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19 Feb 25

Five held for alleged burning of Ondo police station

The Ondo State Police Command said it had arrested no fewer than five persons in connection with the alleged burning down of a police station in Ifon Community, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area of the state. A crisis broke out in the community as some angry youths allegedly…

19 Feb 25

Ondo poly student hacked to death

A student of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Owo, Ondo State, identified as Oluwaseun, was hacked to death by unknown assailants on Monday. Oluwaseun, a new student in the Department of Mass Communication, was killed at Opomulero Street in Owo just a few weeks into his academic journey. A fellow…

19 Feb 25

One of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen, Atalanta’s coach criticises Lookman

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking abilities following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. The Nigerian forward, who had earlier scored Atalanta’s only goal in the match, missed a crucial penalty that could have given his side…

19 Feb 25

Two dead, dozens injured in Zamfara market explosion

Two victims of the gunpowder explosion that rocked the Talata Mafara weekly market in Zamfara State have died while receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. The deceased, Muhammad Lawal Matusgi and Sani Adamu Kanarkalgo were among those evacuated to Sokoto after suffering severe burns in the…

19 Feb 25

APC LG chairmen, councillors resume in 14 Osun councils

As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022, local government election in Osun State had resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats in the state. Checks by The PUNCH revealed that the chairmen and councillors, accompanied by many APC members, have resumed at Ila, Ede…

16 Feb 25

FG reduces oil theft to 5,000 barrels per day

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has revealed that the volume of stolen crude oil in the country has reduced to 5,000 barrels per day, enabling oil production to rise to 1.75 million bpd as of January 2025. The Commission Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this as part of reforms…

16 Feb 25

18 killed in India festival train stampede

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world’s largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern…

15 Feb 25

Police kill four kidnappers, rescue victim in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has successfully neutralised four suspected kidnappers, arrested one, and rescued a 60-year-old man, Umaru Bawa, in Suru Local Government Area of the state. The police also recovered ₦3 million, which had already been paid as ransom. A statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by…

15 Feb 25

Niger Delta farmers cry out to Tinubu, govs: Stop herders from destroying farms

By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor, Sam Oyadongha, Ozioruva Aliu, Dan Abia, Ochuko Akuopha Farmers and other stakeholders of the South-South region have called on President Bola Tinubu and governors of the oil states to stop herders from invading their farms and destroying their crops this year as they did in…

15 Feb 25

Mitoma Gem Inspires Brighton’s Defeat Of Toothless Chelsea

Brighton defeated hapless Chelsea 3-0 as Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma produced a contender for Premier League goal of the season and Yankuba Minteh bagged a brace on Friday. Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side delivered one of their worst performances of the season in their second defeat in the space of seven…

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Five held for alleged burning of Ondo police station

Ondo poly student hacked to death

One of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen, Atalanta’s coach criticises Lookman

Two dead, dozens injured in Zamfara market explosion

APC LG chairmen, councillors resume in 14 Osun councils

FG reduces oil theft to 5,000 barrels per day

18 killed in India festival train stampede

Police kill four kidnappers, rescue victim in Kebbi

Niger Delta farmers cry out to Tinubu, govs: Stop herders from destroying farms

Mitoma Gem Inspires Brighton’s Defeat Of Toothless Chelsea

APC may pick Ganduje’s successor at make-or-break NEC meeting

Alozie’s Late Strike Sends Super Falcons To WAFCON Final

Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup

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