…was discovered lying in a pool of blood, barely alive." The source said Ibrahim was immediately rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical attention after the police were informed. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead. He added that Sallau had fled the scene but was traced t…
…Russian-occupied Oleshky would begin on October 29, the statement said. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv. The announcement comes a year after Melania Trump stunned the world by revealing she had established a back channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Make PUNCH part of y…
The Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom has announced the death of a Nigerian man, Ekeobong Omega Nelson, who died at the age of 35, leaving behind his wife and two young children. The community announced his death in a statement shared on its X account on Friday, October 23, saying Nelson died on October 17, 2026…
…in the Kenyan capital on Friday, the Red Cross said, with reports from local media of casualties and looting at the site. Videos spreading online showed a dramatic crash and huge clouds of dust as the building came down in a busy business and residential district. “At around 1340 hours, a multi-storey building under co…
…called for governments to invest in measures that could protect people during the immediate period of extreme heat and prepare communities for rising temperatures in the longer term. Tamma Carleton, a co-author of the report and an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said emergency responses…
The naira appreciated by 32 kobo against the US dollar at the official market on Thursday, October 22, 2026.The local currency weakened by N2 on the black market to N1,360/$1 and fell by N3 at GTBank’s forex desk.Interbank foreign exchange turnover rose by 148% to $316.545 million, according to data from the CBNPAY ATT…
…message to her husband just weeks before her passingMrs GCFR had become a beloved social media figure, known for documenting her pregnancy journey and welcoming twinsHer family confirmed her death but urged the public to avoid speculation about the causePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.n…
Five Islamic clerics abducted by bandits in Zamfara State after attending a prayer gathering for President Bola Tinubu have remained in captivity 41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic sch…
The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested a Nigerian national suspected of human trafficking. The suspect identified as Prince James, was arrested in Kloth, a community near Damongo in the Savannah Region. The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, L. A. A…
…and taking over of the school farm. The petition dated October 12, 2026, also seeks immediate investigation by appropriate authorities into the incident, which has been reportedly happening in the last seven years. The traditional ruler has denied allegation, but admitted conducting roll calls to identify students who…
…online on Thursday, sparking mixed reactions.Reacting to the photos via his social media handle, Atiku wrote''Bola, you claim Nigerians love you, yet your billboards in Kaduna require security guards. Bandits raid villages, terrorists attack communities, and families live in fear. Your posters enjoy protection that mil…
A video of Bishop David Oyedepo addressing Covenant University students surfaced online, showing the cleric delivering a stern warningOyedepo cautioned students about pride, character, and their conduct, reminding them of the university's record of rusticationAlumni and fans flooded the comments with memories of their …
A social media tribute revealed that Nollywood actor Steven Echendu passed away, shocking fans and colleaguesEchendu's death came just hours after the industry also lost actor Francis Duru, deepening grief across NollywoodA fellow industry figure mourned Echendu alongside another media personality, Austinfair Nwaulu, w…
…the deceased had not been made available at the time of publication. It was also not immediately clear whether additional victims remained trapped beneath the rubble.Lagos building collapsesBuilding collapses remain a persistent problem in Lagos, where ageing structures, substandard construction materials, and inadequa…
…I felt we had with 'Alien'," he said in a 2019 interview. "Every one of us had that immediate rapport with each other." He also noted his early appreciation for the script's decision to make a woman the hero, referring to Weaver's iconic role as Ripley.As Commander Mike "Viper" Metcalf in the 1986 blockbuster *Top Gun*…
The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has said troops who killed two Palestinian gunmen in the southern West Bank prevented a potentially larger attack.Zamir made the statement during a security assessment with military officers following Friday’s shooting incident, which l…
…headquarters in Abuja. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Minister’s Media Aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde. Musa said the Federal Government remained committed to preserving the legacy and sacrifices of Nigerian troops deployed under the regional peacekeeping force. The minister acknowledged the human and f…
…and content creator Aisha has addressed the context behind a controversial social media post concerning her deceased former friend, Jannah, which recently generated over two million views online. Aisha stated that the viral publication led to an influx of direct messages from followers inquiring about the background of…
…the rubble. He said the agency received a distress call at 12:10 a.m., prompting the immediate activation of its Cobra Response Team from Onipanu Base. According to him, the team arrived at the scene at 12:12 a.m. and discovered that the building under construction had collapsed, with construction workers suspected to…
…tribute and the resurfaced meal video has amplified public mourning across social media platforms.Fans have been sharing old clips and memories of the actor's most iconic roles.Here are some of the reactions below:@Jackkalle said: "Rest in peace Odum. His energy on that video was pure magic. We just have to keep sharin…
A woman, Mary Christiana Oga of Imaje, Yala Local Government Area, has been confirmed dead, while several others were critically injured in a stampede during the distribution of empowerment items, including food, at a programme organised by Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, in Ogo…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, sentenced Sunday Frank to 40 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to spying for the late notorious Benue militia leader, Terwase Akwanza, popularly known as Gana. Justice Hawa Yilwa convicted Frank, who hails from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed his strained relationship with US President Donald Trump, clarifying that there is nothing personal between them, but warning that relaxing pressure on Vladimir Putin will only strengthen Russia. Speaking to CNN from Kyiv on Thursday, October 21, Zelensky adopted a c…
…Ukraine and the United States after November 10.However, the diplomatic gesture was immediately followed by a barrage of 21 missiles and 210 drones targeting Ukraine. The attack killed two people and injured 34 others, with Ukrainian officials confirming that central Kyiv was hit with a cluster warhead."Russian 'humani…
…Executive Officer of BoI, Mr Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this on Thursday at a media roundtable with business editors in Lagos. Olusi said, “In 2025, we disbursed N644.9bn, the highest amount ever by the Bank.” The funds reached 12,501 businesses. Large enterprises accounted for 59 per cent of the total, small and medium…