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  • Flood Ravages INEC Office In Benin, Damages Voter Registration Equipment (Photos)

    .. Flood Ravages INEC Office In Benin, Damages Voter Registration Equipment (Photos)

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported significant damage to its Edo office in Benin, caused by severe flooding. Voter registration machines and other vital items were submerged in water.Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, issued a statement on Saturday i
  • Gunmen Attack Niger State Village, Killing Seven Including Four Soldiers

    . Gunmen Attack Niger State Village, Killing Seven Including Four Soldiers

     In a brutal attack, gunmen invaded Kuchi in Munyan Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the deaths of four members of the Military Joint Force and three villagers. The villagers were reportedly shot while attempting to escape into the bush.Reliable sources indicate that the attackers, numbering around 300, arrived on motorcycles, eac
  • Fake Visa Agent, Temnam Lamfa Arrested For Defrauding Businesswoman, Sebiotiman Azeez Of N100m

    . Fake Visa Agent, Temnam Lamfa Arrested For Defrauding Businesswoman, Sebiotiman Azeez Of N100m

     A 28-year-old suspected fake visa agent, Temnam Lamfa, has been apprehended by the Lagos Zone 2 Police Command and charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s court for allegedly swindling a businesswoman, Sebiotiman Azeez, out of N100 million under false pretenses.According to the police, Lamfa collected the substantial sum from Azeez, promising to sec
  • Tensions Rise As South Africans Celebrate The Killings Of Six Nigerians In Viral Video

    .. Tensions Rise As South Africans Celebrate The Killings Of Six Nigerians In Viral Video

     A disturbing wave of online reactions from South Africans has emerged, celebrating the deaths of six Nigerians recently killed in South Africa. This incident has intensified concerns over xenophobic sentiments and violence in the country.A video circulating on social media captured a somber moment where Nigerians in South Africa gathered to pay th
  • Lagos Police Apprehend Two Scavengers Over Alleged Murder Of A Man

    . Lagos Police Apprehend Two Scavengers Over Alleged Murder Of A Man

     In a recent development, the Lagos State Police have made significant strides in a murder investigation, apprehending two individuals identified as scavengers allegedly involved in the killing of a man known as Friday, who reportedly uncovered their illicit activities.SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confi
  • Harrysong Threatens To Expose Evil Deeds Done By His Ex-Wife, KCee, Destiny Etiko & Her Mother

    . Harrysong Threatens To Expose Evil Deeds Done By His Ex-Wife, KCee, Destiny Etiko & Her Mother

     Nigerian singer Harrysong has stirred controversy with a vow to expose alleged misconduct by his estranged wife, Alexer Perez, former label mate KCee, and Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko, along with her mother.Taking to his Instagram story, Harrysong accused KCee of withholding his royalties and resorting to insults against him and his family inst
  • Mystery Surrounds Young Lady's Bizarre Behavior After Being Dropped By Roadside In Ibadan (Vid)

    .. Mystery Surrounds Young Lady's Bizarre Behavior After Being Dropped By Roadside In Ibadan (Vid)

     A mysterious incident has left residents of Ibadan baffled after a young lady began exhibiting abnormal behavior upon being dropped off by the roadside at Roundabout, Ibadan. The incident, captured in a trending video, has sparked widespread speculation and concern among passersby and social media users.According to reports, the unidentified young
  • Controversy Surrounds Death Of Mechanic, Chukwudi Okereke Abraham In Rivers State Police Custody

    . Controversy Surrounds Death Of Mechanic, Chukwudi Okereke Abraham In Rivers State Police Custody

     Tensions rise as conflicting narratives emerge following the death of Chukwudi Okereke Abraham, a motor mechanic, while in custody at the Octopus Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police. The deceased's family alleges torture, while the police claim he was involved in criminal activities.According to the Rivers State Police Command, Chukw
  • Ajayi Crowther University Student Beaten To Death Over Alleged Phone Theft

    . Ajayi Crowther University Student Beaten To Death Over Alleged Phone Theft

     In a tragic turn of events at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, a student identified as Alex has been beaten to death by his colleagues on allegations of stealing a mobile phone.According to a source within the institution who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday when Alex was co
  • Zack Orji Reflects On How His Marriage Nearly Crashed Due To Raunchy Movie Scene With Eucharia Anunobi (Video)

    .. Zack Orji Reflects On How His Marriage Nearly Crashed Due To Raunchy Movie Scene With Eucharia Anunobi (Video)

     Nollywood veteran Zack Orji has revealed a turbulent period in his marriage sparked by a suggestive movie scene he filmed alongside colleague Eucharia Anunobi.In a recent interview, Orji opened up about the strain the scene from the 1994 movie "Glamour Girls" put on his marriage, despite his wife also being an actress. He recounted how t
  • Nigeria's Abigail Marshall Katung Becomes First African Lord Mayor Of Leeds

    . Nigeria's Abigail Marshall Katung Becomes First African Lord Mayor Of Leeds

     Abigail Marshall Katung, a Nigerian-born politician, has been officially announced as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds following the city council’s annual general meeting. Katung, who succeeds Al Garthwaite, is set to become the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds and the first individual of African descent to hold this esteemed position.Katung's journey
  • Deposed Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, Breaks Silence Over Emirate Dispute

    . Deposed Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, Breaks Silence Over Emirate Dispute

     The recently deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, has expressed confidence that justice will prevail in the ongoing controversy surrounding the emirates in Kano State. Ado-Bayero, who was removed from his position by Governor Abba Yusuf, emphasized the importance of law and order, urging authorities to uphold justice.Speaking on Saturday from h
  • VIO Allegedly Selling "Express" & "Premium" Number Plates At N120,000

    .. VIO Allegedly Selling "Express" & "Premium" Number Plates At N120,000

     The Directorate of Road Traffic Services, widely known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has come under scrutiny for reportedly selling "express" and "premium" number plates at inflated prices ranging from N100,000 to N120,000, far above the official rate of N56,000 to N58,000 for a standard plate.Saturday PUNCH investiga
  • Why People Shouldn’t Forgive Cheating Partners - Pastor Femi Emmanuel Reveals

    . Why People Shouldn’t Forgive Cheating Partners - Pastor Femi Emmanuel Reveals

     Popular clergyman, Pastor Femi Emmanuel gives marriage counsel as he advises people not to forgive their cheating partners.During his recent sermon, the presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International advised people not to marry people who are always hiding their phones and acting suspiciously when their phones ring.He gave instances involvi
  • President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

    . President Tinubu Begins National Project Commissioning To Mark One Year In Office

     President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Lagos to kick off a series of project inaugurations marking the first anniversary of his administration. This commissioning tour, starting on Sunday and running through Friday, will see the President unveiling key infrastructure projects across the country.A State House press release titled “P
  • Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

    . Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Promises Future Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

     The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity tariffs will decrease significantly over time, offering hope for a more affordable energy future. Speaking during the presentation of his ministerial scorecard on Friday, May 24, Adelabu characterized the current tariff regime as a "temporary hardship" that wi
  • Former Manchester United Skipper, Wayne Rooney Appointed New Manager Of Plymouth Argyle

    .. Former Manchester United Skipper, Wayne Rooney Appointed New Manager Of Plymouth Argyle

     Former England and Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney, has been named the new manager of Championship side Plymouth Argyle. This appointment marks the fourth managerial role in Rooney’s budding coaching career, which has yet to mirror the success he enjoyed on the pitch.In a statement released by the club, Rooney expressed his excitement ab
  • National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

    . National Hajj Commission Announces Airlift Of 18,906 Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

     The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted a total of 18,906 pilgrims for the 2024/1445 Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This update was disclosed in the Commission’s Day 11 airlift report on Saturday.According to the Commission, the airlifting of these pilgrims was executed through 45 flights. This significant l
  • Manchester United Beats All Odds, Defeats Manchester City 2-1 To Win FA Cup

    . Manchester United Beats All Odds, Defeats Manchester City 2-1 To Win FA Cup

     Manchester United football club of England put up a superb display to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the final of the FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25.The under-pressure Erik Ten Hag coached his side to score twice in the first half through youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.Garnacho capitalised on a confusion between St
  • Amsterdam Police Detain Singer, Nicki Minaj For "Carrying Drugs" (Videos)

    . Amsterdam Police Detain Singer, Nicki Minaj For "Carrying Drugs" (Videos)

     Nicki Minaj has been detained in Amsterdam by police officers who accused her of "carrying drugs".The rapper is billed to perform at Co-op live in Manchester today, May 25, but she expressed fears that she won't make it on time if she's not released to fly to Manchester.She took to her social media accounts to share videos of h
  • Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals

    . Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals

     Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government would be held responsible if violence breaks out in Kano State over the emirate crisis.Atiku said Tinubu’s government was inviting anarchy to Kano State by providing security for the deposed
  • Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

    . Footballer,Kayode Olanrewaju's Wife, Dora Breaks Silence On Allegations Of Paternity Fraud

     Dora Ezinne Kayode speaks up on accusations of paternity fraud, reveals no DNA test was carried out while also alleging that her husband is mentally unstable.The lawyer who is married to Nigerian footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju was accused of having an affair with UK pastor, Tobi Adegboyega.Only recently, she was also dragged online for paternity fr
  • "It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud

    . "It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud

     Popularly known as Blessing CEO, self-proclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro has issued a stern warning to Martin Otse, also known as Verydarkman, threatening physical confrontation if he provokes her further.The ongoing online dispute between Blessing CEO and Verydarkman has attracted significant attention. In an interview with *The Punch*
  • Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

    . Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos

     In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. The news was confirmed by Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the lightning strike occurred on Friday during heavy rain.
  • Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

    . Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange

     The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, for defrauding his friend of N1,942,000 under the pretense of exchanging the amount for United States Dollars (USD).Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. According to the statement, Ibrahim Musa, a 20-year
  • Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

    . Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto

     The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a middle-aged woman in a hotel within the Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved the woman being killed in a hotel room where she allegedly accompanied her killer.In a telephone interview, the state Police Public Relations Offic
  • Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

    . Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction

     Akponye Alphonsus, a recent kidnapping victim, has filed a lawsuit against a private bus company, alleging negligence that led to his abduction. Alphonsus claims that on March 31, 2024, he purchased a ticket at the bus company’s Abuja park for an 8 am departure, with an expected arrival time of 5 pm the same day. However, the bus did not depart
  • Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

    .. Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)

     A fuel tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to a significant traffic gridlock.The explosion reportedly happened after the tanker fell on the highway, causing panic and severe disruptions in traffic flow. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick plumes of smoke billowing f
  • "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

    .. "We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)

     The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the court's directive to maintain the status quo unt
  • Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

    . Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims

     The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the capture of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit known to be an accomplice of the infamous Dogo Haliru. This successful operation followed the rescue of three kidnapped individuals who were abducted along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwari local government area.In a statement issued by

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  1. Tensions Rise As South Africans Celebrate The Killings Of Six Nigerians In Viral Video

  2. Flood Ravages INEC Office In Benin, Damages Voter Registration Equipment (Photos)

  3. Fake Visa Agent, Temnam Lamfa Arrested For Defrauding Businesswoman, Sebiotiman Azeez Of N100m

  4. Gunmen Attack Niger State Village, Killing Seven Including Four Soldiers

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  3. "It Is Not By Being Muscular"-Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud

  4. Harrysong Threatens To Expose Evil Deeds Done By His Ex-Wife, KCee, Destiny Etiko & Her Mother

  5. Lagos Police Apprehend Two Scavengers Over Alleged Murder Of A Man

  6. Amsterdam Police Detain Singer, Nicki Minaj For "Carrying Drugs" (Videos)

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