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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has said that the nation might need about 100,000 more soldiers to win the war against Boko Haram. He advised that at least 50,000 people from Borno should be engaged by the military with ...

A bride’s dream day quickly turned into a nightmare when she was dumped by her new husband for punching his sister at the reception. The newlywed was seeking advice on how to win her partner back after admitting she had ...

Nigeria boxers have threatened to protest the country’s non-appearance at the qualifying tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Dakar, Senegal from February 20 to 29. One of the boxers, who spoke with Punch on the condition of anonymity, said ...

Over 60 gunmen have invaded Madaka village and some neighbouring communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, kidnapping scores of people and rustling cattle. The gunmen were said to have invaded the communities in the early hours of ...

A woman whose s.e.x addiction spiralled to the point she slept with four men in a day says she ‘couldn’t function’ unless she knew when she was going to get ‘my next hit of s.e.x’. Hook ups began to consume ...

An Indian bloke has been snapped bizarrely worshiping a statue of Donald Trump as the country gears up for the US president’s state visit. Bussa Krishna first began worshiping Donald Trump four years ago when the US president appeared to ...

Proud parents from across the world have been left out of pocket after the University of London postponed a graduation ceremony over coronavirus fears. Many loved ones are due to fly to the capital this week and were only told ...

The police in Nasarawa State have arrested a woman, Paulina Santos, who allegedly planned to kidnap the mother of her friend. The friend’s husband reportedly works with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The State Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, ...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin their new life away from the royal family from March 31. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s office have released an update about their plans and said the duke will retain the ranks ...

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has asked the people of the state to fast on Monday, February 24, 2020, for the defeat of Boko Haram. He said this in a six-minute broadcast to the people of Borno State on Wednesday. ...

The Lagos State Government has said it plans to close two roads in the metropolis for the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan railway project. A statement on Wednesday listed the affected roads as Jonathan Coker Street in the Fagba area and Yaba Level ...

The Police in Ebonyi on have arraigned one Richard Okpu, 20; and Ginikachi Idam, 18, before a Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Abakaliki, for allegedly killing one Kelechi Isaac. The victim was said to have allegedly gone to a native doctor ...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the state has placed 63 persons under surveillance following the confirmation of an index case being isolated at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. Abayomi made this disclosure at ...

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called for a one-day prayer and fasting for peace in the state and Nigeria. In a statement issued in Benin, the State Publicity Secretary, Mr  Joseph Osagiede said the prayer ...

The European Union says it can impose restrictive visa implementation rules on Nigeria, if it fails to play its part in the return and readmission of its nationals staying illegally in the EU. The EU, which comprises Germany, Italy, Spain, ...

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have struck again in Plateau State one month after separate attacks left many dead in several communities in the state. On Sunday the assailants attacked Sector Five of the Special Task Force, Operation Save Haven ...

“I have been going through serious pains and stress. It’s not easy.” It certainly cannot be easy for the speaker, Zainab, aged 30, who recently gave birth to quadruplets in a Kaduna village without help from anyone. And the mother ...

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday held a church service and a peaceful march to mark the second year of Miss Leah Sharibu in Boko Haram captivity. In Abuja, CAN President Rev. Samson Ayokunle and the Senior Pastor, Dunamis International ...

The courts have been busy with cases of men alleged to have criminally sought sensual pleasure from their daughters. Yesterday the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court fixed April 30 to deliver judgement in the case of a 37-year-old ...

Notorious drugs lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is shown having his hair and moustache shaved off in pictures showing a taste of his life at a top-security US prison. The South American drugs kingpin, who became a billionaire as the ...

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested an alleged conspirator in the murder of an Assistant Director attached to the State House, Abuja, Laetitia Dagan, who was killed by some assailants in her home in the Galadimawa area of the Federal ...

    Jose Mourinho have tasted another Champions League after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat at home yo RB Leipzig.   Leipzig looked like running away with the game but ended up clinging onto the result, as Werner converted a ...

Manchester United have confirmed Odion Ighalo has been registered for the Europa League and will be eligible for the upcoming tie against Club Brugge. “The deadline-day arrival from Shanghai Shenhua could be involved when the Reds travel to Belgium in ...

  The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has demanded explanation from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) over its alleged failure to remit N11.2 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund from 2018 to 2019.   Discrepancies in the remittance were ...

  A Nigerian man has claimed that northern women are mixing Maggi – a cooking seasoning and Coke – a soft drink, in a bid to get high.   The Nigerian government has been making moves to reduce the rate ...