35-year-old commits suicide in Ogun
A 35-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Urhobocha, has allegedly died by suicide in his apartment on Alafia Street in Sango-Ota, located in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command informed PUNCH Online on…
Woman, four children survived on animal feeds after husband’s lynched over potatoes
What would make a 22-year-old mother of four, Grace Udeme Esenowo, feed her children on the feeds for the chicken and fish from the farm where she is a co-attendant in Okon-Eket, Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state?…
Why our security can’t track kidnappers’ calls — Investigation
…Fault not from our end —NCC …Politicians used tracking devices for mistresses, and enemies instead of criminals —Retd Senior Police Officer 74-year-old Emir of Gobir in Gawata town of Sokoto state, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Bawa was abducted by bandits on…
Ogun revokes licences of 20 orphanage homes
Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licences of 20 private orphanage owners operating in the state due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritising the well-being and safety of vulnerable children. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social…
Nigerian Police Parade Father, Mother, Son, Three Others Over Killing Of Health College Student In Kwara
It was gathered that the couple was apprehended after attempting to tamper with evidence by retrieving their son’s belongings from his school. The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects allegedly involved in the killing of Mojisola Awesu, a…
161 Nigerian students fail UK border checks, denied entry
No fewer than 1,425 international students who gained admission to universities in the United Kingdom were denied entry at the country’s airports between 2021 and 2023. A total of 161 Nigerians were affected, as they were removed on arrival at…
Benue, Kwara govs demand patriotism from corps members
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Friday admonished the new corps member deployed to the state to serve the country with unreserved loyalty and dedication. Addressing the corps members of Batch B stream two during the opening ceremony…
Kwara Police Command parades seven suspected criminals
The Kwara State Police Command paraded on Friday seven suspected criminals involved in various alleged crimes. Among them was a suspect allegedly involved in the brutal murder of Anthony Kayode Balogun, the hotelier who was murdered on August 8, 2024,…
How cement dealers frustrated plans to slash price to N3,500 — BUA Chairman
Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, has revealed how his company’s plan to sell cement at ₦3,500 per bag last year was thwarted by cement dealers. Speaking at the company’s 8th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Rabiu explained that…
NNPC set to hand over Warri, Kaduna refineries to private operators
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced plans to partner with private firms for the management and maintenance of its refineries in Kaduna and Warri. This initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s petrol supply and enhance energy security….