Four people escaped death on Sunday after a cement-laden truck rammed into the median along the Sagamu–Abeokuta Expressway. PUNCH Metro learnt from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the accident occurred at…

One person was shot when armed bandits attacked Baidi village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the attack…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex-convict, Nwobodo Basil, and three cargo agents over the seizure of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. The NDLEA said 75 parcels of cocaine weighing…

A tricycle (Keke)  operator and his  female passenger on Sunday, died in a serious accident that occurred at Ohiya area of Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway. Also, two  other passengers who were inside the…

Residents of the Ireakari community in Ilisan Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, staged a protest for the second time in two months on Saturday over what they described as a decade-long erratic power supply, despite contributing over…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has issued a warning to motorists, religious institutions, and event organisers to avoid indiscriminate road parking and the blocking of access roads during crossover night services across the state. The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq,…

A 19-year-old hunter is feared to have been killed after he was reportedly hit by a bullet from his own gun following an accidental discharge in the Alkahira Quarters of Gombe State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the incident…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Eghosa Osas for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Amadin Williams. The PPRO of the command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest to PUNCH Metro on Sunday. The command…

Relatives of victims trapped under the rubble of the Great Nigeria Insurance  Building, gutted by fire on Wednesday in the Balogun Market area of Lagos Island, Lagos State, have called for increased assistance as search-and-rescue operations entered the sixth day.…

A yet-to-be-identified driver has allegedly caused the death of a nine-year-old boy and injured four others after losing control of his vehicle due to suspected speeding and crashing into the children. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday from a statement by…

Troops of the Joint Task Force Faruruwa have rescued an abducted victim following a successful security operation along the Kano–Katsina border in the early hours of Sunday. The Army Public Relations Officer, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Kano, Maj. Zubair Babatunde,…

A firefighter of the Kwara State Fire Service sustained serious injuries on Sunday while attempting to contain a fire disaster in Ilorin, the state capital. The firefighter was reportedly struck by a vehicle that lost control at the Kwara State…

Nine bandits were reportedly killed during a heavy exchange of gunfire between the Nigerian military and criminals at Bakaji and Unguwar Garma in the Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State. One vigilante member was also killed,…

The ‎Edo State Police Command has arrested one Amadin William for allegedly killing his Europe-based childhood friend identified as Eghosa Osarietinomwan. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this to newsmen on…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 43-year-old Amadin Williams for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, adding that the suspect would…