…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 military medical facility in Jos to see his relatives who were receiving treatment for injuries they sustained in an attack in Bassa Local Gover…

…he said. Supreme Court judgment: Erring parties won’t field candidates – INEC on Chinda, others

Three suspected accomplices in a kidnapping operation have allegedly k!lled a kidnapped boy after collecting ransom from his family in Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to information provided to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the three suspects, all reportedly from the same community as the v…

A Texas man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery was executed on Wednesday evening, October 7, after the Supreme Court declined to halt the execution. Jamaal Howard, 46, was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 2000 killing of 42-year-old Vickie Swartout in Silsbee, …

A 23-year-old mother, Nathaly Ramirez, d!£d after she and her 8-month-old daughter were allegedly pushed from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx, New York. The incident happened around 3:38 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at an apartment building on Olinville Avenue. Police later identified 31-year-old Angel Carrasco as wan…

A web developer has gone on X to address a hit-and-run driver who rammed into his wife and sped off without trying to offer any assistance. The accident occurred at Ogudu express in Lagos State, the husband said. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan came to the woman's aide and she's currently fighting for her life in hospita…

A suspected cult leader identified as Paul Brown, also known as "Play Play," has been arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny following a reported cult-related attack on Mumakiri community, popularly known as Ajegunle Fishing Settlement, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers Sta…

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A humanitarian and field operations professional, Lydia Chinenye Nwankwo was k!lled in a bandits' attack in Sokoto State. Her sister, Chisom Nwankwo confirmed the sad incident in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. According to her, bandits attacked Lydia and her team while on their way back from back from t…

…went down in the swamps of the Igbokoda area of Ondo State in the early hours of Monday. Flying Officer Isa Adeshina died just nine days after graduating as the best cadet in his commissioning course. Photo >The NAF confirmed he was the only flying officer on board the ill-fated flight.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news…

…the attacks as "systematic crimes," saying that targeting civilian airports and "endangering the lives of travellers, workers and civilians represents a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms." He confirmed that GCC member states stood united with Saudi Arabia.The Muslim World Lea…

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive follo…

…FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share with a minimum purchase of 10 units. The shares a…

…remain at the club even if that happened. City will first face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday before welcoming reigning European champions PSG to the Etihad three days later. Guardiola’s presence in the stands is expected to add further attention to an already significant Champions League fixture, as he returns to the…

…with registration number NAF 931, crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday, October 5, while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force later confirmed that five crew members and 20 passengers were on board and that there were no survivors. The aircraft went down in a swampy area near…

…safeguards, impartiality, accountability, sustainable funding, respect for fundamental rights and effective coordination between federal and state security institutions. The Council also pressed the Federal Government to move faster on reducing the burden on ordinary Nigerians. “The Federal Government should expedite a…

…landmark at home, PETER AKINBO writes Calvin Bassey (Fulham) Bassey has grown from a dependable defender into a leader at Fulham, which makes him one of the most trusted Nigerians in the Premier League. New head coach Alvaro Arbeloa gave him the matchday captaincy for the club’s opening three league games. “Being able…

A gilded statue of a n@k£d Donald Trump went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday, October 6. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled "Orange Plague" and also known as "King of Injustice," at the parliament's headquarters in the eastern French city. It …

…at her home in Fern Hill near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, as she hosted a sleepover for her son's friends. Her family issued a tribute on Wednesday, October 7, after her husband appeared in court charged with her murd£r. They said: "We are devastated by the loss of our bea…

…exceeds its jurisdiction, breaches the rules of natural justice, or fails to follow mandatory rules.Delivering his judgment in the matter, Justice Obiora Egwuatu found merit in Gadzama’s case and issued an order halting the enforcement of the decision of the LPDC.Justice Egwuatu held that it would be unjust to allow th…

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has commenced the implementation of its share subscription grant initiative for Nigerian women, with the programme extending to eligible policewomen and military women. The Dangote Group confirmed to The PUNCH that eligible female personnel in the police and military are among the beneficia…

…left behind by building collapses. As experts blame weak enforcement, quackery, substandard materials and poor construction practices, ANOZIE EGOLE examines why building collapses persist and what happens to the families left behind For 50-year-old Saheed Akeredolu, the sound of a collapsing building will forever be as…

…education sector and ease tensions that could threaten the stability of the academic calendar. “The release of CONTA demonstrates the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and recognition of the critical role played by non-academic personnel in keeping tertiary institutions functional,” Alausa said.See more P…

…called for stiffer penalties for manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit and substandard cables, saying weak enforcement is encouraging the growth of the illicit trade. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, George Onafowokan, made the call while responding to questions from journalists afte…

…said, “The Oyo State Government is relieved at the release of our children from the bondage of abduction once again. We congratulate the Imo and Oyo State Governments and the Federal Government, too.” “The Federal Government, which has the preponderance of power and capacity to effectively nip this embarrassing develop…