The Police Service Commission has denied allegations that senior police officers paid N5m each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. A report by Sahara Reporter alleged that officers bribed officials of the commission to secure promotion from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police. The commission said the promotion of senior officers from CSP to ACP followed due process and established guidelines. “PSC has noted with grave concern a publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that senior officers paid N5m each to secure promotion to the rank of ACP. It explained that the role of the Inspector General of Police in the promotion process is limited to forwarding recommendations based on vacancy and performance, while the final approval rests with the commission.

The Coalition Political Action Committee has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to either file formal charges against Nasir El-Rufai or release him immediately, warning that any continued detention beyond the legally permitted period would violate the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights law. COPAC made the statement through its convener, Aminu Datti-Ahmed, in Abuja on Sunday, emphasising that the rule of law cannot be suspended for political convenience. COPAC also expressed concern over a growing trend in Nigeria where state institutions allegedly use investigative powers selectively against political figures. The Constitution is not optional, and the rule of law must never become a selective weapon,” COPAC warned. The coalition concluded by urging the federal government to either press charges if there is evidence or immediately release El-Rufai, reinforcing that Nigeria is a constitutional democracy, not a police state.

The state Chairman of the SDP, Michael Okunlade, gave the advice in a statement issued in Ibadan. PUNCH Online reports that hoodlums suspected to be political thugs attacked local government congresses organised by a faction of the PDP loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He stated, “We learned about the violence during the PDP congress via radio and social media yesterday (Saturday). “Furthermore, we caution the PDP against turning the state into a battleground in the run-up to the 2027 elections. I urge all SDP members to remain loyal and dedicated as we prepare to assume leadership in 2027.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, date and time undisclosed. (Photo: Turikiye Today)Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the country’s supreme leader, has reportedly reached a decision on a successor to the late Ali Khamenei, though the identity of the chosen figure has not yet been publicly disclosed. “The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been determined”, Alekasir said on Sunday. In recent days, Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late leader, has been suggested as a possible frontrunner. Under Iran’s constitution, the 88-member Assembly of Experts holds the exclusive authority to appoint the supreme leader, a position that Khamenei held for nearly four decades until his death in a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Tehran on February 28.

Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo is the latest zoo to benefit from one of their animals having a viral moment online. Other macaques at the zoo, oblivious to the outcast's rising fame, have been documented bullying poor Punch. Now Punch is hanging out with real-deal celebrities. Yesterday Lisa from Blackpink posted photos on her Instagram stories of herself visiting the macaque exhibit at Ichikawa City Zoo, holding up an orangutan plushie in Punch's honor. Judas Priest’s Rob Halford has also showed off his Punch merch.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Placid as its new Force Public Relations Officer. The development was announced in a statement on Sunday by the outgoing spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who signed the notice from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. University of Uyo graduateHe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo. Holds a master’s degree in diplomacyPlacid also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. Studied law at NOUNHe further studied law at the National Open University of Nigeria, Calabar Centre, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid replaces the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Hundeyin, who signed as the outgoing spokesperson at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement, Placid is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training and international peacekeeping. Placid is married with children and enjoys listening to music and playing football, basketball, table tennis and badminton.

Punch went viral for being alone at the zoo and emotionally supported by a stuffed monkey toy. This weekend, pop star Lisa from Blackpink went to Tokyo, Japan, for an adorable visit to the viral monkey star, Punch. He went viral online after being rejected by the other monkeys in his enclosure and offered a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort. In September 2025, Lisa spoke to AnOther magazine about her role on HBO’s The White Lotus season 3, talking about working with the creator Mike White. “Then I flew to Thailand to meet up with Mike White and we had a great initial conversation.

PETALING JAYA: Blackpink’s Lalisa Manobal, popularly known as Lisa, has brought smiles to fans worldwide with her surprise visit to see the Internet's latest darling: Punch, the Japanese macaque. The snaps, which quickly went viral, feature Lisa with a plush orangutan toy similar to the comfort object Punch is often seen hugging. Punch, a juvenile Japanese macaque, garnered international sympathy as the “loneliest monkey on the Internet” after clips of the infant primate clutching a small stuffed orangutan began circulating on social media. Caretakers provided the lonely monkey with the stuffed toy to ease his anxiety. However, the young macaque is reportedly showing promising signs of independence, leaving his plush toy behind and learning to interact with the other monkeys in the troop.

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Jamiu Badmos; Director of Corporate Affairs,CITA Energies, Modupe Adegbenjo; Director, Chairman’s Office, CITA Energies, Ajibola Olayinka; and Executive Director/COO, CITA Energies, Titilayo Olaore, during the ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 Certification Award Ceremony of CITA Energies in Lagos. Photo credit: CITACITA Energies Limited has secured three International Organisation for Standardisation certifications for quality, environmental management and occupational health and safety systems. The company secured three globally recognised management system certifications: ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System, ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Awe, whose airline has partnered with CITA Energies for several years, disclosed that the company currently supplies 50 per cent of ASKY Airlines’ fuel requirements in Nigeria. Recipients who also received N200,000 cash prizes included Mrs Modupe Adegbenjo (Outstanding ISO Champion Award), Toluwvalase Oyedokun (Most Dedicated ISO Contributor Award), Titilayo Olaore (ISO Leadership and Support Award), and Tomiwa Oroge (ISO Implementation Coordination Award).

Two people have been feared killed in renewed clashes between the Chobo and Bachaman communities in Adamawa State, Lamurde Local Government Area. Confirming the incident to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the Adamawa State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the crisis erupted on Saturday night. PUNCH Online reports that this marks the latest escalation in a protracted dispute over land between the two communities. Local sources told PUNCH Online that the two victims were killed in the early hours of Sunday while on their way to church. At the time of filing this report, the Adamawa State government had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys. Images of Punch dragging around the toy bigger than him drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo. When other monkeys shooed the baby away, Punch rushed back to the toy orangutan, hugging it for comfort. "Helping Punch learn the rules of monkey society and being accepted as a member is our most important task,” said Kosuke Kano, a 24-year-old zookeeper. Punch still sleeps with his toy every night, but Mizushina said the next thing keepers want to see is Punch bunched up with other monkeys to sleep.

The development followed an advisory by the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, urging both sides to resolve their differences amicably in the interest of the party. The court is expected to hear the two appeals seeking to set aside conflicting judgments earlier delivered by the Federal High Court, Ibadan, and the Oyo State High Court over the legitimacy of the party’s Ibadan convention. Following the conflicting rulings, both factions approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja and Ibadan, seeking to overturn the respective judgments. Ememobong clarified that the Court of Appeal did not issue a final ruling but merely advised the factions to resolve their differences internally. Ememobong added that the court adjourned the matter to allow both factions explore the possibility of reconciliation.

OpenAI’s top robotics executive, Caitlin Kalinowski, said on Saturday that she had resigned over the artificial intelligence giant’s deal with the US government to allow its technology’s deployment for war and domestic surveillance. The company behind ChatGPT secured a defence contract with the Pentagon last month, hours after rival Anthropic refused to agree to unconditional military use of their technology. “To be clear, my issue is that the announcement was rushed without the guardrails defined,” she wrote. These are too important for deals or announcements to be rushed.”Anthropic’s refusal to authorise use of its Claude AI models had prompted backlash from US officials. Kalinowski previously worked at Meta, developing their augmented reality glasses.