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Vice President Kashim Shettima visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos after representing him at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting took place at the President's Lagos residence. Details of their discussion were not disclosed, but the visit underscores ongoing coordination between the two leaders.
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has commended the Nigerian Army for its efforts in strengthening security within the Oyo Kingdom. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during a meeting with army officials, acknowledging their role in maintaining peace and order. He urged the army ...
Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza on Saturday, targeting top Hamas leader Ali al-Amoudi. The strike hit an apartment building, resulting in five deaths, including four women, according to local officials. Israel stated that al-Amoudi was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attack and is the most senior Hamas ...
The Ogun State Government has planted five million trees and restored nine forest reserves as part of efforts to combat deforestation. The tree planting drive is aimed at promoting sustainable forestry in the state. The government disclosed these figures in a statement. The initiative is expected to help curb environmental ...
The Nigerian Army has held a farewell ceremony for discharged Master Warrant Officers at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria. During the ceremony, the discharged officers were urged to be good ambassadors. The event marked the formal send-off of the senior officers.
The North-East Governors Forum (NEGF) unveiled an 11-point communique at the end of its 13th regular meeting held in Maiduguri, Borno State. The resolution to float a North-East Air shuttle was part of the communique. The governors unanimously recommitted to speaking with one voice and acting with one purpose on ...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, are in disagreement over the appointment of the Iyaloja General. The disagreement was reported by PUNCH Online.
The North-East Governors' Forum (NEGF) has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the Mambila Hydropower Plant project. The forum expressed concern over the apparent neglect of the project, which has been long-delayed. The governors stressed the project's potential to boost power supply and economic development in the ...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the Indian captain of a flydubai flight that was heading to Tel Aviv to visit Israel as his guest of honour. The pilot was recognised for saving the flight. The invitation highlights the pilot's actions.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured corps members deployed to the state of a safe, peaceful and conducive environment throughout their one-year national service. He gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream I corps members held at Ikare-Akoko. Represented by Commissioner for Youth ...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the Indian captain of a flydubai flight to Israel as a guest of honour. The captain, Smit Machchhar, saved the plane after being attacked. Netanyahu said he wanted Captain Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame at a national ...
A suspect has confessed to killing his girlfriend during an argument over HIV infection. He stated that he struck her on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death. He then wrapped and dumped her remains inside a toilet. The confession was made in a video.
Governors from Nigeria's six North-East states have agreed to establish a regional air shuttle service. The initiative aims to reduce transportation costs and improve movement within the subregion. The decision was reached collectively by the state executives.
Police have explained why they cannot strike despite locating kidnapped NYSC members. The prospective NYSC members were abducted by gunmen at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha in Imo State. The police's reason for not striking was not specified in the summary.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Prince Tajudeen Olusi on his installation as the Baba Adini of Yorubaland. Olusi serves as the Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos. The governor's message celebrates the traditional title and Olusi's contributions.
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a 40,000-litre illegal refinery in Bonny. According to Umeh, the facility was yet to commence full operations, unlike several illegal refineries previously discovered with crude oil already stored or processed. The crackdown is part of efforts to combat illegal refining.
An evening recap of top stories includes abductors of NYSC members demanding a N1bn ransom. Nyesom Wike criticized Rotimi Amaechi over his mother's death. Labour Party youth leaders proposed alignment with Tinubu, among other headlines.
The Anambra State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Otuocha Market following a communal clash. The closure was ordered by Governor Soludo on Saturday. The death toll from the communal dispute has risen.
Parents of prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted by gunmen in Imo State have accused Eduak King Transport Company, which conveyed their children from Ibadan, of withholding vital passenger information. The parents visited the company's office at Samonda, Ibadan, seeking the next-of-kin list of passengers aboard the vehicle to ...
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned that irresponsible social media use and misinformation are worsening insecurity in Nigeria. They spoke during a nationwide roadshow in Abuja ahead of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum. The FCT Commandant of ...
A group has urged journalists in Edo State to expose gaps in health services related to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The initiative is designed to give communities a stronger voice in assessing health services, identifying shortcomings, and pushing for corrective measures. The call was made to enhance accountability and improve ...
The Nigerian Navy and a Federal Government task force have uncovered a 40,000-litre capacity illegal refinery in Bonny Island, Rivers State. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal refinery. The discovery is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal oil refining in the region.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has congratulated Dr Amos Josiah Dangut on his appointment as the 14th Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The congratulatory message was issued by the NANS National Secretariat. NANS expressed its goodwill towards the new WAEC Registrar.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that a permanent solution be provided to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The directive followed days of torrential rainfall that damaged the major highway linking Delta State with other areas. Oborevwori gave the ...
Tennessee’s prison commissioner, Frank Strada, has resigned following the botched lethal injection of convicted murderer Christa Pike. Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation. The failed execution led to Strada’s departure.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Zayyanu Halilu for allegedly raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. The arrest was made after he was caught sexually abusing the girl inside a vehicle at Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed ...
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has assured residents of Bagudo Local Government Area that a military base will be established following recent bandit attacks. He gave the assurance during a condolence visit to the District Head of Kaoje over the death of the Village Head of Lafagu and other ...
The Federal Government’s Special Prosecution Team of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft has secured 137 convictions of oil thieves since its inception. The convictions were obtained from different courts of competent jurisdiction. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Navy and the Task Force discovered a 40,000-litre capacity illegal crude oil refinery ...
A boat carrying about 70 mourners capsized on the Buruku River in Benue State after its engine reportedly failed. At least six people are missing following the incident. The mourners were traveling to a burial when the accident occurred.
A community leader in Benue State, Arc. Patrick Ukura, has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the communal crisis between Akpa-Mbakor and Agasha, which has resulted in the destruction of over 500 houses in two months. Ukura, whose ancestral home and public utilities were destroyed, accused the Benue ...
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has suspended the activities of its Alumni Association, including the October 10, 2026 election, following petitions alleging certificate forgery, certificate racketeering, and other irregularities. The university also suspended the current Executive Committee of the NOUN Alumni Association (NOUNAA) at all levels pending investigation ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State. The deployment is to coordinate the rescue of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers who were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has deployed top police chiefs to Imo State to lead a search-and-rescue operation for 20 abducted prospective corps members. DIG Shehu Nadada, in charge of Operations, has been ordered to take over tactical operations in Owerri following an October 1 highway ambush. The ...
A medical evacuation plane with six people on board has gone missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The US Coast Guard is currently searching for the aircraft. The plane disappeared off the US east coast.
Parents of 20 abducted prospective NYSC members have reported that the captors are threatening to kill the victims if a N1bn ransom is not paid within 24 hours. The abductors have demanded N50m for each victim. The parents visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, along with the Oyo ...
Julius Berger has commenced emergency repair work on the collapsed section of the East-West Road in Agbarho, Delta State. The collapse occurred after six days of heavy rainfall. The company's intervention aims to restore the road and ease transportation in the area. The repair work is ongoing to address the ...
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that abductors of 18 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other travellers in Owerri are demanding a ransom of N950 million. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Okoye Henry, disclosed this to Nigerian Tribune in Owerri on Saturday. He advised families to ...
The Anambra State Government has approved plans to streamline the operations of various law enforcement groups in the state. The government also approved measures to reclaim occupied government lands. Further details of the approvals were not provided in the summary.
The Kwara State Government has provided a N50,000 support grant to each of the 2,740 Batch 'C' corps members serving in the state. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq announced the grant during the swearing-in ceremony of the new NYSC members. He also urged the corps members to embrace peace and contribute positively ...
Six people are missing after a boat capsized on Saturday at Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The wooden boat was carrying about 70 mourners who were returning from a burial ceremony. Around 70 individuals were rescued, but six remain unaccounted for. The incident occurred while ...
The Ogun State Government has called on plank sellers and woodworkers to engage in tree planting to boost afforestation, protect the environment, and preserve the state's forest reserves. State Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo Oludotun, made the call at the 10th anniversary of the Irewolede Plank Sellers and Wood Workers Association ...
A man was found shot dead in a UK tradesman's van carrying irregular migrants parked at a rest stop along a northern French motorway. The vehicle was discovered on Friday about 30 kilometres north of Troyes. A suspect believed to have been present at the crime scene was arrested early ...
A wooden boat conveying more than 70 mourners and over 30 motorcycles capsized on the River Katsina-Ala at the Buruku Local Government Area crossing point in Benue State. The incident occurred at about 11am on Saturday as passengers were returning from a burial. Several passengers were rescued, while search and ...
A municipality has been named the best-performing local municipality in South Africa for the second consecutive year. It took top honours at the 2026 Municipal Performance Awards. The recognition highlights sustained excellence in local governance.
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will give $90 checks to some seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B. A White House fact sheet said the checks would arrive by early October. More than 20 million of the more than 60 million people enrolled in Medicare Part B will be ...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to close a legal loophole that complicates rape prosecutions when victims were voluntarily intoxicated. This follows a civil lawsuit over an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University involving seven Chi Phi fraternity members. The case was reopened on Monday, and Attorney General ...
Kidnappers have given parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State 24 hours to pay a N1bn ransom for their release. The abducted individuals are from Oyo State.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu over the alleged rape and impregnation of a 12-year-old girl. The suspect was arrested on October 2, 2026, by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on routine patrol around the Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja. Police ...
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade (rtd), on his 87th birthday. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described General Akinrinade as a gallant soldier and principled patriot ...
A police officer, Blessing Omene, was crushed to death by a moving truck in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while on duty along the East-West Road. She was attached to the Safer Highway Patrol team. The Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, confirmed the incident and said the driver has been arrested ...
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba, has said that a drone has located the hideout where suspected kidnappers are holding abducted prospective NYSC members and other victims. However, security operatives are yet to move into the area because the camp is reportedly surrounded by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) ...
Two individuals from Heipang District in Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, were shot dead at a mining site near Kuru Jenta. This occurred less than a week after three women were killed in a similar attack in Rakum community. The state government had imposed a curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos ...
Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest the housing crisis. The demonstrations followed the rejection by lawmakers of relief measures for tenants. The report was published by Punch.
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Kuru Jenta, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday night. Two people were reportedly killed in the attack. The incident occurred at the mining site, though further details were not immediately available.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) plans to train local divers in flood-prone communities on improved rescue techniques. Kenoma Ojuederie, Head of NEMA's Benin Operations Office, announced this during a refresher training for emergency stakeholders on urban search and rescue. The training aims to enhance coordination and response during flood ...
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has announced the death of Ismael Mulindwa, an ambulance driver with the Uganda Red Cross Society. Mulindwa was deployed to support the Ebola response in Aru, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, when he was seriously injured ...
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man, Zayyanu Halilu, for allegedly raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. Officers reportedly caught him in the act inside a tinted vehicle at Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja. The victim was found to be about three months pregnant. The suspect ...
Gunmen who abducted 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on their way to the orientation camp in Abia State last Thursday have issued a ransom ultimatum to their families. The families were given 24 hours to pay N1 billion each before the release of the victims. The report was ...
North Korea announced it tested an intermediate-range strategic missile on Saturday, with state media saying the launch involved the use of artificial intelligence. The test came hours after South Korea's military detected a ballistic missile launched from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea. The launch occurred days after Seoul ...
The FCT Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zazzayanu Halilu after he was allegedly caught attacking a 12-year-old girl inside a parked car in Abuja. According to the command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, officers noticed the vehicle shaking and intervened to rescue the girl. The suspect is in ...
The police have located a camp where 19 National Youth Service Corps members are being held by kidnappers in Imo State. Commissioner of Police Bosso stated that the command is deploying high-velocity vehicles, including bulldozers and armoured personnel carriers, to rescue the victims unhurt. The operation is ongoing.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has granted clemency to over 500 inmates in the last three years of his administration. A statement by the Commissioner of Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said 27 inmates were set free across correctional facilities in the state during Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary. This brought the ...
Police in Oyo State have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a 44-year-old woman during a robbery in Iba. The suspects allegedly confessed to their involvement in the crime. The arrest was confirmed by the state police command. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities. The pardon was made to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary. The governor's action is part of the commemorative activities for the national event. The beneficiaries were selected based on various criteria.
A PalmPay agent, Justin Azubike Owefu, also known as Biggie, reportedly died after an alleged physical attack in Abraka, Delta State. The attack was linked to a disagreement over an EasyBuy-financed phone worth N185,000. The incident involved a customer and the agent, resulting in the agent's death.
The FCT Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a suspect, Zayyanu Halilu, for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. The arrest occurred on 2nd October 2026 during a routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park, where officers observed a parked vehicle with tinted windows shaking. Upon investigation, they found Halilu raping ...
The World Health Organization's latest Global Health Estimates show that non-communicable diseases caused 74% of global deaths in 2023. The report indicates that people are living longer globally, but the burden of disease is shifting towards non-communicable diseases. Mental health conditions and dementia are also contributing to changing health needs.
The Imo State Police Command has located the hideout where suspected kidnappers are holding abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other victims, according to Commissioner of Police Audu Garba Bosso. Bosso said security operatives used drones to track the abductors and identify their exact location in the bush ...
The Anambra State Government has ordered the closure of Otuocha Market following a renewed communal clash between Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam communities. The violence resulted in the deaths of five people and the burning of a palace. The market was shut to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
The Imo State Police Command has located the camp where 19 abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are being held. However, a planned raid has been delayed due to concerns that the area is mined with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Commissioner of Police disclosed this information.
The Kano State Government has pledged to allocate land for the construction of a permanent facility for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in the state. The announcement was made as part of efforts to support the institute's activities.
Troops have rescued 15 kidnap victims and arrested two suspects in an operation against kidnappers. The intervention forced the attackers to abandon a victim who had sustained gunshot wounds before fleeing. The injured victim was evacuated to the General Hospital, Gidan Waya, for medical treatment. Security personnel are continuing efforts ...
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked as Africa's top university in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UCT placed joint 147th globally, up from joint 164th in the previous edition. The ranking includes 69 universities from sub-Saharan Africa, an increase from 55 previously. South Africa ...
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has commented on efforts to rescue prospective NYSC members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. He said security operatives have located the suspected kidnappers' hideout but could not move in because mines were planted around the area. The abduction and rescue efforts are ...
The Military Pensions Board has announced the implementation of newly approved pension rates following an adjustment arising from the new minimum wage. According to a statement by the Board's Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed, the applicable arrears have also been processed and will be paid into the accounts ...
A Deputy Inspector General of Police is leading a rescue operation for abducted National Youth Service Corps members. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with sister security agencies. The aim is to ensure the victims are rescued safely and the perpetrators apprehended. Reports have emerged of a N950 million ...