The family of a 40-year-old man, Taofeek Azeez, has demanded justice following his death in police custody at Agbeye, in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that Azeez died in custody shortly after local vigilantes arrested him over an accusation of stealing cocoa seeds. He was rep…
The United States Government has warned American investors and business executives that routine business trips to Nigeria could result in detention, particularly where their companies are involved in regulatory investigations, tax disputes or other disagreements with Nigerian authorities. The warning was contained in t…
Moses Ukoh, the husband of the late 40-year-old Mary Ugwoma, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about his wife’s final moments, the medical treatment she received, the circumstances surrounding her death Your wife died recently, and one of her relatives has accused you of being responsible for her death. What can you say about what …
Joy and Sunday Micheal were travelling to Lagos to take a step towards the wedding they had hoped to celebrate with their families. But what should have been a joyful journey towards a new chapter in their lives ended in tragedy when the Nigerian Air Force aircraft conveying them crashed in Ondo State. Days after the O…
The agrarian community of Ayeka in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State is still in the atmosphere of mourning following the death of one of the traditional chiefs in the community, Akinwalere Akinola. It was widely reported in the media that the late high chief was shot dead during the burial rites being perf…
In this report, VICTOR AYENI examines how the pursuit of lighter skin drives some Nigerians to swallow handfuls of supplements, use whitening creams and undergo vitamin infusions, amid concerns of health risks On September 29, as many people scrolled through X (formerly Twitter) to catch up on missed updates, a surpris…
US, Ukrainian and European officials were due to meet in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of a dangerous stalemate. The two-day talks, involving President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were overshadowed by the preside…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a clash between farmers and herders in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area of the state, which left one person dead and several houses burnt. The deceased, identified as Usman Jibrin, 40, reportedly died while receiving treatment for injuries sustain…
A pensioner has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for the premeditated m8rders of her three great-grandchildren in the Worcester Regional Court in the Western Cape, South Africa. Susana "Sarie" De Villiers, 71, was found guilty of the premeditated m8rders of her great-grandchildren, eight-year-old Caleb, five-ye…
Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Ditka, the fifth overall pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, played as a tight end from 1961-1972 and helped the Bears win the 1963 league crown. He also caugh…
Pastor Kesiena Esiri publicly defended Apostle Arome Osayi after the cleric faced backlash over his messages and revelationsApostle Arome Osayi had previously been dragged by Ratel President Martins Vincent Oste over remarks he made about NigeriaPastor Esiri argued that no scandal of immorality or financial misconduct …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Knabayi Adalo, of using the ongoing strike by teachers to pursue political interests, alleging that the industrial action was designed to discredit the administration. Wike, who described the strike …
The Federal Government has shelved plans to immediately ban solar panel imports following opposition from business leaders and renewable energy advocates, who warned that restricting supplies before local manufacturers can meet demand could increase electricity costs and slow the country’s clean energy transition. The …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk's call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada, saying the country's future is for Canadians to determine."The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec," Carney sa…
Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adeba…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The operations were conducted on Thursday, according to a …
The National Board for Technology Incubation has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to international investors and potential business partners in London, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to commercialise indigenous technologies and expand access to global markets. A…
The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, L…
United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue…
The All Progressives Congress has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to bar political parties that fail to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated October 9, signed by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and N…
The Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has commended the Ekiti State Government for establishing six technical colleges across the state, describing the initiative as an important foundation for equipping young people with practical skills for the future economy. The commendation came as …
The Kwara State Government has introduced an electronic warehouse management system to improve the monitoring and availability of family planning commodities across health facilities in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Press Secretar…
The removal of his cap by the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, during a Christian worship event has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians criticising the gesture as disrespectful to Yoruba tradition and others defending his right to practise his faith. The monarch was seen in a…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged m8rder of a 65-year-old woman accused of witchcraft. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. According to the PPRO, one of the suspects, Mohammed Sani, allegedly trespassed…
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have lost their lives after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at Anata Anaba, Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident occurred at about 9:45 pm on Wednesday, trapping the mother and her daughter inside their apartment in a neighbouri…