Adetunji Abudu fled the US in 2019 after FBI Boston searched his Rhode Island home in connection with a fraud and money laundering caseAbudu is one of six defendants charged with laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraud schemes that targeted elderly AmericansThe FBI confirmed Abudu was arrested after he at…

…congratulations to all graduating students at the University of Ilorin.Classmates and Connections Celebrate AbrahamAbdulgafar Abdulkadri said: "Congratulations champ."Opelusi Olamide said: "Congratulations, Abraham. More wins."In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the Univer…

…and employers. He also stressed that employers must consider workers’ healthcare a necessary cost of doing business, just as they made provisions for pensions and other employment-related obligations. On emergency medical care, the statement said the governor emphasised that no healthcare provider should turn away resi…

…of the affected areas made the establishment of a Forward Operating Base, FOB, necessary to prevent the bandits from regrouping and launching further attacks.According to him, the absence of military bases and strategically positioned security formations along vulnerable corridors could undermine the ability of securit…

…was informed by the former police chief’s leadership qualities, which he believes are necessary to move the state forward. He said, “I wish to humbly resign my membership and position as the Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Nasarawa State Chapter, with immediate effect. “My decision follows…

…ongoing. “The operations led to the recovery of some motorcycles and other exhibits connected to the attack, which were abandoned by the suspected hoodlums. Investigation is being intensified to track and arrest the fleeing hoodlums and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the police stated. The statement further disclo…

…19.Tunji-Ojo had separately released the names of 21 NSCDC officers suspended in connection with the incident. The committee originally requested a two-week extension on October 6 before it was able to submit its final report.Panel probes deaths of 37 Niger miners Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the National Associat…

…said he was leaving office for personal reasons, adding that his decision was not connected to any disagreement with the governor or any member of his administration.He explained that he arrived at the decision after careful consideration and had no dispute with the state government.In the letter, the former commission…

…the shutdown of the feeder supplying electricity to the affected area. “This measure was necessary to create a safer environment for our firefighters to operate and manage the emergency effectively,” the statement added. Commenting on the incident, the Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, expressed sympathy with the aff…

…gunshots were reportedly fired from concealed positions. The troops subsequently applied necessary force to disperse the mob and restore order in the area. During the operation, David was arrested with one locally fabricated firearm and nine rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The confrontation also resulted in the destructio…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 5-year-old girl, Habiba Abubakar in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 26, 2026 said Habiba's body was found in a water…

…represent significant changes to our economic policy framework. “These measures were necessary to address distortions that weakened public finances and constrained the efficient allocation of resources. “However, stabilisation creates the conditions for progress; it does not automatically deliver it. For instance, a mo…

…and alternative energy.” On agriculture, the President said the administration is connecting farms to storage facilities, processing centres and markets, while expanding irrigation, mechanisation, finance and rural infrastructure. He added that government is also seeking to move beyond extraction into domestic processi…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the deaths of two minors in the Alkaleri and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, adding that the suspects were arrested in connection with separa…

…their demands. “Regrettably, the government delegation came unprepared and without the necessary mandates to engage substantively on these issues. No concrete commitments were secured, and the outstanding issues remain unresolved,” the unions stated.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred S…

…Cross River State, has spoken out. LIB reported that police arrested the suspects in connection with the alleged murder of Bassey Eno Ibiang in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The incident was reported to the police on October 25, 2026, based on allegations that the suspects, Omini Eno Ibiang, 28, and Emmanu…

…to account for all missing persons, establish their whereabouts and provide the necessary support to affected individuals and families. He also tasked security agencies to investigate the movement of the attackers, establish their possible motives and determine whether they had links to other criminal activities. Kefas…

Rise Networks, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Meta, Google, Microsoft and other partners, has launched the #AI4Elections Hackathon to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The nationa…

…and turned to the app, which suggested "empathetic," "creative" and "animal lover." The anecdote prompted criticism on social media, with some users questioning why she needed AI assistance for such a personal task.Others questioned whether the account had been exaggerated to attract attention. The reactions reflected…

…researchers, public health professionals, and institutions working in those areas to connect with her.Reactions to her announcement poured in on LinkedIn, with colleagues and well-wishers celebrating the achievement.Francisca Ezealor said:"Congratulations to you, Queen Aminat Moody."Olusegun Francis added: "Congratulat…

…technologies,” he said. He further disclosed that the university had expanded digital connectivity and introduced a “Talk to the VC” application to enable students and staff to communicate directly and confidentially with the university leadership. According to him, BMU was also strengthening simulation-based learning…

…had an altercation with the deceased during which he reportedly stabbed him in the neck, inflicting a deep injury. Police operatives rushed the victim to to a hospital where he died while receiving treatment. "The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one James Gambo in connection with the killing of Faisal Usman i…

…of Ntezi-Aba, in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was identified in connection with the incident as the man who allegedly murdered her. “Information available to the Forum indicates that the deceased and Ofoke Chima had been in a relationship for approximately five to six years. The Forum also received rep…

…recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action.Two suspected fake soldiers arrested in Nasarawa

…during a telephone interview that Ganiyu Adeoye and five others had been arrested in connection with the murder. Ojelabi also said Toheeb had been missing for some days before his corpse was discovered in an abandoned well, adding that it took police operatives and others who assisted them more than five hours to retri…