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The Ondo State Police Command has begun investigations after a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, allegedly attacked and killed two of his female siblings and a five-year-old girl, said to be his daughter, in the Government Reserved Area, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident reportedly occurred on April 8 at the Agbeye family residence on Doctor’s Road, Okitipupa, where the suspect was said to have gained access to the apartment, locked himself inside and carried out the attack. When the NTA crew visited the scene, the suspect’s father, Ade Agbeye, alleged that his son had a history of…

Leicester City have been dealt a serious setback with the news that defender Caleb Okoli will miss the rest of the season through injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre-back suffered a hamstring problem in training, and manager Gary Rowett has confirmed there is not enough time left in the campaign for him to return. With just a few games remaining, Okoli’s absence comes at a difficult moment for the club. Leicester are already struggling near the bottom of the EFL Championship table, and losing one of their most reliable defenders only adds to their problems. To make matters worse, fellow centre-back…

Persistent power outages in Nigeria do more than inconvenience households and disrupt businesses; they also silently determine who lives and who dies. Nowhere is this reality more brutal than in neonatal intensive care units, where the smallest patients depend entirely on electricity to survive. IBRAHIM ADAM reports that a project by a group of executives of the Senior Management Programme studying at the Lagos Business School is making a difference At the Maternal and Child Centre on Ogombo Road in Eti-Osa, Lagos, the consequences of power outage have been devastating. Months ago, a newborn died in the hospital’s 38-bed Neonatal…

The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including the interception of suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims across theatres in the last 24 hours. An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday revealed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted a truck conveying large quantities of medical supplies suspected to be meant for terrorist elements in the North-East. The report said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe, where the driver initially presented a waybill for beverages and household items. According to the report, a detailed search…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons know the teams standing between them and another continental title after the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The competition, organised by the Confederation of African Football, will take place in Morocco from July 25 to August 16. As defending champions, Nigeria go into the tournament as one of the leading contenders. They have been placed in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi, three sides with very different recent stories. Nigeria’s last international engagements came in early March against Cameroon in Yaoundé. The Falcons lost the first game 1-0 but responded…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday attended the 51st birthday celebration of Obi Cubana, during which the Signature Home at Cubana Millennium City in Asaba was unveiled. The event, held at the project site in Asaba, Delta State, drew dignitaries, industry leaders and investors, highlighting the growing importance of the development as a driver of urban transformation in the state. According to a statement issued by the media team of Cubana Group, speaking at the occasion, Oborevwori commended the entrepreneur for investing in Delta State, describing the Cubana Millennium City as a landmark project with the potential to reshape Asaba and…

The Nigerian Police Force has questioned a report by Amnesty International, claiming that at least 1,100 persons were kidnapped across Nigeria within three months. The police described the figure as unverified and not cross-checked with security agencies. Reacting to the report on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, challenged the source of the data, insisting that the organisation did not consult the police before publishing its findings. “What is their source of information? They didn’t consult the police or cross-check with us. “We have our records. And they didn’t check with us. If they didn’t consult us, then…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is facing the looming reality of a trophyless season at Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. This follows a disappointing 1-1 draw against mid-table Kocaelispor at Rams Park on Sunday. ​It was a performance the Cimbom faithful will be eager to forget, as they lacked bite and incision in the final third for most of the game. The hosts initially looked in control after taking the lead in the 30th minute. Leroy Sané provided the breakthrough, converting a fine header from an inch-perfect Ismail Jakobs cross—a lead they maintained going into the break. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK…

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian mother of three, Omotayo Abioye, has died after a battle with breast cancer, with her family calling for public support to cater for her burial and the welfare of her children. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement shared on X on Friday by the former president of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti, that Omotayo died on April 5 at the age of 40. According to Kuti, Omotayo was described by her family as a devoted mother, loving wife, and compassionate individual whose life impacted many. In the statement, the family expressed deep grief over her…

Despite rising hunger and worsening malnutrition across the country, Nigeria is grappling with a stark paradox, as an estimated 38 million tonnes of food are wasted annually. Nutritionists and experts across the agricultural value chain, who spoke exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, said the scale of waste occurring at various points along the food value chain underscores systemic inefficiencies that the country can ill afford amid growing food insecurity. They warned that such massive food losses are not only an economic setback but also a significant public health challenge, as many Nigerians continue to struggle with limited access to nutritious food, particularly…