The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 8 Division Sokoto and the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to sustain their operations and decisively eliminate bandits and terrorists in the region. The…

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old casual worker, Shuaibu Adamu, over the alleged killing of a fellow staff member within the Government House premises. The incident, which occurred on December 26, involved two casual staffers at the…

The Kwara State Government has deployed forest guards to protect its forests following weeks of abductions and armed attacks across forested parts of the state, signalling what officials describe as a shift to a more aggressive security posture. The Chief…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday declared that Nigerian politicians love “Rivers’ money”. Wike disclosed that politicians now want their share of the N600 billion the state government said was in its coffers after the…

There are indications that suspected terrorists in the North are relocating following the missile attacks carried out by the United States of America on Thursday night. Credible community leaders told Sunday PUNCH that they noticed movements as the hoodlums migrated…

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has said that for Nigeria to overcome insecurity in every part of the country, Nigerians must work together as a family to eliminate all evil forces. He explained that there is…

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, joined thousands of Lagos residents and cultural enthusiasts at the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos, marking the return of the iconic cultural parade after an eight-year hiatus. According to a statement…

Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola is dead. The actress died on Saturday in Lagos. She was 43. Her colleagues Faithia Williams, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko confirmed her death and shared glowing tributes on their social media pages…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has restated his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying he and his allies backed him openly when it was risky to do so and will continue to stand by him now…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the…

At least seven people were killed on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated along the Magami–Dansadau highway in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents and military sources said the explosives appeared to have targeted travellers…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing and defending what is right in the state” and also supporting him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike said…

A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, who sparked widespread debate after rejecting a blood transfusion recommended as part of her treatment has died. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by media…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. The African Union administrative arm said it has taken note, with deep concern,…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that the 2027 election would be smoother for him than previous outings. He declared that he is not afraid of the 2027 polls, as his administration’s achievements since taking charge of Abia State…