…I hereby fully join the campaign train of Ex-IGP Adamu. Thank you.” Danjuma, a journalist who has worked with various print and broadcast media organisations, was formerly the Chief Press Secretary to a former Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Damishi Luka Barau.

…In a four-minute video translated by premium times, the group said it's fighters unalived the cleric around 8:30 pm, citing his interfaith peaceful coexistence, among other things, as reasons for his murder. The group described the deceased as an arnai (infidel), saying it was "happy" to announce his murder, which was…

…in Minna, Niger StateThe committee chairman said preliminary findings revealed institutional gaps and overzealousness among some NSCDC officers involved in the arrestsThe panel conducted autopsies, inspected the custody facility, and gathered forensic evidence and witness statements before reaching its conclusionsPAY A…

…to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.Isah said he was leaving office for personal reasons, adding that his decision was not connected to any disagreement with the governor or any member of his administration.He explained that he arrived at the decision after careful consideration and had no dispute with the stat…

…The committee said its investigation involved interviews with NSCDC leadership, operational personnel, cell guards, medical staff, survivors, bereaved families and other witnesses, as well as a review of detention registers, communication records, hospital records, autopsy findings and burial records. It established th…

…affected students were rushed to Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital and Turai Yar'Adua Maternal and Child Hospital in Katsina after they developed symptoms including vomiting, abdominal discomfort and dizziness. The incident reportedly caused panic among parents and members of the school community, especially after some of t…

…operation against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from US President Donald Trump. No final decision to launch the operation has been made, but U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon have developed an extensive list of potential targets, including Iranian military installations, energy infrastructure, and nucl…

…you had to say these things right on that burial day????? Without considering the em0tional and mental health effects it will have on your late brother's wife? and how the society will begin to look at her??? A woman that just l0st her husband??? We all know that most of these men in the village use alc0hol as water, l…

…detention and eventual death of the miners The committee equally recommended institutional reforms for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in order to strengthen the leadership of the corps.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The Minister of Interior, who received the r…

…has not been publicly disclosed.All My Children star Alan Dysert’s death sparks emotional reactions online. ImagesImagesWho was Alan Dysart?Dysert grew up on a farm in Illinois before studying television arts at the University of Illinois.His early career took him into stand-up comedy before he transitioned into acting…

Walter Koenig, who became famous for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 90The veteran actor died at his home in North Hollywood, surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to his agentHis former co-star George Takei has paid tribute to him, describing Koenig as a t…

…committee, the operation which led to the arrest of the suspects was without an “operational order” or approval from the national headquarters of the NSCDC. The post Breaking: Probe panel blames miners’ deaths on overcrowding, extreme heat, dehydration appeared first on Vanguard News.

…rights. He said that it was a violation of the dignity of the human person, personal liberty, fair hearing, and privacy under Sections 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the Constitution.” He urged the court to declare that “any evidence obtained pursuant to the aforesaid invalid warrant and unlawful search is inadmissible in any p…

…State Fire Service. The fire service said the fallen transmission line posed an additional danger to firefighters responding to the emergency, prompting it to contact the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company control room. “Given the electrical hazard posed by the fallen transmission line, the Kwara State Fire Servic…

…and opened fire on unsuspecting residents at relaxation spots and nearby shops. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack in a telephone interview with Channels Television, saying seven people were murdered. According to him, the bodies of the victims…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State - Suspected bandits have killed prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and one of…

…from a side enterprise into Sam Pedicures, a brand focused on foot hygiene and professional foot care. The record attempt is also intended to encourage young Nigerians to develop practical skills and explore entrepreneurship alongside formal education. Organisers said the event would feature live entertainment, a red-c…

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the national headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the organisation's expansion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement, led by its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popu…

…called for greater mobilisation of pension funds, insurance capital and other institutional investments into productive enterprises. He also advocated the emergence of 100 additional major Nigerian industrial companies to expand employment, strengthen local supply chains and increase exports. The BUA chairman urged Nig…

…Joint Operations Area to safeguard schools, places of worship and other critical national infrastructure. The military said troops' morale and operational efficiency remained satisfactory.

…should bury a 5-year-old like this. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for discreet and thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has described the incident and the poisoning of a six-year-old boy by his stepmother, as heartbreaki…

…by ₦5.77 to ₦1,367.61 per dollar at the official market, despite rising external reserves and high oil pricesOfficial forex turnover fell to $614.25 million, while completed transactions dropped from 315 to 201Reserves climbed to about $55.2 billion; the parallel-market dollar held at ₦1,370 as pound and euro rat…

…Headline inflation stood at 14.63% in September, down from 34.8% in 2024. Gross external reserves reached approximately US$55.1 billion in October 2026. “These developments deserve recognition.” He added: “However, food inflation remained at 19.59% in September. Slower inflation does not mean prices have become afforda…

…reforms, saying they had been well-documented. He cited figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, indicating that Nigeria’s inflation-adjusted GDP grew by 3.89% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.13% a year earlier. On economic diversification, he stated that “non-oil activities accounted for 96.0…

…income distribution report of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, analysed by The PUNCH, showed that statutory revenue stood at N26.14tn between January and October, against a budget projection of N46.87tn for the period. The records were presented in documents associated with the Federation Account…