…further stated that the bandits encountered a passenger vehicle while returning in the evening around Maghrib and opened fire. A police officer identified as Inspector Isah Muhammad Girkau was reportedly hit by a bullet and died from his injuries. However, the police command has yet to officially confirm the identity o…

…the aircraft went down in Ondo State.The ATR 42 aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area.Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke ordered a full investigation and opened a condolence register at NAF Headquarters in Abuja.

…as Shari’ah-compliant based on an independent Shari’ah assessment and the applicable screening criteria. Eligible retail investors may also receive up to two additional shares at no extra cost if they maintain the prescribed minimum shareholding for the applicable periods stated in the Prospectus, subject to the requir…

…the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday, October 5, while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force later confirmed that five crew members and 20 passengers were on board and that there were no survivors. The aircraft went down in a swampy area near the Naval Base in Igbokoda after air traffic…

…leaders should be more vocal about issues concerning those in power. “What is happening to Odumeje? Why has he become so radicalized, brazen & politically savvy? This is what we expect from ALL the religious heads of the major churches in Nigeria, ‘absolute truth to absolute power’ at all times without fear or favor.”…

…Affairs; Prof. Salisu Shehu as Deputy Secretary-General, International Affairs; Abeni Obomeileh Mohammed, SAN, as Deputy Secretary-General, Corporate Affairs; and Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu as Public Relations Officer. The post Overhaul security, cut food, transport costs – NSCIA to FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

…League. New head coach Alvaro Arbeloa gave him the matchday captaincy for the club’s opening three league games. “Being able to captain this club is unbelievable,” he said. The 26-year-old came through the Leicester City academy and has also played for Rangers and Ajax. He has made 105 appearances for Fulham since join…

…the enforcement of a ruling by the LPDC that imposed a three-year suspension on a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama.The senior lawyer was accused of poaching a colleague’s brief, which led to a complaint of professional misconduct against him.Despite his claim of innocence, the LPDC, after consi…

…the initiative was part of its commitment to inclusive economic empowerment and broadening access to investment opportunities for Nigerian women.

…at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, in Lagos is expected to focus attention on the widening gaps in mental healthcare for young Nigerians, particularly the need for earlier intervention, accessible services and stronger support systems. The event is themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria,” with “Mental Heal…

…“If you have those number of people—I’m not ruling out the possibility—from Lagos to Benin to Lagos are not very serious operational areas, if you are talking of somewhere like Niger, Zamfara, in the North. We can say, yes, maybe they went in for an operation. “But I believe abuse in our country, possibly go and convey…

…the world. Mr Enotie Ogbebor, son of then Col. Paul Ogbebor, who was credited with intervening to save lives during the tragedy, said the massacre should be remembered globally. He said the proposed memorial site would remind humanity that no innocent life should be lost unfairly for any reason. The Obi of Onitsha, Igw…

…and locked the door. Neighbours got wind of the incident and confronted her but she denied the assault, claiming that the rope found at the scene belonged to a loose goat. The neighbours forced the door open and found the girl's body on the ground. "What a wicked world. Uwu Aondo. Dear JATO-AKA people of Kwande, Benue…

…tail number NGR 931, went down in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while flying from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos.The aircraft carried 25 people in total: five crew members and 20 passengers. The NAF released the names of those on board and launched search-and-rescue operations following the crash.Chief of the Air St…

…public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has declared that Nigeria's N70,000 national minimum wage falls far short of what workers need to live with dignity, saying the amount cannot cover even the most bas…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola AremoLAGOS The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, on Wednesday said the N70,000 national minimum wage was inadequate to guarantee decent living for Nigerian workers. The union described the wage as grossly insufficient to meet workers’ b…

…camps in Abia State have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. Also, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has died in a hotel room following an alleged encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker. Read all these and many more as PUNCH highlights top stories ma…

…wrote. The aircraft, with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google According to the NAF, the aircraft had 25 people on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers. No survivor was found. The Director of Publi…

…He reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property while strengthening emergency response operations across the state. PUNCH Metro reported on Thursday that a female police inspector, Mercy Bassey, died after she was reportedly knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while on route-lining duty ahea…

…to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Lionel Messi for his reaction to a Benin player who attempted to take a selfie with him. Lionel Messi's retirement moment with the Argentine national team was interrupted when a Benin player attempted to take a selfie with the 39-year-old. Messi registered two assists an…

…she tortured, bludgeoned, carved a pentagram into, and took part of her skull as a souvenir.Last Wednesday, Pike received two supposedly lethal doses of the drug pentobarbital at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. But she was still alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection and…

…condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. We uphold and respect the privacy and dignity for all involved. Kenya Airways is providing the necessary support in close coordination with the deceased's family," the statement added Confirming the…

…2026The ATR-42 turboprop aircraft went down near Igbokoda during a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos, with no survivors among the 25 on boardPresident Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning as military authorities opened a full investigation into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast wit…

…market.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the US had expanded its visa screening to 13 categories of foreigners.US bars 4 companies from sponsoring H-1B work visasMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the US had barred four companies from sponsoring H-1B work visas for foreign workers.The DOL's Wage and…

…the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubadan, Wednesday evening, confirmed the release of the victims. The traditional ruler revealed this through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko. Oloko, who spoke with DAILY POST, noted that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, called the traditional rul…