
Over 6,500 stranded Nigerians were repatriated from no fewer than seven countries in two years, SUNDAY PUNCH reports. These countries include Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ghana, Niger Republic, and Chad. Data from the International Organisation for Migration, the National Emergency Management Agency, and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission revealed the extent of this large-scale repatriation. […]
Osun communities alert Adeleke to looming unrest
Monarchs of Idigba, Olorin and Osuntedo communities in Osun State have urged the police and Department of State Services to wade into an alleged illegal installation of village heads and land grabbing in the area to prevent breakdown of law and order. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH, the Olu of Olorin, Oba […]
Fire outbreak: Phone accessories dealer commits suicide in Kogi
Two months after inferno ravaged the popularly GSM village in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, one of the traders, identified as Friday Ajeka, who lost all his goods, has committed suicide. DAILY POST had earlier reported that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following a fire outbreak at the GSM village around Kpata market […]
Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict
Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at […]
#EndBadGovernance Trial: Any Child At Age 7 Can Be Prosecuted In Court — Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reacted to public outrage over the arraignment of some minors in court for arson, treason and other crimes committed during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests in the country, saying that only children below the age of seven are exempted from criminal liability and cannot be arraigned in court. LEADERSHIP […]
I didn’t sleep my way to the top – Cardi B
American rapper, Cardi B has expressed her frustration with the negative stereotypes that successful women face in society. She pointed out that despite women working ten times harder and performing better than their male counterparts, their achievements are often attributed to their beauty or seen as a result of using their bodies to get ahead. […]
DJ Cuppy hints at quitting her job
Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has hinted at quitting her job. In a statement on her X handle, Cuppy explained that dJing was her passion but this year she has been feeling she’s meant to level up and make a bigger impact. “DJing is my passion, but tbh this year […]
Nollywood actor Kunle Afolayan loses mother
Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who has died at the age of 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is […]
Police burst organ harvesting gang in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi have busted an organ harvesting ring responsible for the death of at least three persons in the state. Spokesperson of the Police, Joshua Ukandu, stated this in Abakaliki yesterday. He noted that four suspected members of the organ harvesting ring were arrested following a painstaking investigation and credible intelligence into the […]
Why Bobrisky was re-arrested, flown to Abuja – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has confirmed it re-arrested controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, in Lagos. The anti-agency said the crossdresser has been flown to Abuja to face its team of investigators. Confirming Bobrisky’s rearrest, EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale reportedly said: “We arrested him last night and we took him […]