…on agriculture, manufacturing and services. Invest Nigeria would examine ways of attracting productive capital through policy predictability and investor confidence, while Scale Nigeria would seek to make states engines of production rather than leaving growth concentrated in a few cities. Secure Nigeria would examine…

…by both sides, the court convicted him of the charges and imposed the sentences. Reacting to the judgment, Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, praised the Chief State Counsel, Barrister Hannatu Abdulmalik, for her commitment and professionalism in handling the prosecution.…

…and other stakeholders to tackle substance abuse. Also speaking at the event, the Acting Provost and Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Sunday Amosu, raised concern over the growing burden of mental health challenges in Nigeria, saying recent estimates suggested that as many as one in seven Nigerians may be affected.…

…the entertainment industry was documented in a 1949 Life magazine feature. She began attracting wider attention in the early 1950s, appearing in 1953 in both the original television production and Broadway premiere of Horton Foote’s play The Trip to Bountiful. Saint made her film debut a year later in Elia Kazan’s accl…

…Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that operatives of the New Haven Police Division, acting on a tip-off, arrested two men, Wisdom Nuhu and Moses Jonathan, at a scrap dump in New Artisan Market, Enugu.https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-enugu-infrastructure-vandalism/

…Nigerian Army In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops, supported by the Air Component, overwhelmed the attackers and forced surviving terrorists to flee. “Prel…

…Justice Gwatana sentenced the defendant to death by hanging for killing his father. Reacting to the judgement, defence counsel, Mohammed S. Inuwa and Mohammed S. Maihaja, commended the judgement but said their client would appeal, arguing that the judge "relied on inadmissible evidence to arrive at the determination of…

…minimum wage for INEC workers ahead of the 2027 elections. Photo @inecnigeria>He was reacting to INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan's statement that the commission's staff are among the lowest-paid workers in the country.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Sowore wrote:"INEC staff…

…Ajogwu, the magistrate ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody. Reacting to the development, the Enugu State chapter of the NDC expressed outrage over the prosecution, alleging that the police turned against the witness who captured evidence of the violence while releasing suspected perpetrators involv…

…through efficiency, transparency and responsiveness to those we serve,” she said. The Acting National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of SERVICOM, Mrs Helen Lawal, also urged pension institutions to improve the quality of services provided to contributors and retirees. Lawal, represented by a SERVICOM Desk Offi…

…although his family did not state whether the condition was linked to his d£ath. Reacting to his d£ath, the family thanked Jackson's fans for their support throughout his career. "To everyone who ever sang along, danced, or felt something when Freddie took the stage: thank you. You were family to him, and he carried yo…

…that NAFDAC's jurisdiction strictly covers processed and semi-processed food items. Reacting to the Director-General's assertions via social media, Njoku rejected the narrative that consumer illiteracy is the root cause of the country's counterfeit food crisis. "This isn't about whether Nigerians read labels. This is a…

…Atan Divisional Headquarters, for further investigation and possible prosecution. Reacting, the State Commander of the Corps, Soji Ganzallo, reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to always be vigilant and ready to provide useful information that would help the Corps car…

…U.S. district courts against 40 individuals accused of serious offenses, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy against a special‑needs man. Filed between August 21 and October 2, 2026, these complaints represent the largest volume of complaints s…

…intelligence-led and proactive operations to prevent criminal activities in the state. Reacting to the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the command remained committed to protecting lives and property across Kwara. Adekimi urged residents to provide the police with timely and credible information…

…crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Reacting in a statement via his X handle on Monday, Obi said he was deeply saddened by the incident and extended his condolences to the Nigerian Air Force, the families of the officers and personnel who lost their lives, as well as thei…

…following the accident.” The Air Force will release the names of the officers after contacting their families. Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel killed in crash

…on Monday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Oyelade was reacting to the reported abduction of 18 Oyo State students returning home from Sokoto State at the weekend. The latest incident comes weeks after the state was rocked by the abduction of students and teachers from Oriire Local Governmen…

…facing economic hardship, Keyamo argued that macroeconomic stability was crucial to attracting the foreign investment required to create jobs and develop infrastructure.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He stated, “People say, ‘What will foreign reserves do for the economy? People are hungry.’ You kn…

…the season’s noticeable pairs, with their relationship and interactions repeatedly attracting attention before both eventually left the competition. But romance was only one part of the story. The house also witnessed clashes over chores, food, belongings, nominations and perceived disrespect. As the weeks progressed,…

…price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The motorists we’re reacting to the decline in oil prices globally. Dangote Refinery recently reduced its gantry petrol price by N25 per litre, from N1,350 to N1,325, triggering lower retail pump prices at many filling stations across the country. The News…

…In Ondo State, operatives of the State Intelligence-led Violent Crime Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Akure. The suspects allegedly confessed to beingmembers of a four-man syndicate operating in Akure and its environs. A subsequent raid on…

…October 3, 2026, at about 0830hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Otu-Jeremi Division, acting on credible intelligence shared by the DPO Ovwian-Aladja Division, mobilised operatives to Usiefrun Community, where a 25-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and held hostage. ‎ ‎”The victim was rescued, while the main…

…State. Dutse was reportedly attacked at her home before the assailants fled the area. Reacting to the incident, the Take-It-Back, TIB, Movement, Bauchi State chapter, condemned the killing, describing it as a “senseless” act of violence and an attack on the peace and security of the state. In a statement issued on Sund…

…officer “must be arrested immediately”. Opposition politicians have accused the ECI of acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. They have said they will march to the Election Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday, and hold “Save Democracy” rallies countrywide afterwa…