Fubara's political mistake was that he tried to build his own structure - Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's biggest political mistake was attempting to build his own political structure too soon after assuming office.Speaking during…

Michelle Alozie subjected to drug test after MVP performance in Super Falcons' win over Zambia Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie underwent a mandatory anti-doping test after Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, Augus…

Nigerian broadcast journalist laments disappearance of title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women Nigerian broadcast journalist, Aniekeme Finbarr, has lamented over the disappearance of the title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women. The former Special Assistant…

Shocking amount Gianni Infantino would have made from shameful World Cup sell-off plot revealed FIFA president Gianni Infantino could have earned nearly £47 million ($63 million) annually if his controversial plan to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup had gone ahead, according to reports.The proposal, which was ultimat…

'Multiple people' de@d after gunman opens fire at In-N-Out Burger restaurant (Video) Three people are de@d, including a gunm@n, after he opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho on Saturday, August 1. The sad incident occurred at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho at around 2pm local time before spilli…

'Psychic' IT worker sacked for telling female colleague they already met 'in his dreams' A UK employment tribunal has dismissed the appeal of an IT worker who claimed he was unfairly dismissed after telling a female colleague they had met "in his dreams" and sending her romantic messages.Elrich Daudet, a former senior …

'People smugglers' arrested after Moroccan migrants were caught trying to enter Spain on jet ski Spanish authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers accused of attempting to smuggle migrants from the North African enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain using high-speed watercraft.According to reports, one sus…

God has answered our prayers. We have found them- lady who sought public help in finding her mum's missing three children gives heartwarming update Nigerian woman, Lister Mathew Osas, has shared a cheering update on her missing siblings. In a video she shared online this morning, Lister said her mum's three children wh…

Suspected armed robbers k!ll 400-level Nasarawa female student A 400-level student of the Federal University of Lafia, (FULAFIA) Nasarawa State was k!lled by in a robbery attack. It was gathered that Habiba Ummi Lele, of the Department of Chemistry was shot d3ad by the armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after atten…

Cubana Chief Priest stormed Peller and Jarvis' white wedding on August 1 with his wife, arriving in grand styleThe celebrity barman publicly declared his pride in Peller hours after the event via an Instagram postCubana credited himself with mentoring the TikToker, saying Peller has grown into a husband and will soon b…

INEC released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections on Saturday, leaving out several high-profile politiciansNed Nwoko, former governors Gbenga Daniel and Danjuma Goje, and others were missing from the list despite appeals processesThe APC had reinstated six serving senators after petition reviews…

Atiku Abubakar rejected claims by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele that fuel subsidy savings are being used to reduce government debt and improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku al…

The United States issued a formal statement after a deadly early morning attack on a Kaduna state village left at least 30 people deadAmong those killed in the Kaduna attack were children, prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence a…

Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he described as the "perimeters of a deal" being agreed upon, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "We have just been asked by Iran, …

'Sopranos' Actor Vincent Pastore found dead at his home aged 80 Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80.Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on "The Sopranos," stated …

Suspected k!llers of soldier arrested as troops dismantle criminal syndicate, recover stolen weapons in interstate operation Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additio…

Seun Kuti abruptly left Peller and Jarvis' white wedding in Lagos after the MC allegedly compared Wizkid to his father, Fela Anikulapo-KutiA video of Seun navigating through the chandelier-lit hall before heading for the exit spread rapidly across social mediaThe incident reignited long-running debates about Fela's leg…

Three fatalities and seven injuries reported in Twin Falls shooting at In-N-Out Burger restaurantSuspected gunman found dead; police investigating identity and motive behind the attackWitness accounts reveal chaotic scenes as families sought refuge during active shootingPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sourc…

GistReel Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has missed Valencia’s pre-season tour of England after sustaining a hamstring injury, with the Spanish club opting not to risk the Nigerian ahead of the new La Liga season. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Valencia’s pre-season friendly against Castellón, where medical…

A fast-moving wildfire neared the US city of Spokane on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as Washington state declared an emergency over one of its worst fire seasons on record. More than 200,000 acres (80,900 hectares) were burning across the northwestern state during a record fourth consecutive yea…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday via its official X handle, said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident and working to contain th…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively inv…

Kannywood filmmaker Aminu Saira marries second wife (photos) Prominent Kannywood filmmaker and director Malam Aminu Saira has taken a second wife. Saira tied the knot with his second wife on Friday, August 31, 2026 in a colourful ceremony in Azare, Bauchi State. The wedding Fatiha attracted colleagues, fans and industr…

Drama as man storms August meeting in Enugu, tries to drag his wife out (video) Drama unfolded at a Community August meeting held in Enugu on Saturday, August 1, after a man stormed the venue and tried to force his wife to leave. A viral video shows the man attempting to drag his wife out of the venue while she resists…

…the confidentiality expected of such high-level engagements. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/presidency-rebukes-catholic-bishops-after-onaiyekans-outburst/ 2.2027: INEC releases candidates’ list, Jonathan, Nwoko, Goje missing The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday released the final lis…