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The Nigerian Army said its troops of 6 Division have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta. It said the operation also led to the recovery of over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, with an estimated market value of N150 million. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, on Monday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Danjuma said that the operation followed a one-month coordinated operation carried out in four states in collaboration with other security agencies. He noted that…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said he has no regrets about any of his political decisions in the past year. Wike made the statement on Monday while fielding questions during his monthly media parley in Abuja. The former Rivers State governor acknowledged that he is human and that things cannot always go smoothly. On his recent encounter with a naval officer in the FCT, Wike said such incidents are bound to happen but emphasized that he does not regret any decision he has made. He said: “Like I said, I am human; you can’t expect things to…

A suspected drug peddler and member of a criminal gang has been killed during a police operation in Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Monday. According to the report, operatives of the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, carried out the raid at about 10:00 p.m. on December 27, 2025, following credible intelligence. During the operation, the police arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, identified as a notorious drug dealer and a…

Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface. DAILY POST recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied. Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface. He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any…

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Bendel Insurance. Kwara United were defeated 2-0 by Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Akpan Emmanuel and Kayode Oke were on target for Bendel Insurance in the game. Suleiman admitted that his team did not plan for a defeat in the encounter. “We came here to pick at least a point, but it is disappointing that we lost,” Suleiman reacted in a chat with the club’s media. “We will go again in the second round and surely make up for the lost points.”…

The second round of matches at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 delivered a series of thrilling contests, with several players across the groups standing out and earning Player of the Match honours for their decisive contributions. PUNCH Online highlights the key performers from Matchday 2: Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) – Recognised for his constant attacking threat in Algeria’s 1–0 win over Burkina Faso, despite Riyad Mahrez scoring the only goal. Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) – Named Man of the Match in Ivory Coast’s 1–1 draw with Cameroon, marking a back-to-back award for the talented winger. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – Starred in…

The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled an attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by armed bandits who allegedly planned a mass abduction in the early hours of Sunday. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred shortly after an improvised explosive device reportedly killed an unspecified number of residents in the state on Saturday. Confirming the development in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, said the attack was thwarted following timely intelligence. He said, “Acting on credible and timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the police, the military, community protection guards, and vigilante groups swiftly…

Calvin Bassey’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable performers has been underlined by a remarkable run of appearances that has made him an automatic selection for the Super Eagles in competitive football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Fulham defender is the only outfield player who has not been substituted in Nigeria’s last 13 competitive matches, a record bettered only by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who has remained ever present across the last 19 games. Since being withdrawn in the 63rd minute of a 3–0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over Benin in September 2024, Bassey has completed…

Hong Kong-based investment firm Trend Research has continued accumulating Ether even as one of the biggest corporate ETH holders expects a sharp drawdown during the first quarter of 2026.Trend Research acquired $35 million in Ether (ETH), pushing its holdings above 601,000 ETH worth about $1.83 billion, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain.The company has borrowed a total of $958 million in stablecoins from decentralized lending protocol Aave, with an average purchase price of about $3,265 per ETH, wrote Lookonchain in a Monday X post.Trend’s founder, Jack Yi, said he was “bullish” on crypto for the first half of 2026 and…

Whether it’s his Bravo connections or more under the radar relationships, Craig Conover’s love life has been making headlines since Southern Charm’s 2013 premiere. Conover had a flirty relationship with costar Kathryn Dennis during season 1 but he was friend-zoned before it turned romantic. By season 3, however, he had a full-fledged girlfriend in Naomie Olindo. Following their 2017 split, Conover raised eyebrows for an alleged hookup with Kristin Cavallari before dating Summer House’s Paige DeSorbo for three years. With every relationship, Conover has remained committed to finding his forever love. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “I really only…