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The Police Command in Anambra has detained two suspected cultists and armed robbers in separate operations, recovering arms and other incriminating items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrests and detention in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety in the state. He stated: “On March 22, police operatives attached to the Obosi Division, during an intelligence-led patrol along the Obosi/Nkpor Road, arrested one Kosiso Okonkwo ‘M’ and recovered a Beretta pistol from him. “The…

Juventus FC have officially parted ways with Thiago Motta, relieving him of his duties as the Men’s First Team coach. In a statement released on the club website on Sunday, the club expressed gratitude to Motta and his staff for their commitment and professionalism during their tenure. The club also confirmed that Igor Tudor has been appointed as the new head coach and will take charge of his first training session on Monday, March 24. It is titled, “Thiago Motta no longer First Team coach, Igor Tudor takes over.” “Juventus FC announce that Thiago Motta has been relieved of his…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Victor Osimhen were all crucial figures for Eric Chelle‘s last time out in Kigali as the three-time AFCON Champions sealed a 3-0 win over Rwanda last Friday. Away from last week’s victory over the Amavubi, Soccernet.ng highlights five Super Eagles stars who can step up against the Zimbabweans on Tuesday. Men FIFA World Cup, qualifiers match between Rwanda and Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium on March 21, 2025, in Rwanda. [Photo Credit/…

A water resources and development expert, Michael Ale, has that clean and safe water has always been a luxury the Nigerian masses cannot afford. lamented Ale, who disclosed that obtaining clean and safe water has become expensive and only affordable to the rich, declared that the government must invest heavily in the water sector to ensure that the masses can access safe and clean water. The engineer stated this on the occasion of the celebration of World Water Day, scheduled to hold on March 22, 2025. Ale said: “Africans and specifically Nigerians are reminded of the stark reality that…

The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, has said that the ongoing controversy involving the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the Senate has vindicated former Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, Karimi stated that recent events show that Bello could not be blamed for the past disputes between him and Akpoti-Uduaghan before the National Assembly elections. He was reacting to the face-off between the Kogi Central senator and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which has sparked controversy. He said, “Former Governor Yahaya Bello must have seen it coming.” “Other Kogi lawmakers and I played…

Janet Ogundepo Psychiatrists have attributed Nigeria’s declining ranking in the World Happiness Report to worsening economic hardship, insecurity and political instability. They warned that the rising cost of living and social instability was increasing anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among Nigerians, predicting a reduction in the country’s life expectancy rate. In separate interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the mental health experts said the inability of many citizens to afford necessities such as food, healthcare, and social interactions has significantly reduced happiness levels. They noted that financial stress has prevented people from engaging in social activities that previously served as coping mechanisms,…

Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram Tems lit up The Dome in Nasrec, Johannesburg, delivering a soul-stirring performance that had the crowd singing along to every note. Dressed in a gorgeous floral two-piece, the Grammy-winning star exuded effortless elegance, pairing the look with bold jewellery and a sleek black scarf draped around her neck. Her outfit featured a floral-print top with shimmering black embellishments at the hem, perfectly matched with flared trousers that carried the same delicate print along one leg and at the bottom. The entire outfit moved beautifully with her as she swayed to the rhythm, completely lost in the music.…

Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has tipped Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to succeed at Chelsea if he eventually makes the transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been consistently linked with a transfer to Chelsea for the last two years due to his brilliant performances for Napoli and Galatasaray. In fact, he was in the conversation when they decided to sign Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal two years ago. Unfortunately for the Blues, the Jackson deal has not paid off, as he has been notorious for missing too many chances. Nicolas Jackson for Chelsea (Photo credit: Imago) Former Chelsea star Mikel Obi…

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued Reverend Father Stephen Echezona, who was abducted by gunmen at a petrol station in Ichida, Anaocha Local Government Area. The assailants, operating in a white Lexus SUV without a plate number, seized the priest in his Toyota Highlander after abandoning their vehicle during a gun battle with security operatives responding to the incident. In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the rescue, which took place in the early hours of March 23, 2025, through a joint operation involving the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,…

Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to crowds gathered and thanking everyone for their support before heading for home. Looking tired and worn, the pontiff sat in a wheelchair on one of the hospital balconies, waving softly to hundreds of people who had gathered below to wish the head of the Catholic Church well. It was the first public sighting of the Argentine pope since February 14, when he was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital with breathing difficulties and a respiratory illness which developed into pneumonia. “Thank you, everyone”,…