LAWMA officials during the distribution of notices to markets...Photo Credit: LASGThe Lagos State Government has issued Notices of Intention to Seal several markets, plazas, and commercial premises in Ikorodu over non-compliance with environmental regulations, as part of ongoing enforcement activities across the state. The Waste Investigation, Surveillance, and Enforcement unit of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority carried out routine compliance inspections across selected locations within the Ikorodu axis. 7 NBC Road, Ebute, Ikorodu, Ominu Ajasa & Royal Family Premises, Ikorodu, Ladega Market, Ikorodu, and Better Life Market, Ikorodu. A statement shared on the official social media handles of the Lagos State Government on Sunday said, “All affected plazas, markets, and occupants have been granted 72 hours to comply with the notice. “All activities took place within the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State.

Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked the Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting four residents during a midnight raid that left villagers in shock. Sources within the community said the assailants operated for several minutes without resistance before whisking their victims away to an unknown destination. On the current situation in the community, the source said residents remain traumatised and fearful of another attack. Panic has gripped the community because the assailants are believed to be hiding in nearby villages,” he said. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the command had yet to receive official information on the incident but promised to provide updates once details were confirmed.

The ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will see athletes compete for medals that carry far more than symbolic value. Each gold medal contains roughly six grams of gold, layered over 500 grams of silver, worth more than $2,000 in raw materials. At least 13 countries and territories pledge to pay $100,000 or more to individual gold medalists, according to figures confirmed by national Olympic committees and government sports ministries. In total, at least 37 of the 92 participating delegations offer cash bonuses for medal performances. According to Forbes, here are the 13 nations and territories offering six-figure payouts for individual gold medalists at the 2026 Winter Olympics:Singapore – $787,000Hong Kong – $768,000.

Leading the headlines is the call for the probe of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his claim that the phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was bugged. Meanwhile, no fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. The aircraft, it was gathered, landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states. US military aircraft drops ammo in BornoNo fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. The aircraft, it was gathered, landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states.

No fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters disclosed that the aircraft carried ammunition sent to Nigeria by the American government. The New York Times on Saturday reported that US military aircraft landed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Thursday night. It suggested that the Kaduna Depot might serve as a potential training hub for US personnel deployed to train the Nigerian military. The movement is fuelling speculation that US personnel may utilise the Kaduna Depot as a potential training hub in collaboration with the Nigerian military.

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Suspected bandits on Saturday attacked communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing many people and abducting several others, while setting multiple houses, including a police station, ablaze. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the first attack occurred in Tunga-Makeri on Friday, where the bandits killed six residents and set homes on fire. The assailants reportedly moved to Paso on Saturday after encountering little resistance from security forces, burning more houses and a police station. He stated, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6 am, a report was received indicating that at about 3 am, suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi district, Borgu LGA. Other details are still sketchy.”The security agencies continue operations in the affected communities to secure residents and recover abducted persons.

Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to another historic milestone after scoring his 962nd career goal in Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory against Al Fateh on Saturday. The Portuguese forward found the net in the 18th minute to score his 18th goal of the season. Back in the starting line-up after a brief absence, the Portuguese forward made an immediate impact, leading the line with his trademark intensity and movement. His goal not only sealed the three points but also continued his impressive scoring form since arriving in Saudi Arabia. The victory provides a timely boost for Al Nassr as they continue their push for domestic honours, with Ronaldo once again proving decisive on his return to the pitch.

A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Idi Hong, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa. Hong, who also served as Minister of State for Health, announced his defection on Saturday in his hometown, Hong, before supporters and political associates. Hong explained that his remaining in PDP was no longer in the best interest of his supporters and their collective political aspirations. Also speaking, Aliyu Ahmed, APC Chairman in Hong Local Government Area, pledged the party’s support for Hong in any capacity he chooses to serve. Ahmed described APC as a peaceful and progressive platform, committed to inclusive participation, adding that Hong had registered in Shangui Ward of Hong LGA.

Suspected bandits on 14th February attacked communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing many people and abducting several others, while setting multiple houses ablaze, including a police station. Punch reports that the first attack occurred in Tunga-Makeri on Friday, where bandits killed six residents and set homes on fire. The assailants reportedly moved to Paso on Saturday after encountering little resistance from security forces, burning more houses and a police station. He stated, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6 a.m., a report was received indicating that at about 3 a.m., suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi district, Borgu LGA. Other details are still sketchy.”The security agencies continue operations in the affected communities to secure residents and recover abducted persons.

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ETAn “air punch” thrown by Akron Zips wing Evan Mahaffey and UA basketball’s response to his subsequent ejection stole the show during an eventful night at Rhodes Arena. “[The officials] felt like he threw a punch — an air punch is what they told me,” Akron coach John Groce said. After the review, Johnson made two foul shots, and UMass guard K'Jei Parker split two free throws. Evan Mahaffey’s younger brother, Zips guard Eric Mahaffey, finished with eight points and a game-high 11 rebounds. More Akron basketball coverage: Eric and Evan Mahaffey give Zips a brotherly boostGroce said Akron expected a physical clash as it prepared for UMass.

Vietnamese police have found two dead tigers inside freezers in a man’s basement, arresting him and another for illicit trade in the endangered animal, the force said Saturday. The Southeast Asian country is a consumption hub and popular trading route for illegal animal products, including tiger bones, which are used in traditional medicine. Police in Thanh Hoa province, south of the capital Hanoi, said they had found the frozen bodies ot two adult tigers, weighing about 400 kilograms (882 pounds) in total, in the basement of 52-year-old man Hoang Dinh Dat. In a statement posted online, police said “the man told officers he had bought the animals for two billion dong ($77,000), identifying the seller as 31-year-old Nguyen Doan Son. Both had been arrested earlier this week.”According to the statement, “the buyer had equipment to produce so-called tiger bone glue, a sticky substance believed to heal skeletal ailments.”Tigers used to roam Vietnam’s forests, but have now disappeared almost entirely.

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, urged youths to take advantage of the abundant opportunities available in sports. Mr Hamzat gave the charge in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held in Lagos. He said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was committed to developing athletes from the grassroots rather than recruiting ready-made talents. “In Lagos State, we have made a decision to train our athletes from the grassroots and develop them. Reach out to us so that whatever you think you can do well, get involved, and Lagos State will support you,” he said.

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has asked the Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, to thoroughly investigate and dismantle the Atta-Njaba violent criminal network, allegedly run by a group of illegally armed persons. It stated that the gang has continued to lay siege on the Umuejike in Egwedu Autonomous Community of Atta in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. The group recalled that in collaboration with the Anambra State security outfit recently, it dismantled a similar violent criminal gang in Uli part of Anambra State. “For the purpose of a thorough and conclusive investigation, therefore, we are aligning ourselves with the recent investigative directive by IGP Kayode Agbetokun to CP Aboki Danjuma of Imo State Police. Ijeoma and Associates in which Imo CP Aboki Danjuma was superiorly directed by the IGP to “deal with the subject matter in line with extant directives on investigation as contained in Police Wireless Messages CB: 4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/110 DTO:241300/01/2025 respectively”.