…Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 9, 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, involving N69,150,000. Count one reads in part: "That you, OKORO BLESSING NKIRUKA, on or about March 21, 2025, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, by false pretence and wi…

…difficult time." Shots were fired in a community called Strawberry Circle, which is an unincorporated area of Strawberry east of Mill Valley, according to a press release. Police arrived within minutes to the home and reached out to the person who made the initial call. That person had left the home, according to the s…

Abdulganiy Faridah Oladunni, 21, graduated from Fountain University in 2026 with First Class Honours in Nursing ScienceThe graduate revealed she never failed a single course throughout her five years at the university, despite considering quitting several timesShe also won two plaques for being the best student in two …

…agencies and the Kaduna State Government to ensure the victims’ swift release. Condemning the rising abduction of innocent people in the state, Usman urged the authorities to mobilise the necessary personnel, strengthen intelligence gathering, coordinate an effective rescue operation and do everything possible to bring…

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…the terrorists submitted a list of 30 leaders and members they wanted released, threatening to kill their captives if the government failed to meet their demands. The defendants are Mahmud Muhammad, also known as Abu Bara’a and Abbas Mukhtar; Abubakar Abbas, aka Isah Adam and Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri; Abdulrazak Umar,…

…his witness statement and tendered documents before the court. However, after examining the complaint and the evidence presented, the magistrate raised the issue of jurisdiction and queried whether the court had the authority to entertain the case. Although the court acknowledged that the Penal Code Law ordinarily prov…

…ambushed by kidnappers. The driver and two other people managed to escape, but the remaining 12 of us were taken captive. From there, our ordeal began. We were taken towards Okene in Kogi State, trekking through the Savannah for days. We slept on the bare ground and rocks exposed to the weather, with little food and no…

…between Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of the state while he was returning from a community on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The family said many questions surrounding his d3ath remain unanswered and require further explanation. He was buried at the Zaria Cemetery in Jos on Saturday, October 10. Reacting to…

…mobile fighting unit responsible for conducting patrols, coordinating attacks and sustaining terrorist activities within the general area. "The destruction of the enclave and associated operational assets represents a significant setback to the group's capacity to launch attacks and sustain its activities in the Lake C…

…Olushola Olayinka, said. According to Olayinka, the suspect’s responses during questioning indicated that he had travelled to Oyo State to carry out a revenge killing over his brother’s death. He said the suspect was arrested following the discovery of the firearm and ammunition during the search. In a video of the sus…

…would continue working with clubs to identify offenders and bring them to justice, warning that those involved risked arrest and a criminal record. Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, extending their perfect start to the Premier League season to six consecutive victories. The match was goalless…

…time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added However, he said continued delays in implementing the agreement, despite the completion of the verification exercise and other processes, had left the union with no option but to embark on the st…

…of students and teachers during the attacks, the terrorists submitted a list containing 30 names of their leaders and members to the Federal Government, who they demanded must be released, else they would kill the abductees. The witness testified on Monday in the ongoing trial of five men, said to be members of Ansaru,…

…political activities and engagements would be put on hold for the duration of the mourning period. Senator seeks public support in mourning Senator Chukwu also appealed to the people of Enugu East Senatorial District to stand with his family as they mourn Chief Lucky Chukwu. The deceased was described in the statement…

…after the strike showed four suspected fighters fleeing from beneath the tree and adjoining buildings, apparently seeking safety. He said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist concentrations and prevent planned attacks on troops. Military air strikes destroy terrorist structure, neutralise e…

…in the decision to conduct an inquest once a death results from any one of the nine situations specified, and that it occurs within the area designated as the coroner’s district.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources She held that the applicant had not disproved the conditions tha…

…our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo State - Segun Ogunwuyi has stepped down as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, making him one of sev…

…mobile fighting unit responsible for conducting patrols, coordinating attacks and sustaining terrorist activities within the general area. The army spokesperson said destroying the enclave and associated operational assets represents a significant setback to the group’s ability to launch attacks and sustain its activit…

…ahead of the 2027 elections.” “There are suggestions that he could be considering joining the APC, but we cannot say that definitively at this stage,” the source said. Although Ogunwuyi did not disclose his reasons for leaving the government in his resignation letter, sources familiar with the situation suggested that…

…concern over the intensification of the conflict,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing. “We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions, to resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and to achieve peace and stability in the region a…

…and engagements for one week to mourn his elder brother. “Senator Chukwu, who is mourning his elder brother, has therefore cancelled all his political activities/engagements for a week,” the statement read. The senator also called on the people of Enugu East Senatorial District to join his family in mourning the deceas…

…Lorah said. The gunman then came out and shot them as they ran toward him, before returning inside. Responding officers found the two women dead outside. After deploying a drone and robot, they went inside and found the bodies of the 5-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl on the first floor; two more women and two young me…

…circumstances while visiting their lovers. The lawyer warns men never to flee, as running away makes them look guilty. Instead, he outlines a strict three-step protocol: first, rush the woman to the hospital to see if she can be saved or to confirm her status; second, call a lawyer immediately if she is declared dead;…

…a routine mission, insisting that the aircraft had travelled from Abuja and stopped in Benin City, Edo State, for repairs. The man, who said he had lost his sister in the incident, expressed anger over what he described as a lack of communication from the Nigerian Air Force, despite being the next of kin. He also raise…