UNIJOS graduate killed by mob for burial Thursday
The family of Ibrahim Mbaya, the graduate of the University of Jos, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Jos, Plateau State, has announced that he will be buried on Thursday. His younger brother, James Mbaya, disclosed this in an interview with PUNCH Online, saying preparations were being made to lay the […]
State police: Govs must control CPs, Southern, M’Belt leaders insist
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum on Tuesday endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have full constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police, just as the President exercises authority over the Inspector-General of Police. The forum, comprising prominent socio-cultural organisations including Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the […]
Father-in-law locks out 28-year-old widow eight days after husband’s death
A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted dispossession by her late husband’s family, just eight days after his death. The incident, shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, has prompted a response from the Lagos State Government, which […]
Ghana’s tallest man dies at 33
Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33. His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity. According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after […]
2027 Hajj: Kano sets deadline, warns against late deposit. payments
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has reaffirmed September 25 as the final deadline for payment of Hajj deposits and registration for the 2027 pilgrimage, warning that no intending pilgrim will be allocated a seat after the closing date. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, gave the warning in a statement issued on […]
Wike approves promotion of 3,592 FCT civil servants
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants following the successful conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission. The development was announced on Wednesday by the Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, in a statement shared by the minister’s Senior […]
