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A Civil Society Organisation, Concerned Nigerians for Peace, Security and National Unity, has announced plans to hold a peaceful road walk in Abuja on Monday as part of efforts to mobilise public support for collective action against insecurity and promote national unity. The group’s Convener, Isah Abubakar, said the initiative was aimed at drawing attention to the need for all Nigerians to contribute to efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime across the country. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Abubakar stressed that security should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of…
A 200-level student of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Joseph Otabor, has died from injuries he reportedly sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred on May 29, 2026, at Peace Estate in the First Gate area of the LASU community. A source within the university, who spoke to PUNCH Metro on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Otabor was shot in the stomach during the attack. According to the source, the area where the incident occurred has become…
Nigeria debutant Abdullahi Bewene says he is ready to contribute more to the Super Eagles after making an impressive first appearance for the national team in Wednesday’s 2-2 international friendly draw against Poland in Warsaw, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Baník Ostrava player was handed his maiden call-up to the senior national team ahead of the friendly and was immediately thrown into the starting line-up by coach Eric Chelle amid a growing availability crisis within the squad. Bewene was drafted into the side following the absence of midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijjani, who were unable to secure visas to…
Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, revealing that he played a pivotal role in her music career and discouraged her from taking a break from the industry. In a video widely believed to have been recorded during activities held in honour of her late husband and shared by @ChuksEricE via X on Friday, the Grammy-nominated artiste recounted how their relationship evolved into a partnership that shaped her career and personal life. Ndika, the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music, died on…
The price of ZEC fell on Thursday after further details were disclosed of a critical counterfeiting vulnerability in Zcash’s Orchard pool that could theoretically allow a bad actor to mint an unlimited amount of ZEC.According to a post on X, security engineer Taylor Hornby, who was engaged by Shielded Labs, discovered the bug on May 29 and disclosed it to the Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL), which deployed an emergency response to fix the vulnerability with a hard fork activated on June 3. However, there are new concerns about the extent to which the vulnerability, which has existed since May 2022,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The sweatiest season is well underway, and sometimes perfume isn’t enough to mask (or eradicate) your stench. Teyana Taylor knows this, which is why, along with always carrying perfume, she keeps one luxe deodorant in her purse “at all times.” The actress sat down with GQ to share the 10 things she can’t live without, and we almost didn’t get any details on her scent routine. “This is the part of the essentials I’m most mad about sharing because I…
The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) on Thursday raised alarm over alleged increasing sexual harassment of women in rural communities of Plateau State. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Rwang Tengwong, the association said women returning from farms in Ganawuri District and nearby communities have reported incidents of harassment. The group warned that persistent insecurity across affected areas is exposing female farmers and residents to abuse while carrying out their daily activities. Mr Tengwong said fear has now become a constant reality for many residents. BYM linked the alleged harassment to sustained attacks on communities in Riyom and Barkin…
Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will take centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Colombian music icon Shakira to perform the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the opening match in Mexico City. The globally celebrated duo will perform Dai Dai, the official song of the tournament, at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June before hosts Mexico kick off the World Cup against South Africa. FIFA described the anthem on Thursday as a celebration of football’s unique ability to unite people across cultures, languages and continents. “The song reflects the energy, passion and global…
Residents of several communities in Jalingo and Yorro local government councils of Taraba State, have been thrown into hardship following the reported collapse of a major bridge along the Muslim Council axis in Jalingo after a heavy downpour. The bridge, which serves as the only direct link connecting numerous communities within the two local government areas, reportedly gave way under the impact of the persistent rainfall, disrupting transportation, economic activities, and access to essential services. The development has left hundreds of residents stranded, with farmers facing difficulties transporting agricultural produce to markets, while commercial motorcycle operators, traders, students, civil servants,…
A House of Representatives aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, David Ayuba Dumwe, has approached the Federal High Court in Lafia to challenge the alleged emergence of Beauty Sudar Aliyu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 general elections. In the suit marked FHC/LF/CS/9/2026, Dumwe is seeking judicial intervention over what he described as an unlawful declaration of a candidate without due consultation and compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Beauty Sudar Aliyu were joined as second and third defendants, respectively. According to…
