A young man narrowly escaped being lynched to death after he was caught attempting to defraud a Point of Sale (POS) operator using packaged old car tyres. According to reports, the suspect arrived at the POS kiosk pretending to execute a cash withdrawal. After claiming that his electronic funds transfer failed to go th…
…sparked widespread admiration online. CCTV security footage circulating widely on social media platforms shows an armed assailant entering a retail outlet in South Africa with the intent to steal cash and merchandise. Rather than complying or panicking, the quick-thinking salesgirl calmly stepped out of the premises, s…
A Nigerian man, Chi Nedum, has accused some officers of the Imo state police command of extorting N15,000 from him. Narrating what allegedly transpired, Chi Nedum said, "My brother and I were allegedly extorted of ₦15,000 by three police officers in Owerri. My car developed a strange sound, so I parked by the corner an…
…pregnancy announcement, quickly gaining momentum across anonymous posts on social media platforms.Representatives for Drake swiftly moved to extinguish the reports, unequivocally denying the paternity claims in a statement to media outlets.Addressing the viral commentary directly during a visit to Toronto news outlet C…
…Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale died on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, according to a statement by a member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi. Sowunmi announced the death in a statement title…
…papers said. Jersey City Superintendent of Schools Norma Fernandez said the district "immediately" placed Brown on leave and "revoked all access to district facilities, electronic networks, and learning platforms" for Brown, after learning of the allegations. She did not specify whether he was on paid or unpaid leave.…
…arrested in July. Saudi authorities seized his digital devices and deleted his social media accounts. Anojan's brother, Hamsidan Sivarasa, said: "People in Saudi Arabia knew nothing about this matter. It was individuals in Sri Lanka who sent emails to the company where my brother worked. I do not even wish to mention w…
…the first two unanswered.Forgiveness, I learned, wasn't the same as giving someone immediate access to my life.It was something I would decide in my own time.I kept one of the birthday cards, not because Mom had sent it, but because Dad had written the date on the envelope and saved it all those years.Mom had occasiona…
…non-governmental human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a Plateau State-based human rights and conflict journalist, Lawrence Zongo, who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he visited a…
GistReel Popular content creators and TikTok stars Jarvis and Peller have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news with their fans in a joint Instagram post, accompanied by adorable photos showing Jarvis proudly displaying her baby bump. “From two people who once…
…the classroom and found the boy's teacher lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. She immediately grabbed the boy and held him so he could not move. When police arrived, a 9mm handgun was lying on the floor. When officers asked the boy how old he was, He answered, "Six." He also said something to the officers along th…
…A resident of Sanyin Nawal, Hassan Sahabi, had earlier raised the alarm in a social media post, calling for prayers for residents as the armed men reportedly moved through the community. "We are seeking for your prayers to God for His protection. Bandits are currently in my community in Sanyin Nawal. Please pray for us…
…a pathway that allows serving personnel to become officers.According to a social media account by Anas Ahmerd, Adeshina was travelling to visit his family in Lagos and had yet to report to his official posting when the crash occurred.Before his military career, Adeshina made a mark in the classroom. Between 2004 and 20…
…he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Odidiomo said residents immediately mobilised after witnessing the aircraft go down, with some people going to the area to establish what had happened. “It happens because we are a part of our territory and the minute we saw the plane go down, we sent people…
…Anambra State. Odumeje expressed his displeasure in a viral video circulating on social media, questioning why attention was being drawn to the bridge after maintenance work. ‘Holy Ghost will kpai you there’ In the video, the prophet warned people against celebrating the maintenance of the bridge, arguing that the stru…
…of them,” he said. Three people died in the collapse, including Akeredolu’s mother’s immediate elder brother. The tragedy also left the family financially devastated. “Since then, I just put my heart together even as I am speaking with you now; God can call me anytime. But I must confess to you, since that ugly inciden…
…at about 5.00 pm today (Wednesday).” He stated this in a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan. A parent to one of the victims, Alhaja Alimot Akande, said, “We cannot say anything for now. We are extremely overwhelmed. We received the news with happiness. I cannot say anything for now, please. We…
…George Onafowokan, made the call while responding to questions from journalists after a media tour of Coleman’s factories in Sagamu, Ogun State, recently. Onafowokan said the Standard Organisation of Nigeria needed to strengthen its enforcement efforts to protect genuine manufacturers and consumers from substandard pro…
…use, suicide, social isolation and the growing mental health pressures linked to social media and technology. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit on Friday October 9, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, in Lagos is expected to focus attention on the widening gaps in mental healthcare for young Nigerians, particular…
…of air crashes involving the military. So I think the investigation should go, not the immediate cause of this, that should be looked into, but the frequent crashes of our military aircraft should be looked into. “What is the state of maintenance of all these aircraft? How long have they been in service? What is the st…
…using her mobile phone before appearing to put her thumb in her mouth. While some social media users found the video amusing, others questioned whether such conduct was appropriate during an official parliamentary proceeding. Watch the video below.. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaike…
…his ACL in pre-season training. The Real Sociedad midfielder posted a message on social media with the caption 'Thank you very much football' to confirm the end of his career. 'Today is a sad day for me,' Silva wrote. 'Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. 'Today it is time to say g…
The Sokoto State Government has ordered immediate measures to address low attendance among students and teachers in some schools across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, gave the directive during the ministry’s Week Four, Day One morning briefing at the Sultan Muhamma…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday, dismissed the claim by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, that the President’s economic policies killed his mother. Bwala described Amaechi’s claim that Tinubu’s economic…
…of the 2026 World Day for Decent Work, where it urged the Federal Government to take immediate action on the worsening cost of living facing Nigerian workers.ASSBIFI says Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to cover workers’ basic household needs. Photo Labour Congress HQrejects N70,000 minimum wageActing Na…