Author: Vincent Osuwo

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, Ingrid Benevides, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs valued at over N3bn. The suspect, a private security officer in Brazil, was apprehended on Friday, January 23, 2026, when she arrived in Abuja aboard Qatar Airways flight QR1431, following intelligence-led surveillance. In a statement released on Sunday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, stated that a search of her two pieces of checked-in baggage uncovered 21 factory-sealed packs of Brazilian coffee, which, following inspection, were discovered…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) congratulates Chevron Nigeria Limited on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. Chevron Nigeria Limited manages the asset through the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture. The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s attempts to better understand and unlock hydrocarbon potential in its asset portfolio. Drilling activities began in late November 2025 and ended in mid-December 2025. According to the company, all activities were completed safely, efficiently, and in strict accordance with established operational and regulatory requirements. Following extensive testing, logging,…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to see environmental conservation and cleanliness as a shared communal obligation. Tinubu made the statement in Abuja on Monday in a message for the International Day of Clean Energy 2026, which has the theme “Clean Energy for People and the Planet.” She explained that the day serves as a reminder to all Nigerians of their common responsibility to conserve and maintain the environment. “I urge us all to embrace renewable energy and sustainable technologies as an essential foundation for survival, healthy living, and environmental stewardship. “Let us work together to build a greener,…

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has praised the club’s improved performances following their dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal but insisted Michael Carrick is not the right man to take the manager’s job on a permanent basis. According to Sky Sports on Monday, Keane said this after the match on Sunday. “Two great performances, but anyone can win two games,” Keane said on Sky Sports following the dramatic 3-2 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. “If United wins every game until the end of the season, I still wouldn’t be giving him the job. I still wouldn’t be convinced…

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the support of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labor disputes. The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which announced complete support for the industrial action, defining the strike as justifiable in light of what it called the FCTA management and political leadership’s chronic breaches of workers’ rights. Placards carried by the protesters bore inscriptions such as “Wike must go!!”, “Abuja no be Rivers”, “Pay promotion arrears”, “Enough is Enough” and “No…

The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, and Labour Party have vigorously condemned the All Progressives Congress after Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf switched from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, asserting that this shift will not change the political landscape leading up to the 2027 general elections. In response to the governor’s choice to align with the APC on Monday, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, and ADC’s Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed in distinct interviews with The PUNCH that the defection represents a moral failure instead of political strength, emphasizing that actions motivated by self-interest will…

Manchester United upset Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller at Emirates Stadium, with Matheus Cunha scoring the dramatic late winner. The Gunners’ first home defeat of the season, following victories by championship contenders Manchester City and Aston Villa, has reduced their lead to four points. Arsenal had a great start to the game, gaining the lead when United defender Lisandro Martinez threw the ball in his own net in the 29th minute. The hosts gave Manchester United a way back into the game when Martin Zubimendi’s sloppy pass let Bryan Mbeumo through on goal, and the United striker…

Barcelona moved ahead of rivals Real Madrid by one point at the summit of La Liga with an easy win against last-placed Real Oviedo. Dani Olmo placed the ball into the bottom corner for the first goal in the 52nd minute. Five minutes later, Raphinha extended Barca’s advantage with a delicate chip over Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aaron Escandell, capitalizing on an error by David Costas. Teenage Spain forward Lamine Yamal secured the victory in the 73rd minute with a stunning bicycle kick from Olmo’s lifted pass into the area. It marked a 10th La Liga home victory with manager Hansi Flick,…

Marti Cifuentes has been fired as Leicester City manager after only six months in charge, leaving the Foxes in the bottom half of the Championship table. The 43-year-old’s final match as manager was Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to lowly Oxford, Leicester’s 11th defeat in 29 league games under the Spaniard. Cifuentes took over in July with the goal of returning the Foxes to the Premier League after their second relegation from the top division in three years last season, but he was fired with the club sitting 14th, six points behind the playoff places. “This has been a difficult decision…

Estevao Willian replaced the injured Cole Palmer and led Chelsea to a comfortable win over Crystal Palace, propelling them back into the Premier League’s top four. Estevao, Joao Pedro, and Enzo Fernandez scored to secure the victory at Selhurst Park. However, England midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off after earning two yellow cards in six minutes during the second half. Chris Richards scored a consolation goal from close range late on. Early in the game, Palace appeared to have the advantage in terms of scoring first. Jean-Philippe Mateta, a striker linked with Aston Villa and Juventus, had a one-on-one with…