…(SAN), in a statement on the judgment on Sunday, said the court upheld substantial parts of the association’s claims and made declarations aimed at strengthening legal oversight within the police. According to Osigwe, the court declared that police officers who are legal practitioners but have not been appointed or upg…
…were rescued on July 10 during a coordinated operation involving the military and the Department of State Services, DSS. According to security sources, after weeks of sustained intelligence gathering and military pressure, operatives of the DSS tracked down and arrested several wives and children of the kidnappers in d…
…with Amorim set to assess his squad before making further decisions on arrivals and departures ahead of the 2026/27 season. Chukwueze, who returned from a loan spell, has been handed an opportunity to impress the Portuguese tactician as he bids to secure his place in Milan’s plans for the new campaign. The 27-year-old’…
Several motorists and commuters were stranded in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states following a downpour on Sunday. This happened after torrential rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road…
…served as First Deputy PM and Economy Minister. Zelenesky explained that her exit is part of the “personnel changes” to the country’s top echelon to ensure the implementation of the updated political strategy. The changes require a renewal of Ministers, according to Zelenesky, who has offered Svyrydenko the opportun…
…is also asking the court to compel the electoral body to investigate whether political parties and candidates are complying with the provisions of Section 91 of the Electoral Act on campaign finance limits and transparency. According to SERAP, the allegations raised concerns about political finance accountability, elec…
…was also demolished. The shop of the immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Shehu Tahir, was demolished. “The shop belonging to the mother of the state coordinator of ACReSAL, Ibrahim Chinda, was demolished. The shop of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Laori Kwamoti, was also demolishe…
…Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation. The Commissioner of Police also assured members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion…
…and delivering governance. “I join leaders and countless members of our esteemed party in congratulating Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination alongside President Bola Tinubu,” he said. He added that Shettima had consistently demonstrated loyalty and dependability, enabling the administration to remain fo…
…of the National Assembly and ratified by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly. As part of the ongoing constitutional review, the Senate and House of Representatives have passed the state police amendment bill and transmitted it to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for concurrence. President Bola Tinubu and the National E…
…comes even as newly qualified lawyers are being called to the Nigerian Bar in Abuja as part of the ongoing 2026 Call to Bar ceremonies, a milestone the protesting graduates say remains out of reach for them. Adedeji disclosed that the association has filed close to 50 petitions with the National Assembly, the Federal M…
…said the suspects were arrested by operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Florence Nnakuzie, Hannah Ugah, and Chinasa Daniel, belonged to the syndicate that specialised in trafficking children and selling them to buyers for various sums…
…Area," the statement read. "On 7 July 2026, the Gujba Divisional Police headquarters received a distress report that unknown armed men had abducted one Idi Musa of Kolmamaji Village, Gujba Local Government Area, after forcibly taking him and his Kasea motorcycle to an unknown destination. "Upon receipt of the report,…
…followed investigations initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal medical practice and protect the lives of residents. The ministry stated that during interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to performing caesarean sections, normal deli…
…of Ebonyi State. He mentioned that aside from being a governor, he has served as state party chairman, deputy governor, governor, Chairman of the South-East Governors' Forum, Co-Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum, senator, and Minister of Works. According to him, these are roles Obi has never held. "By contrast,…
…on the attackers. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July, 2026 said troops recovered a camcorder containing intelligence materials linking the attack to foreign terrorist facilitator…
…to batter Calabar, causing widespread flooding and destruction of property in several parts of the city. Residents were left in shock and mourning as community youths mounted frantic rescue efforts through the night, only to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims from the rubble. The victims were identified as four…
…the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and strategic community partnerships aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. “We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely, credible and actionable information. The Command will sustain robust tactical operatio…
…point-of-sale stands and market stalls. Several motorcycles were seen abandoned or partially submerged, while tricycles and commuters were stranded as the floodwaters made movement impossible. A filling station located along the route was also surrounded by floodwater, while residents watched from higher ground as comm…
…by security authorities as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated the break…
Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed victory late in the game. The results set up two heavyweight semi-final clashes, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina. England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries after both side…
…challenged by one that failed to qualify. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi. Photo: X | Peter Obi. Responding, Umahi said the proposed debate was never about political ambition or electoral statu…
…from Ogun, Oyo and Osun states in collaboration with security agencies, targeted illegal artisanal mining camps at Ileki-Ijesa along the Ile-Ife-Ilesa Road. A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise, said the operation followed credibl…
The All Progressives Congress has said the failure of opposition political parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statem…
…Cape club after spending several months without competitive football following his departure in February 2026. His absence from regular club action also affected his involvement with Nigeria’s senior national team. Chippa United confirmed the goalkeeper’s return on Sunday through its official social media platforms. Cl…