…residents of Kaduna State. The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Lawal Adamu Usman, has joined the calls for action, appealing to anyone with useful information that could help secure the family’s release to come forward. In a statement he personally signed and made available to reporters in Kadu…
…and injuring four DSS operatives. According to BBB, the group intended to kidnap the lawmaker and use him to negotiate the release of Muhammad, Abbas and other detained members. He added that the terrorists also planned to attack the Wawa military base in New Bussa, Niger State, believing their detained members were be…
…in breach of trust, contrary to the provisions of Sections 311 and 312 of the Penal Code Law. Abubakar initiated the direct criminal complaint on January 15, 2026, following a report by the SDP disciplinary committee, which allegedly found that the defendants conspired to divert funds belonging to the party. In his sta…
…intercourse with an eight-year-old girl, and thereby committed offences contrary to the law. The defendants were arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on rape and unlawful sexual intercourse, allegedly committed between 2022 and 2024 at Zone 10 near the Capital Hotel area in Osogbo.State counsel, Labo Popoola, t…
…by the senator’s Head of Media, Amb. Dr Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, who conveyed the lawmaker’s grief over the loss of his elder brother. Senator suspends political activities Following the death, Senator Kelvin Chukwu has suspended all political activities and engagements for one week to mourn his late brother. Accordi…
…for political purposes. In a statement he issued via his X handle on Monday, the former lawmaker recalled previous cases of mass kidnappings in Kaduna State, including the abductions of hundreds of students from Greenfield University, the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation and Bethel Baptist High School. “The vi…
…arraigned afresh. He urged the judge to strike out the charge as required by law. Following no objections from Ibrahim Angulu, SAN, who stood for Adeyemi, Justice Umar terminated the charge accordingly. Adeyemi, 38 years old, is being tried alongside two others whose whereabouts were unknown, on charges bordering on co…
…violated its right to a fair hearing. The judge held that the inquest was required by law and that the absence of the deceased’s body did not, in itself, invalidate the coroner’s decision to proceed with the inquiry. Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, following medical procedures, and his death prompted an investigation in…
…Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday, October 12, 2026Ogunwuyi, a former lawmaker in both the state House of Assembly and House of Representatives, is among several Makinde aides who have quit in recent monthsIn his resignation letter, Ogunwuyi cited his pride in the administration's achievements and pled…
…11, 2026, by the senator’s Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, the lawmaker described the deceased as an astute public servant and politician. The statement said the death had left the Chukwu family traumatised, adding that Senator Kelvin Chukwu had suspended all political activities and engagements for…
A Nigerian lawyer has released a guide on how men should legally protect themselves if a female partner unexpectedly passes out or dies in their home. The video guide surfaces following a string of high-profile incidents involving women dying under mysterious circumstances while visiting their lovers. The lawyer warns…
…a child; Tampa, Florida. 19. Kazeem Runsewe - Wire fraud; Thomson, Illinois. 20. Fatiu Lawal - Wire fraud; Lompoc, California. 21. Justin Akubueze - Money laundering; Orem, Utah. 22. Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo - Larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property; Orlando, Florida. 23. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi - Assault; Alden…
…Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has explained why he chose to establish a law firm after retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, saying he sees the move as an opportunity to continue serving society in a different capacity. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, Mba spoke duri…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, for alleged drug trafficking, barely a year after she was convicted of the same offence, and arrested a South African woman with 32.74kg of cannabis in Rivers State. The agency also intercepted large consignments of illi…
…added. The ministry advised Nigerians living in South Africa to comply with local laws, remain vigilant and prioritise their safety. It urged them to maintain contact with the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg for consular assistance whenever necessary. “The Federal Governme…
…the summit would examine community-based security arrangements, strategic deployment of law enforcement personnel along agricultural corridors and technology-driven early warning systems to restore farming activities. On oil production, the NESG warned that crude oil theft continued to deprive Nigeria of substantial ex…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an 83-year-old woman, Mrs Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado in Abia State, barely a year after she was prosecuted and convicted for a similar offence. Uloma was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence in…
…Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday, has again been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with consignments of Methamphetamine and Colorado concealed around her waist, barely a year after she was nabbed, prosecuted and convicted for the same offence. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado, barely a year after she was convicted of drug-related offences. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Loc…
…chapters of the National Human Rights Commission, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), journalists and civil society groups, and deployed a regional advocate to verify the incident. The advocate, who visited the community on Thursday, October 8, 2026, reported that the woman was accused of pouring faec…
A Nigerian lawyer, Ilavbare Goldfish Rahmatulai, has stated most marriages fail due to how men are raised. She stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 11, 2026, explaining that this conclusion stems from her experience counseling couples in at least 100 marriages. While acknowledging that about 20% of severe…
…waste their money, time and energy fighting a lost battle,” he said. He also appealed to lawyers, including Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), to discourage the affected candidates from filing fresh suits that could further increase their legal expenses. “I also wish to appeal to those Barristers and SANs to ‘pity’ th…
…classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, in September and October 2026 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was taken to General Hospital Azare for medical examination. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence. "On 8th October, 2026 at about 1000hrs, a father residing st Dago Vi…
…disputes over candidate nominations, party primaries, and compliance with electoral laws. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/2027-protest-relief-as-inec-releases-final-candidates-list/ 4. 2027: Opposition, APC clash over campaign funding Opposition parties have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of…
…facilities in Bichi, Kano State, while strengthening collaboration with security and law enforcement authorities to disrupt illegal supply networks and prosecute offenders. “Our enforcement operations are aimed at dismantling illegal supply chains, preventing prohibited products from reaching the Nigerian market, and e…