Police arrest 35-year-old Nigerian man over m8rder of his girlfriend in Gambia The Gambia Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Audu Williams in connection with the m8rder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango. Esther's body was discovered on July 7, 2026, in a bush between Kitty and Siffoe villages in the We…

US Vice President JD Vance accuses Israel of secret plot against him United States Vice President, JD Vance, has accused some persons in the Israeli government of orchestrating a covert campaign aimed at undermining him over the Trump administration's efforts to negotiate a deal with Iran. Speaking with Joe Rogan on hi…

Her parents failed her- Delta state governor's aide, Ossai Ovie Success, blames parents of young lady who committed su!cide after she was allegedly r@ped by popular content creator, Odogwu Asaba Ossai Ovie Success, who is an aide to the Delta State governor, has blamed the parents of Favour Agbor, the 20-year-old lady …

Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal in a £15.3m deal Leandro Trossard has completed a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas. The 31-year-old spent three-and-a-half years with the Gunners after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023. The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besikt…

Kano Hisbah bans mobile movie download business over alleged violation of Islamic teachings The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the state. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who disclosed this in a statement on Th…

Ebonyi police demands autopsy on the body of nurse found de@d in Umahi's house The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the stat…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, nearly quit football after losing both his parents Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali nearly came close to quitting football after the heartbreaking loss of both his parents within a matter of weeks. His representative, Mohammed Lawal, disclosed this months after the player…

No one knows the full story except those who actually lived it" Actress Uche Ogbodo speaks on end of her marriage Actress Uche Ogbodo says going forward, she will not publicly comment on her failed marriage to her ex-husband, BobbyMaris, unless the need arises. In a post shared on IG this morning, Uche said she underst…

Six k!lled as gas truck explodes at Kogi Army checkpoint At least six people were k!lled on Tuesday night after a gas-laden truck exploded at an Army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja Federal Highway in Kogi State. The explosion reportedly occurred within the Chikara Division. Police officers, personnel of the Motor Tr…

Herbalist asked me to k!ll them - Suspect who m8rdered his aunt and her six children in Kano says The prime suspect in the gruesome Dorayi Chiranci k!llings on Wednesday told the Kano State High Court that he k!lled his aunt, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in compliance with an instruction by a herbalist. Auwalu…

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner's longtime bodyguard di£s in car accident Mason Haynes, a longtime bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other A-listers, has di£d at the age of 52. A GoFundMe created for his family says Mason di£d in a traffic accident on July 4, just two days before what …

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria entered the second half of 2026 with its strongest macroeconomic fundamentals in several years, but the gains have yet to translate into broad-based improvements in the real economy, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday said headline inflation rate slowed Month-on-Month (MoM) by 0.02 percentage point to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May. The decline is coming after a three consecutive months rise in headline inflation rate since March 2026. How…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Global oil prices eased by 0.82 per cent to $84.24 per barrel on Wednesday as investors took profits after the previous day’s sharp rally, although renewed military confrontation and escalating rhetoric between the United States and Iran continued to underpin fears of disruptions to global crude…

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to Ukraine on Thursday for his final visit to the war-torn country before leaving office next week. Starmer, set to depart Downing Street on Monday, was to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv, the British government said in a statement. The pr…

Drug dealer sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in Kano for advertising cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the…

A video of Hanks Anuku has surfaced online showing him visiting a cleric's home to seek deliverance amid ongoing speculation about his well-beingThe veteran actor had previously been seen in different locations, appearing unkempt, prompting concern among fansIn the video, some viewers claimed to notice something on his…

A community leader was killed after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Yankamaye Ward in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday night by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the bandits invaded the area and engaged security pers…

Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained …

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 13 kidnap victims during separate operations in the Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out by troops of Sector 2, also disrupted planned terrorist activities, forcing the suspects to flee a…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has warned that there will be no easy opponents at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the era of so-called minnows in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning…

A combined team of police and other security agencies has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, four students and one NECO ad hoc staff member during the ongoing National Examinations Council examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. PUNCH M…

Many senior members of the legal profession have endorsed the candidacy of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, citing her leadership qualities, experience and vision for reform ahead of the association’s July 18, 2026 election. Among those who publicly backed her we…

Harry Kane said he was “gutted” for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon’s strike had put the Three Lions on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since they lifted the 1966 trophy but Lionel Messi inspired a…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speak…