N.J. man who suffered fatal punch was involved in fight outside upscale catering hall, officials say
The incident occurred shortly before midnight Thursday at the Westmount Country Club on Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park. Google MapsThe Plainfield man who was fatally struck by another man at an upscale catering hall and wedding venue in Passaic County Thursday night was involved in a fistfight with his attacker outside the facility, officials said Saturday morning. The 46-year-old victim was struck in the face around 11:56 p.m. at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes previously said. Woodland Park police responded to the venue in the 700 block of Rifle Camp Road after receiving a report the man was unresponsive. A man who answered the phone for the Westmount Country Club Saturday morning declined to comment.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 20:45 UTC
UI professor, ex-REC Abdulganiy Raji, dies
The University of Ibadan (UI) community and Nigeria’s electoral circle were on Friday thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Abdulganiy Raji, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State. A respected academic at the University of Ibadan and an indigene of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Raji died on Friday, according to an official statement issued by the University of Ibadan Muslim Community (UIMC). Raji, a professor of agricultural and environmental engineering at the premier university, was the former resident electoral commissioner in Ekiti, Ogun and Osun states. Until his death, the late professor was regarded as a strong pillar of the UI Muslim community, where he was actively involved in religious, academic and welfare activities. Professor Raji was widely known for his intellectual depth and commitment to public service.
Source:The Guardian
December 20, 2025 20:11 UTC
Tinubu arrives Lagos for end-of-year holidays
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the end-of-year holidays following official visits to Borno and Bauchi states. The President was received at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, government officials and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress. In Borno state, Tinubu commissioned projects executed by the state government under Governor Babagana Zulum in collaboration with the Federal Government. After the condolence visit, the President has arrived Lagos where he is expected to engage in several activities during the holiday period. Among his engagements, Tinubu is scheduled to attend the Eyo Festival on December 27 as the guest of honour.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 20:03 UTC
Tinubu Commends Zulum for People-Focused Projects in Borno
President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum at the commissioning of the project. President Bola Tinubu has commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for what he described as outstanding investments in education, healthcare and transportation aimed at improving the lives of the people. Tinubu, who is on a three-state tour of Borno, Bauchi and Lagos, said Zulum’s administration had demonstrated a consistent commitment to people-centred development. The wedding ceremony was hosted by the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, at the Maiduguri Central Mosque. Tinubu departed Maiduguri for Bauchi State at about 3.25 pm to continue his official tour.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 19:02 UTC
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video
Anime season began streaming in Japan, N. America on October 12The website and X (formerly Twitter ) account for the anime based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata 's One Punch Man manga began streaming the third promotional video for the anime's third season on Saturday. Sakura Murakami is now the art director (Murakami previously worked on background art for the second season, with Shigemi Ikeda and Yukiko Maruyama previously credited as art directors for the second season). Masahiro Gotō , Yoshikazu Iwanami , and Makoto Miyazaki all return from the second season as editor, sound director, and music composer, respectively. The first anime season aired in Japan from October to December 2015. The second season began with a television special in April 2019, then the first episode premiered one week later.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 18:56 UTC
Tinubu renames Bauchi university after Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, after the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. According to Tinubu, the renaming is to immortalise the late Islamic scholar and his contributions to humanity and religious scholarship. The Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, will from today be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. He prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the soul of the late scholar and for his admission into Jannatul Firdaus. He also thanked the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for his continued support of the family.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 18:15 UTC
NAF graduates 1,296 recruits
The Nigerian Air Force has graduated no fewer than 1,296 recruits at the Passing Out Parade of Basic Military Training Course 45/2025. The graduation marked the recruits’ transition from civilian life to trained airmen and airwomen of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He stated that the operational effectiveness of the NAF depends on the quality, discipline, and professionalism of its personnel. The CAS highlighted the role of the Military Training Centre in developing disciplined and mission-ready personnel, describing it as central to standardised training and capability development in the NAF. Addressing the graduates, Air Marshal Aneke said the physical and mental demands of the training were necessary to prepare them for military service.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 17:50 UTC
Nigerian Army Inducts 3,391 New Soldiers in Osogbo
3,391 new soldiers of the Nigerian Army were formally inducted on Saturday at Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun State capital, marking the first-ever Passing Out Parade since the depot’s establishment. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. “This ceremony is historic as the first Passing Out Parade of Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo. “Our soldiers remain the core and enduring strength of the Nigerian Army. He also commended the Commandant, officers, instructors, and staff of the Depot for molding the recruits into disciplined, combat-ready soldiers, and announced that the newly approved Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki would soon begin training operations.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 17:31 UTC
President Tinubu visits Bauchi for condolence visit
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Bauchi State for a condolence visit to the family of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The President landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at about 4:09 pm, where he was received with a guard of honour by the Nigerian Air Force. Our correspondent reports that Tinubu was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; and Seyi Tinubu, among other top government officials. Tinubu had earlier arrived at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, for an official visit to Borno, and was received at the airport by the Governors of Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba, Katsina, and Delta states. Others present to receive the president were the Deputy Senate President, former Senate President, Ministers of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Alhaji Abubakar Kyari of Agriculture and Food Security.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 17:23 UTC
Bus kills LAWMA sweeper in Lagos; driver apprehended
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed the death of a Lagos Waste Management Authority operative in a road traffic incident along Meran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis, Lagos. The severe impact, particularly to the head region, proved instantly fatal,” the statement said. LASTMA officers on active traffic surveillance duties “swiftly mobilised to the scene upon receipt of the distress report,” the statement added:“The driver had absconded from the crash site in a desperate attempt to evade accountability. Expressing deep anguish over the incident, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki described the loss as “both distressing and preventable,” extending “heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues and loved ones of the fallen LAWMA operative. Bakare-Oki said the driver of the Silo Mixer Truck “absconded from the scene upon realising the gravity of the incident.”
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 16:54 UTC
Nigerian Convicted of $7.5m Charity Fraud in the US
The DOJ said Adejorin targeted a charity in Maryland and another in New York between June and August 2020. “After a six-day trial, a federal jury convicted Olusegun Samson Adejorin, 32, a Nigerian national, of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer to obtain information. The department added that Adejorin registered spoofed domain names to pose as employees of one charity to request withdrawals from the other. The department noted that federal sentences often fall below maximum penalties, as judges consider the U.S. The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide DOJ initiative focused on immigration enforcement, organised crime, and violent crime.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 16:46 UTC
Man arrested for shooting police officers in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwabali for allegedly shooting police officers at a checkpoint in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Abayomi Jimoh. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on December 17, 2025, at Ipele Junction, Ondo State. “As a result of the incident, two police officers sustained injuries, while a female bystander, later identified as Taiwo, was also injured. “In the course of the operation, one suspect, identified as Nwabali, was arrested, while the motorcycle used by the attackers was recovered.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 16:34 UTC
Otti insists he will quit politics after governorship
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has restated his long-standing position that he will retire from active politics after completing his tenure as governor, insisting that he has no presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial ambition thereafter. So I do not have presidential ambition, nor vice-presidential ambition. The truth about it is that exactly 24 months ago, I opened up discussions at the highest level on Nnamdi Kanu. I had written extensively, even about Nnamdi Kanu and Operation Python Dance, I think in 2017 or 2018, and I condemned it. I cannot vouch for some of the recordings that the gentleman put in his video, where he said Nnamdi Kanu called for mutiny.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 14:32 UTC
Tinubu Tells Governors to Comply with Order on LG Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to comply with the Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments. Tinubu’s remarks followed the July 11, 2024 judgment by the Supreme Court, which upheld the Federal Government’s suit seeking to enforce financial independence for local governments. However, most state governments have continued to flout this directive through joint accounts. Addressing NEC members—including National Working Committee members, and other party leaders—Tinubu reiterated the need for governors to comply, warning that further violations could warrant federal intervention. “The ultimate goal is our Supreme Court.
Source:Punch
December 20, 2025 14:08 UTC
The 25 best Australian books of 2025
From gripping novels to moreish nonfiction, memoir and poetry, Guardian Australia staff and critics have rounded up the best Australian books of 2025. There’s also fantasy, sex and a sprinkle of recipe books to keep you well fed over the holidays. In this remarkably shrewd and compelling debut novel, a white lie of an unnamed aspiring writer unravels. It’s also really challenging’: Zoe TerakesWait Here by Lucy NelsonShort stories, Simon & Schuster, $32.99Lucy Nelson’s poetic sensibilities are evident in her debut collection of short fiction. Gorman delves into the why, through interviews with regular people about their sex lives, as well as sex workers, sex therapists, scientists and academics.
Source:The Guardian
December 20, 2025 14:00 UTC