…He said, “When the children heard the cry again this morning, they alerted us, and we immediately informed security operatives, who took the baby to the hospital for medical attention. “We later returned to the scene with a health worker and discovered remains of the placenta, which suggested that the baby was delivere…

…in the Atan area of Ogun State, with footage of the killing circulating on social media. PUNCH Metro learnt from eyewitness accounts and a video of the incident on Monday that the killing, which occurred on Thursday, was suspected to have been carried out by members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity in an alleged repr…

…location where the security agents were stationed for night duty. According to Sani, immediately the bandits arrived at the location where the security men were stationed, they opened fire indiscriminately and sporadically, killing three policemen on the spot. He further narrated that heavy gunshot sounds and exchange…

…have not yet completed vocational training. 2. Workers who were long-term unemployed immediately before taking up their current job (exempt for the first six months of employment only). 3. Interns on mandatory placements required by their school, vocational training programme, or university course. 4. Interns on volunt…

…following a medical emergency, according to their friend and a statement on their social media account.Their close friend, Fernando Carrillo, told local outlet Y Ahora Sonsoles that José Luis suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital alongside his brother. Carrillo said doctors stabilised José Luis, but José…

Written by Samuel ArinzeIt was a day of joy, relief and tears of gratitude at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), as the Chief Charles Orie Foundation stepped in to pay the tuition fees of 20 indigent students who were at risk of dropping out because of financial hardship. The beneficiaries, drawn from…

…appeared on the Kasnaty show and spoke publicly about her life following the death of comedian Gbenga AdeboyeShe alleged that a man connected to her late husband's family repeatedly visited her home and took away documents from the house Gbenga builtHer son Elijah also spoke about the toll his father's death took on th…

…on the 330kV transmission network. “Following the incident, NISO, working with TCN, immediately implemented appropriate corrective measures to stabilise the power system and restore normal operations. Restoration efforts have been successfully completed, and the national grid has returned to normal operation. “NISO wis…

Fire is currently raging on Otedola Bridge towards the Berger axis of Lagos after a diesel tanker fell off the bridge and exploded.Videos from the scene show heavy smoke billowing into the sky as the fire raged on.Men of the Lagos State Fire Service are already at the scene of the incident, fighting to put out the fire…

…resulted in traffic congestion around the affected location. Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene to battle the inferno, while emergency responders are seen attending to the situation and making arrangements to convey the victims to the hospital.

…of gunfire,” the source said. The identities of the officers and soldiers were not immediately available, while the number of casualties among the attackers could not be independently verified as of press time. Sources, however, said troops inflicted heavy losses on the attackers during the exchange of gunfire. The amb…

The Media Council of Kenya announced the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Anderson Kalu, describing it as a profound lossKalu built a distinguished career spanning KBC in the 1980s before relocating to South Africa to join SABC's Radio External Service in 1995Colleagues and fans remembered the broadcaster as a g…

A Nigerian woman has reportedly been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after suspected illicit drugs were discovered in a keg of palm oil she was carrying. According to reports, the woman was given the keg by someone who asked her to deliver it to another person in Saudi Arabia. S…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment’s notice, eight days before a tight election and following his warnings to Iran. Netanyahu said he spoke to the commander of an unspecified base and saw Israel’s “capability to strike our enemies the moment it…

Atletico Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano will host the 2027 UEFA Champions League final, with Bayern Munich’s home ground and Barcelona’s Camp Nou set to stage the competition’s showpieces in 2028 and 2029, respectively. The 2026/27 final is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano, which will host the…

Professor Isa Pantami announced the death of Shaykh Saidu Imam, the Chief Imam of Shagon Goro Jumu'ah Masjid in Gombe, on Monday, October 19Pantami, who visited the ailing imam about three weeks before his death, described him as an icon of unity, peace and humilityThe former minister led condolences to the imam's fami…

A man has shared the trauma he and his family suffered when they were robbed over the weekend. Lawal Joseph Abdul shared photos of the damage done by the robbers in their effort to break into his house on Saturday night, October 17. In the caption, he wrote: "Last night was one of the most traumatic nights of my life. …

…a practice that carries distinct immigration consequences for recruits and their immediate families.Read the full policy in the US Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual.In a similar report, Legit.ng published that the US announced three African countries whose citizens can apply for E-1 Treaty Trader Visa.US citiz…

…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…