Nigerian street-pop star Portable has been gifted N20 million in cash by Burna Boy after defeating Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing fight. Recall that Prompt News had earlier reported Portable’s defeat over Speed Darlington in the boxing match. The highly anticipated celebrity bout took place on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, where Portable knocked out Speed Darlington in the first round. Following his victory, Portable shared the exciting news on his social media, revealing that Burna Boy had rewarded him with a generous N20 million cash prize. It’s worth noting that there is ongoing tension…
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The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation following the discovery of two lifeless bodies in an apartment in Ankpa Local Government Area. The deceased, identified as Sheriff Salifu and Blessing Adama, were found naked in a room, though it is yet to be confirmed if they were in a relationship. Both were residents of Ankpa. Police spokesperson SP William Aya described the deaths as sudden and unnatural. According to him, the matter was reported by Salisu Ibrahim, who raised concerns after his tenant, Sheriff Salifu, failed to come out of his room by mid-morning. Salifu’s brother eventually gained…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is pushing for mandatory drug tests for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as part of its broader efforts to combat drug abuse across Nigeria. Speaking at a “Training the Trainer” workshop held in Abuja on Saturday, NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), emphasized the need for early detection and intervention. The event, organised in partnership with Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, was aimed at empowering religious and community leaders to educate youths, support families, and prevent substance abuse. Marwa, represented by Mrs. Ngozi Madubuike, NDLEA’s Director…
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims, arrested three suspects, and recovered 14 pump-action guns during a series of operations across the state. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the developments in a statement from Awka on Saturday. He said the operations were part of heightened security measures put in place to ensure safety during Easter and beyond. In one of the operations, police officers rescued two kidnapped individuals, arrested a suspected cultist, and recovered seven pump-action guns along with other weapons, including seven live cartridges, three handcuffs, a cutlass, an axe, and a dagger. On April…
Two Nollywood actors have died under mysterious circumstances after eating a meal at a house party in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Friday. It was gathered that the actors, whose identities have not been disclosed, had attended the gathering following a film shoot. Prompt News reports that the Imo State Police Command has confirmed the incident. At the party, they reportedly consumed rice, wine, and a drink known as Calypso, which were said to have been provided by the movie’s director. One source said the director retired early to bed but woke up during the night to switch…
A moment of tension unfolded at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange. As reported by Daily Post, the incident took place during the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, who was honored as Makama Babba 1 of the Bauchi Emirate. The event also coincided with the wedding of Abubakar’s daughter, Khadija Mohammed. The high-profile gathering was attended by prominent political figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. Eyewitnesses…
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed early Saturday on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State, leaving an unknown number of people trapped beneath the rubble. The structure, which also housed the popular EqualRight Restaurant, gave way around 8 a.m., catching both occupants and passersby off guard. Witnesses described the collapse as sudden and alarming. One eyewitness, speaking anonymously to PUNCH Online, described the building as structurally unsound and said the collapse was long anticipated. “Anyone who knows that building knows it was a bomb waiting to explode. I rarely went there to buy food because I was…
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Olobe Farm in Igbajo, Osun State, where a farmer, Mr. Abideen Olabiyi, was killed by a swarm of bees. Two others, Mr. Solomon Kingsley and Chief Olusegun Alalade, sustained serious injuries. All three men, residents of Alalade Compound in Ada, had gone to the farm when they were suddenly attacked by the bees. The Otan Ayegbaju Police Division confirmed the incident on Saturday. According to the police, the deceased’s body has been taken to Healthy Paradise Mortuary in Ikirun for an autopsy, while the injured victims were rushed to an…
The Borno State Government has taken custody of 230 repentant Boko Haram members who completed a deradicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor. The individuals, all Borno natives, were part of a larger group of 390 former insurgents who voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian Army and graduated from the Federal Government’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. At the joint graduation ceremony for batches six and seven, Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier General Yusuf Ali, praised the collaborative efforts among agencies that made the programme successful. He called on communities to support reintegration efforts, noting…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now commence on April 24, a day earlier than the previously scheduled April 25. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. He explained that the date was adjusted to accommodate key commitments involving the board and its partner agencies. Candidates are now able to print their examination notification slips, which include important details such as exam date, venue, time, and other relevant information. “Candidates are encouraged to begin printing their notification slips from today,…