…movement’s Bauchi State Coordinator, Nazif Bashi, TIB expressed condolences to Dutse’s family, friends and associates, while calling on security agencies to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. The group urged the Bauchi State Police Command, the Department of State Services, DSS, and other rel…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the remand of Arinze Nwogba, in the Kuje Correctional Centre for allegedly impersonating Prof Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling on Friday, October 2, 2026, held that Nwogba would be in custody…

…where he was arrested, NHK reported. He reportedly denied the charges. “We have lost a family member and are deeply saddened. My parents, in particular, are utterly devastated at the loss of their daughter,” the woman’s brother said through local police, according to the Asahi Shimbun daily newspaper. The United States…

…back against Osayi's message by pointing to the apostle's decision to relocate his family to the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Online critic VDM has escalated a growing feud with Apostle Arome Osayi and several Nigerian pastors, i…

…Ida Brown, described the incident as heartbreaking and said she was praying for the family. Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman also expressed sympathy to the victims’ relatives. “My deepest sympathies go out to the victims’ father, family members, and loved ones involved in this tragic incident,” Norman said. “They will…

…daughters, teaching them that it's perfectly fine to remain single or return to their family home. He advised young men that staying in a relationship out of pity is not necessary, reminding them that their true duty is to protect and respect women. "Once he has beaten you one time. He will beat you again. And again. I…

A 37-year-old South African virgin, Zukiswa Joyi, has gotten married. Zukiswa, known for openly sharing her journey of s3xual purity over the years, tied the knot on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Her Lobola ceremony was held in March 28. Taking to Facebook after the church wedding, Zukiswa expressed gratitude to God for s…

…OLASUPO about the death of his younger brother, how it has left a painful void in the family, and their call for justice How did you receive the news that your younger brother had been hit by a stray bullet? The news did not come from an outsider per se. I was sitting with family members at their new site because they…

A Nigerian man serving in the US Army has questioned how Nigerians earning ₦100,000 monthly manage to survive amid the rising cost of living. Speaking during a video, he said he often asks people about their earnings and is surprised that some Nigerians support families on relatively low incomes despite the rising pric…

…his personal resources, could not obtain financial assistance from friends, relatives or family members to help pay for his mother's treatment. Wike also referred to Amaechi's description of his wife as an industrialist and questioned why he could not obtain assistance from her to purchase the medication. He further po…

…duty along Glory Land Drive, East–West Road," he said.He extended condolences to Omene's family, colleagues and the entire Safer Highway Patrol unit, adding that the incident had deeply troubled the command and the

…exact circumstances surrounding Fatim Bakayoko's death remain unresolved, with her family's account conflicting with early reportsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Popular Ivorian influencer and beauty spa manager Fatim Bakayoko has died in Nigeri…

…Iyanuoluwa Adewale, was among the abducted graduates, said the incident had thrown her family into deep anguish. She said the family had made enormous sacrifices to educate their son and expressed concern about the reported ransom demand, appealing to the authorities to intensify efforts to secure his release. Adewale…

…Punch on Google The management also prayed for strength and comfort for Odey’s family, colleagues and associates. The remains of The PUNCH Akwa Ibom Correspondent, Patrick Odey, were laid to rest in Mbube, Cross River State, on Saturday. In his condolence message, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, described Odey’s dea…

…a woman who terribly beat up his mother when she was alive. Pastor Jerry Eze said his family lived with the woman in the same compound years ago. When the woman showed up to see him on November 26, Pastor Eze shared what happened next.

…was travelling to Uyo, told the publication that the abductors briefly contacted the family through her daughter's phone. She said the family was able to see Greatness and other victims during a video call. "They used my daughter's number to call us. We saw her and other corps members sitting on the ground in the bush,…

Gbemi, the new partner of popular hypeman Fisayo Olagunju, widely known as MC Fish, has strongly denied allegations of domestic violence regarding his past marriage to Nollywood actress Anita Joseph. The denial follows heavy allegations made by Anita's sister, Sandra, who claimed that MC Fish was physically abusive tow…

The UK government confirmed which country qualifies for its Approved Destination Status Agreement visitor routeApplicants under the route must meet two specific conditions set out in official UK immigration rulesTravellers under the scheme are required to enter and move through the UK under a structured tourist group a…

…appealed for help after her twin daughter, Kehinde, sent a distress message to the family WhatsApp group before her phone went unreachable.Gunmen attacked two commercial buses on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, on Thursday, October 1 Several corps members travelling from Ibadan to orientation…

…victims’ mothers, Mrs Oladosu, had told Saturday PUNCH that the abductors contacted her family through her daughter’s phone and that the family saw some of the victims during a video call. The Imo State Police Command had earlier said 10 victims were rescued, although its spokesperson, Henry Okoye, could not confirm wh…

…in the state. PUNCH had reported that he alleged that nine members of his extended family were killed during an attack on communities in Riyom Local Government Area in July 2026. He had also alleged receiving threats to his life after speaking publicly about attacks in Plateau. In his latest post, Dachomo did not give…

…Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday, October 2, as the remains of a family of five who passed away mysteriously in July were laid to rest. LIB had reported that the couple, Mr Nnabugwu and Mrs Chinaza Onyekachi, alongside their three children, David, Nneoma and Chinyendu, went to bed on Saturday, J…

Veteran comedian Julius Agwu broke down in tears during a recent appearance on the Beer Parlour Talkshow, weeping as he recalled the devastating fallout of his health crisis. Agwu, who dominated the entertainment industry in the mid-2000s with hit tracks like Handwork and his premier comedy shows, saw his life shift dr…

A lady has narrated how a man who offered her a lift allegedly drove off with her phone after asking to use it to save his number. According to her, the man complimented her and offered to give her a ride while she was returning from getting food, but she initially declined because she lived nearby. She said the man th…

A panel session at the 2026 Independence Day edition of The Platform sparked a stir after African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour opted to answer a question regarding the preservation of the Yoruba language and culture in English. During the question-and-answer segmen…