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Peacock is welcoming back one of its biggest films of the last few years this weekend. Twisters initially premiered on Peacock in 2024, before departing for an extended stay on Prime Video. Now it’s returned to its first streaming home, hopefully for a longer period of time. This film was just the first pick for Watch With Us‘ roundup of the three best Peacock movies to binge-watch this weekend. Our remaining selections are an older disaster film and a romantic comedy with a very large cast of familiar faces. ‘Twisters’ (2024) Twisters opens with the intriguing premise that even some…
Operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have rescued two pastors and a church member abducted in Kaduna State and dismantled a suspected arms trafficking network operating in parts of the Nigerian North-central and North-west regions. Idi Buhari, Emmanuel Jacob and Suleiman Adamu were kidnapped on 9 January 2026 at Gwagwada in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State while travelling through Kugosi to Sarkin Pawa in Niger State to officiate a wedding ceremony. They were rescued during an ongoing SSS operation in Niger State and later handed over to religious leaders in Kaduna on Friday. Speaking during the reception…
Interestingly, time has a way of moving fast, yet some memories refuse to fade. In 2026, several Nigerian hit songs released in the year 2000 will mark their 26th anniversary, a reminder of how swiftly the years have passed and how deeply certain sounds remain etched in our collective memory. The period came barely three years after the death of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in 1997. At the time, music consumption was far from digital. Nigerians discovered new songs mainly through radio, bought albums on cassette tapes, and experienced artistes most vividly at live shows. There was no amapiano, and…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has expressed deep grief over the killing of a Nigerian citizen, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India. Christian was reportedly beaten to death by two fellow Nigerians, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, following a dispute described as romantic in nature. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, NIDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, extended condolences to the victim’s family, describing the incident as tragic and senseless. The statement, signed by the commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said NIDCOM has formally appealed to Indian authorities to ensure a full investigation. “NIDCOM…
The Kano State Police Command has said that seven people were killed after armed attackers broke into a home in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. Police said they received an emergency call at about 12:10 pm on January 17, 2025, reporting an attack on the home of Haruna Bashir. The victims were identified as Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children. They were attacked by unknown assailants who forced their way into the house. According to the police, the attackers used dangerous weapons, inflicting fatal injuries. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, ordered an immediate response, deploying officers led…
Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu has sent a message to the Super Eagles that Nigerians know what happened in their last match against Morocco. Kanu said Nigerians are proud of Eric Chelle’s side after their defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final encounter, wishing them success in their third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday evening. Recall that Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 via penalty shoot-out following a goalless draw after 120 minutes. In a post via his X account ahead of Nigeria’s clash with Egypt in Casablanca, Kanu said: “Our dear Super Eagles, we are proud of you all, and we know…
In a major step towards strengthening internal security across Edo Central Senatorial District, Governor Monday Okpebholo has handed over 10 brand new patrol vehicles to security agencies operating in the district. In a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s CPS, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo affirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on crime and criminality. The presentation ceremony, held at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, attracted traditional rulers from across Esanland, security stakeholders, political leaders and community representatives. The event also formed part of the Governor’s ongoing interactive security engagements designed to identify challenges, improve collaboration, and deploy targeted solutions across…
Two policemen serving at the Enugu State Police Command have been killed by gunmen. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the gunmen attacked policemen attached to the Distress Response Squad at a checkpoint along Agbani Road on Thursday night, killing two police officers and setting a patrol vehicle ablaze. The spokesperson for the command, Daniel Ndukwe, said the attack was carried out by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network. “The criminal elements suddenly opened fire on the police team without provocation. The operatives responded promptly, forcing the assailants to flee with varying…
The African Democratic Congress has condemned violent disruptions of its lawful party activities in Borno State, reiterating that the inauguration of the state’s Transitional Committee and Membership Registration Committees, with Kashim Imam as chairman, was fully authorised by the party’s National Working Committee. In a statement on Friday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the disruptive actions by certain individuals run contrary to the party’s values. He urged the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to conduct a professional and impartial investigation into reported attacks on ADC members and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Recall that on…
The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund have intensified efforts to improve workplace safety standards across the country, warning that negligence, poor awareness, and weak safety culture continue to expose Nigerian workers to preventable injuries and deaths. The renewed push came on Friday in Abuja at a press conference ahead of the NSITF-NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project 2025 interactive enlightenment fora and award ceremonies. The PUNCH reports that SWIP is a collaborative occupational health and safety initiative designed to improve workplace safety standards across Nigeria. The project involves auditing corporate workplaces on safety policies, infrastructure,…
