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A yet-to-be-identified trigger-happy policeman has allegedly shot a teenager identified simply as DMX dead in the Alakia area of Ibadan, Oyo State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday after an altercation between the officer and the deceased victim. A source familiar with the matter told our correspondent on Wednesday that the disagreement escalated, thereby prompting the officer to shoot the teenager in the leg. He said the victim was later rushed to the hospital by his friends, but did not survive the gunshot wound. “DMX had an issue with a police officer. The altercation escalated, and the…

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman got a goal and an assist for Atalanta to help them to a 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Deutsche Bank Park, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman maintained his position in Atalanta’s starting lineup when they traveled to Frankfurt to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. He featured in a 3-4-3 formation, partnering Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca. The first half was pretty interesting, with both teams creating opportunities. Lookman had a big chance in the 35th minute, but his effort could only find the right post. More to follow….

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Wednesday, raised the alarm over what it describes as a coordinated and escalating onslaught against Northern Nigeria, alleging that foreign interests and domestic saboteurs are collaborating to destabilise the region and plunge the country into deeper insecurity. CNG expressed concern that the United States, despite its advanced intelligence capabilities, has fallen for a “dangerous propaganda narrative” portraying the violence in Plateau and Benue as genocide, while overlooking the far heavier casualties recorded in Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Borno, and other northern states. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu…

The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday dismissed claims of an imminent bandit attack as contained in some viral video clips circulating in the state. The command said that its investigation has shown that these videos were generated from Artificial Intelligence by a group of criminals for the sole purpose of spreading falsehood and panic across the country. The command stated that while its operatives are diligently working to bring to book the criminals behind the fake video clips, the residents of the state should go about their lawful activities, as every measure has been put in place to ensure…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has presented a budget proposal of N517,539,050,910.77 for 2026 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Dr. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the House, while receiving the budget in Lafia, the state capital, on Wednesday, assured of effective synergy and speedy passage of the budget proposal for the growth and development of the State. During the budget presentation tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation”, the Governor appreciated Dr. Jatau and members of the Assembly for their consistent support in passing appropriation bills. “Mr. Speaker, the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation Bill is anchored on the…

Nigerian football has hit a new low following the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for back-to-back editions of the World Cup Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has opened the door to taking up a leadership role within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel declared that he is prepared to help rebuild Nigerian football, provided the system becomes transparent and accountable. The ex-Chelsea midfielder expressed deep disappointment over the NFF’s handling of the national teams in recent years. Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel. Photo by IMAGO His concerns come on the back of Nigeria’s…

The Ekiti State Government has approved ₦7.72 billion for the reconstruction of road networks adjoining the new flyover bridge in Ado-Ekiti. A statement by the Special Adviser on Information, Mr Taiwo Olatunbosun, on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, said that the approval was part of the decisions reached at the 12th meeting of the state executive council held via Zoom. Olatunbosun said the approval is aimed at ensuring free flow of traffic and enhancing socio-economic activities in and around the flyover located at the centre of the State capital, including the entire Old Garage area. According to him, roads earmarked for…

Idowu Abdullahi   The Federal Government has appointed Dr Wakeel Lawal as the substantive Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. Wakeel’s appointment, according to a statement on Tuesday by the hospital’s Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ayo Adenike, takes effect from Monday, 10th November 2025. PUNCH Healthwise reports that Wakeel has been serving in an acting capacity after the death of Dr Mustapha Alimi. Alimi was the medical director of the hospital until his death in March 2025. Alimi assumed office as NOHIL MD eight years ago and died after a brief illness. He was due…

The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on the Implementation and Oversight of the naira-for-crude-oil policy has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to provide a full account of crude oil sales and seizures handled by the agency. The directive was issued by the committee chairman, Emerengwa Sunday, at the resumed investigative hearing with stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday. The naira-for-crude policy, launched in 2024, was introduced as a strategic measure to stabilise the naira, boost domestic refining, and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign exchange for crude oil transactions. Under the initiative, crude oil allocations to local refiners are expected…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has donated ₦5 million to support the treatment of popular online food vendor and Twitter personality, Aunty Esther, who is battling breast cancer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray forward made the contribution after coming across a distressing video showing the elderly woman, real name Esther Omolola Mensah, crying in pain and pleading for help. The footage, shared widely on social media, showed her struggling on a hospital bed while revealing the part of her chest severely affected by cancer. This is my video I consent and accept to the donation and to the public display of…