A video of Abel Damina pushing back against Apostle Arome Osayi's teaching on tithing in heaven circulated on X on September 29, 2026Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries International, challenged the idea that believers will pay tithes in the afterlifeThe clip resurfaced as social media activist VDM's public dispu…

…should be able to campaign within the law. Supporters should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying campaign materials. Security agencies should protect political actors and voters impartially, while institutions should enforce electoral rules consistently.The cost of political tension could extend beyon…

…has raised the alarm over what she described as renewed threats to her life following an attack on a campaign gathering of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday. Obasanjo, the PDP candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming National Assembly election, said she was p…

…the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, has lamented the continued attacks, killings and abduction of teachers and pupils, urging governments to strengthen security in schools. Amba spoke on Monday in Enugu while addressing the ongoing 59th National Conference of Delegates of the NUT, themed: “Dep…

…consumption, adding that when ingested, the liver metabolises it into formic acid which attacks the optic nerve and retinal cells. He said this leads to irreversible blindness, severe metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure and death. The committee said victims presented with severe headache, abdominal pain, generalise…

…pupil has allegedly stabbed a teacher to death and seriously injured two others in an attack at an elementary school in northwestern Slovakia, authorities said. According to AP News, the attack occurred on Tuesday in Staškov, a small town near Slovakia’s borders with the Czech Republic and Poland. Police said the 13-ye…

The United States has commended Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt and urged the government to sustain efforts to protect communities in Plateau State. The US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs made the call in a post on X on Tuesday, with particular emphasis on communities in Barkin L…

…State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria involving 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment at an estimated cost of $997m. The package included 28 T700-GE-401C engines, 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections, logistics support and training. The US said the pr…

…Area. The Judicial Commission was constituted following the May 15, 2026 bandits’ attack on three schools –Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School, all in the local government. The incident led to the abduction of 39 pupils and seven teachers, including Mrs Alamu. The victi…

…(UDPS) federal executive committee in Butembo, a new hotspot of the outbreak, was attacked after participating in a radio programme on Ebola prevention, the party’s federation in the city said in a statement, Reuters reported. The attackers allegedly beat Karondwa, stole his belongings and set his house on fire. He lat…

…police spokesman said the suspect was arrested, while the pestle allegedly used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit. He said the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and prosecution. “The CP…

…There was notably a debut in midfield for Lucas Da Cunha of Como in Italy, as well as in attack for Esteban Lepaul of Rennes, the top scorer in France’s Ligue 1 last season. Belgium, in contrast, made only two changes to the team that started last Friday’s 2-0 win in Italy for what was new coach Mark van Bommel’s home…

…time of filing this report, was reportedly on duty at the warehouse when the assailants attacked the facility. Sources said the suspected robbers gained entry into the premises and attacked the gateman before removing an unspecified number of motorcycles stored inside the warehouse. The assailants reportedly fled the a…

…previously wrestled for WWE under the ring name Neville, and became known for his aerial attacks and explosive style - earning himself nicknames like "King of the Cruiserweights" and "The Man That Gravity Forgot." The circumstances and cause of his death were not provided. The announcement came just a day after Satterl…

…allies draft evacuation plans through NATO's 'Achilles heel' as spies warn of Russian attack within weeks Poland and Lithuania are developing evacuation plans for the Suwalki Gap, a strategically important corridor connecting the Baltic states with the rest of NATO, amid growing concerns about potential Russian militar…

…have abducted nine residents, shot another and rustled more than 200 livestock during an attack on Illelar Dawagari community in Kagara Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers reportedly invaded the community at about 8:30 pm on Saturday and continued their operation until around 11 pm.A resi…

…advice dated February 24, 2026, acknowledged that Azeez and other victims were violently attacked, physically assaulted and robbed of money and valuables by suspects armed with cutlasses, sticks and other dangerous weapons, several of the charges initially recommended by the police were dropped. The lawyer said the cha…

…have abducted nine residents, shot another and rustled over 200 livestock during an attack on the Illelar Dawagari community in Kagara Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers invaded the community at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a resident who spoke to journalists on Sunday. 10.…

…on patrons drinking outside a local tavern before moving inside to continue shooting.The attack resulted in 17 deaths and left 15 others wounded. The assailants robbed several patrons of their mobile phones and fled in two vehicles. In the Western Cape, two additional shootings were reported.At an entertainment venue i…

…when your brothers and sisters are in captivity, when so many communities are being attacked and challenged by insecurity, and when economic hardship is biting hard?” he stressed.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He, however, noted that despite the issues, the association and its members would not be…

…Fursum in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Musa Usman, from a mob attack by youths of Ninseng community. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops responded to a report of a mob attack at the district head's residence. T…

…at locating and apprehending members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the attacks. “The troops are also intensifying patrols and human intelligence gathering to deny criminal elements the freedom to operate within vulnerable communities and along major routes. “Operation Whirl Stroke has further charged its…

…in Lagos State have arrested a suspected member of the armed robbery gang that attacked clubgoers at Ghost and Spirits Lounge, Ekoro Road, Abule Egba, over the weekend. Vanguard gathered that the suspect, captured in a viral video wearing a green shirt and cap, was arrested after the lounge management placed a N5 milli…

…intelligence indicating plans by suspected terrorists and other non-state actors to attack schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and recreation centres during the ember months. The intelligence prompted the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters to circulate a security alert to police formation…

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, a day after he criticised Kyiv over strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump disclosed the purported agreement on Monday in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying both sides had committed to refr…