The killing of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State has sparked outrage among members of the Catholic community, with parishioners calling on security agencies to ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted. According to ARISE News, Oyetoro, who was …
GistReel Businessman Mr OchaCho has once again attracted attention online after revealing fresh plans for content creator Peller following his white wedding. Speaking in a viral video, Mr OchaCho said he intends to personally present Peller with the documents to his house on Friday, a day before the content creator’s w…
Psquare Saga: Singer, Mr P releases Part 5 of his video series as rift with brother Jude Okoye deepens Former Psquare singer, Peter Okoye also known as Mr P, has released the fifth part of his video series, making fresh allegations amid his ongoing dispute with his elder brother and former Psquare manager, Jude Okoye. …
•Some hardened criminals have been released —APC •Gov hasn’t pardoned anyone in 2 years —Adeleke By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— THE Campaign Councils of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, were locked in war of words, yesterday, over protection and release of criminals. Wh…
***Delta unveils $100m fund to attract investors ***Delta can rival Lagos as Nigeria’s growth engine -Okonjo Iweala By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, urged local and foreign investors to take advantage of Delta State’s enormous econo…
…in one of the committee’s sittings last week, moderated the session in a one-man show style, even shutting out a panel member who attempted to ask what seemed an important question. Last Thursday, the Plateau lawmaker invited the House press corps for continuation of proceedings only to fail to show up, without a forma…
Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a t…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said Nigeria’s players were prepared to die on the pitch rather than suffer back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Ajibade said this when speaking on their second group game as the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card…
Former lawmaker, Onamusi Onadeko, has appealed his conviction for making inconsistent statements to investigators after a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja discharged and acquitted him on 10 of the 11 counts bordering on alleged corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgme…
Nothing could have prepared the people of Naridon community in Kaduna State for what unfolded shortly before midnight. By sunrise, at least 30 people were confirmed dead, homes had been reduced to ashes, dozens of residents were dead and one family's world had collapsed. Five siblings were killed in the violence, leavi…
The Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the economic policies of the All Progressives Congress-led administration under President Bola Tinubu, describing the simultaneous removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira as a double blow to Nige…
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, beginning the week and the new month of August on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira strengthened to N1,364.83 per dollar on Monday, up from N1,368.22 per dollar recorded on Friday. This…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered two warehouses allegedly used for repackaging counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arrested two suspected members of a syndicate involved in the interstate and cross-border distribution of fake drugs. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai T…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested members of a fraud syndicate and a suspect in a N10.5 million breach of trust case as part of major breakthroughs in its fight against crime across the state. Arewa PUNCH gathered that this was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital on…
Nigeria has happened to my family - Man narrates how kidnappers k!lled his brother after paying ransom twice A Nigerian man, Abraham Udonu, has narrated how kidnappers k!lled his brother after the family paid ransom twice. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, Udonu revealed that his brother, Israel Edwin Udonu…
Embattled FIFA President Infantino 'turns to Donald Trump in bid to save his job' FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking the support of US President Donald Trump as he battles mounting pressure over his future at the helm of world football's governing body. Infantino sparked an open revolt when The Times…
Trans reality star Sidney Starr arrested for s3.xual ass@ult on 14-year-old boy Love & Hip Hop: New York star Sidney Starr has been arrested for alleged s£xual ass@ult involving a juvenile at a hotel near Atlanta. Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated child molest…
The US said citizenship may be lost through treason, denaturalisation or other specific legal actionsApplying for foreign citizenship with intent to give up US nationality can lead to citizenship lossAmericans who renounce citizenship may need a visa to re-enter the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefer…
Two humanitarian programmes are reaching their deadlines in August 2026, while a student pilot enters a new intake cycleIRCC changed how it reports application backlogs in July 2026, making it harder to track processing trendsHundreds of international graduates continue to protest post-graduation work permit refusals w…
Officials from the Lagos State Sports Commission received a CAF delegation in Lagos on Monday, August 3, for a pre-event inspection visitGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed the visit and said his team is working to ensure every detail is in order for the ceremonyLagos is preparing to host the 2026 CAF Awards, one of …
The UK government has published guidance on who qualifies for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), covering nine distinct categories of applicantsWorkers, family members, Commonwealth citizens, and refugees are among those who may be eligible to settle permanently in BritainThe residency period required to qualify for ILR…
Late gospel singer, Kefee's ex-husband , Teddy Don Momoh's loses current wife, Coach Lara, two weeks after welcoming their first child together Media personality Teddy Don-Momoh, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his wife, Lara Kudayisi, popularly known as Coach Lara, on Sunday, August 2. The …
Capital One has disclosed that it closed more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organisation in 2021, saying the decision followed an anti-money laundering review and was not politically motivated, CNN alongside other multiple media reported on Monday. Capital One PUNCH Online reports that Capital One is one o…
There are lots of thugs in Lagos now. They snatched a lot of people's phones at my wedding - Content creator, Peller Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has expressed intense frustration after hoodlums, popularly called "Agberos," disrupted his star-studded wedding in Lagos on Saturd…
Women mud wrestle before showing love at Lollapalooza Two women brought an unusual dose of romance to Lollapalooza after turning a muddy festival pit into a wrestling arena before ending their showdown with a kiss.Video recorded at Chicago's Grant Park showed the festivalgoers grappling, throwing each other into the mu…