The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. This was announced in a notice shared via…

Toyosi, media personality and wife of actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong, has continued to build anticipation ahead of her 40th birthday with a countdown on social media. As part of the celebration buildup, Toyosi took to Instagram during the week to reveal…

Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have died ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed…

A disagreement over the sharing of N8,000 proceeds from a masquerade procession in Ilare, Osun State, has reportedly turned deadly, leaving a man identified as Bukunmi dead. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on Friday during the Egungun festival…

Rising crayfish prices in Lagos State are putting pressure on household budgets and affecting traders, as persistent scarcity and high transportation costs continue to push prices up across major markets. A market survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

A member of the Governing Council/Board of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, has appealed to Christians to make wise use of opportunities in the digital space and artificial intelligence. Olugbemi, who spoke on Saturday,…

A fresh wave of attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali killed dozens of people, local and security sources said Saturday. Friday’s attacks were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections to the southern part of the country. The party announced the decision at its 1st National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The motion was…

Sevilla manager, Luis García Plaza, has hailed Super Eagles forward Akor Adams following the Nigerian striker’s impactful performance off the bench in their 2-1 win over Espanyol on Saturday. Adams scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 La Liga…

Comedian Bovi Ugboma, stirred reactions at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after making a light-hearted jab at actor Kunle Remi during the ceremony, referencing a recent online debate about award processes. While hosting on stage, Bovi acknowledged winners…

Veteran journalist Stephanie Busari on Saturday delivered an emotional commencement speech to the American University of Nigeria (AUN) class of 2026, praising graduating students for persevering through hardship and paying special tribute to former Chibok schoolgirls abduction victims who completed…

The killing of Eluyera Kolade, an Accord agent and son of the party’s Women Leader in Ikire town, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, has ignited a political dispute between the party, the Governorship Election Campaign Council of the…

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, has urged Nigerian youths to stop relying on politicians for handouts and instead focus on developing skills and contributing ideas that can drive national development. He stated this on Saturday in Abuja during…

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Anambra State has threatened to down tools if its member, Edwin Emegakor, abducted on 7 May was not freed within 48 hours. The NMA made threat in a communiqué issued after its emergency general…

Amnesty International has launched a public inquiry into the growing wave of gang violence and political thuggery in Kano State following recent deadly attacks that reportedly claimed at least five lives in Kano and Gwarzo on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.…