The Kano State Hisbah Board has seized 1,600 bottles of assorted beer in the Panshekara area of Kano metropolis. Dr. Mujahid Aminudeen, Deputy Commander General of the board, confirmed the operation during an interview with Punch on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Although he declined to disclose the number of arrests made, Aminudeen said the successful…
A US federal appeals court has ruled against former President Donald Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, blocking its enforcement in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 decision, finding that Trump’s reliance on the centuries-old wartime statute was unjustified.…
Colombian footballer Javier Bolivar has come under intense criticism after slapping referee Vanessa Ceballos during a midweek match between Real Alianza Cataquera and Deportivo Quique. The incident took place in the 66th minute when Bolivar, who was on the sidelines, was shown a red card by Ceballos. Before she could fully raise the card, Bolivar…
Police in Harare have detained 14 Chinese nationals at a lodge in Newlands, Zimbabwe, on suspicion of possessing cocaine. The suspects, aged between 22 and 40, remain in custody as investigations proceed. Authorities confirmed that some quantity of cocaine was seized during the operation. The police stated that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts…
Authorities have dismantled Streameast, one of the world’s largest illegal live sports streaming operations, which attracted over 1.6 billion visits in the past year across 80 websites, officials announced. The network, widely used in the UK, US, Canada, Germany, and the Philippines, illegally streamed top-tier sporting events, including major European football leagues such as the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Christopher Enweremadu, a former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, and Fortune Ozoemela, an Abia resident, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, theft, and money laundering. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced this in a public notice posted on the commission’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning on Wednesday, September 3, when asked about his stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I have no message to President Putin. He knows where I stand, and he’ll make a decision one way or the other,” Trump said…
The Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene has welcomed 13 players as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. Team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the development on Tuesday, following the arrival of nine more players to join the initial four who checked in on Monday. New…
A 14-year-old internally displaced boy, Chagu Terhemen, has died after being bitten by a snake in Benue State. The incident occurred last Friday while Terhemen was accompanying his father to their farm in Tse Kyomke Mbapupuu, Gaambe Ushin Council Ward, Gwer West Local Government Area. According to Punch, Terna Ibaah, a displaced person and camp…
Faiza Abdulkadir, a cleaner who returned N4.8 million mistakenly credited to her bank account, has been rewarded with a generous N2.5 million gift from a “good Samaritan.” The cheque was presented to her on Monday, September 1, in Maiduguri by Aisha Muhammad Aisami, president of the Da’awah Wal Irshaad Women Organisation in Borno State. Aisami…
