…to purchase medicines from registered pharmacies rather than unregulated outlets, warning that unauthorised sales of prescription medicines, including antibiotics, could expose consumers to serious health risks.He stressed the need for public education on the safe purchase and use of medicines, noting that patent medic…

Residents have rescued a newborn baby boy abandoned in an uncompleted building at a mining site in Naraguta community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The baby, whose umbilical cord was still attached, was discovered on Sunday at the site along Ardo Lane. Sources who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Me…

…bonus to new full-time recruits in two specific rolesThe bonus is available to people joining as a Driver Comms Specialist or a Supply Chain Operator in the Royal Logistic CorpsProspective recruits are advised to speak with a recruiter directly to find out whether they qualify for the additional paymentPAY ATTENTION: F…

…growing tensions between organised labour and the Federal Government over workers’ declining purchasing power, with the labour movement demanding petrol price relief and renewed negotiations on salaries. While maintaining that the ultimatum stands, Ajaero urged the government to address workers’ hardship proactively ra…

…State, as bandits killed three policemen on duty in the very early hours of Saturday morning. An eye witness who gave his name as Mohammed Sani told Arewa PUNCH that the bandits who came in large groups and rode on several motorcycles arrived Damba area around 1 o’clock am early Saturday morning, and they headed to the…

…another person, who escaped.Two people arrived at the scene while officers were questioning the rider and identified him and his passenger as the men who allegedly robbed them of an unregistered ash-coloured TVS motorcycle and three mobile phones.The suspects reportedly fled into the bush when identified, but officers,…

…are exempt:1. Employees under 18 years of age who have not yet completed vocational training. 2. Workers who were long-term unemployed immediately before taking up their current job (exempt for the first six months of employment only). 3. Interns on mandatory placements required by their school, vocational training pro…

…power, they have reduced ties with France, their former colonial ruler, while strengthening relations with Russia. They have also criticised coastal West African countries, including Benin and Côte d'Ivoire, over what they consider close relationships with Paris.In June 2025, Nigeria's then Foreign Affairs Minister, Yu…

…the forest. But it was so planned and secretive that nobody could tell what was happening inside,” Karisa said. Mackenzie founded Good News International Ministries in 2003. Over the following 16 years, the church attracted thousands of followers through its branches across Kenya. The church operated a television stati…

…strike delivers a significant setback to ISWAP’s operational capability, further constraining its ability to coordinate activities and threaten vulnerable communities.The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed the NAF’s resolve to sustain decisive air operations against terrorist networks i…

…clear, measurable and adequately funded healthcare plans for the 2027–2031 period, warning that healthcare must be a priority in the state’s political discourse. The NMA Chairman in Ogun State, Dr Sunday Enimola, made the demands in Abeokuta on Monday during a press briefing held as part of activities marking the 2026…

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026The family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan, describing it as a profound lossUduaghan served Delta State for over 15 years in various capacities before and during his time as governorPAY ATTENTIO…

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…its official communication channels for updates, saying it remained committed to maintaining grid stability, ensuring the reliable operation of the national electricity transmission system and providing timely information to the public. The announcement came hours after The PUNCH reported that power generation had plun…

…pressures facing Nigerians, with opposition figures and other political actors questioning aspects of the government’s economic reforms. In a related development, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, warned earlier this month that restoring petrol subsidy could push the pump…

…to the Superseding Indictments, public court filings, and statements made in court: Beginning in at least in or about 2019, Amachukwu, his co-conspirator Kinglsey Uchelue Utulu, and other Nigeria-based conspirators took part in a scheme to hack into U.S-based tax preparation businesses. The conspirators utilized spearp…

…ago to survive as a widow. "My family members have warned me to stop, but I kept postponing my decision to stop. Officers, if you give me another chance, I will never sell cannabis again," she pleaded. According to him, the arrests and drug seizures are part of the agency's renewed drive to eliminate criminal elements…

…its side right in front of the market, spilled its contents, and went up in flames, burning several shops to the ground. While other traders counted their losses, the young lady took to social media to thank God for preventing her shop from burning. She tied the miraculous escape from the fire incident to her consisten…

…about his interest in young girls outside their marriage, but he refused to heed her warnings. The report further stated that Maimuna was at large as of the time the report was being prepared by the police.

Running influencer Yoo Ji-won has met her demise after collapsing just 500 meters from the finish line of a half-marathon. The 25-year-old South Korean runner and KAIST graduate student was competing in the 2026 Seoul Race on October 11. Medical staff performed CPR before taking her to a hospital, where she later gave…

…still moving about, markets are open and businesses are going on. People cannot stop running their businesses because of fear, even though the security situation remains a concern." The community leader also disclosed that three people were reportedly attacked while travelling on a motorcycle along a road linking commu…

Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted how his colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya, died after slipping in his bathroom and hitting his head, with his body discovered about 72 hours later in his Abuja residence. Speaking during Senate plenary session, ‎Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, said neighbours d…

…newly released footage shows several men armed with guns arriving at the scene before opening fire on the concertgoers. The attack left 149 people dead, with hundreds of others injured. The Islamic State's Afghan affiliate, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility for the assault. On March 12, 2026, a Russian court sentenc…

…accompanied by a delegation, visited him in London. Discussions focused on strengthening engagement with Nigerians in the diaspora, developing a clearer understanding of their needs and aspirations, and exploring how the Nigerian High Commission could support their participation in matters affecting their communities a…

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