…from Idah, Kogi State, represented Kogi East in the Senate between 2011 and 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party. He was a member of the 7th National Assembly and served on several committees, including Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.See more Punch…

…only. Photo Images/olasunkanmi ariyo. Ikeja Local Government, Instagram/Edward WonderImagesThe story behind Lagos State capital, IkejaIn this article, Legit.ng detailed the history of Ikeja and explained in simple English the meaning of the name, which is popular in today's Lagos State and all over Nigeria.PAY ATTENTIO…

…Spider-Man. Photo: andrew_garfield83/bigbirdkuti>According to Andrew Garfield, when he landed the part of Peter Parker, Fela Kuti's music found its way onto that list and ended up shaping far more than just his mood on set."I started listening to Fela Kuti when I first got Spider-Man, and there was something about the…

…children aged 4 to 17 must meet to qualify for a Child Student visa to study at an independent school. Applicants must have an unconditional offer, suitable accommodation, enough money to support themselves and pay for their course, and consent from a parent or legal guardian.

…Osayi's teaching on tithing in heaven circulated on X on September 29, 2026Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries International, challenged the idea that believers will pay tithes in the afterlifeThe clip resurfaced as social media activist VDM's public dispute with Apostle Osayi over Nigeria's spiritual calling int…

…remains in speculative-grade territory, meaning political uncertainty or violence could undermine efforts to attract the long-term capital needed to sustain its economic reforms.One troubling headline may have little effect. Hundreds of stories over months and years can create a much more powerful perception of risk.An…

…However, the identity and political affiliation of the alleged attackers had not been independently established as of the time of filing this report. The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Seyi Babaseyi, when contacted on Monday, could not immediately confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident and r…

…opposed the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its Old Boys’ Association under a public-private partnership arrangement, calling for the proposal to be suspended and reversed. Kebbi governor The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, commended teachers for their dedication, saying his administration did no…

…methanol and cannabis indica. It said out of 182 affected, 48 persons have died, five rendered permanently blind and two others suffered partial visual loss. Ashimi explained that methanol is an industrial solvent not intended for human consumption, adding that when ingested, the liver metabolises it into formic acid w…

…recent $700 million minerals deal between the United States and the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku demanded the immediate publication of the details of the deal. This comes amid controversy surrounding the recent US-Nigeria minerals deal. The Mi…

…Transmission Substation. “TCN is engaging relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), to restore the affected facilities as soon as conditions allow safe restoration. “TCN regrets the inconvenience caused to electricity consumers in the affected areas and will continue to provide u…

…Misau town to Bangala Village by Abubakar. According to him, the suspect allegedly intended to take the teenager to Kano for yet-to-be-ascertained reasons.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said, “Upon receipt of the report, detectives swiftly mobilised to the scene, successfully rescued the victim…

…plan to concession King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association under a Public-Private Partnership. He described the move as a dangerous departure from the principle of public education, an unacceptable form of privatisation of public educational services and a serious threat to the employment sec…

…practitioners and litigants to embrace electronic case filing, thereby reducing dependence on physical documents and manual procedures. “I believe that this will be a very great improvement for us. Some judicial divisions have already started this outside the FCT, so I think this is the future and it is time we go alon…

…reaction to the current price with the protests that followed fuel price increases under former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fayose made the remarks in a viral video while questioning why some Nigerians who previously criticised Jonathan over petrol prices are now defending Tinubu despite the higher cost of fuel. He re…

…a medical requirement that foreigners must satisfy before they can enter the country under a family sponsorship visa.According to information published on Qatar's official government website, the family sponsorship visa is specifically designed for individuals who are being brought into the country to reside under the…

…carrier’s operationsAGHAN says XEJET failed to honour repayment commitments after other indebted airlines submitted plans and began payingServices will remain suspended until XEJET settles its debt or reaches an agreement; the airline has yet to respondPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content…

…licences from the Securities and Exchange CommissionThe EFCC prosecuted the companies under Section 57(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020, after they evaded interrogation for over five yearsEach convicted company faces a N30 million fine plus N200,000 for every day the unlicensed operation conti…

…Police said the 13-year-old suspect was taken into custody and that the situation was under control, with no further threat to the public. The victim was a 61-year-old female teacher, while those injured included a pupil who was in critical condition and a 41-year-old female teacher who suffered serious injuries, Slova…

…than 250 ethnic groups providing a broad range of traditions and dance forms. Daniel underwent fitness training before the attempt and adjusted his diet to support the physically demanding challenge. During the marathon, he was allowed five minutes of rest for every continuous hour of activity. He also ate lightly, sta…

…officers who were also honoured were former Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Commander, CSP Salami Murphy, DSP Olaifa Emmanuel, DSP Ayanlola Olatunji and DST Saanu Johnson. Some of the 34 serving officers who received the CP’s commendation awards include OC Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SP Shittu Bamidele, SP Gbenga Ademola,…

…pioneer students received high-quality technical education completely free of charge. Under the fully funded initiative, Angbeye said the government would cover all tuition fees, supply student uniforms and provide quality, nutritious daily meals.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He added that the Mi…

…leads the squad, joined by goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie of Brighton & Hove Albion, defender Michelle Alozie of Chicago Stars, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe, both of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected 28 players, including Ashleigh Plumptre, for t…

…with royalty, the Ooni let loose to the rhythm of traditional music, giving attendees a moment they clearly will not forget in a hurry.Olojo Festival 2026 in full swingThe nighttime footage, documented by Motherland Reality Television, captures the vibrant atmosphere around a gated compound entrance. PAY ATTENTION: Fro…

…numbers for business purposes.The existence of that feature does not mean OPay has ended phone-number-based accounts for ordinary customers.OPay threatens legal action over false postPremuimTimes reports Beyond the denial, OPay took a firmer stance on the wider issue of misinformation about financial institutions.OPay…