…Abuja and signed by the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede. “The Council called for an urgent and comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s security architecture, while supporting decentralised policing,” the communiqué said. It, however, said dec…

…goals for Wikki Tourists, where he won the 2016 Golden Boot with 18, 16 for FC Ifeanyi Ubah, one for Plateau United, 23 for Abia Warriors and 35 for Rangers. “I am very happy to be listed among the great legends in the league,” he told PUNCH Sports Extra. Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje Gift Orban (Amedspor)…

…the statement added. The police said further updates would be communicated. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, confirmed the release of the captives, saying, “The kidnapped graduates have been released. The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, confirmed this in a telephone conversation at about 5.00 pm today…

…were identified as Yakubu Yahaya, 25; Yahuza Dapji, 22; Yahaya Jibo, 20; and Sani Abubakar, 18, all from Dadin Kowa Village in Kanam LGA.” The security analyst explained that the four victims were handed over to the Village Head of Yuli for further necessary action. Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Plateau

…review existing salary structures.The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) State Chairman, Abubakar Zaki, disclosed the development in a statement, confirming that the new minimum wage will take effect from October 2026.Governor Nasir Idris announces new minimum wage for teachers Photo led to the new teachers' payThe salary…

…Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, aircraft technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, aircraft technician. The passengers included Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F, Master Warra…

…bandit. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. The statement read, “The Katsina State Police Command has successfully repelled two separate bandit attacks in Kankia and Musawa LGAs, leading to the rescue of three k…

…he added. The Yobe State Police Command paraded the suspect alongside his father, Abubakar Idi, on Tuesday. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Yusuf Adamu-Ali, acknowledged the suspect's young age but emphasized that the gravity of the crime requires legal accountability to serve as a deterrent to others. The tragic…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has confirmed the release of the abducted prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The victims were abducted in the early hours of Thursday. They left Ibadan on Wednesday towards the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubad…

…after finding him guilty of culpable homicide. The court, presided over by Justice Yusuf Ubale, also sentenced Adamu to life imprisonment for armed robbery. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in a case brought by the Kano State Government against Adamu under Sections 221(b) and 298(c) of the Penal…

…brought here to Damaturu," he said While parading the suspect alongside his father, Abubakar Idi, the Police Relations Officer in the state, ASP Yusuf Adamu-Ali said the suspect was a minor but would not go free so as to serve as a deterrent to other children who are into such an unlawful act. He further expressed worr…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province yyterrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, killing more than 25 terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition. The terrorists launched the attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions,…

…Nigerian government to intensify efforts to rescue 42 schoolchildren abducted in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The organisation made the call in a post on X on Wednesday, saying it had been 144 days since the children were abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026. Amnesty said the incident was part of a wi…

…team to intensify operations, following the crash. NEMA Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, directed the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to lead a technical team to the crash location as part of efforts to reinforce ongoing search and recovery operations. The deployment comes as NEMA personne…

…to contributors and retirees. Lawal, represented by a SERVICOM Desk Officer, Sesugh Duruba, said frontline workers should demonstrate empathy, professionalism, responsiveness and accountability when addressing customers’ complaints. She urged pension institutions to anticipate customers’ needs, provide timely feedback…

…the group was abducted near Umunoha in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, on October 1, 2026Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere called on the FG to urgently amend the NYSC Act to allow graduates to serve closer to their states of originPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google f…

…Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, Aircraft Technician. The passengers are identified as Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F, Mas…

…AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot), Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot), Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician), Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician) PASSENGERS Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F, Master Warrant Officer Matini BA,…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Air Force over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. In a statement he personally issued on Tuesday, Kyari also expressed condolences…

…the publication, the then Zonal Coordinator, Bauchi Zone of ASUU, Professor Lawal Abubakar, who was accompanied by chairpersons of the union in the zone while representing the ASUU President, said the national leadership directed the Gombe State University branch to verify Umar’s situation.See more Punch stories on Goo…

…Wike dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as a "joint ticket of corruption." He asserted that the opposition alliance lacks viability and will struggle to secure the constitutionally mandated 25% of the vote in Rivers State…

…weapons to another suspected member of a gun-running network identified as Dan Yarubawa. “Dan Yarubawa allegedly gave him the firearms for onward delivery to another individual, Dahiru, outside Kwara State,” the statement said. The police said efforts had been intensified to arrest the other individuals allegedly conne…

…signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the state government said no student of Gamji College of Health Technology was abducted. “The Sokoto State Government wishes to categorically state that no student of Gamji College of Health Technology, Sokoto, was abducted by…

…and India. Among the distinguished guests were HRH Emeka Gabriel Umeh, Engr. Sadiq Isa Abubakar, Dr. Iliya Karniliyus Salu, Dr. Emmanuel Sanni, Dr. Lawan Musa Tahir, Dr. Nwankwo Chizoba, Dr. Hauwa’u Bello-Gambari, Dr. Bello A.M., and other prominent members of Nigeria’s business and medical community. Their presence ad…

…commission said. Under the order, NERC appointed an interim management team led by Mr Abubakar Umar Hashidu as Administrator to oversee KAEDCO’s operations. The team is to oversee operations across Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara while restructuring efforts are undertaken. NAN