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Five worshippers abducted from an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) congregation in Kwara State are feared dead in captivity, according to information reported by The PUNCH. The victims were among eight church members kidnapped during an attack on ECWA Church, Omugo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area on 22 March 2026. Citing sources familiar with the development, The PUNCH reported that information about the alleged deaths emerged after one of the captives reportedly escaped from the kidnappers’ hideout. According to the newspaper, relatives of the victims had already been informed of the development, although the circumstances surrounding the alleged deaths remain…

By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Johnson Elleh, for allegedly producing and circulating a false video claiming that kidnapping and banditry activities were taking place along the Owode-Idiroko corridor of the state. The Command said investigations revealed that the viral video was fabricated and deliberately designed to create fear, panic and anxiety among residents. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police disclosed that a thorough investigation was launched immediately after the video surfaced online. According to the statement, “Upon receipt of the…

Chelsea Legend Bobby Tambling dies Aged 84 Chelsea have announced the passing of club legend Bobby Tambling at the age of 84. The former striker remains one of the most important figures in the club’s history, having scored 202 goals in 370 appearances for the Blues. “Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84,” the club said in a statement. “We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Tambling spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge and…

Four of Nigeria’s biggest music stars — Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Ayra Starr — have been unveiled as part of the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quartet secured spots on the star-studded album announced by FIFA Sound ahead of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA World Cup confirmed the lineup in a post shared on X on Tuesday, revealing the artistes featured on the official album scheduled for release on June 5. “The squad for the Official #FIFAWorldCup 2026™ Album is here! Pre-save for the…

Some leaders of the Hausa community in Lagos State have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reverse the ban on Okada operations in six local government areas of the state. The leaders, who spoke in separate interviews with The PUNCH, on Wednesday, said Okada riders who hail from northern Nigeria contribute significantly to the voting population of Lagos and should not be economically strangulated. Sanwo-Olu had on Wednesday banned the operations of commercial motorcycle riders in six Local Governments and nine Local Government Development Areas in the state. The affected councils are Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland and…

The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Angela Ajala, has cautioned that continued neglect of teacher education could have far-reaching consequences for national development. Ajala made the remarks in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, according to a statement signed by ECAN Secretary, Clement Idoko, on Wednesday. She stressed that the quality of teachers ultimately determines the strength of every other profession in the country. “If we get it wrong with a teacher, just know that Nigeria is finished. Every engineer, doctor, scientist, entrepreneur, politician and leader passes…

Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday it has greenlit the first three children’s shows that were created under a new initiative to use artificial intelligence in content development. The GenAI Creators Fund pays filmmakers, digital creators and startups to use AI to develop their projects in a short time frame. “Punky Duck” series director Jorge Gutierrez said he is used to spending two years making a pilot, but his new show was greenlit to run on Amazon after just two months. “The best way I can describe it is, it’s like you have sex and then someone hands you the baby,”…

Four years after the attack, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The attack left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. Justice Emeka Nwite made the declaration after convicting Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25; Al Qasim Idris, 20; Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26; and Abdulhaleem Idris, 25, on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services on behalf of the Federal Government. The court, however,…

The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate recorded a slight appreciation for the Nigerian currency on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, as the naira strengthened marginally against the United States Dollar in the parallel market. Currency traders across major exchange hubs reported that the Dollar to Naira exchange rate is currently trading at a buying rate of ₦1,385 and a selling rate of ₦1,395. The latest movement reflects ongoing adjustments in demand and supply conditions within Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains one of the most closely monitored economic indicators in Nigeria because of its…

Majority of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, numbering 61, have endorsed Imo lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere, as the next Minority Leader of the House, following the vacancy created by the defection of former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers, drawn from several opposition parties represented in the House, are said to have formally submitted Ugochinyere’s nomination to the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, for ratification and announcement in line with parliamentary procedures. According to documents made available to journalists on Wednesday, 61 out of the 81 opposition members in the House signed the nomination, giving…