…leadership. Sessi is also the Lagos State Coordinator of WoPU, led nationally by the immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Williams Akporeha. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the NLC national secretariat has queried Sessi over her association with the organisation. In a memo da…

…into the circumstances surrounding the actress’ death. The church, through its Head of Media and Publicity Worldwide, Kayode Ajala, said it had begun a discreet investigation following allegations involving Onadeko, who is a shepherd in the church. The church also rejected claims that its doctrine permits practices suc…

…in the Government House in Osogbo. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, a member of the media committee of the APC campaign council, Kehinde Ayantunji, called on the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Director General of Department of Service, Adeola Ajayi, to immediately act on the complaint before the s…

…to hide. You are right there with the audience, and every emotion has to be honest and immediate. The role allowed me to explore pain, betrayal and vulnerability in a very intimate way, and I am grateful for the opportunity.” She added that the message of the play resonated deeply with her because friendship is an impo…

…their relegation from the Premier League last season, Wolves are hoping for an immediate return to the top-flight. Cesar Peixoto’s first game as Wolves boss was just two minutes away from ending in defeat before Jimenez converted a stoppage-time penalty at Molineux. Jimenez, who bought a scarf for every fan in the Sout…

…of accumulated challenges. He, however, stated that the process would not produce immediate results, stressing that economic reforms required time and sustained implementation before their full benefits could be realised. He said the APC-led government was laying the foundation for long-term economic growth and develop…

…Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has set social media ablaze after it was posted on Friday, 14 August 2026.The footage was captured at the funeral service of Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, who had recently lost her spouse and laid him to rest.…

…of that. What is going to be different is that we are going to perform better. That is immediately the results are ready, they will capture them and send them to the IReV through the same BVAS. “The IReV is a viewing centre. There’s a misinformation when it comes to the function of the IReV. The IReV is not an adding m…

…operatives led by the Commander of the Vigilance and Criminal Response Unit (VCRU) immediately commenced an operation that resulted in the arrest of the three suspects.On interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, confirmed the arrest on Friday, August 14, 2026 d…

…to their son. Churchill shared photos and videos of the heartwarming reunion on social media, noting that it had been several years since his mother and his son last saw each other. He revealed that his mother was deeply impressed by King Andre's growth, describing the young boy as calm, confident, and exceptionally we…

…woman and her children were sleeping and trapping them underneath. He said neighbours immediately attempted to rescue the victims after the collapse. "Neighbours tried to bring them out, but unfortunately, they couldn't be rescued alive," he said. Ayuba added that security agencies had been informed about the incident…

…a federal judge regarding the December 2024 killing, which generated intense national media coverage and public attention surrounding the United States healthcare system. Mangione faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, with federal prosecutors confirming they will pursue a life term at his scheduled sentencing…

France's top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s France's top constitutional authority has struck down a bill that sought to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, ruling that the proposed restrictions disproportionately infringe upon freedom of expression.The court determined t…

…why we have gone to court. We are not asking Nigerians to decide this matter on social media, and we are not asking INEC to become a court. We are asking the institution holding the records to produce them and the judiciary to examine the evidence and pronounce on it. If the certificate belongs to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, le…

Aridin - Singer, Davido slams Omoyele Sowore for referring to his Uncle as a governor who has 'nothing upstairs' Davido has slammed publisher and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who in a recent interview described the singer's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke as someone who has nothing 'upstairs'. While giving h…

…recalled that the union had in June this year, issued a month ultimatum demanding the immediate implementation of the agreement. Apeh said: "Today, 14th August, 2026, there has been zero reflection of that agreement in ESUT. Management has chosen misinformation, confusion and inaction over genuine dialogues and proper…

…said the case was not intended to be determined through political arguments or social media exchanges, but through evidence presented before the judiciary. “We are not asking Nigerians to decide this matter on social media, and we are not asking INEC to become a court. “We are asking the institution holding the records…

…across all 30 local government areas, 15 key informant interviews, incident monitoring, media monitoring, stakeholder validation and secondary research.Incidents peak as campaigns intensifyOf the 73 incidents documented, 54 — representing 78 per cent — occurred between May and July 2026, coinciding with a period of hei…

…group backing the Nigeria Police Force has publicly accused popular activist and social media personality Vincent Otse Martins, widely known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, of deliberately shielding suspects in a 2023 double murder in the Ajiro community in Lagos State.The Police Integrity Organisation (PIO) made the accusation…

…Sowore responded sharply after Afrobeat star Davido called him 'arindin' on social media over his criticism of Osun StateSowore turned the insult around on Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, raising questions about the governor's educational backgroundThe activist also blasted Adeleke for endorsing President Tin…

…actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday speaks on Lagos big girls amid public dispute between media personality Diiadem and beauty entrepreneur Dabota Lawson. In a social media post, Nkechi questioned why some people feel pressured to associate with what she described as the self-acclaimed "Lagos big girls," suggesting that app…

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC campaign media committee has raised fresh alarm over the importation of political thugs into the government house just less than 24 hours to the governorship election. Speaking with newsmen at the Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo, on behalf of the committee, M…

…denial of access and other forms of interference. Journalists can access the Safe Media WhatsApp prompt through the designated channel or send “safemedia” to https://dub.sh/safemedia, or by typing “safemedia” and sending the text to 0805 877 8053. The council called on security agencies to recognise journalists as impo…

…around the world” with teams in more than 70 countries. Niger authorities did not immediately issue any statement. Following Rideout’s kidnapping, the US State Department revised its travel advisory for Niger to the highest level, where it remains. “Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism,…

…to explore attacking options before the transfer window closes.According to several UK Media reports, the Gunners have faced hurdles in their search for forward reinforcements, having missed out on Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, while potential deals for Julián Alvarez and Bradley Barcola appear increasingly difficult t…