…with machetes and other weapons. He said, “They were throwing stones, and I saw people running back. And my security people said we should find another way because they have machetes and other things. “I asked, ‘In Nigeria? I am coming down to go and meet them.’ By the time they saw what was happening, they left. All t…

…incident.The development comes shortly after Obi, alongside his wife, Margaret, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, arrived in Calabar for a town hall meeting.The alleged attack comes barely two months after Obi’s convoy faced a similar incident in Benue State, where thugs blocked the Boko Road by the Air Force Base…

…were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we heard heavy gunshots, and people began running in different directions to escape,” the community leader said. He explained that the attackers reportedly began their operation around a POS shop owned by one Ernest Atindi Tor, located in the Ikyô Tor Dukur area, before ext…

…articulated trucks abandoned along the highway, with some of the trucks’ engines still running but without drivers or passengers. NDLEA operatives were also seen patrolling the area and inspecting the abandoned vehicles and belongings. In the video, one of the officers, speaking in Hausa, said the suspected robbers had…

…resuscitation (CPR) before medical personnel arrived with a defibrillator. Apa was running as part of the Parkinson’s Foundation Champions programme to raise awareness and funds in memory of her grandfather, who died from Parkinson’s disease in 2022. On her fundraising page, she described him as her childhood role mode…

…much profit she would make from the sales. She also complained about the rising cost of running a small business in Nigeria, saying that even basic necessities such as electricity had become difficult to access. Visibly upset, she blamed the country's poor infrastructure for making it difficult for people to earn a liv…

…age when some young men are afraid of shouldering matrimonial responsibilities or even running away from them. "She needs to be sure that she is marrying a MAN, in every sense of the word, not some scared spoilt brat who will start whimpering at the mention of diapers or school fees. Man up, guys! To be a man is not a…

…to UN figures, fewer than 10 per cent of households had reliable access to safe running water in 2024. The latest clashes follow an incident in eastern Chad in April, when a dispute over a water well left 44 people dead and 10 others injured.

…Lagos to Warri, Delta State, said he has been trapped in the gridlock for three days running."Instead of the politicians helping the citizens by constructing the road and providing them with the basic amenities, including security, they are busy campaigning and toiling with the emotions of citizens," he lamented.Other…

…investigations showed that the Venza had stopped by the roadside after running short of fuel, while the Camry rammed into it.The agency said the Camry driver was suspected to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.Although no life was lost in the incident, the driver of the Camry sustained injuries and was st…

…and public service record to contest the governorship election but agreed to become his running mate about five weeks after withdrawing from the race. The governor disclosed this in a post shared on his X account on Friday, describing Hamzat’s decision as a rare act of selflessness that he had never forgotten. “Back in…

…however, the market became the scene of a violent assault that residents say left people running for their lives.The attackers reportedly opened fire indiscriminately, killing people and destroying property. As fear spread, some residents fled towards nearby areas in search of safety. Others were caught in the confusio…

…Compressed Natural Gas, he had high hopes that the cheaper fuel would ease the cost of running his business. But his expectation has now shrivelled up like raisins in the sun. Instead of full tanks at cheaper costs, Adeoti has found himself sleeping at filling stations. “They said we should convert to gas; we have conv…

…damage. Roslyn, who was known among family and friends as Chunna, had reportedly been running several Airbnb businesses in different towns before the incident. Her condition was said to have deteriorated so severely that she spent months in the intensive care unit (ICU). She was left unable to speak, walk, see or eat a…

…alongside the launch of his shoemaking brand, JINGOThe graduate revealed he balanced running his shoe business with lectures, exams, and assignments throughout his time on campusOkutade shared how managing both worlds required significant discipline and sacrifice, and said faith kept him going through the pressurePAY A…

…products from Europe into West Africa. “Dangote’s 700,000 bpd Lekki refinery is running hard, gasoline output is steady,” the presentation stated. It also highlighted Ghana’s growing refining capacity, noting that the 45,000-barrel-per-day Tema refinery is ramping up production and improving the country’s self-sufficie…

…summons dated October 20, 2026, seeking a declaration that his exclusion and that of his running mate, Rabiu Mustapha, from Kano State's governorship candidate list was unlawful. He also asked the court to compel INEC to recognise both men as the NDC's governorship ticket for the state.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news…

…the men holding the festival. Videos shared online at the time showed several young men running towards ladies they saw on the road, ripping their clothes off and molesting them. It was alleged that some of the ladies were assaulted by the rampaging men. Following the public outcry, the state police command announced i…

…cater for the operating expenditure required to deploy 5G. The operating expenditure of running mobile networks in Nigeria is extremely high. It is a combination of both power and transmission, keeping that site up.” The limited number of compatible devices can, therefore, weaken the business case for expanding coverag…

…and gallantry, noting that their swift response prevented the armed men from overrunning the affected communities.He recalled that the suspected bandits, numbering more than 100, invaded communities along the Zungeru-Tegina road about two weeks ago but were confronted by soldiers who successfully repelled the attack.On…

…in a cell measuring about 20 square metres, which had inadequate ventilation, no running water, poor lighting and no functioning toilet. It added that food and drinking water were either unavailable or grossly inadequate, while adults and minors were detained together.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us…

…higher in your Google feed!Alan Dysert, the actor best known for his role in the long-running ABC soap opera *All My Children*, has died at the age of 75 following a prolonged battle with cancer.His wife, Michelle, confirmed his passing through a statement published on his Facebook page, revealing that he died on Frida…

…Monday. Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest state with some 40 million people, has faced a long-running insurgency and ethnic tensions between its Muslim, Protestant and Orthodox communities, which have been increasingly exploited by armed groups. Local residents and the ACLED conflict monitor told AFP that at least 43 people w…

…and burned stores. Taraba is sandwiched between northeastern Nigeria, which has a long-running jihadist insurgency, and the volatile central region, which faces criminal gangs known as bandits. Driven by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and kill…

…households and businesses to depend on alternative power sources.However, the cost of running petrol generators has made conventional backup electricity increasingly expensive.Solar systems are consequently becoming attractive alternatives, particularly for households seeking more predictable electricity expenses.Solar…