Author: Press Room

Hey BNers, it’s Onyinye here, again. My journey to Zanzibar began, as many grand adventures do, with great anticipation. A five-hour flight from Lagos to Kenya, followed by a lengthy layover, set the stage for my final trip to Zanzibar, the island paradise set to host the Johnnie Walker and Trace Awards & Summit. Stepping into my hotel room was like entering a haven of tranquility and elegance. The soft, ambient lighting, the plush furnishings, and the breathtaking view of the turquoise waters? Oh my! It was the perfect respite after a long day of travel, a space to recharge…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal for Galatasaray in their hard-fought 2-1 win over Alanyaspor at the GAIN Park Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been in hot form since joining Galatasaray during the last summer transfer window, and he continued with his exploits on Sunday. With Fenerbahce breathing down their necks, Galatasaray desperately needed to get a win when they traveled to GAIN Park for their Super Lig game against Alanyaspor. Coach Orkan Buruk maintained his trust in Osimhen, using the 25-year-old hitman as the focal point of his attack. Beating Alanyaspor was never going to be…

Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a member of the Anti-Cult Unit, Philip Chukwuka, 33, for allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old girl, Isioma Nwayalani, in Okpanam, a town in Oshimili North Local Government Area, near Asaba. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the tragic incident was reported at 8:30 p.m. by the family of the victim, who informed the Okpanam Divisional Police Headquarters that they had received a distress call from a man identified as Chika, informing them that his younger sister had been fatally shot. Upon receiving the report, police patrol teams were swiftly deployed to…

The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into a home invasion and gang assault in Tatsan Yamma Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred around 6:00 am on Friday, involved five suspected robbers who stormed the residence of Muttaqa Malam, 50, and forcibly gained entry. The assailants reportedly broke into the room of his wife, Hadiza Muttaqa, 27, tied her up with a USB cable, and gang-raped her before fleeing with valuables. “Intelligence sources confirmed that a group of five unidentified hoodlums stormed the home of one Muttaqa Malam, 50, at approximately 6:00 a.m.” the police…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played all 90 minutes as Leicester City succumbed to a painful 1-0 loss at Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. Leicester City went into their game against Chelsea with a terrible record, losing 13 of their last 15 games in all competitions. The last time they won a game was a 2-1 win over Tottenham in January. Super Eagles star Ndidi kept his place in Leicester City’s midfield, partnering Boubakary Soumare. It was always going to be an uphill task for the Foxes, and Chelsea took charge of the game from the start. The Foxes could have gone…

A former Kaduna lawmaker, Sen. Shehu Sani, said he lost his senate re-election bid in 2019 because he opposed the former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai’s move to obtain a 340 million dollars foreign loan. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the Eighth Senate, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. “I was insistent on speaking truth to power, and that was why I lost my re-election bid in 2019. Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai was going for a 350 million dollar loan and we said ‘No’. “”Some of us told…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has filed a N200 million lawsuit against Oba Semiu Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile Ifo, Ogun State, over the alleged assault of Elder Areola Abraham Love. The suit, dated March 7, 2025, was filed before the Ogun State High Court, Ota, seeking to enforce the 73-year-old victim’s rights to dignity, freedom of movement, and life. Falana is also demanding a public apology in The Punch, Vanguard, and Nigerian Tribune newspapers. The case follows a viral video in February showing Elder Love kneeling beside a road while being assaulted by Oba Ogunjobi and others. The footage…

LARA ADEJORO AND GODFREY GEORGE Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have opened up on their battles against illicit drugs and dealers of harmful products in the country. In separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, the senior officers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated how they escaped death by a whisker during raids on fake drug merchants. NAFDAC DG’s outburst In a recent outburst, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, had decried the threats to her life after recent raids of the agency. Adeyeye, while renewing calls for the death penalty against…

Two months after releasing “Judah” and a live performance video of “The Worshipper’s Song,” the twelfth track from his album “The Great Commission,” Dunsin Oyekan is back with “Who Is Like You,” a song that gives all the glory to God. The song reflects on God’s power, faithfulness, and greatness. It draws from scripture, where time and time again, people witnessed His mighty works: seas parted, enemies were defeated, and His protection never failed. But God’s wonders didn’t stop there. He is still moving, still proving that no one compares to Him. “Who Is Like You” follows this sacred tradition,…

Valencia coach Carlos Corberan has praised Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar following his goal that sealed their 2-1 win over Valladolid on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Los Ches continued their battle to stay alive in La Liga when they welcomed Valladolid to the Mestalla on Saturday. Super Eagles striker Sadiq, who has been in fine form recently, led the line for Valencia due to Hugo Duro’s injury struggles. Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago) The first half was goalless, as Juanmi Latasa equalised late in the first half after Diego Lopez scored the opener for Valencia in the 7th minute.…