…with a devastating offensive in Gaza. The Israeli military said it aimed to kill Ali al-Amoudi, describing him as the “right-hand man” of slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and saying he was involved in planning the October 7 attack. Israel said it was reviewing whether it killed or injured him. It said it targeted him aft…

…hits her during highway patrol, while the driver remains under arrest. Photo Adewale mourns fallen officerBayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale, confirmed the death through a post on the Bayelsa Police-Media platform, expressing grief over the loss of an officer who left for work and never came ho…

…speculating that Fatim had died following complications from a BBL surgery.Rumours about Fatim Bakayoko's death in Nigeria makes waves online. >Fatim Bakayoko's husband contradicts surgery reportsHowever, Fatim Bakayoko's husband has pushed back strongly against that version of events. In a direct telephone conversatio…

…they are already demanding N50 million! N50 million for just one head! We don’t have mouth to talk too much, but please come to our rescue. Governor Seyi Makinde, President Tinubu, please come to our rescue. Since Thursday, I have not eaten, I can’t even sleep.” Another affected mother, Mrs Rebecca Adewale, whose 26-ye…

…the programmes should face lengthy prison terms, with tougher penalties based on the amount stolen. “Under our proposal, probation is no longer an option for the fraudsters. If you steal from the American people, you will go to prison, and for a long period of time,” he said. “And the more you steal, the longer you’ll…

…mid-sermon at a funeral in Aleto, Rivers StateThe pastor was preaching to over 300 mourners when he suddenly fell about 15 minutes into his messageEyewitnesses said some mourners initially thought the collapse was part of the pastor's dramatic illustration on deathPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and…

…to our children if we fail to heed their request. There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Don't let them kill our children," the parents said.The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had separately confirmed the ransom demand on Friday.Ladoj…

…their money, their hard-earned resources, and they’ve built this refinery with an amount that would be running into millions of Naira. “What we are about to do after now, in accordance with law, is that we are going to treat this place in accordance to extant laws, and afterwards, face and prosecute the culprits alread…

…could expose them to security risks," Bulus said.The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to act."This killing is unfortunate. We condemn it in totality. We call on security operatives to investigate the killing, identify those r…

…Sanou Laye Thiaw, Assane Ba, Mamadou Sylla, Seydina Laye Diagne, Libasse Mbaye, Pape Mamour Diagne and Babacar Niang.

The abductors reportedly demanded N50m for each victim, amounting to N1bn. The Managing Director of Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, Isiah Akpan, had confirmed the ransom demand to The PUNCH on Friday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Speaking on behalf of the affected families, Alhaja Akande an…

…time comes, everybody will know the real truth. If somebody cannot even say, use his mouth and say we are friends. If you can even lie about a friendship that you and I had, what won’t you lie about?” he said. “At the right time, justice will prevail,” Odumodublvck added.

…were preparing to move into the area with heavy equipment, including bulldozers and armoured personnel carriers, in an effort to rescue the victims safely. “We are moving in there with high, you know, high-velocity vehicles, that is, bulldozers, we’re moving in with bulldozers and APCs to see how we’re going to rescue…

…the footage frame by frame, sparking widespread speculation about whether long-rumoured tension between them has resurfaced.It is worth noting, however, that the video on its own does not confirm any fallout. Neither Zlatan nor Naira Marley has publicly addressed the encounter or suggested it was connected to any dispu…

…cause The cause of the clash was said to be the alleged decision of Aguleri Community to mount a signpost and a Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras on the boundary between the two communities, which Umuoba Anam Community resisted. Ibezim, who is the Chairman of Anambra State Boundary Committee, ordered that there…

Republican congressman Riley Moore reacted to the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a Fulani community leader linked to attacks on Christians in NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was rep…

…we reach this level as a people. “BTW Villa media people, next time try small, Tinubu mouth no dey even move in sync with him words,” the group said. However, in response to a prompt from an X user on Friday, Grok, the Elon Musk-owned AI fact-checker, said there was no sign that Tinubu’s Independence Day speech was AI-…

…Punch on Google They are taking the risk, and they are putting up a phenomenal amount of money,” he said. Warren, who has long been in Fury’s corner through much of his rivalry with Joshua, maintained that he expects his fighter to prevail. “I think he will knock him out. Styles make fights. They are older fighters, I…

…issues Yenegoa, Bayelsa State - The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has posthumously recognised former military head of state Sani Abacha to mark three decades since the state's creation.The award was given to the late Abacha at a gala dinner held on Thursday night, October 1, 2026.“Freed us from oppression”: Go…

…quality medical care to officers and residents, stressing that saving lives remained paramount during emergencies. “The hospitals were established to serve both police personnel and members of the public, with qualified medical professionals providing care. Saving lives remains the immediate priority in medical emergen…

…and find easier work since he insisted that if I would go back, I must pay the exact amount of the months remaining,” she said. She said the agreement was that she would work to pay all the travel expenses for one year and nine months, totaling N5m.

…removed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Friday, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the lawmakers and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless criti…

…the beloved Nigerian staple with visible enthusiasm and a generous sprinkle of humour.Reactions as Peller cooks yam and egg sauce for wife Jarvis in Canada. Photo credit@peller089yam and egg sauce recipeFrom the moment he picked up the knife, Peller made it clear this was uncharted territory, declaring the yam "very st…

…human capacity and empower citizens, and said the state must move away from a “hand-to-mouth economy” towards one driven by productivity and enterprise. “We must be ready to fold our shirts and take up the challenge” of rebuilding Cross River, he said. Otu acknowledged labour’s other concerns, including outstanding pro…

…allegations form part of an ongoing legal dispute, and the restraining order does not amount to a judicial finding that Berry abused her son.