Metro Plus Archives
Politics
Spice
Special
Features
Education
Sex &
Relationship
Interview
Columns
Opinion
Advertise with us
ID) . ‘?utm_source=news-flash&utm_medium=web”> Download Punch Lite App
–>
August 18, 2026 3:40 pm
PHOTOS: Aiyedatiwa assesses Ondo market fire damage as victims seek aid
August 18, 2026 1:40 pm
Ghana court remands man over plot to rob three banks
August 18, 2026 1:20 pm
Police re-arrest eight of 11 suspects who escaped custody in Delta
August 18, 2026 1:10 pm
NDLEA busts cocaine cartel, arrests social media influencer KC Luxury in Lagos
August 18, 2026 9:02 am
Police arrest two suspected ‘one-chance’ robbers in Ogun
August 18, 2026 12:53 am
Suspected food poisoning kills four Kano Qur’anic pupils
Police arrest robbery suspect in Anambra, recover arms
August 18, 2026 4:00 pm
Lagos pedestrians shun bridges, risk death crossing highways
Metro Plus
Ogun seals company for illegal dumping, waste burning
Metro Plus
40 communities demand reconstruction of dilapidated Ogun road
Metro Plus
Police arrest Ondo man for hacking mother to death
Metro Plus
One killed, another injured as trucks collide on Sagamu-Benin Expressway
Metro Plus
PHOTOS: Aiyedatiwa assesses Ondo market fire damage as victims seek aid
Governor Aiyedatiwa inspects Sabo Market in Ore after a devastating fire, promising support for victims. Investigation into the Ondo market fire is underwa…
Ghana court remands man over plot to rob three banks
A man has been remanded by a Ghana court for his alleged role in a foiled plot to rob three banks in Accra. Get the latest on the Ghana bank robbery case….
Police re-arrest eight of 11 suspects who escaped custody in Delta
Delta State Police Command re-arrests eight of 11 suspects who escaped custody in Ughelli. Learn more about the police re-arrest operation and ongoing inve…
NDLEA busts cocaine cartel, arrests social media influencer KC Luxury in Lagos
NDLEA dismantles a major international cocaine trafficking cartel, arresting social media influencer KC Luxury in Lagos and seizing 184.50kg of cocaine….
Police arrest two suspected ‘one-chance’ robbers in Ogun
Ogun State Police have arrested two suspected ‘one-chance’ robbers in Abeokuta. Learn how the intelligence-led operation led to their capture and ongoing e…
Suspected food poisoning kills four Kano Qur’anic pupils
Four Qur’anic pupils in Kano have died from suspected food poisoning. Learn more about the tragic incident in Ungoggo Local Government Area….
Lagos pedestrians shun bridges, risk death crossing highways
Despite pedestrian bridges, Lagos residents risk death crossing busy highways. Discover why many shun these safety structures, citing convenience and secur…
Ogun seals company for illegal dumping, waste burning
Ogun State Waste Management Authority seals Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited for illegal dumping and waste burning, posing serious environmental and healt…
40 communities demand reconstruction of dilapidated Ogun road
Over 40 communities in Ogun State appeal to President Tinubu for the urgent reconstruction of the dilapidated Ijoko-Oyero-Lisa road, crucial for residents…
Police arrest Ondo man for hacking mother to death
Police in Ondo State have arrested Samuel Akoade for allegedly hacking his mother to death in Ore. The Ondo matricide case is under investigation….
One killed, another injured as trucks collide on Sagamu-Benin Expressway
A fatal truck collision on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State has left one dead and another injured. Learn more about the Sagamu-Benin accident….
Police probe whereabouts of missing 19-year-old Ekiti woman
Ekiti State Police are investigating the disappearance of 19-year-old Dandam Happiness, missing since August 10. Help locate the missing Ekiti woman….
Oniru estate: Two-month blockade leaves Lagos residents stranded
Residents of Oniru estate in Lagos are stranded after a two-month blockade by a property company. Learn how this alleged takeover impacts families….
Protesting Ogun farmers lament herders’ attacks, farm destruction
Farmers in Ogun State protest devastating farm destruction by suspected herders, calling on President Tinubu and Governor Abiodun to intervene in the crisi…
11-month blackout: IBEDC restores power to Ogun communities after PUNCH report
After an 11-month blackout, IBEDC restores power to Ogun communities following a PUNCH report, bringing relief to residents. Learn more about the power res…
NDLEA destroys N301bn drugs, arrests 10 in Edo
The NDLEA has destroyed N301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos and Edo, arresting 10 suspects. This massive NDLEA drug destruction targets criminal network…
Nigerian arrested with meth, heroin in Vietnam
A Nigerian national was arrested in Vietnam with 2kg of meth and heroin. Authorities discovered the drugs concealed in a consignment from Laos. Read more….
NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms in Edo, arrests 10
The NDLEA Edo State Command has destroyed two cannabis farms worth 4,628.9kg and arrested 10 suspected drug traffickers in various operations across the st…
Gombe court grants man accused of defaming APC gov candidate bail
A Gombe Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to Suleiman Dawawu, accused of defaming the APC governorship candidate. Learn more about the Gombe defamati…
Son hacks mother to death in Ondo
A man has been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly hacking his mother to death. Learn more about the tragic Ondo matricide case in Ore….
Police warn against forceful takeover of Osun LGs
Osun State Police Command warns individuals and groups against forceful takeover of local government areas, urging patience as the matter is in court….
NDLEA arrests businessman with N23m cocaine at Lagos airport
The NDLEA has arrested a businessman with N23m worth of cocaine at Lagos airport, concealed in his luggage. Read more about this major drug bust….
Two kidnappers killed in Imo police raid
Two suspected Imo kidnappers were killed and two victims rescued during a police raid in an Imo State forest. The operation followed an intelligence report…
Five die as two buildings collapse in Kano
Tragedy strikes Kano as two separate building collapses in Kumbotso and Fagge LGAs leave five dead and 10 rescued. Learn more about the Kano building colla…
Ekiti govt probes odour complaints, warns against panic
Ekiti State Government investigates offensive odour complaints in Ado Ekiti, urging calm and warning against panic. Find out what measures are being taken….
Deplorable Mowe-Ofada road leaves commuters groaning over fares
Commuters on the Mowe-Ofada Road in Ogun State lament its deplorable condition, leading to increased fares and business disruption….
14-year-old drowns retrieving shoe from Abuja canal
A 14-year-old boy tragically drowned in an Abuja canal while trying to retrieve his shoe. Police confirm the incident and ongoing investigation….
LAWMA clears four-month-old refuse heaps after PUNCH report
Following a PUNCH report, LAWMA has cleared four-month-old refuse heaps along the Ejigbo-Idimu axis, bringing relief to Lagos residents….
Fire destroys six shops in Lagos market
A fire incident at Aswani Mechanic Village in Lagos destroyed six shops. Learn how a power surge caused the Lagos market fire and the emergency response….
Osun woman found dead with severed hand inside church
An Osun woman was found dead inside a church in Osogbo with her left hand severed. Police are investigating the gruesome discovery and working to identify…
Truck kills pedestrian in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
A lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway involving a Mack truck with brake failure has killed a pedestrian. Learn more about the Lagos-Ibadan crash….