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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested five persons in connection with kidnapping activities in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the suspects are members of a kidnapping syndicate operating within Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects are Taofeek Lukman (23 years), and Blessing Saturday (27), Peter Moses (25), Sunday Isaac (23) and Sanusi Dan Asabe (37). Mr Jimoh said the arrest followed a report the police received on 12 May from one Andrew Yohanna that his sons had been kidnapped while on their way to school. He…
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Mildred Okwo is returning to feature filmmaking with ‘On Different Grounds,’ a romantic comedy-drama arriving roughly five years after her critically discussed neo-noir thriller La Femme Anjola. The new film, scheduled for nationwide cinema release on 12 June, marks a notable shift in genre for the director, who is widely known for acclaimed projects such as The Meeting, 30 Days, and Suru L’ere. Unlike the dark, suspenseful tone of La Femme Anjola, On Different Grounds embraces romance, humour, family drama, and cultural fusion. The film has also been described as the first Nollywood-Bollywood collaboration led by a…
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has appealed to residents of Benue State to stay alert and observe precautionary measures following the nationwide Ebola Virus Disease warning issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC. Benue State Director of the agency, Mark Dewua, stated that although Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, there is still concern over possible cross-border transmission due to increased international movement. “Ebola is a severe and often fatal illness spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal,” Dewua said. He urged members of the…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized the decision of Governor Alex Otti to name the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal after Professor Nnenna Oti, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Returning Officer for Abia State during the 2023 elections. The Abia APC while reacting to the development, said it was a dangerous precedence that could send the wrong message to future electoral officers posted to Abia State for the 2027 elections. A statement signed by Uche Aguoru, the Publicity Secretary of Abia APC on Thursday said Governor Otti could have named the Bus terminal after…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has intensified security operations across the state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, leading to the arrest of suspected criminals and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous weapons. The Command disclosed that the operations were part of proactive measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful and crime-free Sallah celebration across the state. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, operatives attached to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) recorded a major breakthrough on May 27, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m. during an intensive patrol around Ombi I…
Jamaica midfielder Courtney Clarke is eager to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Unity Cup final, DAILY POST reports. Clarke scored on his debut as the Reggae Boyz overpowered India 2-0 in their semi-final encounter at the Valley on Wednesday night. Rudolph Speid’s side will now face the Super Eagles for the third consecutive time in the final of the competition on Saturday. The Super Eagles, who put up a commanding display in their 2-0 semi-final victory over the Warriors of Zimbabwe, are the bookmakers favourites to win the title again. Clarke, however, said they will do their best to wrestle the…
The Niger Delta Development Commission has restated its commitment to prioritising the inclusive and sustainable development of children in the Niger Delta region, emphasising equal opportunities. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the commemoration of the International Children’s Day 2026 with the theme: “The Future Now – Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child” at an event centre in Port Harcourt. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the NDDC Director of corporate affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama.amd sent to newsmen. Ogbuku, represented by the NDDC Deputy Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, Mrs Chioma…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party is scheduled to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is to take place at the ‘A’ Class Event Centre, Kassim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 10am. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and its National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, signed the invitation to the event which was made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday. The invitation described the gathering as a “Special National Convention for the Ratification of the Nomination…
The total debt market size of the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has reached a historic milestone, hitting N118.29tn, according to data released by the exchange on Tuesday. The official market report, which captured trading activities as of 26 May 2026, underscores the rapid expansion of the domestic fixed-income market as corporate institutions and the Federal Government increasingly leverage the local debt capital market to navigate macroeconomic realities and plug infrastructural funding gaps. Market analysts attribute the steady growth of the FMDQ platform to a combination of aggressive sovereign borrowing, central bank liquidity management tools, and an influx of commercial papers…
