Men of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested singer, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus aka Portable following a petition filed against him by his senior colleague, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,” According to a statement from the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat …
FG Approves ₦777bn To Finish Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road
The Federal Government has announced that a total of ₦777 billion will be used to complete the ongoing reconstruction of the 700km Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony on Sunday, Minister of Works David Umahi said that 282km of the project remains unfinished and will be completed using this …
Traditional Rulers Vital In Fight Against Thuggery – Kano CP
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has called on traditional rulers to work closely with Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to tackle thuggery and related crimes across the state. He made the appeal on Sunday during a stakeholder meeting organized by the Kano State Taskforce Committee on Security …
US Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Records on Tinubu’s Investigation
A U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. has ordered the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records related to a past criminal investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Judge Beryl Howell issued the ruling on April 8, directing both agencies to search for and process non-exempt …
Pope Francis Surprises Crowd On Palm Sunday Despite Health Warnings
Despite recovering from pneumonia and doctors advising rest, Pope Francis delighted crowds on Palm Sunday with a surprise tour of St. Peter’s Square. The 88-year-old pontiff, appearing in good spirits and without his usual breathing aid, greeted worshippers from his wheelchair, handing out sweets to children and shaking hands. This marks …
Jamb Releases 2025 Mock Exam Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which took place on Thursday, April 10. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin announced that candidates can check their results by texting “MOCKRESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using …
Diddy ‘freak off’ videos likely to be shown to jury during trial
The upcoming trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is drawing heightened attention as court proceedings are set to begin in a few weeks. A newly proposed jury questionnaire filed late Friday by Diddy’s legal team suggests that some of the alleged explicit content linked to the case, including his so-called “freak off” tapes may …
‘Dazed and Confused’ and ‘Boston Public’ actor Nikky Katt is dead
Actor Nicky Katt, known for his memorable roles in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, the 2000 drama Boiler Room, and the television series Boston Public, has died at the age of 54. His death was confirmed to Page Six by John Sloss, founder and partner at Sloss Law, the firm that represented Katt legally. The …
Kano Tells ECOWAS Court: Blasphemy Laws Will Stay
The Kano State Government has defended its blasphemy laws following a ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which found aspects of the laws to be inconsistent with international human rights standards. In a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, reaffirmed …
Spyro: The Rich Are The Biggest Debtors, Always Wanting Free Things
Singer Spyro has stated that the people who owe the most money in society are the wealthy, particularly billionaires. According to him, these individuals often expect others to do things for them without compensation. He pointed out that while billionaires are willing to spend large sums on women, they are reluctant to …