…members of staff of the Kano State Road Traffic Agency, popularly known as KAROTA, were hospitalised following a mob attack by some angry youths on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, confirmed the incident in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on T…

Wike should be taken to a psychiatric hospital immediately." ~PDP Chieftain, Bode George A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has called for a psychiatric test to be carried out on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. George made the call while speaking on TVC on Wednesday, August 5. George stated t…

…with varying degrees of injuries. The victims were immediately evacuated to Allah Nakowa Hospital for emergency treatment. However, medical personnel later confirmed Mrs. Priscilia Friday d3ad, while Anna Obed Joseph is receiving treatment. Security sources said troops have intensified efforts to track down and apprehe…

…target and was mistakenly shot in Maceió, Brazil, on Saturday, August 1. He was taken to hospital but di£d from his injuries. Several other people were also hit by gunfire during the attack. Investigators believe the shooting was carried out by members of rival drug trafficking gangs. Police stressed there is no eviden…

Multiple people confirmed de@d and one rushed to hospital as mass shooter opens fire in North Carolina Multiple people have been confirmed d£ad after reports of a mass shooting in the Prospect Hill are of North Carolina. Caswell County Sheriff's Office confirmed their have been "multiple fatalities" with one other pers…

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun issued a public will after a fresh illness struck him just days after his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for d…

…4. She revealed that Donald passed away on June 29, after battling for his life in the hospital. According to the grieving sister, she had initially held on to the belief that it was an accident and never entertained the possibility of m8rder. However, she now has a reason to believe that someone may have pushed or thr…

…was escorting a man from the emergency department of the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital when the patient attempted to attack him. The patient tried to throw items at Nelson, who blocked him and quickly put him in a headlock on the ground after he lunged at him through the foyers doors at the Royal Brisbane Women's…

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after alarming TikTok livestream Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been taken to the hospital after an alarming TikTok livestream prompted concerned viewers to alert emergency services. According to reports, authorities responded to his Miami home after receiving calls from…

…abandon two kidnapped victims, one of whom sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to hospital. The military said that troops also apprehended a suspect linked to attacks in Southern Kaduna during operations in Plateau. “In Mangu, troops rescued injured farmers attacked by suspected herders, confiscated 27 cattle fr…

…as 23NA/85/10007 Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa of the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital (81DMSH) and 23NA/85/7885 Private Ukpai Onyinyechi, also attached to the 81DMSH in Obalende, Lagos. "Following credible intelligence on the involvement of Nigerian Army personnel in illegal deployment during popular social influ…

…after, which his defense said was an attempt on his own life. Upon being sent to the hospital, he reportedly told workers that he got drunk, became angry, and blacked out. When he came to, he said his girlfriend and son were d3ad. "Even with years of experience of police work under their belts, the responding officers…

…the victim. Diego Montoya Gonzalez suffered two gunshot wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital before also being arrested. Police were reportedly already involved with Chandler and his family prior to the shooting after they reported their 11-year-old daughter had been r@ped. Footage on the daughter's phone was foun…

…said the decisions marked a major step towards delivering uninterrupted electricity to hospitals through public-private partnerships. “This is progress with respect to the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative that was established by Mr President after the National Dialogue in December 2025. “The steering committee consi…

…fled that people quickly rushed to rescue the young man and took him to a nearby General Hospital. One of those who rescued him said he had just graduated from LASU and was preparing for the National Youth Service Corps programme for fresh Nigerian graduates.” A police source told PUNCH Metro that officers were immedia…

Delta State government has recorded a milestone in healthcare delivery with the installation of Siemens 1.5 Tesla helium-free Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the Asaba Specialist Hospital. The post Delta govt installs helium-free MRI scanner at Asaba Specialist Hospital appeared first on Tribune Online.

…hard about who might've reported me.Two days later my mother fell in the bathroom.The hospital kept her overnight for observation.The bill reduced me to tears when it came.I picked up extra shifts after that.By the last Friday of the month, I had not slept more than four hours in a row.My hands were cracked.My knees hu…

…British royal family announced that Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby was born on Monday, August 3, at 6:20p.m., weighing 6lbs 9oz. This is Princess Eugenie's third child with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, following the births of her sons August Philip Hawke Bro…

…age of 78. According to reports, the veteran music producer passed away on August 2 at a hospital in Burbank, California, following complications from an infection. David Z was widely known for helping shape the Minneapolis Sound and played a key role in Prince's early career by producing his demo recordings and engine…

…to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospitalised awaiting trial - and was running as a candidate for Besigye's party. But in August 2025 local media reported Mugumya had been taken by men linked to the security forces, and nothing was heard from him until late July wh…

…attack, while several others sustained injuries. The injured were taken to the General Hospital in Gbajimba, but one of them later died, bringing the death toll to four. “Several people are still missing, and search efforts are ongoing. We hope they will be found alive,” he said. Reacting to the incident, a native of t…

…a substantial period of imprisonment." Instead, Lewis was made subject to an indefinite hospital order for treatment under the Mental Health Act.Following sentencing, Lewis apologised in court. "I would just like to apologise to the victims because they said they worried about me. I don't want people to worry about me.…

…chest with a sharp metal object, locally known as Danbuda. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed d3ad while receiving treatment. The case is under investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse, for further investigation before prosecution. "Today, M…

…and their bodies were conveyed to the mortuary at the General Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital, Damaturu," the report stated. In the aftermath of the incident, SEMA urged residents to take precautionary measures against flooding, especially as schools are currently on holiday. The agency advised parents and guardians to…

…with both North and South seeing record breaking temperatures scorch farmland and fill hospitals. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 1:01 PM | Share this Story