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At least 546 people have been killed and more than 2,000 remain missing following devastating flash floods and landslides in the Nepal-Tibet border region. The disaster struck on Wednesday morning in Nepal's northern Rasuwa district, sending a wall of water and debris down the Trishuli River and destroying buildings, bridges ...
The Kwara State Government reunited 146 kidnapped victims from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area with their families after 21 days of rehabilitation, and provided cash support to the victims. In separate security operations, troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, neutralised two terrorists and ...
The federal government, through the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is implementing the Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP) to translate scientific and engineering innovations into practical improvements for livelihoods. NASENI's Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, stated this during the Abia State edition of the programme, emphasizing that ...
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) has been sworn in as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, succeeding Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN). In her inaugural address, she pledged to prioritise the economic welfare of lawyers, professional dignity, inclusion, and a stronger institutional voice for ...
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo. Senator Mark described the death as a painful and shocking loss to the Nigerian media industry, noting Oladipo's significant contributions to ...
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, has died at the age of 66 after a prolonged illness. Yusuf passed away barely eight months after taking over as substantive chairman of the commission. Born on April 15, 1960, in Wushishi, Niger State, he was appointed by President ...
Notch Captains Limited, in collaboration with the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI), has announced the global web launch of the inaugural Nigerian Drivers Challenge, Naija Driver 2026. The initiative aims to promote road safety through free driver education, testing, and public enlightenment. It is open to licensed Nigerian residents aged ...
The article criticizes grammatical and stylistic errors in Nigerian media, citing examples from Nigeria Political Economist and News of August 2. It points out incorrect subject-verb agreement, awkward phrasing, and redundant expressions like 'looming impeachment threat.' The author also questions the clarity of sentences about security challenges and the role ...
Commuters and residents using the 9th Mile–Obollo-Afor–Makurdi Federal Highway and the connecting Obollo-Afor–Eha-Amufu–Nkalagu road have expressed frustration over the poor condition of these routes. They lamented that the abandonment of construction works has exposed travellers to risks such as kidnapping, vehicle breakdowns, and severe dust pollution. The road users spoke ...
The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old Bolt driver, Emmanuel Effiong Ita, whose body was discovered in his Honda City vehicle along the Target–Udy King axis of Calabar on Friday. Ita, a resident of Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, was found dead ...
Lecturers at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology have protested over the non-payment of their August salaries. Speaking anonymously with Saturday PUNCH on Friday, a cross-section of teaching staff accused the management of deliberately withholding their salaries. They are demanding an explanation from the institution's management regarding the ...
A 53-year-old Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, was arrested by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Gambia on August 24, 2026, for possession of 9,020 ecstasy tablets and suspected equipment for manufacturing illicit drugs. The agency also found quantities of suspected cannabis ruderalis, commonly known as skunk, in his possession. The ...
Simon Ekpa, who claims to be a disciple of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed his six-year jail term for terrorism offences in Finland. According to a BBC Pidgin report, the Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to hear the appeal within the next three weeks. Ekpa's ...
Discarded industrial drums that once contained hazardous chemicals are being repurposed across Nigeria as containers for food, water, and beverages, despite health warnings. Experts caution that cleaning the drums may not eliminate the toxic residues, which can pose serious health risks. The practice is widespread, with drums being used in ...
A total of 36 Nigerians were deported from four European countries in a coordinated operation that also involved 41 people being flown to Nigeria and Ghana. The deportations included 29 from Germany, three from Austria, two from Luxembourg, and one from Hungary. The individuals were transported on a charter flight ...
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has added 10 Nigerians to the Department of Homeland Security's 'Worst of the Worst' register, which lists individuals for deportation due to criminal activities. The offences range from fraud and identity theft to child-related and drug offences. The DHS disclosed this in a ...
Many Nigerian women believe that fibroids can affect fertility, particularly when they are large, numerous, or located in parts of the womb that interfere with conception or pregnancy.
At least 100 communities in Kaduna State have been displaced due to incessant attacks by bandits, according to Saturday PUNCH. The affected communities span six local government areas: Shiroro, Kachia, Kajuru, Kagarko, Chikun, and Birnin Gwari. The hardest hit areas include Aduwa, Ankuro, and Akama 1, among others.
Security forces, including the military, police, and Department of State Services, have moved into Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State to rescue hundreds of residents reportedly abducted by terrorists last Friday. The operation follows President Bola Tinubu's directive for security forces to secure the affected communities. The rescue mission ...
Two persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along Old Odukpani Road in Calabar, Cross River State. The state Police Command disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah. The incident occurred in the ...
Ten months after gunfire tore through the community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, families of victims continue to search for the remains of their loved ones. The report examines the grief of these families as they await closure.
Two Nigerians, Maxwell Oguanaya and 34-year-old Chibueze Chukwurah, have been arrested and charged in the United Kingdom in connection with the murder of Taiwo Ekerin. Ekerin died from a severe head injury sustained during a violent assault outside the Alpha Lounge nightclub on Lewisham High Street in London in May ...
A policeman attached to the Rivers State Police Command, Alfred Louis, allegedly shot and killed a motorist identified as Anthony Obodo at the Agip-Ada George Junction in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred around 5pm on Thursday, and Louis and his colleagues have been arrested. The police command is investigating the ...
The Lagos State Police have busted a car vandalism syndicate that operated for 10 years, targeting Toyota vehicles. The police have made arrests and revealed the methods used by the syndicate.
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that states have the authority to regulate prediction markets, a decision that deals a setback to the startup Kalshi. The ruling increases the likelihood that Kalshi will petition the Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute between state lawmakers and the federal government ...
Former US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US has reached an agreement with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, and private companies to secure majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Trump described the deal as the biggest in world history and claimed it ...
The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) KASU chapter to suspend its two-week warning strike. The appeal came on Friday, barely 24 hours after the lecturers commenced the strike. The university management said the intervention of the state government has provided ...
President Bola Tinubu stated that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful economic growth without securing the lives and property of its citizens, emphasizing that peace and stability are essential for businesses to thrive. He made this remark on Friday at the graduation ceremony of participants of the National Defence College Course 34 ...
The Kogi State Police Command and other security operatives are continuing to search the bushes for National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Aloma–Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area. The police reported that 11 victims, including the drivers of the two buses attacked on Wednesday ...
The Ekiti State Government has begun enforcement against improper waste disposal, warning residents against activities that could cause environmental nuisance or endanger public health. This follows complaints of offensive odour in parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, made this known ...
Nigerian Army troops have reportedly killed scores of suspected bandits during an operation in Maikujera, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, which was ongoing as of Friday evening, involved the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers and other military assets. The troops moved to dislodge armed groups operating ...
Two workers at Germany's Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria in an unusual outbreak believed to have been caused by an infected mosquito transported into the country aboard an aircraft. Fraport, the airport operator, said six employees had contracted what is known as airport malaria, with two subsequently dying ...
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has died at the age of 34. He became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he ascended the throne at age three in 1995. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The Tooro Kingdom is one of Uganda's ...
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on artificial intelligence company Anthropic were illegal. The ruling overturns the government's punitive action against the company. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration's approach to regulating AI firms. Details of ...
A coalition of lawyers in Nigeria has launched a national legal initiative to combat environmental degradation and related rights abuses. The group, operating under the Nigerian arm of the Defenders Legal Rapid Response Team, aims to protect citizens who face intimidation, harassment, or reprisals for speaking out against abuses in ...
The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday ruled out any merger with an external political organisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Wednesday, August 26, that it facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians, Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle, to the United States. The individuals face charges related to the sexual extortion of two teenage boys, which allegedly led to their deaths ...
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on the implementation of outstanding allowances and wage award arrears. The union had embarked on the strike over the state government’s ...
*Grassroots leaders warn structure may collapse if founder is removed Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The national leadership of the OK Movement has rejected any proposal to merge the organisation with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that it will retain its independence and continue to operate as a grassroots support ...
By Damilola Samuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ...
Michael Olugbode in Abuja More than two decades after the guns fell silent in Liberia and Sierra Leone, the ghosts of West Africa’s bloody wars returned to Abuja on Thursday—not through another battlefield, but through a fierce contest over who should be credited with restoring peace to the region. At ...
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians; Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle to the United States of America (USA), to face prosecution over alleged sexual extortion of two teenage boys in ...
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Labour Congress, its affiliate unions and the legal profession on the passing of the General Secretary of Congress, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja.The President, in a release issued on Friday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy ...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political body, insisting that it will remain an independent support group. The movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for ...
By Charles Marindoti Oludare In the run-up to the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar made one of those political statements that refuse to disappear. “I am not going to enrich members of my family but my friends,” he said, before adding that there was nothing wrong with his friends becoming ...
“Africa pays $90 billion a year in debt service. That is more than aid and climate finance combined,” Mr Sing’oei said.
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects in connection with an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa State. Among the suspects are two doctors, including a nephrologist and an acting director of clinical services. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat illegal organ trade in the country.
The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in Katsina and Kano states. As part of the response, 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines have been deployed to the two states, and measures are underway to expand access to treatment. The directive ...
The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area in Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers assaulted him while he was on official duty. Nur told The PUNCH Online that the soldiers beat him and others after an encounter with terrorists. The incident occurred on Friday in Geidam ...
The family of Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online, has announced that his burial will take place on September 11, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Kemi Yesufu, Publicity Secretary of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, and made available to PUNCH Online. Oladipo, a ...
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to implement the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with health workers to curb medical brain drain. The NMA also called for a 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers to retain experienced professionals. These demands were made at a press ...
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have rescued 43 kidnapped victims, neutralised 26 terrorists, and arrested 15 suspected criminals in the past week. They also foiled attempts to steal about 205,000 litres of crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in the Niger Delta. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of ...
The Kebbi State Police Command said its operatives prevented an angry mob from lynching two men suspected of motorcycle theft in the Gesse Phase 1 area of Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, were allegedly attacked by residents who accused them of stealing ...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rearrested Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo shortly after his release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Hauwa, DSS operatives had been stationed around the EFCC premises for several hours before her husband was released. The reasons for the rearrest have ...
Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in diplomacy, six months into a conflict with the United States that has significantly impacted the Middle East. However, Tehran has conditioned this on Washington ending its pressure campaign. Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that diplomacy is possible if the US recognizes that pressure ...
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has expressed shock and demanded action over the abduction of 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Kogi State. The association stated that corps members who answered the call to serve the nation should not be made victims of insecurity, and that ...
The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) KASU branch to suspend its ongoing warning strike, citing steps being taken by the Kaduna State Government to address the union's concerns. In a statement signed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, the ...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and paraded four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad on August 19, 2026, following credible intelligence. The operation took place in Auta Balifi, Karu ...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its affiliate unions, and the legal profession over the death of the Congress' General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Tinubu described Ugboaja as a strong voice for the workers' movement whose contributions to constructive engagement with government and employers ...
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two men for money laundering and fraudulent impersonation before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Agboola Abdullahi Abiodun and Victor Okonjo, were separately arraigned on charges including laundering proceeds ...
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged sexual exploitation and sextortion of two teenage boys. Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle were extradited on Wednesday, August 26 ...
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for beginning reconstruction of a 15.4-kilometre failed section of the Benin-Sapele Expressway. He described the project as a major intervention that will ease movement and boost economic activities in the state. The flag-off ceremony took place on ...
A middle-aged man was rescued on Friday after jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos North. The incident caused panic in the area, but the man was successfully pulled from the water. Authorities have not released further details about the man's condition or the circumstances leading ...
Bandits attacked travellers on the Gusau-Funtua highway near Tsafe town in Zamfara State on Friday, blocking the road and abducting passengers. A commuter who escaped reported that the bandits targeted a Sharon Toyota vehicle and a petroleum tanker. The attack caused panic and sporadic shooting, and the number of abducted ...
A 30-year-old mud house collapsed in the Tudun Amba area of Lafia, Nasarawa State, at about 2am on Thursday, shortly after rainfall. The building housed six people from two families, and the collapse resulted in the death of a four-year-old girl and injuries to three others. An eyewitness, Kefas Abu ...
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has ordered the temporary closure of the old Niger Bridge for major rehabilitation works. Speaking at the Ogbunike interchange linking Anambra State to the Second Niger Bridge, Umahi said the closure would take effect seven days from Friday, with traffic diverted to the ...
Youths in the Agip/Ada George area of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, protested the alleged killing of Anthony Obodo, a University of Port Harcourt graduate, by police. According to residents, police shot Obodo while he was waiting for his National Youth Service Corps call-up letter, and three others in ...
Thousands of people gathered in Oslo on Friday to pay their respects to Norway's King Harald, who died at the age of 89 after a reign of three and a half decades. His 53-year-old son immediately succeeded him on the throne, announcing he would reign under the name King Haakon ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned Nigerians as cholera cases surpass 65,000 in 2026. Mr Idris, a spokesperson, noted that the country is still in the rainy season, when cholera transmission can increase due to flooding contaminating water sources and overwhelming sanitation systems. The NCDC urged the ...
Twenty US airports currently employ private contractors instead of federal TSA screeners under the Screening Partnership Program. These airports have maintained normal operations during government shutdowns, unlike those with federal screeners. The TSA has recently scrapped its Gold+ program and announced a new strategy to encourage more airports to privatize ...
The police have launched an investigation into the death of a Bolt driver who was found with a chest injury. Authorities have stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear at this time. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Police in Borno State have allegedly arrested three youths, Salihu Yahaya, Haruna Mohammed, and Muhammed Mallum, for posting on Facebook the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation of Shani Local Government Area. The post claimed the council received N3.11 billion between January and June 2026. Sources say the arrests were ...
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted a job as an adviser to Italy's defence minister. Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech-savvy individual, was dismissed in July after reports of disagreements with the country's military leadership. His sacking prompted rare wartime protests. The new role marks a shift in his career ...
The management of Kaduna State University has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU chapter, to suspend its two-week warning strike. The appeal was made on Friday, less than 24 hours after the strike began. The university management stated that the intervention of the state government has ...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has announced the death of journalist Enya Ndem, a correspondent for Ibom Nation Newspaper. Ndem passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday in Calabar, signed by the Council Secretary, Mike Abang ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University branch, has suspended its ongoing industrial action and directed members to resume academic duties with immediate effect from Friday, August 28, 2026. The decision was reached at the union's congress meeting held on Friday, where members reviewed developments surrounding the ...
A near-total lunar eclipse painted the Moon deep red across parts of the world, with 96 per cent of its surface covered by Earth's shadow at the peak of the rare celestial event. The eclipse occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, coinciding with the August Sturgeon Moon. Skywatchers across the Americas ...
A recap of major news on Friday includes WhatsApp's plan to introduce per-message charges for businesses, Reno Omokri challenging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's claim about President Bola Tinubu's age, and the death of National Population Commission Chairman Aminu Yusuf Wushishi. Additionally, Uganda's King Oyo, the world's youngest reigning monarch ...
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