Monday, December 15

Metro

Edo man arrested for beating son to death

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man for allegedly killing his 15-year-old son and secretly burying the body within their family compound at Uhe Community, Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The command’s Public Relations Officer,…

Accident claims little child’s life in Aba

A little female child, on Saturday, lost her life in an accident that happened at Osisioma Umuimo area of Aba, Abia State. The accident involved a Lexus 330 SUV, a tricycle and a long truck conveying goods. A transporter, who…

Two soldiers arrested in Lagos fake drug bust

Two soldiers have been arrested in connection with a busted fake pharmaceutical drugs company in the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced the discovery and shutdown of the…

Benue: Tragedy as groom dies three days to wedding

Tragedy struck in Benue State following the sudden death of Isaac Aondofa Atim, who died barely three days before his scheduled traditional marriage. Atim was to wed Mercy Mbawuesẹ on December 13, 2025, according to the wedding invitation card earlier…

NDLEA seizes 170,000 bottles of codeine in Abia

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a clandestine codeine syrup manufacturing factory at Amapu Igbengwo village, Umuakpara, in the Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State. In a statement on Sunday, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi,…

Gas explosion rocks building of three-bed room flats in Kwara

A fire disaster triggered by sudden gas explosion on Sunday consumed a building of three-bed room flats in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara state. The incident occurred at about 16:27hrs, at Temidere Community, Reke, Asa Local Government Area, of…

11 Jigawa boys rescued from traffickers reunite with families

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has handed over 11 victims of human trafficking to the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Speaking during the handover ceremony at a meeting in Dutse, the state capital,…

Fire destroys 48 shops in Lagos market

An early morning fire that rocked the Elegushi Model Market complex in the Lekki area of Lagos State has left no fewer than 48 shops destroyed. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this…

Pregnant woman, 18-month-old son found burnt in Kano home

Residents of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu in the Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock after unknown assailants reportedly broke into a home and killed a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son. The incident reportedly came to light at about 8…

Man beats wife to death in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, of Umuagba, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, following the alleged domestic beating that led to the death of his wife, Uloma. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the arrest on Sunday…

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