…The exercise has, however, been accompanied by complaints from Nigerians in the UK over passport processing, charges and operational difficulties. The PUNCH had earlier reported complaints about delays and difficulties in passport processing at the Nigerian High Commission in London, with some Nigerians also raising co…
A suspected military bomb dropped from a Nigerian Air Force jet hit a vigilante camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro LGA, Niger State on ThursdaySeven members of the vigilante group, known as DSS Hunters, died in the blast while eight others suffered serious injuriesThe vigilante commander said the aircraft struck t…
…the major operational successes was the rescue of a 60-year-old kidnapped victim, Nduka Omoyi, in Delta State following a gun duel between police operatives and his abductors. In the Federal Capital Territory, police arrested a suspected armed robber allegedly involved in a home invasion during which the victim’s wife…
…National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, incumbent Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, former Senator Shehu Sani and serving Senator Sunday Marshal Katung among 33 candidates cleared to contest the three senatorial seats in Kaduna State in the January 2027 National Asse…
…up in a security scare after a Russian drone struck a passenger train locomotive near Ukraine’s border with Poland on Sunday. The incident occurred in Ukraine’s Volyn region, about two kilometres from the Polish border, when the drone hit the locomotive of a passenger service travelling on the Kyiv-Warsaw route. No inj…
…are set to meet on Monday to discuss plans for the breakup of the United Kingdom, UK, Igbo religious leaders have warned the British and Nigerian governments against the consequences of refusing to listen to Nnamdi Kanu’s call for a referendum on Biafra. Emerging reports indicate that representatives of Scotland, Wales…
…Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers reviewed their pump prices following a series of adjustments by Dangote refinery. Ukadike said the frequent price changes were creating uncertainty for both marketers and consumers, as the cost of replacing…
…partly read, “It also approved the reconstruction of the 4.87-kilometre Simawa–Lukosi/Ogijo Road in Sagamu Local Government Area. “The Council further approved variations for the reconstruction of the Sango–Ota–Ijoko–Agbado–Oke-Aro–Akute Road (Phase I) in Ifo Local Government Area and the 69.2-kilometre Abeokuta–Abule…
AC Milan prepare new contract offer for Chukwueze AC Milan are planning to offer Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze a contract extension following an impressive start to his 2026/27 campaign. The 27-year-old international has started each of Milan's opening three Serie A fixtures, contributing two assists as he establish…
…holders across the country was disheartening. Read Also: 2027: Outrage trails Donald Duke’s human sacrifice revelation A section of Nigeria’s political elite openly threaten voters, opponents and dissenting residents with violence, eviction and physical harm ahead of the 2027 general elections. From Osun to the Federal…
…Saturday PUNCH, Buba’s ally and Managing Director of Nixon Energy and Nixon Telecoms, Mukhtar Gwarzo, defended the senator, urging relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter. Gwarzo, who said he had known the senator for more than two decades, stated that the allegations were serious because they touched…
…for residents, the silence has not erased the horror of Monday, August 31, when Bidemi Odukoya, the Shepherd of Iri Orun Parish of the CCC, allegedly macheted his wife to death during a midnight domestic dispute before reportedly taking his own life.The incident reportedly occurred around 2am. After allegedly attacking…
UK band, Squeeze cancels Virginia concert after worker is crushed to death by tour bus British rock band Squeeze cancelled its scheduled concert in Virginia after a worker was killed in a tragic incident at the venue before the show. The music band was due to perform at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, on Thursday night,…
…disallowed for an offside against Dembele, before the latter was denied by a superb Lukas Hradecky save deep in stoppage time. Lyon beat Auxerre 3-1 earlier and are in second place, two points behind Monaco and level on points with Lille who won 1-0 at Toulouse on Thursday thanks to an Ayase Ueda goal. AFP
…injuryGalatasaray fans and Nigerian football followers are waiting for manager Okan Buruk to speak after the matchPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Victor Osimhen faces an uncertain road back to full fitness after picking up a groin injury during…
…lactating mothers. In a statement signed by her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said 1,179 beneficiaries had already been enrolled in the intervention, while 2,089 food packages had been distributed. She, however, called on state governments to adopt the programme to ensure wider coverage…
…Microbiology undergraduate at Delta State University, Abraka, Prince Daniel Afamefune Chukwujindu, has become the new traditional ruler of the Ekwuoma Kingdom in the Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. Daniel, who succeeded his late father, King Chinedu Samuel Chukwujindu, was formally installed as the…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has said a university recovered from a forfeiture case has since become a fully functioning federal institution, with 1,909 students matriculated into it in December 2025. Olukoyede, in a video and accompanying post shared on his official X ac…
"I don't want to sell akara" - BBNaija's Beauty Tukura urges Nigerians to get their PVC ahead of 2027 elections Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura, has urged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and prepare to vote in the 2027 general elections. In a post shared online, Beauty said she doe…
…Division have rescued an abducted woman from the hands of kidnappers along the Eko-Amukpe road in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The Police have also launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects at about 1945hrs on 2nd September 2026. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed th…
…AK-47 rifle (Bridge No. 02028), deserted his post, and transported the weapon to Otukpo, Benue State. James sold the firearm to a middleman, Abakpa Simon Anthony, for N700,000, who subsequently resold it to an illicit buyer, Sunday Akor (aka IBB), for N800,000,” the statement said. The operatives apprehended the suspec…
Argentine President Javier Milei sparks diplomatic row with UK after declaring Falkland Islands is theirs in live address to his people Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed his country's claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and announced plans for tougher economic and diplomatic measures targeting act…
…at a major competition, just a day after celebrating his milestone 90th birthday. Toshisuke Kanazawa, who has spent nearly seven decades around the sport, achieved his long-held aim of competing at 90 by winning the 85-and-over category at the All Japan Masters Fitness Championships in Hiroshima, Japan. The historic wi…
…league matches. Another bonus for manager Mikel Arteta is the form of England winger Bukayo Saka, who has scored twice already following an injury-disrupted 2025/26 campaign. Chelsea have launched the Xabi Alonso era with three wins in all competitions, looking dangerous in attack but vulnerable at the back. The club’s…
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