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At least three persons were killed on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in fresh attacks on communities in Plateau State, as a cycle of reprisals intensified following the shooting of two Fulani youths in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA). According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the latest incidents occurred in Jol community, Riyom LGA, and Gero in Gyel District of Jos South LGA, where armed attackers struck residential areas, killing several residents.Those reported dead include Pius Luka Dida, Markus Danladi, Peter Ayuba and Acham Ayuba. The violence came hours after a Fulani youth was killed and another injured in an…

Newly appointed Yobe Desert Stars technical adviser, Patrick Bassey, has promised to build a competitive squad that reflect the club’s pride. Yobe Desert Stars recorded three wins and four defeats in seven matches in the first round. Bassey has been tasked with reviving the club’s fortunes in the second stanza. “I am honoured to join Yobe Desert Stars at this important juncture of the season,” Bassey stated after his unveiling ceremony on Tuesday. “Our focus is clear — to build a competitive side that reflects the club’s pride, passion, and the ambition of its loyal supporters.” Yobe Desert Stars will…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, called for calm following an attack by gunmen at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Makinde assured all that his administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure that such attacks are not repeated. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, the governor said, “Earlier today, there was a criminal attack by bandits at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, which resulted in the death of five National Park Service Forest Guard Officers. “This is a devastating loss of the lives of…

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs and Indian hemp to inmates at the Nomansland court complex in Kano. The suspects are Usman Khalid, 25, and Bello Musa Ahmed, 24, both male and residents of the Tsamiya (Breget) area of Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nassarawa, confirmed the arrests of the two suspects in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday. He said the suspects were apprehended by NCoS officers attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Goron Dutse,…

As the new year begins, Addme, an innovative brand offering smart cooking mates, is encouraging Nigerians to let go of stress and embrace a lighter, more joyful way of living. A statement from the firm on Tuesday stated that the brand delivered this message through a community-focused activation tagged “A Stress-Free Start with Addme,” held at Ikotun Market, Lagos. The activation attracted sub-distributors, traders, market women, and shoppers within the bustling market environment, transforming the space into a hub of colour, excitement, and shared optimism. As the balloons rose into the Lagos skyline, the moment underscored the brand’s positioning around…

Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan, a legendary figure in English football, has been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 74, according to Sky Sports on Wednesday. Sky Sports reported that his family confirmed the news in an official statement shared by Newcastle United, stating that he was recently admitted to hospital with ongoing abdominal symptoms. “Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. “These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. “Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care. During…

Samsung’s spherical Ballie robot may be rolling off into the sunset, less than a year after its retail launch was announced. The smart home robot has made an appearance at CES almost every year since it was first announced in 2020, but was notably absent at CES 2026. Unfortunately, its disappearance may be because Ballie has been shelved.In a statement emailed to Bloomberg, Samsung said Ballie is an “active innovation platform,” and “continues to inform how Samsung designs spatially aware, context-driven experiences, particularly in areas like smart home intelligence, ambient AI and privacy-by-design.”However, there was no mention of the robot’s…

Key points:Bitcoin turned down from its overhead resistance but is expected to find support at the moving averages.Select major altcoins are facing selling near their overhead resistance levels, but the shallow pullback suggests the recovery may continue.Bitcoin (BTC) is under pressure as bears attempt to sustain the price below $91,500. BTC exchange-traded funds recorded outflows of $243.2 million on Tuesday after attracting $1.16 billion in inflows in the first two trading days of the new year, according to Farside Investors’ data. That shows caution at higher levels.However, a positive sign for BTC is that whales and sharks have accumulated 56,227…

Chicago P.D.’s fall finale left fans with a lot of questions about newbie Eva Imani — starting with whether they should be worried about her safety after she entered a suspected murderer’s house alone. Showrunner Gwen Sigan exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of season 13’s winter premiere on Wednesday, January 7, that fans should in fact worry about Imani (Arienne Mandi), noting that “it was not the smartest choice” for the young Intelligence Unit member. “It was very instinctual and impulsive,” Sigan said of Imani breaking into Raymond Bell’s (Barry Del Sherman) home during the November 2025 fall finale. “We’re…

Suspected armed herders on Tuesday evening killed five farmers in Udeku Maav-Ya community, Mbakyol Council Ward, in the Turan district of the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The PUNCH first reported that the attack occurred at about 4 p.m. while residents were harvesting yams and bambara nuts on their farms. According to local sources, the assailants struck while farming activities were ongoing, throwing the community into panic. A resident, who identified himself simply as Terna, said the attack “disrupted all activities in the area,” adding that many villagers fled as gunshots rang out. The chairman of Kwande Local…