Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has explained why he chose to establish a law firm after retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, saying he sees the move as an opportunity to continue serving society in a different capacity. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, Mba sp…

Drew Barrymore is not currently married. After three high-profile unions — to bar owner Jeremy Thomas, comedian Tom Green, and art consultant Will Kopelman — Hollywood's most resilient rom-com queen is firmly single. She shares two daughters with Kopelman, her longest-lasting partner, and has spoken openly about choosi…

…gas value chain. Speaking to Financial Vanguard, the National President, Oil and Gas Services Providers Association of Nigeria, OGSPAN, Maxi Colman Obasi, said inadequate gas supply was undermining power generation, increasing business costs and constraining industrial growth. “Gas shortages reduce the availability of…

…two masked men emerged from nowhere, shot him and fled the scene,” the source said. A police source told our correspondent on Sunday that an investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible. “We received information about the incident and are working to e…

…agency added. In Rivers State, NDLEA operatives, working with the Nigeria Customs Service, arrested a South African woman, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a cannabis strain weighing 32.74kg. The drugs were concealed in two travelling bags.Make…

Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday. The Andalucian side moved a point above Real Madrid, fourth, and level with second place Atletico Madrid, trailing leaders Barca by five points. Manuel Pellegrini’s side claimed a sixth l…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy introduced a price modulation policy last week to control fuel price volatility. In this case, a flexible price ceiling is being imposed temporarily on the commodity in question. It is different from rigid price control or applying a permanent subsidy. A…

…2100 GMT. A second aviation source confirmed the halt in operations “until further notice”, adding radar and communications equipment was damaged and runways needed to be assessed. Witnesses to Saturday’s strike described chaos in the aftermath. “People who were in Terminal 3 started running towards us,” a 32-year-old…

…that Biu served as Corps Marshal of the FRSC from July 2022 to 2024, after years of service in the organisation. He was appointed Acting Corps Marshal by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2022, following the retirement of his predecessor, Boboye Oyeyemi, after completing his tenure.Make PUNCH part of your every…

…reduce transport fares and ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid rising petrol prices. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his X platform on Sunday, citing accounts from commuters and commercial drivers who said they were spending less on transportation after switching to CNG-powered and electric vehicles. Address…

Eight Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the police for allegedly subjecting a 21-year-old compatriot to a severe beating as part of his initiation into an internet fraud operation at Kotokrom, a suburb of the Sunyani West Municipality in the Bono Region, Ghana. The suspects reportedly told investigators that the…

…known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, FNSE, Ph.D., at the campaign launch in Bauchi, the state capital. The visit marks another phase in the movement's ongoing nationwide activities aimed at strengthening its grassroots structur…

…to vacate,” Ibim stated. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident and the number of injured persons, adding that an investigation had been launched. “Yes, I can confirm the incident. Four persons were injured, and they were rushed to the hospital. Mean…

…a custodian of culture, a repository of wisdom, and a symbol of unity whose life and service have left an enduring imprint on his people."Tinubu highlights role of traditional institutionsPresident Tinubu said the late monarch held a position of honour within his community and embodied values central to Nigeria's indig…

…17 motorcycles, a machine gun, an AK-47, assorted ammunition, and a communication device.The military also confirmed that troops killed a senior ISWAP commander, Abdussamad Ohida, in Owo forest, Ondo State, on October 2. Ohida served as deputy to the leader of ISWAP's Central Nigeria faction.He had taken charge of the…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Godwin Yahaya, for criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and kidnapping. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on 10th October, 2026 said the suspect allegedly contracted a man identified as Bashiru, to abduc…

…audiences through music and movement has become a defining feature of his time in office.Sir Shina Peters, a titan of Nigerian music whose career spans several decades, has shared stages and social settings with Governor Adeleke on several previous occasions.Adegbodu Twins, who serve as Special Adviser on Entertainment…

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…Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State, NDLEA operatives, working with the Nigeria Customs Service, arrested a South African woman, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie. She was arrested with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a species of cannabis, weighing 32.74kg. The drugs were concealed in two travelling bags. The suspect had travelled from Th…

…in Ogun Waterside. The projects are expected to create opportunities in maritime services, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, export processing and freight transportation. Beyond their anticipated impact on Ogun State, the projects could strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to handle maritime trade, support export-oriented…

…Airport, Omagwa, Rivers state, NDLEA operatives, working in synergy with Customs Service, arrested a South African lady, Gebashe Sithandiwe Jessie, with 30 parcels of Thai Loud, a specie of cannabis, weighing 32.74 kilograms, concealed in two travelling bags. He said the suspect had travelled from Thailand via Doha abo…

…than ₦10,000 only a few years ago. He argues that the hyperinflation driving up the price of clothing is a symptom of a much wider economic hardship affecting all essential commodities nationwide. Concluding his lamentation, the man directly calls on the President to resign, asserting that the administration has failed…

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…₦1.23 trillion.What consumers could gainNBET’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akin Odeyemi, said the payments would restore liquidity across the electricity value chain and strengthen the financial position of participating companies.According to him, financially healthier generators would be better pla…

…Nwoko’s relationship. However, the cleric’s statements remain his own predictions and advice, not established facts about the actress’s future. Watch the video below…