…claimed two lives and left two other occupants with severe injuries, necessitated an immediate emergency response by LASTMA operatives, who promptly mobilised to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the accident site and facilitate the safe evacuation of the casualties.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday exp…

…a modern Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit. The CMD’s vision for the facility was immediately turned into reality.“Then came the Oluku fuel tanker tragedy on Thursday. The tanker explosion along the Benin-Lagos Highway brought the reality of mass casualties and severe burns into sharp focus. As victims were evacuated to U…

The UK government published its Skilled Worker visa temporary shortage list, naming 70 roles where foreign workers can applyThe list covers a wide range of sectors, from construction trades and engineering to IT, finance, creative arts, and logistics managementEligible applicants working in medium-skilled roles on the …

…to the ground. While other traders counted their losses, the young lady took to social media to thank God for preventing her shop from burning. She tied the miraculous escape from the fire incident to her consistent church attendance, fervent prayers, and paying her tithe. Watch a video of her speaking below.. View thi…

…the case and take appropriate actions. An initial comment from a race official to local media suggested that Yoo may have fainted after straining herself too much, but no official findings have been released yet. The race, organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Dong-A Ilbo newspaper, drew around 12,000…

Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted how his colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya, died after slipping in his bathroom and hitting his head, with his body discovered about 72 hours later in his Abuja residence. Speaking during Senate plenary session, ‎Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, said neighbours d…

…and gave a heartbreaking account of his final moments in an interview with the Argentine media. 'My dad's passing was natural,' she said. 'He had a heart attack. His chest started to hurt, and he couldn't take it. 'It was just a matter of 15 minutes, nothing more. The Scientific Police already took care of proving it w…

…during an overnight raid. Following the incident, a video clip circulated on social media platforms showing the family in captivity. In the footage, Zakka confirmed the identity of his family members and stated that their abductors are demanding a ransom of ₦300 million to secure their safe release. During the broadcas…

…terrorist attack that killed 149 for the first time https://t.co/QskQ9sjNgY- The Naija Media (TNM) (@thenaijamedia) October 15, 2026

By Mrs Ngozi Awa APC chieftain and Imo governorship front-runner, Chief Charles Orie, has paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Amin Dalhatu. The High Commissioner pledged his support for Chief Orie's efforts to promote diaspora inclusion in the affairs and development o…

An Iranian woman has been sentenced to death for blasphemy over a social media post that insulted the prophet. Accounting student, Najmeh Amini, 23, was sentenced to death last month after being held in the notorious Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad for eight months. According to Mail Online, Amini was previously held on ch…

…has been sentenced in the UK after pleading guilty to hacking a Wirral woman's social media accounts and blackmailing her. Bosun Osagie was sentenced to two years and three months in prison on Monday October 12, Merseyside Police reports. According to Merseyside Police: "In February 2023 we received a report that a wom…

Nursing student Joy Ezeugwu, who was placed on indefinite suspension by Ezzy College of Nursing in Enugu State after sharing a viral video exposing poor conditions at Uwani General Hospital, has resumed at a new school. She resumed earlier this week and shared a video online. "First day at school, guys," she said happi…

…in an online tribute that it was known Paige "was more than a reality TV star and social media influencer - she was a beautiful young woman with big dreams, a bold personality, and a determination to make her mark on the world." Paige is known for her appearances on shows like, "Real West Coast Baddies," "Room H8z" and…

…of a young Muslim man kicking a dog following Hindu pilgrims circulated widely on social media, triggering religious arguments online. During the exchange, a user posted derogatory remarks about a Hindu deity, leading Sivarasa to respond in Tamil insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Although Sivarasa promptly deleted the co…

…analysts monitoring the region report that operations are expanding beyond the immediate Strait of Hormuz corridor into the Gulf of Oman and adjacent waters off the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The ongoing naval standoff continues to keep global energy markets exposed, as maritime authorities maintain…

…In May 2026, Yul sparked controversy by reportedly blocking his brothers on social media, raising speculation about ongoing family issues tied to his marriage to Judy Austin.Most recently, the actor announced his return to Christian and traditional worship, stating that God told him to lead his people back to their roo…

…Standards and Network Integrity at the NCC, Edoyemi Ogoh, announced the development at a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13, where he disclosed that the commission had already registered about 231 million telecommunications devices under its Device Management System (DMS) before the verification framework c…

…payments and uncertainty over when benefits will arrive.Speaking at the 2026 PenCom Media Conference in Abuja, the commission’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, said the reforms were beginning to translate into tangible improvements for beneficiaries.Director General Omolola Oloworaran estimates the pension fund a…

…Lexus RX 350 before attacking the victim. The suspects were said to have sped away immediately after the attack.

…partners, commodity associations, private businesses, multilateral organisations and the media. Speaking on the challenges facing the continent’s cocoa and coffee sectors, Adegoke said Africa had the expertise and solutions needed to transform the industries but lacked effective mechanisms to scale them across the cont…

…much of the population struggling. It added that said policymakers must balance immediate needs of households with medium-term fiscal stability. “What we are advocating is for policymakers to balance the near-term needs of the population, and that involves food security. That involves energy security,” the IMF said. Do…

…venue appeared to take a serious physical toll on him.Footage that went viral on social media showed Portable sprawled on the floor, seemingly overwhelmed after the event. His manager, Babylov, was seen in the clip trying to coax him to his feet as the team prepared to leave the stadium. According to reports, the singe…

…Form I-765 applications under the adjustment of status category reached 671,362, with a median processing time of 6.4 months.Other immigration categories also recorded significant denials during the period.Form I-129, which covers petitions for temporary foreign workers, including H-1B visa applicants, recorded 39,560…

…higher in your Google feed!Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has set social media buzzing after opening up about a private act he engaged in the night before his wedding, using the confession to make a bold claim about blessings.During a livestream on 13 October 2026, Peller declared that "soapy" does not bl…