…claimed nine lives, involving a Delta Line commercial bus and a Sino TruckThe FRSC Ogun Command spokesperson confirmed all nine occupants, three males and six females, died in the incidentPreliminary investigation pointed to speed violation on a wet road during rainfall as the likely cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Fi…

…her feelings after her father's death began circulating widely on social mediaThe young girl's words at the family home in Harare left mourners visibly shaken by the raw display of griefChivayo, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman known for his flamboyant lifestyle, leaves behind two childrenPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…said on Monday. Hasan’s execution for the attack at Fort Hood in Texas — which also wounded more than two dozen people — will be the first carried out by the US military since 1961. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convict…

The United States Government has commenced proceedings to revoke the citizenship of two Nigerian nationals and 38 other individuals accused of serious offences as part of the Donald Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Mo…

…food items. In her words''Nigerians are very ignorant, We don't read, We don't understand. From farm to fork, there are many organizations that are involved. NAFDAC mandate is for processed or semi-processed food. So the oranges you buy in the market, we don't, we don't control the oranges we buy in the market, however…

The Koblimahagu Zuo community in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana, was thrown into mourning on Monday morning, October 5, 2026 after three missing children were found d3ad inside a parked vehicle. The deceased, aged, three, five and eight had reportedly been missing since Sunday, October 4, 2026, prompting a search for the…

…that an armed robbery suspect arrested and brought to the station could not be accounted for. The police boss described the allegation as serious and capable of undermining public confidence in the Police. He stressed that the Command would not condone any act of unprofessional conduct, dereliction of duty, abuse of of…

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was all smiles as he returned to Al-Nassr training after walking out on the Portugal squad during the international break following a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus. Al-Nassr welcomed back the star as he arrived at the club's training centre on Monday, October 6. 'The GOAT in th…

…was seen sitting in his car and shedding tears as he reflected on the situation in the country. “This is me sharing tears just seeing the suffering going on in Nigeria,” he said. The video was captioned: “A Nigerian living in Germany saw the suffering in Nigeria and couldn’t hold back his tears.” The man’s reaction has…

…few weeks, I have stepped back from public ministry and social media to reflect, seek counsel, and honestly address matters from my past.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Before I was married, I was involved in sexual relationships with women that I deeply regret. Although these events occurred befo…

…adjournments and procedural delays. For victims and their families, justice becomes an uncertain promise. That is why the judgment 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 — Marve…

By Emma Una Observations over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade. Sinc…

…staging cryptic pregnancies in Rivers State. Awala disclosed this in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 4, 2026 claimed that some husbands are involved in the plot. She advised women to demand for DNA test if they are told that their baby was born d3ad. "There is a criminal ring in Rivers state where babies are stolen…

…NPFL, following multiple breaches during their Matchday 7 fixture against Katsina United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday. According to the NPFL, the club failed to provide adequate security for the match, allowing unauthorised persons to gain access to restricted areas. The breach reportedly led to an…

…was born without both arms has graduated from the Department of Economics, Gombe State University, after the Academic Staff Union of Universities awarded her a N1.68m scholarship following a PUNCH report on her plight. Maryam, who writes and performs household chores with her toes, had in 2023 appealed to public-spirit…

A founding member of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ralph Obioha is dead, aged 80. In a statement by his son, Chima Obioha on behalf of the Obioha family in Enugu, said: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Chief Ralph Obioha, “Okpuruisizuruoha II of Arondizuogu announces h…

…INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the voter register, then standing at over 93 million, was expected to surpass 100 million after the completion of the CVR exercise. In September, the INEC chairman said the national register was “approaching the 100 million…

A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, identified as Kamoru Omokoye, has been shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Omokoye was attacked and shot in the head by the assailants on Sunday morning. It was gathered that the suspe…

…eighth position as economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu improved the country’s relative attractiveness to investors, a new report by Bloomberg has stated. Nigeria overtook Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, which assesses the relative investabil…

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…over its handling of the May 30, 2026 presidential primaryJustice Mohammed Garba Umar found that the party accepted N50m from Olawepo-Hashim for nomination forms, among other evidence presented before the courtAccord Party's lawyers argued the presidential primary was cancelled, while INEC said it did not monitor the e…

…including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, as unelectable .

In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Chris Piwuna, examines the recently released Times Higher Education ranking that featured 29 Nigerian universities, arguing that the Federal Government’s celebration of the feat is misplaced amid persistent challenges in…

…said he is always happy to play for Nigeria, insisting that love for the game and the country, not anyone’s persuasion, brought him back to the Super Eagles for the friendly against Russia on Tuesday (today). The Bursaspor forward was recalled after more than 16 months out of the national team. His last appearance was…

Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is set to be sentenced after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, according to TMZ. Flynn faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole. TMZ said it would stream the sentencing hearing live.During the trial, prosecutors argued that Fly…