…Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, following intelligence reports on terrorist movements in the area.The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the terrorists.Other items recovered included two Android phones, one Infinix and one…

…in Abuja, Josephine Adeh, the Utako Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress report from the hotel in the early hours of Tuesday, October 20, 2026. After its operatives went to the hotel, they found Net, who worked as a tiler and was hired by the hotel, with marks of violence on his body. Same with one of the…

…Grace, also a police corporal, before unaliving himself with an AK-47 rifle following reported relationship troubles. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. Amos, who was assigned to night-duty station guard, reportedly resumed duty at about 6 pm before allegedly abandoning his post hours later.…

…animals concealed in a wire-mesh cage inside a sack. The suspected traffickers reportedly abandoned the consignment and fled into the surrounding swamp upon sighting the Customs patrol team. Afeni, represented by Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Oluwaseun Oguntuase, commended the operatives for their vigila…

…Ministries' Facebook page confirmed that she had not responded as of the time of this report.Check out Tope Alabi's legal document in the

…Area of Kebbi State.The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by crisis reporter in the North-West region, Bakastine.According to Bakastine, the troops also arrested four suspected bandits during the operation.The women were abducted on Friday night when gunmen invaded Dirin Daji community in Sakaba Local Gov…

…The PPRO stressed that other members of the gang fled in different directions, reportedly with gunshot injuries.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The statement read, “The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a 15-year-old kidnapping victim and neutralised a suspec…

…of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Osunyikanmi, is dead. Osunyikanmi reportedly died on Saturday at the age of 55 after a protracted illness, according to a report by Starnews, which quoted a family source. The former director-general was also a close ally and political adviser to former Ondo State Governor O…

…visiting the hospitals and showing concern for their welfare. Some of the beneficiaries reportedly expressed support for the re-election of Tinubu, saying they hoped the free maternal healthcare interventions would continue and be expanded to reach more Nigerians. They also acknowledged the impact of the Nigerian Educa…

…be assumed. A UNICEF Nigeria WASH Gender Landscape Analysis published in January 2025 reported that only six per cent of healthcare facilities assessed had basic water, sanitation and hygiene services. The figure relates to the facilities covered by the assessment, rather than every hospital in the country, but it high…

…of Remo. What was the outcome of their appeal to the state government? Following their report and agitation, I can tell you that, as of last month, the N4m had increased to about N15m. According to the pension policy as I understand it, any government that fails to remit contributions when due is required to pay an add…

…They took some of our belongings. They took my phone and did not return it. Did you report the incident to the NYSC? Yes. I reported to the nearest NYSC office with my father and one of his friends. We met the state coordinator, who asked why we had not reported the incident earlier. I explained what happened and said…

…could attract action under Uganda's Public Health Act.It also urged communities to report suspected unauthorised border crossings so those involved could undergo screening and appropriate follow-up. Travellers and residents were advised to remain calm, practise hand hygiene and cooperate with screening and other public…

…countries retain a route to travel, albeit a more burdensome one.Legit.ng has previously reported on the impact of US immigration policy changes on Nigerian travellers and the broader wave of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad amid current economic conditions.Nigerian travellers face heightened scrutiny and complex…

…in the relevant state account when he assumed office in May 2015. He also questioned a reported proposal to spend $10 million on fumigating the entire state as a response to mosquito bites, describing it as illogical given Rivers State's shared borders with multiple other states.Wike speaks on supporting APC, TinubuWik…

…Local Government Area of Yobe State, on October 21 at about 9:30am. The suspect was reportedly found in possession of a high-tension cable concealed in a sack. The police said the recovered cable had been taken into custody for further investigation, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest the suspect's alleged acco…

…visit would not be conducive to the public good because some concert proceeds would reportedly go to the Palestinian Youth Movement.The organisation has faced allegations of links to terrorist groups and of celebrating their activities. It denies those allegations. The letter also criticises the movement over a social…

…PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The individuals reportedly cited hunger, hardship and clashes between rival terrorist factions as reasons for leaving terrorist camps. “Troops also rescued an abductee who escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains and arrested susp…

…from rising operating costs and difficult trading conditions. In June 2024, Nairametrics reported the closure of its outlet at Novare Wuse Central Mall in Abuja. In March 2026, Shoprite told Nairametrics that it was not leaving Nigeria but implementing a phased restructuring programme that began in August 2025. The Chi…

…Rolls-Royce Phantom ordered by late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly arrived at his residence in Harare, Zimbabwe, weeks after he died in a helicopter crash. According to local media, the luxury vehicle arrived on Friday, October 23, in a large wooden crate, nearly a month after Chivayo and his wi…

…town in Zamfara State, killing seven residents and abducting several others.The attack reportedly occurred on Friday night, leaving families mourning the deceased and raising concerns over the fate of those abducted.Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, disclosed the incident in a post on X on S…

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo No fewer than ten residents were reportedly gunned down on Friday afternoon when a large gang of heavily armed bandits invaded Binnari village in Taraba State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Comma…

…appear higher in your Google feed!Controversial relationship influencer Blessing CEO has reportedly left Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos, with footage of a video call between her and Nollywood actress Doris Ogala circulating online.In the clip shared by Doris Ogala on Instagram on October 24, 2026, Blessing CE…

…cent and 3.14 per cent to $116 per barrel and $103 per barrel, respectively.DAILY POST reports that Trump said on Friday that the US might carry out another military operation against Iran.“We may do another little Epic Fury,” Trump told a rally in Florida, US.His remarks countered his earlier comments that the war in…

…Government Area of the state.It said 10 people were killed by unknown gunmen.The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday in Amar Ward, Karim II Constituency.Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Victor Mshelizah, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST, stating that security personnel had been deployed to…