…fund as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Progressive Secondary Grammar School, Tede, in November 2026. The association disclosed this in a statement by its Interim National President, Dr Funso Folaranmi, and Interim National Secretary, Tajudeen Alabede, on Wednesday. The association, known as POSAT, b…

…money. At the conclusion of the prosecution's case, counsel for the EFCC, Fatsuma Muhammad, urged the court to convict and sentence the defendant in accordance with the law. In his judgment, Justice Kekemeke found Kingsley guilty and sentenced him to imprisonment without an option of fine, with the terms of imprisonmen…

…(RFEA) said in a statement on X, offering its support to her family, friends and club teammates. Gallego competed for Madrid-based AD Sprint and was a regular participant in Spain's club championships. Her long jump personal best was 5.90 metres (19 feet 4 inches), set in Antequera in 2023. "There are blows that strike…

…own child. Acting on the report and technical intelligence gathered, detectives of the Command's State Intelligence Department, working with personnel of Amechi-Idodo Police Division and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested the suspect and recovered the baby at Idume, Amankanu, Nkanu East LGA, on 24th Oct…

…graduateThe post drew warm responses from those who followed his journey.Adeyemi Dolapo Emmanuel said: "Congratulations, brother 🎊🎉 Thank you for putting in the effort.✨Truly, 'All things work together for good to them that love God'"Williams Ajayi said: "Congratulations, Anatomist!🎉 Greater heights ahead!"In a related…

…restitution of recovered funds to their rightful beneficiaries. Adache, an Assistant Commander of the EFCC, said the commission remained committed to ensuring that victims of financial misconduct received appropriate redress in accordance with the law.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred…

…demanded the immediate dismissal and prosecution of all officers from the Niger State Command found to be responsible for the deaths.The council also used the press conference to clear the NSCDC's Commander General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, of any wrongdoing.The group noted that the panel's report established that th…

A Federal High Court ruled against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma's candidacy as the APC's senatorial candidate for Imo West District in the 2027 electionsThe ruling came on Thursday, October 29, and followed a legal battle involving former Imo Governor Rochas OkorochaOkorocha, celebrating with family after the verdi…

…of silence in honour of those killed and commended the Taraba State governor, military commanders, the state Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services and other security agencies for their response to the incident. Reps divided over security response Contributing to the debate, the Minori…

…handle on Thursday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army Women Command, Giri, Abuja, Major Nsima Essien said the passing-out ceremony was held on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Giri, with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieut…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 15 terrorists, including two ISWAP commanders, in air strikes that destroyed a suspected IED logistics hideout in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.The operation took place around 9:20 p.m. on October 28, 2026, near Kerenoa, following intelligence reports ab…

…in his ongoing legal dispute with actor Mario Rodriguez, who has accused the filmmaker of defilement.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Perry said he had provided messages exchanged with associates as part of the proceedings. He argued that the correspondence should remain confidential under an agreement pre…

…general elections. Justice Obiora Egwuatu also ordered the incumbent governor, Hope Uzodimma, to stop parading himself as the APC candidate for the January 16, 2027 senatorial election. The judge gave the orders in his judgment on a suit filed by Okorocha challenging Uzodimma’s recognition as the party’s candidate. Jus…

…is unclear how many people suffered injuries during the attack.The state police command is yet to react to the incident.

…Salakan.In a petition dated October 28, 2026, Tata called on the Taraba State Police Command to investigate the killing, which reportedly occurred on October 26, 2026.According to the petition, Salakan was allegedly shot dead while returning from the market in Karim- Lamido local government council.The petition further…

A couple, Dr. Emmanuel Aiyejina, Barr. Helen Aiyejina, and their daughter, Miss Deborah Aiyejina, have died in a motor accident on the Abuja-Lokoja highway. It was gathered that the crash occurred on 19th October 2026. One Emmanuel Ogbofa Harrison, confirmed the tragic news in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 28.…

…steps towards Nigeria's long-term development. Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, commended Tompolo for the initiative and pledged to work closely with the movement in advancing President Tinubu's re-election campaign. Uzodimma emphasised the importance of reaching communities directly, engaging residents on go…

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted bandits' plan, as they rescued two herders and recovered 520 head of livestock in Sokoto State on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a stateme…

…said. Also speaking, the Head of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, Fekoya Emma, who represented the sector commander, called for strict compliance with traffic regulations and greater caution on the roads. She said many road risks could be reduced if motorists deliberately avoided conduct tha…

The Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, has confirmed that 11 suspects arrested in connection with the controversial r@pe festival that happened in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro, last Thursday, March 19, have been officially charged to court. Recall that back in March, there was national out…

…ttps://punchng.com/us-moves-to-revise-green-card-sponsorship-rules/ The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Wase and the departing senior officers 6. Justify pay rise with dedication, Army commander urges soldiers The General Officer Commanding, 1 Division of the N…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects following an attack on a police station and a rescue team by an angry mob over the death of a farmer in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of the state The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, Octob…

…Federal Government delegation was led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, alongside the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, and the then Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The TUC said JOHESU suspended its…

The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media showing an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) ass@ulting a man along the Owerri-Orlu Road on October 27, 2026. ASP Henry Okoye, spokesperson of the command, said the officer involved has been identified as A…

…the Officer-in-Charge of the NDLEA Dragon Squad in Cross River, Assistant Commander of Narcotics Kabiru Abdullahi, said the operatives were attacked by a mob while attempting to arrest suspected drug dealers during a motorised stop-and-search patrol.Abdullahi said the team intercepted a motorcycle carrying a man and tw…