Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday clashed with fleeing terrorists in Borno state, resulting in the death of an unspecified number of fighters from both sides The encounter occurred after a clearance operation conducted by the troops across terrorist…

The Bonafide Advocator Initiative (BOFAI), a youth-led non-profit organisation working on juvenile justice reform, has completed a library renovation project at the Special Correctional Centre for Boys in Oregun, Lagos State. The organisation said the intervention is part of its…

Terrorists have released the final six abductees who were earlier kidnapped from Aiyetoro-Kiri community in Bunu land, Kogi State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Aiyetoro-Kiri Bunu Development Association (AKBDA). According to the association,…

The Ogun State government on Wednesday has again halted the selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebu land. This is just as our correspondent, who is currently at Ijebu Ode, also observed deployment of heavy security, including the police…

At least six students are feared dead after a wooden boat capsized on Monday night at the Buruku crossing in Benue State, a waterway long associated with fatal accidents. PUNCH first reported the incident, citing local sources who said the…

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has issued a strong warning to Iran, declaring that the Middle Eastern nation would face total destruction if any assassination attempt were made against him. Trump made the statement during an interview…

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory,  Joseph  Hayab, has criticised initial denials by security authorities over the abduction of worshippers from churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of…

The Jigawa State Government has warned against the abuse of its free treatment programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This was contained in a statement issued by the Technical Adviser on Health, Isa Muhammad Surajo, who stressed on the need to…

The Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force have called for continuous collaboration and sustained synergy in their operations across Delta State. This was the highlight of a courtesy visit by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina…

Leonard Ngenge’s rise has been fast, fearless, and unmistakably deliberate. At just 18, the Super Eagles defender is already charting a path few Nigerian teenagers ever reach; crossing continents, carrying senior international experience, and stepping into the long-term vision of…

The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned the recent mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru local government area of the state. Bandits on Sunday, January 19, 2026, abducted about 170 worshippers from three…

  Nigeria’s news cycle is busy with drama in politics, infrastructure plans and everyday life. The Department of State Services is pushing for extended custody of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami amid a terror-financing probe, while Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, unveils…

Bello El-Rufai, a son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most closely watched politicians in Kaduna State politics as alignments shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bello, the federal lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency,…

Benue State House of Assembly has given its approval to a new bill establishing the Benue State Widows Commission, aimed at ending abusive cultural practices targeted at widows and shielding them from all forms of exploitation. The legislation, officially titled…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has  promised to continue to deploy personnel and operational resources to address security challenges on the Plateau and other parts of the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a…