Parents Gather to Pray for Return of Chibok Girls 10 Years After Abduction
Exactly a decade after the abduction of 276 students from the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, former abductees, parents, and relatives convened at the school’s multipurpose hall on Sunday for a solemn interfaith prayer service. The gathering aimed to pray for the safe return of the 92 girls who are still unaccounted […]
Organised Labour Demands ₦615,000 as New Minimum Wage
The Organised Labour has demanded ₦615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country. An executive of the organized labour, who requested anonymity, disclosed to Sunday PUNCH that the consensus on the new monthly wage of ₦615,000 was reached through consultations facilitated by the NLC and TUC. The source emphasized, “We (NLC and […]
Joel Cauchi: The Man Behind the Sydney Stabbing Rampage
Australian police have identified the knife-wielding man responsible for the deadly attack at a Sydney shopping center as Joel Cauchi, aged 40. Cauchi instilled panic at the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex on Saturday when he began stabbing multiple people with a long blade, resulting in the deaths of five women and one man. Several […]
President Biden’s Strong Condemnation of Iran’s Unprecedented Attack
US President Joe Biden has commended American forces for their role in intercepting the drones and missiles launched by Iran on Sunday, helping Israel defend against the unprecedented attack. In a statement, President Biden highlighted that the US had deployed aircraft and warships to the region ahead of the assault. “I condemn these attacks in […]
Israel On High Alert After Unprecedented Iranian Attack
In a significant escalation, Iran has carried out a retaliatory strike against Israel by launching hundreds of aerial drones and missiles. This direct clash represents the first overt confrontation between the two longstanding adversaries, who have previously engaged in a prolonged covert conflict through proxy forces. The Israeli military reported that Israel and other nations […]
20 Suspects Arrested Over Invasion of Oyo State Govt Secretariat
Police authorities in Oyo State, in collaboration with other security agencies, have apprehended 20 suspects in connection with the invasion of the state government premises in Agodi, Ibadan, on Saturday. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation that also resulted in the recovery of various weapons, ammunition, ATMS were also recovered from the suspects. […]
New National ID Cards to Be Issued Via Banks, Says NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant update regarding the issuance of national ID cards, stating that they will now be distributed to applicants through their respective banks. In a Friday update shared on its official X handle, NIMC revealed that it is collaborating with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) to […]
Protesters in Niger Demand Withdrawal of US Soldiers
Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Niger’s capital on Saturday, calling for the immediate withdrawal of US soldiers from the northern region. The protest comes after the military junta in Niamey announced its withdrawal from a longstanding military agreement with Washington, a move that has stirred significant public outcry. Since the July coup, Niger […]
Choosing Impartial Jurors for Trump’s Criminal Trial
On Monday, a significant moment will unfold in Manhattan as hundreds of New Yorkers are summoned for jury duty in the first criminal trial of a former president, Donald Trump. The case involves allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal a payment made just before the 2016 election to an adult film star, reportedly […]
Man Stabs Six at Sydney Shopping Center
A tragic incident unfolded at a bustling Sydney shopping center on Saturday when a 40-year-old man stabbed six people to death before being fatally shot by police. The attack occurred at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, located in the city’s eastern suburbs. Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke reported that the suspect began stabbing […]
