Harry Maguire Extends Man United Contract to 2027
By Our Correspondent National News – Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has officially signed a new contract with the club, securing his stay at Old Trafford until June 2027, with an option for an extra year. The 33-year-old was set to become a free agent at the season’s end but agreed to terms to remain […]
Trump Sets Iran Deadline Amid Rising Tensions
By Our Correspondent National News – US President Donald Trump has issued explicit threats and set firm deadlines over the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning of devastating strikes if Tehran does not meet his conditions. The president stated that attacks would begin at 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday), targeting bridges, power […]
Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Faces War Crime Charges
By Our Correspondent National News – Australia’s most-decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport and charged with multiple war crimes allegedly committed in Afghanistan. The former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal and Victoria Cross recipient, who left the defence force in 2013, faces five charges related to the murder of unarmed […]
Wike Faces Probe Over Journalist Threat
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called for an immediate investigation into FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over a threatening comment directed at Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye. The remark, made during a media chat […]
NSCDC Responds to VIP Escort Manpower Concerns
By Our Correspondent National News – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has addressed concerns over its growing role in VIP protection, insisting that its primary mandate of safeguarding critical national infrastructure remains uncompromised. The deployment of NSCDC personnel to escort ministers, high-profile officials, and private establishments has sparked public debate about potential […]
ADP Presidential Aspirant Gains Nationwide Support
By Our Correspondent National News – As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, support groups nationwide have endorsed Dr. Johnson Emmanuel Chukwuka, former Action Alliance vice-presidential candidate and current Action Democratic Party (ADP) stakeholder, for the presidency. Leaders of the Patriots Movement, New Direction for Nigeria Movement, and Voters Engagement for Coalition of Six […]
Kogi Graduate Murder: Police Investigate Aminu Lawal’s Death
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kogi State Police Command has opened a thorough investigation into the killing of Aminu Lawal, a fresh graduate of the University of Maiduguri, whose body was discovered in Lokoja two weeks ago. Lawal, who was awaiting his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) call-up, went missing on March 18 […]
Yobe Youths Call on Buni to Support Young Successor
By Our Correspondent National News – Youths in Yobe State have urged Governor Mai Mala Buni to back a young and capable leader as his successor ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Arewa PUNCH on Monday, the group highlighted the importance of generational change in governance, emphasizing that youthful […]
Nine Indian Cops Sentenced to Death for Custodial Killings
By Our Correspondent National News – Nine policemen in India have been sentenced to death for torturing and killing a father and son in 2020, who were detained for allegedly violating Covid-19 lockdown rules. The Additional District Judge in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, found the officers guilty of murder and evidence tampering. The victims, trader Jeyaraj, […]
Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Zuru Dies in Egypt
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kebbi State House of Assembly has lost its Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru, who passed away on Monday night while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. The exact illness that led to his hospitalization has not been disclosed. Zuru, a prominent lawmaker representing Zuru Constituency, was recognized as a key […]