The Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, on Monday, unveiled Mustapha Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Mustapha Kwankwaso, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Kano State, is the…

In separate operations, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it arrested four suspected members of a kidnapping and banditry network and dismantled a suspected terrorist camp concealed within the Paze–Byazhin hills on the outskirts of Abuja. The arrests…

As the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) rise by about 140 per cent in many locations across the country, marketers of the commodity are perfecting plans to massively import the product to make it more affordable and available.…

The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has accused Adams Oshiomhole of distorting historical facts in his criticism of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s handling of security challenges during his…

Following persistent calls to Arewa PUNCH by family members seeking assistance over the disappearance of their son, Gombe correspondent Chima Azubuike investigated the disappearance of Anthony Isabor, who allegedly left Nigeria for Belgium in search of a better life. “This…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application by former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Developments, Sadiya Unar-Farouq, seeking to set aside a warrant of arrest earlier issued against her.…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta has sentenced a 29-year-old woman, Eniola Adedeji, to 45 years’ imprisonment for trafficking one minor (name withheld) for sexual exploitation in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. Adedeji, who was arraigned on a 10-count charge…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s bid for the presidency in the 2027 general election took a major hit after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party…

One person has been beheaded and seven houses razed at Ogute-Oke community in Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State after a quarrel broke out over a girl. The incident happened shortly after the community celebrated its Olimi festival…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday dismissed a Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of the Accord and other four opposition political parties, insisting that the ruling would not affect his participation in the 15 August off-cycle governorship…

A former senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling…

Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen has said Nigeria’s worsening security challenges require fresh legislative solutions, declaring that previous approaches have not fully addressed the country’s complex threats. Mr Tajudeen made the remark on Monday while opening a…

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has vowed to ensure justice for a 10-year-old boy allegedly subjected to severe abuse by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The…

Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Rabe Abubakar, a retired major general, has been rescued by troops during ongoing military operations against bandits in Katsina State, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Monday. Mrs Abubakar was abducted alongside her husband…

The House of Representatives on Monday began a two-day public hearing on a package of defence reform bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military institutions, improving the welfare of service personnel and veterans, and equipping the Armed Forces to respond more…