…at Godogodo received a report of an attempted abduction. The troops reportedly responded swiftly to the scene, disrupting the operation and forcing the suspected kidnappers to flee. Baba, who was injured during the attack, was rescued by the troops and evacuated to the General Hospital, Gidan Waya, for medical treatmen…

…However, Jarvis fired back, noting that despite her husband’s Islamic background, he attended a church. ‎ ‎In the video, the TikToker disclosed that she has a Muslim background, claiming that it allows her to marry up to ten men. ‎ ‎”If I don’t use you, let me bend. You will sleep in prison. As a Muslim girl, I can mar…

…was restored at her residence the previous night, describing the experience as a reminder of how much people can endure. “We finally had electricity last night, and honestly, if someone had told me I would survive this long without using a fridge, I wouldn’t have believed them,” she added. The lady said her solar power…

…at the mast.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “The suspect was apprehended with items believed to have been removed from the mast installation, including DC Cable/Armored Cable. “Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect allegedly specialises in vandalising telecommunication masts and steali…

…of more persons outside the judiciary. Excerpts By Jide Ajani Sixty years after independence, if you were to score Nigeria’s judiciary, how would you grade that arm of government? Out of 10, I’ll give them seven. They have not done terribly. You see, what really happens is that the judiciary does not exist in a vacuum.…

…the musician, who had stopped moving, to win by technical knockout. The victory extended Efe’s unbeaten run in the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series. Efe had previously defeated singer Habeeb “Portable” Badmus in a celebrity boxing contest on May 1, 2026, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island,…

…the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Sifawa, directed our correspondent to the ministry’s Director of Disease Control. The director said he was attending a meeting when contacted, while subsequent messages seeking clarification on the reported deaths and the government’s response had yet to be ans…

…of betrayal, insisting that it was the former governor who abandoned the political understanding that brought them together. The position, signed by former Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mukhtar Isa Hazo and other associates, was made available to journalists in Kaduna on Thursday. The former all…

…for Justice, Philemon Daffi, who was represented by Barrister Christopher Bot, commended the Kukah Centre for driving reforms in the state’s localised security framework. “Over the years, the Kukah Centre has been the driving force behind reforming Plateau’s localised security frameworks by playing a specialised role i…

…disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the task teams established to undertake the strategic assignments aimed at institutionalising public service reforms. The four assignments include: the review and production of the Compendium on Public Service Reforms in Nigeria, 2023–2026; review and production…

…have long had a presence in Africa, but the current size and scale of the issue is underscoring the importance West Africa plays as a node in their global operations. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Femi Babafemi, speaks to the expanding scale and sophistication of cartel operations on the…

…System generated $1bn in value-added economic activity within Nigeria during the period under review. The recent study examined the economic contributions of the Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and its authorised bottler, the Nigerian Bottling Company, using the Leontief input-output economic mod…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Thompso…

…New Zealand, Qatar, Romania, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and several others, underscoring the truly global nature of the event. The ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026 promises a unique blend of high-level training, competitive action, and cultural exchange.

…Gbodofon, Ogooluwa, Omigade, Ijetu, Oke Arungbo, Baruwa and Isale Osun. Our correspondent who monitored the situation on Thursday observed that more than 700 buildings located close to the Osun River in Ijetu, Isale Osun and Oke Osun areas were affected.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Residential b…

…captivity. The buses, travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Bende, Abia State, respectively, were attacked around 6:30am on Thursday at Umunoha, a location known as “No Man’s Land” in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. Among those abducted were some serving National Youth Service Cor…

…Officer, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday. Rufai said the victim not only identified the goat but also recognised the suspect as one of those allegedly involved in the theft. He said the suspect and his accomplices had gone to Jurelku, a village in Gidan…

…Lucy Muteke, were among six people who died when a helicopter went down in rural MaronderaThe final photos, which showed the businessman in different settings, drew attention after news of the crash brokePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Wicknell…

…reports that Ross, who rose to prominence with his 2006 hit single, ‘Hustlin’, is the founder of Maybach Music Group and has released several chart-topping albums. The allegations remain subject to judicial proceedings. (NBCnews/NAN) The post US rapper Rick Ross arrested for alleged assault on ex-girlfriend appeared fi…

…managed to save the plane from crashing. Israel’s prime minister said the man had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination.” “I would say the answer, based on what I’m hearing, is yes but we’re working on it right now,” Trump said when asked by reporters at the White House whether Iran was involved in the incident on…

…already deported 25,000 people to 35 third countries to which they have no connections, under secret agreements. Burundi, a small landlocked country in Africa’s Great Lakes region, is the world’s poorest country, according to the World Bank ranking from 2024, and suffers recurring fuel shortages. Mutoni said “meticulou…

…for the four-time world champions, as they look to return to the international elite under Klopp. Having nominated a bumper squad of 44 players for his first round of games, Klopp fielded an entirely new starting XI against Serbia, including three debutants. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, Freiburg forward Derry…

…has Mr Akuns as the first defendant, the NDC as the second defendant and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the third defendant. The judge ordered Mr Akuns not to announce, publish or otherwise present himself as the NDC governorship candidate until the court hears and determines the case. Mr Dapal…

…Ahmed Tinubu’s administration based on factual evidence. Uba said this on Thursday, Independence Day, in Abuja, saying those championing the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign do not have the interests of Nigerians at heart. His comments came after the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former V…

…determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The event, themed “Nigeria at 66: A Call to Citizenship Transformation,” was held at the Presidential C…