At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on ...

According to accounts by some of the affected students, those arrested were not apprehended at the protest venue but were picked up from where they resided. No fewer than 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, have been remanded ...

French coach Julien Mett has praised Super Eagles forward Akor Adams for his impact at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Nigerian striker as one of the tournament’s standout performers. Mett also tipped Nigeria as favourites ahead of ...

Anambra governor’s wife and founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo has raised the alarm over rising cases of cardiovascular-related deaths, calling for a conscious and more intentional medical and habitual discipline. Mrs Soludo stated ...

Amid reports of plans by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), red caps bearing the infinity symbol synonymous with President Bola Tinubu have surfaced within the Kano State Government House. The ...

This comes just days after Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts from legal attachment or judicial seizure. A controversial social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump ...

A total of 95 princes and princesses of Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland. The Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House who is also Otunba Jadiara, Lateef Owoyemi disclosed this today at the ...

The price war in the country’s oil downstream sector took another dimension as petrol retailers reduced their fuel price below Dangote Refinery’s fixed rate of N739 per liter to have a competitive advantage. Recall that Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote ...

The Rivers State Police Command has invited the former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo for questioning over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The police invited Danagogo following a ...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to immediately release Abubakar Salim Musa, describing his arrest as part of a growing crackdown on dissent in Nigeria. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on ...

According to the sources, the attack was believed to be a reprisal following a recent military operation in which over 200 terrorists were reportedly killed in the area. One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed on ...

The Nigerian online community is mourning the loss of Esther Thomas, the beloved content creator and skit maker known professionally as Sunshine. Her passing was confirmed by her family in a solemn announcement shared via her Instagram account this past ...

No fewer than 11 terrorist fighters have reportedly surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, as soldiers killed eight others and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to insurgents during sustained military offensives across the state. Naija News ...

Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, has come under scrutiny following his involvement in a post-match brawl after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old Granada goalkeeper was at ...

An analysis of the proposed 2026 budget by Punch reveals that no fewer than ₦3.50 trillion in new projects have been introduced, despite explicit directives to Ministries, Departments and Agencies to roll over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital ...