…In another statement obtained from Olayinka’s second son, whose name was not given, PUNCH Metro was informed that the alleged abduction had left the family devastated. “My family has been going through it for the past five days. Every day we wake up hoping that today she will come back home, but there has been no actio…

…national media platforms, including broad coverage by outlets like Premium Times and The Punch—that the opaque, corruption-ridden import subsidy regime was bleeding the nation dry, enriching a parasitic cabal, and mortgaging the future of generations unborn. “Yet, as the political calendar ticks toward the next elector…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followe…

…of the thespian and for the immediate family to have the fortitude to bear the loss. PUNCH Online reports that news of the actor’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi announced the death in a social media post, writing, “Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is de…

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to put aside partisan differences and unite in the fight against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent com…

The All Progressives Congress, Abia State chapter, on Sunday lifted an ultimatum issued to the senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, and the member representing Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chris Nkwonta, over alleged anti-party remarks concerning the state governor, Alex Otti. Th…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!According to The Punch, when soldiers closed in, the group opened fire, and troops responded. One suspect, known by the nickname "Cool Nigg@", was killed in the exchange. The rest of his associates fled, leaving behind a motorcycle that troops recovered…

The Young Progressive Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians who are yet to register risk being excluded from participating in the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Sund…

The Ministry of Defence has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Information Officer, Queeneth Ih…

The All Progressives Congress has won all 13 chairmanship and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi State local government elections. According to Vanguard, the results were announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s office on O…

The Alaaye of Efon Kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare, has announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Oba Aladejare, who spoke at Efon Alaaye on Saturday during the grand finale of the 43rd Efon Alaaye Day, said Oyebanji and Bamidele were h…

…because of their romantic relationships with South African women, In an interview with Punch, Monroe said;''It cannot be. We live in a constitutional democracy where everybody is allowed to exercise their freedoms, and nobody, no matter how they feel, is permitted to interfere with people's preferences. Love knows no b…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the country must not become a “killing field.” Obi made this known in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, following recent attacks…

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election, Wole Oluyede, has urged Nigerians to make the 2027 presidential election a referendum on continuity, performance and national development rather than sentiment. The PDP chieftain, who is the Convener of the Oluyede Pro…

The Federal Government has pooled about N25bn raised from gifts received by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her birthday celebration with funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to revive the abandoned National Library of Nigeria headquarters complex in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed…

…to the national development.” The letter. CREDIT: Nwabueze Buchi George | LinkedIn PUNCH Online can not confirm the authenticity of the letter. Meanwhile, Nwabueze subsequently posted graphics bearing the office’s logo and promoting its activities. One graphic carried the slogans, “Localise national products, industria…

…activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming the development to The PUNCH on Sunday, a close associate of the Emir, Muhammad Dallatu, said Yilwatda held a closed-door meeting with Sanusi shortly after the monarch returned from Abuja. Dallatu said, “The APC national chairman paid a courtesy visit to His Hi…

…to their concerns and develop strategies capable of restoring confidence in the party. PUNCH Online reports that the incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was returned elected by the State Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole. Adeleke won the governorship p…

A former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has said he will challenge in court the appointment of the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, to the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Kogi State also criticised…

The Kwara State Government has urged young people to look beyond white-collar employment and embrace skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as alternatives for securing their economic future. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanusa Shehu, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday while speaking on opportunities av…

…of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Read here: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-boss-fights-back-with-appointment-letter/ 2. Why Nigerians should stop cutting vegetables in markets — Nutritionists Nutrition experts have warned Nigerians against having vegetables sliced in open markets bef…

…single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sunday PUNCH gathered that while both camps recognise the need for greater cooperation among opposition parties, neither appears prepared to surrender its presidential ambition as the proposed opposition coalition takes shape. The develop…

…poverty and inadequate public services. Tinubu’s windfall A review by Sunday PUNCH showed that states have taken different approaches to spending the increased revenue. While some governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare and other projects, reside…

…Centre, Abuja, after the Petroleum and Energy Advancement and Leadership Summit 2026. PUNCH Online reports that the new PENGASSAN President, a petroleum engineer and labour leader with over 20 years’ experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, currently works with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…

Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Danjuma Goje, has denied defecting from the All Progressives Congress, despite the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Goje, who has represented Gombe Centra…