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The Enugu State Police Command has refuted reports that Fulani herdsmen recently launched a series of attacks on some villages in the state, killing no fewer than 25 persons. According to the command, through its spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, its scrutiny showed the report as “entirely false, sensational, and mischievous.” The command asserted that the report contained fabricated names and incidents that never occurred in the state. He said the report was a “calculated attempt to misinform the public and undermine the efforts of security agencies in maintaining peace and security in the state.” Some media platforms had reported that about…

By Victor GbonegunThe Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has commenced desilting and drainage restructuring in the Agidingbi community of Ward E, as part of efforts to address flooding and improve environmental conditions. The ongoing work covers Abiodun Sobajo Street, Adeleye Street, and Tade Street, all within the Agidingbi axis, which is also undergoing broader infrastructural restructuring aimed at ensuring a cleaner and flood-free environment. Speaking during an inspection of the project, the Supervisor for Environment, Abdulsalam Olawale, stated that the desilting exercise would run from Abiodun Sobajo beside Agidingbi Secondary School through Tade Street and Lateef Jakande Road by…

Matchday 32 produced several standout moments as Super Eagles players across different leagues delivered solid performances for their respective clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles and other Nigerian stars impressed in style over the weekend. From midfield maestros to goal-scoring forwards and title-winning defenders. Based on impact and match performances, Soccernet.ng presents its Best XI of Nigerian players from Matchday 32, arranged in a classic 4-4-2 formation. Goalkeeper: Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Serie A) Maduka Okoye retains his spot in the starting XI for Matchday 32 after a solid performance, despite Udinese’s heavy 4-0 loss to Milan. With both Adebayo Adeleye…

By Gbenga Salau Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday mourned renowned Nigerian cartoonist, Olaseinde Obe, popularly known as Obe Ess, who passed on at the age of 68. His brother and founder of The Journalism Clinic, Taiwo Obe, broke the news via a post on the social media platform X.Born in 1957, Obe Ess was a pioneering figure in Nigerian journalism. For decades, he served as a prominent cartoonist at The Guardian, where his signature illustrations combined wit, satire, and social commentary to powerful effect. He was widely regarded as a master of the medium, using his pen as…

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after a prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. He suspended both parties and appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) as Sole Administrator—a move ratified by both chambers of the National Assembly. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, inaugurated the…

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have ramped up their preparations ahead of Saturday’s crucial FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round first leg against Algeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The tie, which takes place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, is a significant step towards securing one of Africa’s five spots at the expanded 24-nation tournament in Morocco later this year. Under the guidance of head coach Bankole Olowookere and his technical crew, the Flamingos have remained in camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute since their emphatic dismissal of South Africa’s Bantwana in the previous round. Pictures…

From Rotimi Agboluaje, badan Olubadan warns Mogajis against land grabbing, insubordination  The Council of Hausa community leaders in Oyo State has said it is fully in support of the declaration of the title of Sarkin Sasa as illegal by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. The council also said it would pay a courtesy visit to Olubadan’s palace to apologise and discuss the issue of the removal of the new Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Ahmad Haruna Maiyasin to replace him with his brother, Awal Muhammad, the Tafidan Sasa. The Seriki Hausa of Oyo town, Muhammad Gali Kano, made these known while speaking to journalists on…

Lara Adejoro and Abiodun Nejo The Federal Government will launch a nationwide flood awareness campaign in May 2025 to educate and sensitise Nigerians on the risks and safety measures associated with flooding. This was disclosed by the Deputy Director of the Department of Flood, Erosion Control and Coastal Management at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mr Kunle Awojemila, in an interview with one of our correspondents on Sunday. The Federal Government had earlier revealed that approximately 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to experience significant flooding between April and…

Nigeria controversial singer, Badmus Okikiola popularly called Portable, on Tuesday, escaped re-arrest over another petition against him. Portable regained freedom after veteran fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly called Osupa, withdrew his petition. Osupa had petitioned the police accusing Portable of criminal defamation, criminal intimidation, inciting public disturbance and cyberstalking. Acting on Osupa’s petition, the Kwara State Police command had on Monday dragged Portable before a Kwara State Upper Area Court in Ilorin. Potable was arraigned for offences deemed contrary and punishable under Section 392 (Criminal Defamation), Section 114 (Inciting Disturbance), Section 397 (Criminal Intimidation) of the Penal Code and Sections…

From Charles Akpeji, JalingoResidents of Jalingo metropolis have appealed to Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, to urgently intervene in the worsening condition of roads across the city, particularly those in the Mallam Joda area. In a letter of appeal addressed to the Government House in Jalingo and signed by Al-Emran Alhassan on behalf of the community, the residents described the roads as “symbols of neglect” and a direct threat to their lives and livelihoods. They lamented that most roads have collapsed due to erosion, leaving behind deep potholes and craters that have made daily commuting a nightmare. “These roads have…