…that the Federal Government will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economic diversification, improved governance and inclusive growth as part of efforts to build a more prosperous and secure future for the country…

NNPC Retail is offering customers a N66 discount on every litre of petrol purchased at participating stations until October 7The company is also giving N30,000 each to 50 winners through their NNPC Fuel App walletsCustomers must download the NNPC Fuel App, share proof on X and use the #NNPCRetailApp hashtag to qualifyP…

…arrested three suspects during a raid on a reported hideout of suspected miscreants around the residence of retired Gen. H. Umar in Rayfield, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, security sources said the operation was conducted at about 1:10 a.m. on October…

…Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyode, has said that only 60 percent of stolen funds can be recovered after they have been taken. He made this disclosure on Friday at the inauguration of the EFCC Zonal Office in Awka, Anambra State. The anti-corruption czar noted that preventing corruption and fraud is the best approa…

…to cut off her wrist and inflict a deep cut on her head and neck. He alleged that he was under the influence of hard drugs when he carried out the crime. Emmanuel took her body, wrapped it in a nylon, and stayed indoors with it. According to him, he was in deep fear of what to do. The stench emanating from his room led…

…for October 9 in Oslo. "It is true that we have received a lawsuit that we do not understand," Norwegian press officer Eivind Hammer Myhre said. "We, like almost all of Norway, have been involved in cheering on the national team this summer through a few spontaneous posts based on trends in social media." Haaland, who…

The Imo State Police Command says it has rescued 10 corps members abducted by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Road on Thursday, October 1. 20 corps members travelling in commercial buses from Ibadan, Oyo State, to NYSC orientation camps in the South-East and South-South were abducted by the gunmen while travelling on t…

…area of Rumukwurushi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. According to punch, the deceased had reportedly confronted his son several times over his alleged consumption of a hard liquor known as Ice, a habit that was said to often infuriate the suspect. A neighbour, who spoke on condition of anonymity because…

…man embarrassed his fiancée in the presence of both their families after he allegedly found out she had been unfaithful to him. The man, who was in a long-long-distance relationship with a woman from his country, returned home to marry the woman, only to discover her alleged infidelity. He organised a surprise engageme…

…she was born, raised and educated in Niger State, noting that she never left the state until her marriage. Reacting to her post, one Muhammad Abdullahi slammed her for marrying an 'Iyamuri' after "they contributed to her life."

…that eight of the 11 defendants were allegedly involved in the September 2025 robbery at Unique ApartmentsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Fresh details have emerged in the trial of 11 suspects linked to the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu.At the resumed proceedings o…

…exploded in popularity from Lagos to Abuja to Port Harcourt, driven by smartphones, a young population and, frankly, the desire to protect savings from a weakening naira. That enthusiasm is understandable. But the platform you choose shapes everything: how safe your money is, what you pay, and whether you can actually…

…training exercise, tagged Exercise Vulcan Glow XII, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 in Kachia, Kaduna State. The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Art…

…former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton has died after embarking on a desert hike in the United Arab Emirates despite his wife’s pleas not to go, an inquest has heard. As reported by the BBC News on Friday, Cassius Newton, 34, was found dead in the mountainous Wadi Naqab region of the UAE on July 18, hours after he last…

…one person was confirmed dead. Operatives of the agency, who were monitoring traffic around the Coastal Road axis, quickly moved to the scene after the incident. The officers secured the affected section of the road and facilitated the emergency response. With the assistance of bystanders, the three injured victims wer…

GistReel Nigerian social commentator Oyemykke has sparked a debate online after comparing the cost of living in Lagos with that of the UK (London), claiming residents spend more on lifestyle expenses in Lagos. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Oyemykke made the comment while discussing his experience living in t…

Ecobank Nigeria announced a downward review of interest rates on its Naira Savings Products following a CBN decisionThe bank reduced rates across four savings accounts, with the All Savings Account dropping from 7.95% to 6.90% per annumThe revised rates took effect on September 24, 2026, with withdrawal limits applying…

…10,000 Hajj slots for Nigeria, following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's administration for supporting the Hajj sec…

…September 1, 2026KWAM 1 had his eyes closed and was nodding along to the music, unaware that Wale Sax had stepped into the venueThe moment KWAM 1 opened his eyes and spotted the saxophonist beside him sparked a warm reaction that fans could not stop watchingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Leg…

…fares on October 1, the date President Tinubu set for fare reductions to beginTransport unions in several states said they had not received any CNG buses, while drivers cited fuel costs, bad roads and a shortage of refuelling stationsThe chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative said October 1 was a monitoring start…

…own life but at the same time I knew I was not going to let others die."How the crisis unfoldedThe flight, bound for Tel Aviv from Dubai, sent an emergency signal to air traffic controllers roughly two and a half hours into the journey before switching to squawk 7500, the international code for a hijacking in progress.…

…and business owners. According to Fasipe, the groups were allegedly collecting money under the guise of “FCCPC registration” and “consumer protection levy.” He described the activities as unauthorised and warned that anyone found impersonating officials of the FCCPC or ODCCPA, or unlawfully collecting money in the name…

…terrorist and kidnapping syndicate’s hideout in Anambra State, recovering arms, ammunition and other operational equipment. The operation was conducted by troops of 185 Battalion in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group as part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks operating in the So…

…Ring event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The former reality star said her transition from reality television to boxing was part of her determination to challenge herself and break barriers. “From reality TV to the boxing ring, I’ve…

…operation was also aimed at disrupting terrorist activities, strengthening security around communities within the Sector 4 Area of Operations and enabling residents to carry out their normal activities. Troops arrest four suspected terrorists during patrol in Adamawa