…a boy and a girl, aged 2 and 4 years. ‎According to eyewitnesses and hospital sources, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026 when the parents, who are staying at the hospital quarters, locked the two children inside a room and stepped out briefly. ‎It was during that short absence that fire started…

…campaign councilMake PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The All Progressives Congress has expanded the membership of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council with new appointments across directorates, mobilisation structures and operational units. The latest additi…

…others first, even in her darkest momentsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Veteran actress Susan Saint James, celebrated for her memorable roles on classic American television, has passed away at the age of 80.A representative for the actress conf…

…statement read.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The NCoS condemned the attack on the vehicle, warning that such actions endangered lives, threatened public safety and obstructed the lawful discharge of official responsibilities. “The service strongly condemns the attack on th…

…being processed.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The Nigerian Air Force stands with you, and our thoughts and prayers remain with every family affected by this tragedy,” Gabkwet said. He emphasised that the service’s responsibility extended beyond the immediate response to t…

…of wage award.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “How do we go back to the same wage award that never benefited all workers? How can workers be expected to trust fresh promises when previous obligations remain outstanding?” the TUC asked. The congress insisted that a permanent…

The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media showing an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) ass@ulting a man along the Owerri-Orlu Road on October 27, 2026. ASP Henry Okoye, spokesperson of the command, said the officer involved has been identified as A…

A video showing a Nigerian man in a heated argument with police officers who demanded a NAFDAC number for locally made zobo drinks has gone viral on social media. The confrontation began when the officers intercepted a businesswoman to question her about the bottles of zobo drinks she was transporting for sale. Dissati…

…lawmaker added.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Olabinjo noted that Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most populous states, required more training opportunities to meet the growing demand for qualified healthcare workers. According to him, the limited number of federally accredited tra…

…external reserves reportedly rose to $55.2 billion, supported by inflows from sources including diaspora remittances and hydrocarbon exports.Higher external reserves can help strengthen confidence in the country's ability to meet foreign exchange obligations and manage pressure on the naira.Naira holds at N1,380/$1 on…

…Young as the victim of her husband's scheme to watch her being approached by men sourced from the internet. The barrister emphasized that the core legal question centers on whether it is ever reasonable to engage in s3xual activity with an unknown person without checking for explicit consent, or assuming consent can be…

…increase of £369.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Students studying outside London will also face higher financial requirements, with the minimum monthly amount increasing to £1,203 from £1,171. The maximum nine-month maintenance requirement for students outside London will c…

…offer a more direct way to sell gift cards. You may find someone advertising gift card purchases on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or TikTok.You contact the vendor, tell them the type and value of your gift card, and ask for their offer. If you agree on a price, they may request the card code, a picture of the…

A traditional ruler in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Dr. G.A.E.O Agbanyim, has married a much younger woman. A Facebook user, Anthony Ariwaozo announced the marriage in a post on Monday, October 26, 2026. According to him, the couple got married on Saturday. "His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. G.A.E.O Agbanyim, (…

…accounting for 4.87 billion shares tradedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks and general market trends.T…

…one who brought the story to her attentionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has stirred fresh controversy after publicly accusing her colleague Iyabo Ojo of borrowing money from a lender simply to appear wealthy at…

…and eight girls.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Upon arrival, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation to establish the identities of the returnees, maintain accurate records and facilitate subsequent reintegration proce…

…arrested at about 1:40 a.m. on October 27, 2026, in the NEPA area of Jos. Security sources said troops of Sector 1, OPEP, carried out the arrests following allegations linking the suspects to the attack on the vigilante personnel and the subsequent setting ablaze of their office. The suspects are currently in custody f…

…climbing onto a motorcycle, crossing a drainage channel or pothole, standing in church or a bank, sitting down, lying down and simply walking. The environment matters greatly. One study found that older adults living in homes free of environmental hazards were about 2.5 times less likely to experience a fall than those…

…have specialists, blood supply, operating theatres and essential medicines, such resources cannot save patients who cannot reach them in time due to broken referral, transportation and communication systems.According to him, medical innovation should not be measured only by sophisticated technology or the number of res…

…per cent of income can be possible when households rely on borrowing, savings or other sources of support. The survey details were not provided in the report.Reacting to the minister's comments in a post on X on Tuesday, October 27, Utomi wrote: "So sad, our people deserve better." During the Chatham House engagement,…

…accidentOyedeji, a member of the Board of Secretaries, died while returning from a church event and was described as a pillar of the youth bodyMembers of the CCC community have been reacting with shock and tributes, remembering him as a mentor and man of deep servicePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search featu…

…by Sadiq.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources According to the statement, “The Katsina State Police Command regrets to confirm the tragic death of a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, following an attack by suspected gunmen…

A former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, has declared that the Church cannot afford to remain on the side-lines of governance, saying any church that distances itself from government does not wish the people well. Njeze spoke in Enugu on Saturday at the official flag-off of the Church for Community Care…

…allocations.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The BUA chairman, however, cautioned that reforms would have limited impact on ordinary Nigerians unless they led to higher production, job creation and improved living standards. “We must move from reform to results, from stabilis…