An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered that five individuals accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a church in Owo, Ondo State, be held in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS). The five men were arraigned on Monday in connection with the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, which resulted in the deaths of more than 40 worshippers and left over 100 injured.…

The newly appointed Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Akin Olowokere, tragically passed away on Monday morning after collapsing during a training session. Olowokere, who was one of the recently appointed coaching staff at 3SC, reportedly slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning practice in Ibadan, Oyo State. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Online that he was immediately rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Details surrounding…

Senator Gbenga Daniel, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, has categorically refuted widespread rumours suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is currently hospitalised in an undisclosed London medical facility. Speaking during a visit to the Senate President in London, Senator Daniel revealed that he had made a brief stopover in the UK capital to personally inform Akpabio of his intention to return to Nigeria for the upcoming 16th August…

A wave of political and public backlash has followed the Federal Government’s failure to formally recognise three Nigerian schoolgirls from Yobe State, who recently brought international acclaim to the country by winning top honours at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London. Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli stunned the world with their exceptional performance in English language proficiency, debate, and talent categories, outshining thousands of…

The Federal Government (FG) has charged five individuals in a federal high court in Abuja for their alleged roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 40 worshippers. The suspects, identified as Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, were brought to court by the Department of State…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emphasised his administration’s commitment to proactive disaster prevention, particularly regarding flooding. He made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the World Bank Group ahead of the launch of the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) project in the state. The project, funded by the World Bank, aims to strengthen the state’s capacity to manage and…

The Nigeria Police Force has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing battle against cybercrime, with 21 foreign nationals being convicted for their involvement in a large-scale internet fraud syndicate. The group was uncovered in Abuja in November 2024. The convictions stem from a raid on a building in Jahi, Abuja, on November 3, 2024, following a police operation based on actionable intelligence. READ ALSO: Police justify Sowore’s arrest, deny…

Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, has urged a collaborative approach to tackling the rising security concerns in Kebbi State. During his visit to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, Abubakar highlighted the gravity of these reports, stating they could destabilise the state’s long-standing peace. Abubakar acknowledged Kebbi’s unique security challenges due to its extensive size and shared borders with two other…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed rumours circulating on social media about the non-issuance of a Certificate of National Service (CNS) to corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, code number LA/24B/8325. In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC described claims that Rita was denied her certificate due to critical remarks about the government as misleading and false. “Contrary to false…

The Osun State Government has once again urged the Federal Government to release local government allocations belonging to the state, a move seen as crucial to alleviating hardships in local communities. This renewed call was made in a statement issued on Sunday by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. The appeal aligns with a recent Court of Appeal judgement on Osun State’s local government leadership dispute, which…

Some Lagos residents have raised concerns over the persistent use of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across markets, parties, and retail outlets in the state despite the recent government ban. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents noted that nylon bags, plastic spoons, and other banned items remain widespread, especially in areas such as Ikotun, Ayobo, Okota, Ajao Estate, Ajah, and Iyana Ipaja. The Lagos State…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday reportedly carried out a raid at the Green Legacy Hotel, situated within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library premises in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of the day, according to sources, targeted a pool party where several young people suspected of engaging in internet fraud were present. Over 20 luxury cars and other valuables were…