The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected vandals, Idris Garba (21) and Saifullahi Alkasim (28), for attempting to vandalize electric transformer cables in Minna. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects—both residents of Alagbado, Minna—were caught in the act by operatives from ‘B’ Division on the morning of September 1,…
The UK government is set to introduce new legislation in England that will prohibit the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Prime Energy to anyone under the age of 16. The ban will cover purchases from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines, and online platforms as part of a wider effort to reduce…
On Wednesday, September 3, President Bola Tinubu stated that his administration’s bold economic reforms are yielding positive results, restoring Nigeria’s position and earning the country renewed respect on the global stage. The President made these remarks at the State House during a meeting with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned nine individuals over their alleged involvement in recent killings in Benue and Plateau States. The suspects appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Additionally, the DSS charged a suspected gunrunner with unlawful possession of seven M16 rifles. Among those arraigned, Haruna…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion and deployment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the role of Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations at the Delta State Command. Adejobi, who recently served as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), received his new rank following approval from the Police…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has seized 1,600 bottles of assorted beer in the Panshekara area of Kano metropolis. Dr. Mujahid Aminudeen, Deputy Commander General of the board, confirmed the operation during an interview with Punch on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Although he declined to disclose the number of arrests made, Aminudeen said the successful…
Authorities have dismantled Streameast, one of the world’s largest illegal live sports streaming operations, which attracted over 1.6 billion visits in the past year across 80 websites, officials announced. The network, widely used in the UK, US, Canada, Germany, and the Philippines, illegally streamed top-tier sporting events, including major European football leagues such as the…
A 14-year-old internally displaced boy, Chagu Terhemen, has died after being bitten by a snake in Benue State. The incident occurred last Friday while Terhemen was accompanying his father to their farm in Tse Kyomke Mbapupuu, Gaambe Ushin Council Ward, Gwer West Local Government Area. According to Punch, Terna Ibaah, a displaced person and camp…
Faiza Abdulkadir, a cleaner who returned N4.8 million mistakenly credited to her bank account, has been rewarded with a generous N2.5 million gift from a “good Samaritan.” The cheque was presented to her on Monday, September 1, in Maiduguri by Aisha Muhammad Aisami, president of the Da’awah Wal Irshaad Women Organisation in Borno State. Aisami…
Nigerians took to social media to react after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on September 2, recalled Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just days after appointing Rotimi Pedro to the position. On August 20, the Presidency had announced Pedro as the new DG of NTA, while Stella Din…
