…jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation with the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, that the incident was reported to the police after the deceased was found unresponsive in the hos…
…government revenue and economic growth. It identified the challenges as “a fiscally unsustainable fuel subsidy regime, an opaque forex system that discouraged investment, a non-performing oil sector, and a tax base ‘far below its potential’.” The revenue authority said the initial impact of the reforms created signific…
…has granted the Enugu State Government a 15-year lease to operate its Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre, aimed at fostering artificial intelligence, startups, digital skills and technology-driven enterprises. The arrangement is intended to turn the facilities into platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship an…
…content creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis) on Saturday, August 8, 2026. When approached by reporters at the event to offer marital advice to the newlywed couple, Edoho politely declined. "You're asking me, who knows nothing about marriage, to advise the couple? I am going to give my wishes in…
…a man to d£ath after dispute over payment for s3xual services in South Africa. The suspect, said to be a s3x worker, appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Friday, 7 August 2026, on a charge of m8rder and was remanded in custody. The matter was postponed to 13 August 2026 for pre-trial profiling and further…
The worst news I heard from the village today is that I k!lled my husband - Grieving Nigerian widow writes A recently widowed Nigerian woman, Marroots, has expressed sadness after learning that villagers are accusing her of k!lling her husband. "The worst news I heard from the village today is that I my husband. Dear L…
"My twins are so beautiful, sometimes me and my wife just look at ourselves and say, 'We dey create o'" - Davido talks about family Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about fatherhood and life with his wife, Chioma, and their twins. Speaking in a recent interview, the singer described the experience of raising th…
Kano court remands woman accused of cutting off boyfriend's genital A Magistrate Court sitting at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, has remanded Maimunatu Idris, a 25-year-old woman accused of cutting off her boyfriend's genital with a knife. Presided over by Justice Sadiya Usman of Court No. 40, the accused was brought before the co…
…who he publicly called out in May this year. In a video he shared back then, Fashanu accused Amal of spreading false claims about his health. He alleged that she was the one behind the false claims that his health was deteriorating and that he is losing his mind. He also denied claims that she was the one managing his…
…Friday and Saturday in a mass wedding organized by the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. For Bashir, the ceremony marks an opportunity to begin rebuilding his life after the tragic loss of his immediate family. "Since the tragic incident, he hardly interacted with people. Today, he is gradually returning to normal…
FFK tackles Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric claiming Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria surfaced online Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has tackled a Plateau-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric saying that Muslims…
…“During the operation, the troops found Boyi Sauka and rescued him. He had reportedly sustained injuries during the incident. “He was taken to AG Hospital in Mista Ali, where he was admitted for medical treatment,” Makama wrote. However, his son, Mantum Sauka, remains in the custody of the kidnappers, according to the…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude to Bayer Leverkusen supporters for their unwavering support following the club’s 2-1 pre-season triumph over Sevilla at the BayArena. Boniface came on during the second half as Leverkusen rallied from behind to secure victory against the Spanish side. Sevill…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn daughter at a colourful traditional naming ceremony held at the ancient Emese Court within the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to PM News, the ceremony, held on Sunday evening, came exactly one week after t…
…are the most decorated side inWAFCON history, but they will now have to rebuild and focus on the playoff route if they are to book a ticket to Brazil.
…after suffering multiple traumatic injuries, including severe fractures and a serious head injury. According to LASTMA, the unidentified motorist struck the victim and fled, leaving him helpless and unattended at the scene. LASTMA officers who arrived at the scene quickly secured the area, controlled traffic and took s…
In a major blow to illegal arms proliferation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday, finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The de…
…his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest the two unidentified suspectsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a…
An adult film actress has come out to express her regret for joining the adult industry without having nothing to show for it instead an everlasting shame and disgrace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMrRBFT5b34?si=nbzcSSOAkcQsFxKJ
…expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed that the strikes, conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 around the Yuwe and Sabil Huda enclaves in the Sambisa Forest, were highly effective. He said Abu Khalid is a specialist responsible for providing escorts and coordinating the movement of senior ISWAP commanders and other hig…
The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of…
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…him from TEMU the cheap online market place, and it appears that the ADC too has just done likewise, aside giving to the nation a presidential candidate that looks more like he too was a cheap product from TEMU.” Lawal further alleged that the substitution of Suleiman with Moddibo was influenced by pressure from Atiku…
President Bola Tinubu has urged religious and spiritual leaders to consistently speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Geo…
…more than $9,000 on medical bills. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Court in June, accuses Ne-Yo of negligence and seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Ne-Yo's representative has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. The case comes shortly after Chris Brown was ordered to pay nearly $13 million after a jury foun…