The Safe School Initiative (SSI) Unit of the Police Command in Anambra has launched a manhunt for a teacher over the alleged flogging of a 12-year-old student, which allegedly resulted in his death. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in…

The Jigawa State Government has adopted a digital revenue collection platform to automate collections across the informal sector as part of efforts to improve transparency, enhance accountability and curb revenue leakages. The payment platform, developed by eTranzact International Plc, was…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million against the Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for filing a frivolous suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others. Justice…

A rivalry between the Nigerian Army and the Air Force under former President Muhammadu Buhari led to troops being denied air cover during operations. This is according to a presidential aide, Daniel Bwala. Bwala made the claim on The Link…

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob killing of a 21-year-old, Emmanuel Effiong. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, confirmed this in a statement in Uyo on Friday.…

The viral photograph of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal has sparked widespread debate online, with many social media users dismissing it as artificial intelligence-generated or digitally manipulated. But PUNCH Online on Saturday reported that the image is authentic, tracing…

The Anambra High Court in Ogidi Judicial Division has sentenced two men, Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu, to death by hanging for conspiracy, rape and the murder of a 17-year-old girl, Jennifer Anene. The presiding judge, U. I. Ndigwe, who…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on Nigerians to remain calm and allow security agencies to conclude investigations into the death of Mary Habila, a member of the medical support team attached to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The…

Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, and Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, shared an emotional embrace on Saturday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, rekindling a relationship that began nearly a decade ago when one was a teacher…

The International Human Rights Network has called for international oversight and an independent probe into the death of Mary Habila. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the organisation’s spokesman, Abubakar Zaria, on Friday in Abuja.…

Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against India’s examination system. Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation…

The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the permanent forfeiture of seven landed properties alongside over $2 million and share certificates linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. In a unanimous…

The Nigerian Center in partnership with Guinness Baltimore, has announced plans to organise an event which will display the richness and diversity of Nigerian culture in the United States. A statement on the website of the centre on Thursday said…

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has raised concerns about pharmaceutical practice in Cross River State after inspections across 10 local government areas found that 48.3 per cent of medicine outlets were operating illegally. The Council said it sealed 505…

An entrepreneur, Adekoya Ibukunoluwa, has taken legal action against Sandra Edoho, demanding N100m in damages over alleged defamatory Instagram publications linking her to an extramarital affair with Sandra’s estranged husband and popular broadcaster, Frank Edoho. In a memorandum of claim…