A woman in Rivers State, Jennifer Atuegbu, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after accusing her two-year-old son’s school of shaving part of his hair without her consent. She said the school authorities have failed to explain how the…

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, stationed at Forward Operating Base, FOB, Karim Lamido, apprehended five suspected armed criminals on June 4, 2026, following a distress call…

A tragedy has reportedly been averted in Okpanam, Delta State, following a heavy downpour on Friday afternoon. Viral videos circulating online on Saturday captured the moment a group of passersby gathered to rescue an unidentified man who was being swept…

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, added another milestone to her illustrious career on Saturday, setting a new meet record in the women’s 100m hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan. The Nigerian sprint hurdler cruised to victory…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has met with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. Obi disclosed this in a statement posted on his…

Delta State has been ranked the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index. A Saturday statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack on a military base in Borno State, saying five soldiers and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed. The army, however, noted that the attack was repelled by troops of…

A factional chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has cried out that his life is in danger. Speaking to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday, Ombugu called on security agencies to provide him with protection and investigate the…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria’s future depends on strong institutions, an impartial judiciary and adherence to the rule of law. Jonathan stated this on Friday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week of the…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the leadership dispute within the party. The appeal stemmed from a Federal High Court judgement which recognised a caretaker leadership structure within…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains fully committed to ensuring the safe return of schoolchildren and other citizens abducted in different parts of the country. Speaking in Abuja on Friday after a special Jumma’a prayer at…

Discover the full list of demands made by abductors for the release of Oyo pupils and teachers, including ransom, vehicles, and the release of detained ter Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-what-oyo-abductors-are-demanding-before-releasing-pupils-teachers/ Read the full article here

Federal High Court in Lagos, Akintayo Aluko, has withdrawn from a $42.5 million rice import fraud trial. This followed a petition accusing him of misconduct and bias. The judge gave his ruling on 24 May declaring his withdrawal from the…

Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that his principal is suffering from a deteriorating eye condition while in detention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. Adekeye lamented that…

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has donated modern crime-fighting equipment and protective gadgets to the Lagos State Police Command to strengthen security operations and enhance effective policing across the state. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Lagos…