A Nigerian pastor, Alozie Francis has mourned a close friend who died in a motor accident alongside his wife and their 18-year-old son. The deceased, Mr Ibe Ogbuji, Njideka Ogbuji and Great Ibe Ogbuji, lost their lives in the auto crash which occurred on July 7, 2026. They will be buried on Friday, 13th November 2026 i…

…mowed down Michael Ashton outside his home in Basildon, Essex, after he got a "small amount" of vomit on the back seat. Michael, 28, was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved and was declared dead after suffering a severe brain injury.Turkmani, 53, has now been jailed for five years for causing death by dangerous dr…

…its debt in the first nine months of the year, equivalent to about $6.2 billion.The amount accounted for 61% of the N14.55 trillion in revenue recorded during the period.A breakdown of the expenditure showed that debt servicing stood at N2.26 trillion in the first quarter, rose to N3.77 trillion in the second quarter,…

…of students and other citizens."The protection of lives and property remains a paramount responsibility of the police," he emphasised.He also called on student leaders to educate their members on the need to shun violence, avoid unlawful activities and embrace dialogue when addressing grievances, while remaining focuse…

…in training. “The safety and wellbeing of all participants in our sport is paramount, and we take all allegations of this nature very seriously,” Australian Athletics added. AFP

…health information from trusted sources, and not spread misinformation and false rumours,” he said. The minister assured Nigerians that the government would continue to provide updates as more information became available. “We would be truthful to Nigerians with the information that we receive on a daily basis. I will…

…that resource abundance alone did not guarantee prosperity. “A country can sit on enormous natural wealth and fail to turn it into energy to power industry, industries that create jobs and jobs that help us grow incomes. “What turns resources into prosperity is investment, consistent investment that responds to predict…

…attention. He also advised residents exposed to the odour to cover their noses and mouths with wet handkerchiefs rather than wear nose masks. PUNCH Metro reports that medical personnel were attending to the affected students at various hospitals as of the time of filing this report. The latest incident has heightened c…

…discussing the importation of arms with some individuals. Following the assassination, rumours also linked Giwa’s death to investigations into the whereabouts of Gloria Okon, who was alleged to have been a drug courier for influential figures before her reported detention by the police. The circumstances surrounding th…

…They called on the university management to provide a clear payment plan specifying the amounts due, the process for settlement and the timeline for payment. The teachers also rejected suggestions that the interim arrangement under the university’s Council protocol was an act of charity or goodwill, insisting that they…

…to the mortuary, I found blood all over his body. Blood was coming from his nostrils, mouth and ears. We were perplexed because we had hoped that when we got there, we might discover that it was not even my son. “My daughter also fainted upon seeing his body. I could not understand what had happened to my child. He was…

…in funds held across the financial system but does not necessarily mean the entire amount has translated into consumer spending. The increase in money supply followed the CBN’s decision at its 307th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in September to cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points to 23 per cent. The re…

…it. Maybe partly under the property. They're still mapping the exact failure."My mouth went dry."Part of the soil above it may not be properly supported anymore."I stared at him."Bad enough that they're worried.""About what?"He stared at me."The ground giving way."I laughed once because the sentence sounded impossible.…

…and stressed that victims who do not want to speak to police can report offences anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers. Sokoh will serve two-thirds of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, will be placed on the s****l offender's register and will have a lifetime restraining order from the f…

…a subdural hematoma. The death of the Argentine football legend plunged the country into mourning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Tens of thousands of people defied social distancing rules to bid farewell to him as he lay in state at the…

…Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Church of Pentecost Canada is mourning the loss of one of its senior figures after Pastor Joseph Acheampong, who served as Area Head of the Southern Ontario Area, died on Sunday, 18 October 2026. He was 62 years old.The church's Canadian branch broke the news tw…

…technologies that could be manufactured and deployed locally. He said Nigeria had enormous human and material resources but needed to improve its capacity to transform them into productive industries. He challenged mechanical engineers to find ways to strengthen local manufacturing, reduce dependence on imported machin…

…attention.He also advised residents exposed to the odour to cover their noses and mouths with wet handkerchiefs rather than wear nose masks.Medical personnel were attending to affected students at the general hospitals as of the time of filing this report.DAILY POST recalls that the gas emission crisis started in early…

…circulated footage showing a female body floating in a Lagos waterway, with speculation mounting that the deceased could be Evelyn.Gwamnishu moved quickly to counter that assumption, announcing on Instagram video below:Harrison Gwamnishu reacts to killing in BenueEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Harrison Gwamnishu react…

…At the plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, the lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion and called on the Federal Government to immediately mobilise private, state and federal health agencies and place them on high alert to contain the outbreak. They also urged the federal government, through…

…Government Area of Delta State, Meshack Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in his domain in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. ‎ ‎The monarch, while announcing the decision on Wednesday in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said, “The co…

…Florida, Stuckey lost his sight as a toddler following surgery to remove a brain tumour that had affected the optic nerves in both eyes.Rather than allowing that experience to define him as a victim, he channelled it into a lifelong mission. He moved to Macon as a teenager and enrolled at Mercer University at just 16 y…

…and dignified burials must be handled by trained teams. Coker also cautioned against rumours, discrimination and stigmatisation, urging residents to share only information from verified public health sources. She said the Ogun State Government would continue to work with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfar…

…Andrea Viani, 55, has undergone five rounds of radiotherapy at the hospital for a lung tumour diagnosed in May 2024. “The beauty element helped me a lot because it helped my body relax, and a relaxed body repairs itself,” Viani told AFP.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The Ti…

…on the officer near his residence. The officer died from the gunshot.Security concerns mount in Pushit districtAccording to Daily Trust, Tabitha said the incident has deepened anxiety among residents of Pushit and nearby communities, who have already endured repeated attacks in settlements including Vodni, Sabon Gari a…