…Tom McCall Waterfront in Portland, US. One of the callers said the man had attempted to punch them in the head, according to Fox News. After another caller reported the suspect had grabbed a young girl and attempted to pull her away from her mother, police responded to the scene. The suspect was identified as Daniel Va…

…for security agencies to investigate the killing and ensure justice. Speaking with The PUNCH, the deceased’s second daughter, Abdulazeez Rofiat, said her father left home for his cocoa farm but never returned. She said local hunters later found his body in a nearby bush after discovering his motorcycle at the farm. “We…

…the party’s direct primaries after a court voided congresses led by Senator David Mark. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines dominating Tuesday afternoon in Nigeria. House withdraws own state police bill, considers Tinubu’s proposal The House of Representatives on Tuesday withdrew its proposed constitutional…

…of qualified international workers each year. Data from Ellis Visa Sponsors obtained by PUNCH Online, which monitors over 180,000 US employers, identifies the companies that consistently rank among the largest H-1B visa sponsors. Explaining the processes involved in securing the visa, the immigration firm said, “Gettin…

…allegedly found in a bush in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the deceased’s second daughter, Abdulazeez Rofiat, urged security agencies, human rights organisations, the media and well-meaning Nigerians to ensure that those responsible for the alleged killing of her fath…

…the governor said Reacting to Makinde's statement, Onanuga in an interview with Punch, said Makinde's call was unnecessary because the military and other security agencies had explained the circumstances surrounding the operation. "The governor has just expressed his opinion that the UN should probe this incident. Our…

…Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday. According to the statement, the items were presented at the command headquarters by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo Othman, on behalf of the Kano State Government.…

…began arriving at their camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their title defence, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo, midfielder Chri…

…a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Burundi on Monday to strengthen their bid for promotion, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Khadijat Mohammed handed Nigeria the perfect start with a dominant 6-0 victory over her Burundian opponent in the opening singles rubber, giving the team an early lead in their first tie of the tournament…

…explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the Presidency had no objection to an international body examining the incident if Makinde believed there were unresolved issues. “The Governor has just expressed his opinion that the UN should probe this incident. Our doors a…

…a farm road in Omupo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to Punch, the newborn, who still had his placenta attached, was found by a passersby, who alerted other residents before taking him to Omupo Cottage Hospital for medical attention. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ismail Baka…

The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, otherwise known as the OCHA Brigade, has cracked down on illegal street trading and environmental violations, carrying out a major enforcement and decongestion exercise across markets in Ogidi, Afor Igwe Umunnachi, Oye Agu Abagana, Nkpor and surrounding areas. During the operati…

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…promote safety, peace, and the protection of educational institutions across Nigeria. PUNCH Online reports that over 40 schoolchildren and their teachers were abducted during a coordinated attack at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; L.A Primary School; and Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esienle, on Friday, M…

…Supervisory Councillor for Health, Austin Unorchie; and other government functionaries. PUNCH Online reported that Hundeyin was appointed Force Public Relations Officer in September 2025 by the then Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Benjamin Hundeyin during his visit to the Executive Chairman of Aniocha So…

…station. Smith spotted the ring and made frantic gestures to Mr Burgess, threatening to punch him while again acting like he was concealing a weapon. Mr Burgess handed the ring over, and Smith threatened to punch him again, telling the victim to 'go away'. His fourth victim was Michael Evesque, a managing director of l…

…to the claims, a senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the commission and has access to its nomination portal. The official explained that INEC operates strictly within the provisions of the Constitution, the Elec…

…its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the electoral body. PUNCH Online reports that the commission’s response followed allegations by Atiku’s Medi…

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The family of Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer who died during an operation to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, says it is struggling to come to terms with the loss. Lt. Isaac was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading troops in the operation that secured the freedom of teac…

…abducted pupils and teachers, while the slain teacher's remains are yet to be recovered. PUNCH Online had reported that Oyedokun's family appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to recover his body to enable them give him a befitting burial. In a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday by his niece a…

…arts, film & culture will be fully funded. Talent + education = total development." PUNCH Online reports that Education has remained a major campaign issue in Nigeria, with stakeholders repeatedly calling for increased funding, improved infrastructure, better welfare for teachers and expanded access to quality educatio…

…period of 2025, an analysis of Debt Management Office auction results by The PUNCH has shown. The increase came despite a decline in borrowing costs, with average marginal rates easing compared with last year, even as investor appetite remained strong, with subscriptions exceeding N9tn over the six-month period. The DM…

…import cover of 9.61 months, well above the international benchmark of three months. The PUNCH earlier reported that Nigeria spent about $5.21bn servicing external debt obligations in 2025, accounting for more than 72 per cent of the country’s total international payments during the year, according to the data obtained…

…insisting the Franco-Malian is focused on continuing his project with the Eagles, The PUNCH reports. Fresh doubts had emerged over Chelle’s future after it was revealed that he was yet to sign the improved contract extension offered to him by the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation. The uncer…