Policeman A Lagos-based developer, Olakanmi Ogundele, has raised the alarm after a newly hired driver, Olufemi Jogbodo, allegedly fled with his Gelly Saloon vehicle with number plate AGL586GW, just four days after resuming work. Ogundele told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the suspect, who initially identified himself as Adeleye, was assigned to him by his company’s manager on November 18 after his former driver fell ill. He said Jogbodo accompanied him on a trip to the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State on the same day and returned with him to Lagos on November 20. According to Ogundele, the suspect…
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Abike A Nigerian truck driver based in Arlington, Texas, Bode Ologan, has been reportedly found dead inside a truck in Texas. PUNCH Metro first learnt of the incident on Sunday through a Facebook post shared on the Lagos Reporters page by a follower, Ibrahim Abolore. The post, accompanied by Ologan’s driving licence, appealed for assistance in locating his relatives. “Kindly help find out if anybody knows this guy’s family or his family. They found him dead inside the truck in Texas,” the post read. Punch
Alausa Nigerian students studying abroad under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement and their parents are set to stage a protest today (Monday) over the non-payment of scholarship stipends, which they say has pushed many scholars into distress, The PUNCH learnt. The demonstration, according to a notice issued by the Forum of BEA Scholars, will take place at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the Central District of Abuja at 10am. Parents of the affected students, who said they could no longer bear the financial and emotional strain of supporting their stranded children abroad, confirmed they would join the protest. In the…
Pope Leo The head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV, has named Nigeria among countries where Christians face frequent attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan On Sunday, the pontiff took to his official X account to express concern over recurring attacks on Christian communities and places of worship across the globe, calling for prayers for peace and unity among all believers “In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution, I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and…
Chukwuma The candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has declared that he will remain in the party. Addressing his supporters in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, Chukwuma said he had no intention of dumping the YPP—a declaration that came as a surprise to some members of his political base. “I have taken the time to think through it. I have entertained arguments and efforts to convince me otherwise, but after a careful assessment, I want to say that I will remain in the YPP,” he said.…
Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he usually cries whenever someone is killed in Plateau state. Akpabio spoke on Saturday at Jos Polo Field, Plateau state, during an event organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to welcome defectors into the party. The event was attended by top APC stakeholders in the north-central zone, including Nentawe Yilwatda, APC national chairman, and Simon Lalong, a senator and former governor of Plateau. Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa; and his Benue counterpart, Hyacinth Alia, were also present at the event. Thecable
Cardi B has responded to her ex Offset’s shocking message about his estranged wife’s newborn baby. According to screenshots shared online, the Migos rapper took to his Instagram Stories, writing, “My kid lol,” after news surfaced that the Bodak Yellow emcee had given birth to her and partner Stefon Diggs’ baby boy. Cardi took to X to call out her estranged husband in a series of now-deleted tweets. Cardi B and Offset “Y’all be thinking it’s so funny and it’s not. It’s been over a year and I’m still being harassed and threatened to the point that I feel like…
Don Jazzy and Dbanj D’banj says the idea for him and Don Jazzy to go their separate ways did not come from him but from the producer. Speaking in a recent interview, the singer said he has no regrets about their split, adding that their long-standing friendship has remained intact despite the end of Mo’ Hits Records. The Koko Master revealed that Don Jazzy handed him “a hundred percent” of his music catalogue, alongside “ten other songs” yet to be released. “The idea to go our separate ways didn’t come from me. The idea came from Don Jazzy a hundred percent,…
The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the…
The “EMBER SEASON” is fast approaching, and our men will be needing a beaded cap to style their outfit. Suitable for traditional wears, like weddings, parties and other events. We love the designs and colors. Which one is the ultimate beaded look?