Bank robbery: Nigerians urge The PUNCH, others to help hero cop’s widow, kids
Following The PUNCH‘s reports on the death of Sergeant Chukwudi Iboko and the travails this had brought upon his immediate family, Nigerians have called on the newspaper…
Rise and fall of Gaddafi’s heir apparent, Seif al-Islam
Seif al-Islam, whose release was reported on Saturday, was the likely successor to his father Moammar Gaddafi and had appeared destined to become the modern face of…
Ukrainians celebrate first day of visa-free EU travel
Ukrainians were on Sunday celebrating the first day of visa-free access to the European Union, with hundreds crossing the border as President Petro Poroshenko proclaimed a dramatic…
Bank robbery video: Brave policeman’s son, 5, slumps, dies at dad’s burial • Cop spent only three days at bank before attack …Bank, police abandoned my seven kids and I –Wife
Dad promised to come home — Children of gallant cop in viral robbery video Mrs. Rose Iboko is the wife of the late valiant cop, Sergeant Chukwudi…
Rugby player ‘Lachlan Ward’ Dies during Match in Sydney
25-year old Warringah player Lachlan Ward is dead after collapsing on the field in a fifth-grade match against Gordon at Pittwater Park. Attempts to resuscitate him were…
Police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin in Lagos
AFEEZ HANAFI Operatives of the ACP Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team, in conjunction with officers of the Lagos State Command, have apprehended a notorious kidnap mastermind, Chukwudidumeme…
Ifa priests impersonate Alaafin, dupe three Americans
OLUFEMI ATOYEBI Three Ifa priests from Oyo town were on Friday arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, for impersonating the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba…
2019: We may register more political parties, says INEC
OLUSOLA FABIYI The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it may register more political parties before the 2019 general elections. It stated that the process of registering…
Sokoto is your home, Tambuwal tells Igbos
Adeniyi Olugbemi Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerians to avoid inflammatory remarks capable of causing disunity among the people. Tambuwal spoke on Friday night…
Enugu trafficking ring: Commissioner refuses to disclose babies’ location
BAYO AKINLOYE The Enugu State Commissioner of Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Peace Ngwu, has said she will not disclose the facility where newborn babies forcibly…
Car crashes into pedestrians in Amsterdam
It is believed the car hit a wall outside the Dutch capital’s central train station after ploughing into the crowd. Police said two people were seriously injured…