A former DSS chief reveals how security forces, including a soldier, pressured Oyo kidnappers into releasing abducted pupils and teachers after encircling Read More: https://punchng.com/how-soldier-forced-oyo-kidnappers-to-free-pupils-ex-dss-chief/
Police arrest suspected cultist in Kwara, recover locally made pistol
Kwara State Police Command arrests suspected cultist Agboola Olamilekan in Ilorin, recovering a locally made pistol in ongoing efforts to curb cultism. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cultist-in-kwara-recover-locally-made-pistol/
Alleged corruption: Court grants Ex-CCT chairman N100m bail
Former CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar, has been granted N100m bail by an FCT High Court on alleged corruption charges. He remains in Kuje prison until bail con Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-corruption-court-grants-ex-cct-chairman-n100m-bail/
Police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen car, others in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command arrests a robbery suspect, detains housebreakers with master keys, and recovers a stolen car in recent operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-robbery-suspect-recover-stolen-car-others-in-gombe/
Arsenal agree terms with Besiktas for Trossard’s permanent transfer
Arsenal confirms agreement with Besiktas for Leandro Trossard’s permanent transfer. The Belgian forward heads to Turkey after a successful spell with the G Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-agree-terms-with-besiktas-for-trossards-permanent-transfer/
Senate backs Jos medical laboratory varsity bill
The Senate has passed a bill establishing the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, strengthening Nigeria’s diagnostic ca Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-backs-jos-medical-laboratory-varsity-bill/
Ireland allows foreigners travel with expired residence cards until Aug 31
Ireland permits foreign residents to travel with expired Irish Residence Permit cards until August 31, 2026, due to renewal backlogs. Learn more about this Read More: https://punchng.com/ireland-allows-foreigners-travel-with-expired-residence-cards-until-aug-31/
Singer Bella Shmurda breaks down in tears, alleges $4m Lagos property scam
Singer Bella Shmurda breaks down in tears, claiming he was defrauded of $4 million in a Lagos property scam. Read more about the alleged incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-bella-shmurda-breaks-down-in-tears-alleges-4m-lagos-property-scam/
Evacuate Anambra indigenes facing xenophobia in S’Africa, Assembly urges Soludo
Anambra State House of Assembly calls on Governor Soludo to evacuate indigenes facing xenophobia and hardship in South Africa. Urgent intervention needed f Read More: https://punchng.com/evacuate-anambra-indigenes-facing-xenophobia-in-safrica-assembly-urges-soludo/
UK announces social media curfew for 16, 17-year-olds
The UK government announces a voluntary social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, alongside limits on infinite scrolling and AI chatbot use. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-announces-social-media-curfew-for-16-17-year-olds/