The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the death of a 38 year-old-man accused of allegedly raping a lady. The lifeless body of Samuel Ofiri was dumped by the road side along kakatar Road in Otuoke Ogbia Local Government Area. He said, “On February 22, 2026, around 3.30pm, police operatives from Kolo Divisional Headquarters responded to a distress call and found a lifeless male body on Kakatar Road, Otuoke. “Five suspects, who were arrested in connection with the death are; Stanley Inemugha, 21, from Otakeme Community; Ipagaro Memidin, 21, from Otakeme Communit;, Kingsley Taribo, 25, from Otakeme Community; Boye Easter, 22, from Otakeme Community; and Preye Timbiri, 40, from Otuoke Community. “Preliminary investigation suggests the victim was accused of raping a lady, taken to an apartment and tortured, leading to his death.

Google has joined the celebration of the Internet's new favourite star – Punch the monkey. The numbers speak for themselves — the "Punch" phenomenon has reached staggering heights, with 7.6 million and counting likes on the Google animation alone. Check out Google's ‘Punch the Monkey’ animation:View full Image Google's ‘Punch the Monkey’ animationWhat is Punch the Monkey’s story? Why did Punch's mother abandon him? Zookeeper Kosuke Shikano thinks Punch's mother abandoned him because of the extreme heat in July when she gave birth.

The United States Mission to Nigeria has expanded its military support for Nigeria, reinforcing a long-standing partnership aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities. “The exercise reflected decades of cooperation focused on training, capacity building, and operational readiness. According to the mission, this week, approximately 100 U.S. military personnel arrived in Nigeria to provide further training and technical assistance, underscoring continued collaboration in the fight against terrorism. “The exercise reflected decades of U.S.–Nigeria military cooperation focused on training and capacity building. The U.S. and Nigeria have collaborated militarily for decades, primarily focusing on training Nigerian troops, improving operational planning, and counterterrorism readiness.

Monaco's French midfielder #23 Aladji Bamba (R) tackles Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (L) during the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie on Wednesday to reach the last 16 with a 5-4 aggregate victory. Jordan Teze did make it 2-2 in stoppage time, but PSG held on to progress to the next round. The principality side had not won a Champions League knockout tie since their run to the semi-finals in 2017 with a side featuring a teenage Kylian Mbappe. Bradley Barcola struck the bar for PSG but Monaco had been the better team and took a deserved lead just before the half-time whistle.

Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday stormed a parish of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during a night service. The attackers were said to have struck at about 12:50 a.m. while members of the church were holding an early-morning prayer session. Residents said the assailants fired sporadically to disperse people before whisking away the victims to an unknown destin…

A 55-year-old man, Collins Ika, has been sentenced to 60 years imprisonment by a Delta State High Court of Justice sitting at Orerokpe for raping an 11-year-old girl entrusted to him in the Ugolo community, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The court ordered that the money be forfeited to the Delta State Government. The mother of the girl also testified that she entrusted the child and her siblings to the defendant, their neighbour, during her absence. Following a report to the police, the defendant fled but was later arrested in a sting operation facilitated by a human rights activist. In 2025, an Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, sentenced a 33- year-old man, Olamilekan Ajewole, to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl.

However, these hopes were shaken this week after footage emerged showing an adult monkey aggressively dragging Punch by the neck around the enclosure floor, according to People. In the video, a distressed Punch is seen breaking free and bounding over rocks to reunite with his toy, known as Ora-mama. Footage of Punch the monkey being aggressively dragged by an adult monkey upset fans of the young primate. Photo / FacebookThe zoo later said the adult monkey involved was likely the parent of another juvenile Punch had been trying to interact with, People reported. “This can result in youngsters being handled quite roughly.”Fans flocked to Ichikawa City Zoo to see Punch the monkey and his beloved orangutan soft toy.

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu and the former IG, Kayode Egbetokun. Photo: PoliceThe acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, assumed duty on Wednesday. The acting IG, however, acknowledged existing challenges within the Force, including a trust deficit with communities, outdated systems, resource gaps and instances of misconduct. On community partnership, Disu said effective policing requires collaboration with the public, noting that community policing would become central to the operations of the Force. The acting IG also called on Nigerians to partner with the police by reporting crimes, engaging with officers and holding the institution accountable when necessary.

What we know about Punch the monkey Punch the monkey went viral after an interaction with his mother stole the hearts of many. Brogan Stewart, a Concordia University doctoral candidate in environmental science who studies animal behavior, joins CBS News with her analysis.

People from across the globe are visiting the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after videos of Punch-kun, the seven-month-old macaque monkey, went viral on social media. A Pakistani man recently visited the zoo and shared a now-viral clip, showcasing the massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of tiny Punch. Describing the crowd as 'insane', the user's video showed crowds of people perched near the railings over the enclosure where Punch and other monkeys were residing. A fourth said: "With all that extra income, maybe they can improve the facilities within that enclosure? The zoo added that Punch has been scolded by other monkeys many times in the past and has learned how to socialise with them.

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has arrived at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to be decorated with his new rank. Disu arrived at the Villa at about 3pm, our correspondent observed. His appointment followee the resignation of former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, whose exit from office was confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga, in a statement Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu accepted Egbetokun’s resignation after he submitted a letter citing pressing family considerations. Details shortly…

Carrington alleged that soon after he met Grey, the producer raped him in a private hotel suite during a Golden Globes afterparty in 2011. Carrington alleged that he connected separately with producer Brian Graden through the gay dating site Adam4Adam in September 2014. Graden coerced Carrington into having sex in exchange for greenlighting it, the lawsuit claimed. Carrington alleged that he had been handed drugged cocktails that allowed Graden to sexually assault him on several occasions. Of particular note was a newly included email Carrington claimed as evidence that Graden had stolen his idea to make Finding Prince Charming.

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was stalled on Wednesday, following his absence in court, with the trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdumalik, adjourning proceedings to April 23, 2026. The defence subsequently applied for the bail application to be taken before further proceedings in the matter. He maintained that the defence did not take the defendant into custody and therefore could not produce him in court. Citing Section 156 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015), the judge described the bail application as premature. The court subsequently adjourned the matter to April 23, 2026, for arraignment.

FILE: Remains of the victims of the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, massacre at the funeral mass in June 22. Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which over 40 worshippers were killed and scores injured. “He had after the Owo church attack, temporarily slipped into Kano before deciding to relocate to the sleepy community in Edo State. He has confessed to being involved in the planning and execution of the Owo church massacre. The Owo Church attack on June 5, 2022, remains one of the deadliest incidents in Southwest Nigeria.

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