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Bandits carried out a deadly attack in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State last night, leaving three people dead and looting homes in two villages. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine on Tuesday. According to the post, the attackers first stormed Dan Kura village, where they killed two residents and looted valuables from homes. They later moved to Dankaka village, reportedly in search of a groom said to belong to a local vigilante group. When the bandits failed to locate him, the post said, they abducted the bride and beheaded her…

Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Nigerian striker, William Agada on a free transfer. Agada signed a contract with Real Zaragoza until June 2026. The 26-year-old becomes the third Nigerian to play for Los Maños following in the footsteps of Ikechukwu Uche, and James Igbekeme. The forward last played for Major League Soccer, MLS, outfit Real Salt Lake. He scored twice in 14 league appearances for RSL. Agada, who started his career with Mighty Jets in Nigeria has played in Turkey for majority of his career.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and Prof. Abiola Sanni (SAN) on Tuesday said resistance to the implementation of the new tax laws stemmed from a deep trust deficit between the government and citizens, coupled with fears over transparency in the use of public funds and fiscal centralisation. The concerns were expressed at the 2026 Lagos State Professorial Chair in Tax and Fiscal Matters Public Lecture, held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where policymakers, legal experts and academics examined the theme, “Navigating Nigeria’s Tax Reform: Implications for Fiscal Federalism and State Autonomy.” Notwithstanding calls for postponement, President Bola…

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified enforcement of its social media policy, sanctioning no fewer than 10 officers within the last month, PUNCH Metro has learnt. It was gathered that the disciplinary measures range from dismissal and demotion to severe reprimand and demobilisation. A senior police source, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, said the actions followed heightened surveillance of officers’ activities on social media platforms. “The Force is actively monitoring social media platforms and identifying erring officers who are being sanctioned accordingly. “So…

He is a man the opposition loves to deride, yet one who keeps his gaze firmly fixed on a singular goal: positioning Ogun State as Nigeria’s foremost investment destination. Long before now, Governor Dapo Abiodun had made his intentions clear. But developments in recent days—particularly President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area—have elevated the conversation to an entirely new level. Added to this is the renewed momentum behind the Olokola Deep Seaport, a long-anticipated project with vast economic implications. Together, these twin developments signal a decisive shift in…

The Broadcast Media Owners and Practitioners Forum and JKD TV, along with NIGCOMSAT and Hamada Radio FM, have affirmed the important role of Arewa24 in Nigeria’s broadcasting landscape, emphasising their support for the media company and the National Broadcasting Commission. In separate statements sent to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the leadership of the media groups emphasised that they were not consulted or involved in any alleged actions directed at Arewa24 and NBC. The Chairman of JKD TV and Hamada Radio FM, Ambassador Yaro Mamman, said, “Our attention has been drawn to statements credited to an organisation called the Northern Media…

President of the Confederation of African Football Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has suggested that the governing body may review regulations surrounding the use of towels by goalkeepers following the controversy that erupted during the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The issue first surfaced during Nigeria’s semi-final clash against hosts Morocco, when Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was repeatedly distracted by stadium officials who interfered with his towels, a scene that quickly went viral on social media. The situation escalated during the final, again involving the host nation. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was subjected to similar interference, with Moroccan…

The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine.On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help; I’ve tested a whole boatload of recent Android phones, and I think there are some real winners in the current batch. It’s all a matter of what you’re looking for, what you’re comfortable spending, and what your definition of a “reasonably…

The state representative introduced similar legislation shortly after taking office in 2025, but the bill was deferred and not signed into law.A member of South Dakota’s House of Representatives has introduced another bill that would allow the US state to invest in Bitcoin about a year after similar legislation was deferred.Representative Logan Manhart introduced the Bitcoin (BTC) reserve bill, HB 1155, on Tuesday in South Dakota’s legislature. The legislation had only minor changes from a bill the lawmaker sponsored in 2025, by amending the state’s code to allow the State Investment Council to invest up to 10% of public funds…

Taylor Swift’s private text messages with friend Blake Lively have been dragged into the latter’s ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Shortly after Lively filed a “hostile work environment” complaint against Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department in December 2024, details emerged about Swift’s potential involvement in the controversy. The singer-songwriter notably allowed her 2020 song “My Tears Ricochet” to be used in It Ends With Us, but has repeatedly tried to publicly distance herself from the drama and denied direct involvement with the movie. Baldoni’s legal team, led by Bryan Freedman, stunned legal…