…Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi, the suspects were identified as natives of Cotonou, Benin Republic, residing in Atan. Adegbuyi stated that preliminary interrogation revealed that Monday had been residing in Atan for several years, while Vovo arrived in the area a few months ago. He said, “Upon receiving the informati…

…five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. “Search-and-rescue procedures were immediately activated, with response efforts conducted in coordination with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have…

…crashed on Monday had disappeared from radar shortly after take-off, according to a senior Air Traffic Controller familiar with the aircraft’s final journey. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was travelling from Benin City, the Edo State capital, to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about…

A minister identified as Petri shared a testimony at a Benin City church about dying at age five and being brought back to lifeThe alleged miracle was attributed to the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, who reportedly called the child back to life during a live conferenceApostle Ohis Ojeikere introduced Minister Petri to…

…road crashLegit.ng earlier reported that Twenty people lost their lives on Friday evening after a truck with faulty brakes ploughed into several vehicles on Hawan Kibo Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

…story over the years.The businessman's flamboyant persona made him a polarising but undeniably compelling public figure. Whether handing out gifts to strangers or making bold statements through his wealth, Chivayo rarely went unnoticed.The image of his young

…delivered on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by the Edo State Special Criminal Court in Benin City deserves serious national attention. Justice Aigbona Momodu sentenced four defendants — Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael — to death on several counts arising from a broad-daylight kidnap…

…highlighted the impact of journalism, institutional intervention and determination in opening opportunities for persons living with disabilities.

…2027 general elections. According to him, the BVAS devices have undergone software hardening, battery optimisation and biometric calibration to prevent accreditation bypass and eliminate manual manipulation. He said the technological upgrades formed part of the commission’s efforts to strengthen the integrity of the el…

…mix by rank. Every university should have a 20:35:45 ratio for Professors/Readers: Senior Lecturers: Lecturer 1 and below, so it makes a complete mix of staff. And the staff-student ratio should be 1 to 15, depending on the speciality. The staff-student ratio for sciences is not the same as the staff-student ratio for…

…City academy graduate won the Golden Ball at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup and made his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against Swaziland in 2015. His recall follows a strong start to the 2026/27 season, with 11 goals and two assists in nine appearances for Bursaspor, whom he joined as a free agent in the summer af…

…the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the suspect initially denied ownership of the bag containing the weapons. The police spokesperson, however, said further investigation led to Umaru allegedly admitting that he was conveying the firearms and ammunition.See more Punch stories on Google.Add…

…the woman, they arrived at the emergency ward on Thursday but, despite her sister’s worsening condition, no doctor attended to her. She said her sister spent the following days in pain and repeatedly complained that she was sick and needed a drip. She said: “Thank you. God bless you. Thanks for the negligence. “Thanks…

…aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed. “This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Pres…

…by the abduction of students and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area, heightening concerns over the safety of residents and students from the state travelling outside its borders. The commissioner noted that for the third time in four months, the state had recorded unusual kidnapping incidents.See more Punch sto…

…and allegedly gave him only ₦90,000 after selling it. He also alleged that he was denied food, prevented from leaving the residence and forced to take an oath before he eventually escaped. The man claimed he was threatened with death and told he would suffer if he left without returning to repay money allegedly owed to…

…singer Chris Brown's ex and baby mama, Diamond Brown, has accused the singer of threatening her current boyfriend and harassing her during their ongoing child support dispute. As per court documents obtained by TMZ, Diamond described the singer and actor's alleged behavior as "disturbing." Despite their split two years…

…money to the man to help him travel and address his personal issues. The HK boss also denied locking the man up, saying he did not prevent him from leaving his residence. He added that he had tried to help the man on several occasions but could no longer provide the financial assistance he was requesting. Watch video b…

…institution were abducted by suspected terrorists while travelling to Oyo State. The denial followed a report published on Monday, October 5, 2026, which claimed that the students were travelling in a chartered bus when they were attacked and abducted, with the driver reportedly killed. In a statement signed by the Dir…

…Day, The Chairman of the state chapter of the NIA, Wilson Agbonta, who stated this in Benin on Monday, noted that this year’s theme, “Housing is a right, Build it right,” was apt in view of present-day happenings. Agbonta stated that housing should not be seen as a privilege but as a fundamental human right, urging Edo…

…respecting, rewarding, empowering and investing in teachers remain essential to strengthening education and securing the future of Oyo and Nigeria,” Fatai stated. Also speaking, the state Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, said education could not be transformed without teachers, stressin…

…and inadequate teaching materials in public schools. The NUT State Chairman, Dickson Poubeni, made the call on Monday at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cenotaph Ground in Asaba. Poubeni said improved salaries and career progression for teachers would have greater impact if the government also addr…

…OON, MD/CEO, Hubs Maritime Services Ltd, Chairperson, Sealink Implementation, formally opening the Fortis Information Centre in Abuja. The event was attended by several reputed businessmen, professionals and leading doctors from across Nigeria, reflecting the strong interest and support for strengthening healthcare col…

…said a rescue operation is underway, adding that the plane was heading to Lagos from Benin, Edo state. "The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on 5 October 2026.The aircraft was on a routine mission fro…

…Olugbodi; NASU Chairman, David Olobaniyi; and SSAUTHRIAI Chairman, Omobolanle Adeniran, in Ibadan, the state capital. The union said there was a need for Governor Makinde to urgently intervene in the issues of unpaid arrears, decaying infrastructure and protection of workers’ rights. It lauded the governor for his comm…