Yahaya Saidu, the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, died on the night of October 10, 2026Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri described the council chairman as a humble public servant and expressed shock over his passingFederal lawmaker Hon. Barr. Aliyu Boya Wakili also mourned Saidu, call…

…its candidate nomination portal so the party could submit Arobo's name as the certified winner of the exercise.Unhappy with that outcome, four other aspirants who had also participated in the primary filed separate applications before the Court of Appeal. Each sought to join the proceedings and overturn the trial court…

…Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50. The association said the victims were attacked at about 5 pm on Friday. It also announced the death of Bulus Chun Pam, from Gwom Ajang, Foron District, Barkin Ladi, w…

…is scheduled for December 3 at the same Texas military base, Reuters reported. If carried out by firing squad, Hasan would become the first person to be executed by a US military firing squad since 1945, according to Reuters.

…violated the closure order would face sanctions. “The latest enforcement exercise, carried out by the Department of Quality Assurance in the Ministry of Education, underscores the government’s determination to ensure that all schools operate within the law and provide children with properly authorised and monitored lea…

…moments of tears while holding on to the belief that recovery was possible. "I cried. I looked unto God for His divine healing, as He alone has the final say on my life," she said.Regina Daniels opens up about her recovery and months of excruciating pain while marking her 25th birthday in a wheelchair. Photo: regina.da…

…to the commission, the authentic report, which was dated May 18, 2026, identified and certified Senator Hope Odidika Uzodinma as the duly elected APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial District. The disputed document circulating on social media, however, listed Okorocha as the winner of the same primary.PAY ATTENTION: F…

…riders is to be seen playing the road with passengers, else serious sanctions are applied against offenders,”he said. Nsan testified that he has seen the effects of the weekly fast as he, including his colleagues, have hardly encountered serious negative incidents in the course of his work. The DPO of Ikom Town, CSP Ab…

…her, through telling the world, what that point of view actually was. And Elon never tried to repair things, that's not in his nature," she said.Justine also alleged that, after Vivian came out as transgender, Musk asked her to tell their daughter, "I'll always love her", but cancelled Vivian's health insurance the fol…

The United States Department of State has identified insecurity, corruption, port delays and regulatory uncertainty as major barriers to investment in Nigeria, despite signs of improving macroeconomic stability.In its 2026 Investment Climate Statements on Nigeria, the department said the country's business environment…

…update on his wife's recovery after major surgery. Photo: areafada1>Charly Boy accompanied the message with a video of his wife walking with crutches and noted that while she has already been able to get back on her feet, relearning how to walk lies ahead.Charly Boy's emotional message to his wifeIn Instagram post belo…

…Bola Tinubu for addressing the President by his first name. In a post on his verified X handle, Omokri charged Atiku to address the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces with the respect due to his office. He said such would show good judgment on Atiku’s part and demonstrate the temperament required of a…

…visited. No, it’s not a matter of the visitors. It’s a matter of the passengers. People died,” he said. He added that one of the victims had recently married, lamenting the loss of lives in the crash. In a post accompanying the video, Sowore said he travelled from Abuja to Akure on Friday before proceeding by road to I…

The chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three months after assuming office. The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria expressed grief over his death in a statement on Saturday. The state ALGON chairman, Ti…

…and restore profitability as competition from international streaming platforms intensified. It also heightened concerns about future investment in African productions. DStv now directs viewers towards Showmax content on DStv Stream, although licensing restrictions mean some titles cannot move across. What Nigerian sub…

…to a tally of journalist homicides tracked by Reporters Without Borders. Huesca Manzano died from gunshot wounds when an armed group opened fire on him and two other men, according to the state prosecutor’s report. His website, Pinotepa Comunica, published news about politics and local issues in Santiago Pinotepa Nacio…

…domestic refining are expected to support the currency. The World Bank also identified the naira as one of Africa’s more resilient currencies in Q2 2026, while Nigeria’s net foreign reserves reached $46 billionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Leg…

…Dr Yahya Saidu, is dead. Saidu, who was sworn in as council chairman on July 15, 2026, died in the early hours of Friday, October 9. He becomes the second Fufore council chairman to die in office in less than two years, following the death of Alhaji Shuaibu Babas on April 23, 2025. Saidu’s death has come as a shock to…

…of a fresh bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. According to the Certified True Copy of the judgment obtained by our correspondent on Friday, a three-member appellate panel, in a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, held that El-Rufai failed to establish fresh facts or special circumstances to warrant…

…society. “These documentaries transported us into communities often unseen. They amplified voices too often unheard. They celebrate resilience, document culture, preserve memory, and reveal perspectives that enrich our understanding of who we are,” Benson said. The literature and creative arts awards followed the Septe…

…people in their ancestral communities over the past seven years. The governor identified Kareto, located between Damasak and Gubio, as one of the areas requiring additional security measures. Tinubu assures swift action to rescue abducted Borno children

…in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that Azeez died in custody shortly after local vigilantes arrested him over an accusation of stealing cocoa seeds. He was reportedly arrested on Wednesday and taken to the palace of the Alagbeye of Agbeye before being handed over to the police…

…reflecting continued commercial engagement between both countries despite the identified investment risks.

…Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that over 100 airlines have died, we should address that. Why are they dying? We should not accept the fact that 10 to 15 airlines die in Nigeria and say it’s normal. There is a particular problem that needs to be addressed, and those are the things I believe…

…in different parts of the former Biafran territory, should also be remembered. He queried:“Who is afraid of remembering Biafra? If you can remember a massacre and some other genocides committed in different parts of the world, what is actually wrong with having Biafran Day remembrance? “Since they have started remember…