A 16-year-old schoolgirl, Precious Okafor, has revealed how a pastor in Anambra State sexually abused her during a purported deliverance session. Okafor spoke in an interview with ThePunch after being rescued by operatives of the Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency in Onitsha. “My aunt said her pastor told her I was possessed and needed deliverance. She brought me to his house at night and left me with him,” she said. She alleged that the pastor, Evangelist Dozie Ezani of Jesus Is Ontop Ministry, later made advances toward her. “Later, while I was asleep, the pastor came into the room…
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The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Saturday rejected the take-over of the party secretariat by the loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Recall that police had sealed off the facility, on November 18, 2025, when two factions of the party clashed in a bid to take control. But on Saturday, the Wike group announced that the police had unsealed Wadata Plaza, the Secretariat, and it had occupied the building. But in a swift reaction, the Turaki faction accused the police of bias, saying that the matter is still before the…
The 2026 World Cup gathered momentum with the recent release of a list of the 170-member list of center referees, assistants, and VAR officials. The list sparked widespread scrutiny, especially in Africa where five high-profile FIFA-badged referees were notably omitted, a decision linked to their controversial performances that marred AFCON 2025. We examine the referees, the controversial calls, and questionable decisions that cost them a 2026 World Cup spot. Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala (DR Congo): Morocco and Senegal The most controversial on the list is a veteran of four AFCON tournaments. Ndala officiated four matches in Morocco- including three involving the…
The Federal Government has released an updated list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the country. The list which was released through the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NiGSAC), was published on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The list was uploaded on nigsac.gov.ng, the official website of the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. The development comes amid the mass trial of terrorism suspects by the Federal Government. The suspects face charges linked to aiding and abetting terrorism, particularly in the North-East. The mass trial opened on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where 227 suspects were arraigned before 10 judges.…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has fired back at former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over past allegations of corruption, saying recent developments have exposed “who owns what.” Lamido said Malami had, at different times, accused him of being a thief, but maintained that the public can now judge the credibility of such claims based on what is known about both men. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, the former governor dismissed the allegations against him as politically motivated, insisting that he served with integrity while in office. “When Abubakar Malami was Minister of Justice, he…
The Federal Government’s release of an updated list of 48 individuals and 12 entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing has triggered fresh public demand for immediate action, with security experts warning that failure to follow through could further erode trust in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, is one of the most comprehensive disclosures in recent times, targeting suspected financiers of violent groups operating across the country. Sunday PUNCH reports that among the prominent names on the list are Finland-based factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, and the publisher…
All is now set for what promises to be a gripping and intellectually charged encounter as two prominent voices, Prof Pat Utomi and Mr Daniel Bwala, go head-to-head today on Boiling Point Arena to dissect the real impact of the reform policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The highly anticipated discourse, scheduled for 8pm tonight, will focus on the theme: “Tinubu’s Reforms: Economic Game-Changer, Necessary Evil or Endless Suffering for Nigerians?” The once-in-a-month current affairs programme, now in it’s 42nd edition, is to be transmitted via Zoom and broadcast live on seven partner radio stations across Lagos, Ogun and Delta…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about how being an artist changed her. The 31-year-old explained that before she became a professional musician, she was “hyper-indepent” and tended to push people away, but making music has taught her to be open and vulnerable without feeling odd. Speaking in a recent interview with Doose Of Society, Tems said, ” Tems: “Being an artist has changed my life. There are a lot of people that know me. It made me grow, I had to shed a lot of habits that were holding me back—one of those…
Nigerian singer Portable has alleged that he was paid N20 million by Burna Boy to fight Speed Darlington. In a recent video, Portable made the claim stating that he was to confront Speed Darlington during their public dispute, insisting Burna boy paid him based on performance. “The last time Speed Darlington and Burna Boy had issues, he paid me N20 million to beat him in a boxing match. I did it and he paid me,” Portable said. Recounting the incident further in a mix of English and Pidgin, he added “The time wey Burna Boy and Speed Darlington get issue,…
Nigerian streamer, Peller, has called out singer Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has a boyfriend. This comes a few hours after Jarvis’ Livestream with Ayra Starr on Tiktok. During the interactive section, the musician asked if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Peller who was angered by the question, called Ayra out in a viral video sighted by DAILY POST on Saturday, claiming that the singer “belittled” him. The streamer who found the question disrespectful, accused Ayra of pretending not to know him despite his popularity. He asked, “How could Ayra Starr ask Jarvis if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Is…