A group under the auspices of “Plateau Fulani Defenders”, PFD, has alleged that every indigenous tribe in Plateau State has what it described as “ethnic militias” who not only stage attacks on their people but also carry out other criminal…

The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team that Nigerians remain proud of them despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. In a statement released on Thursday…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 10 March for the hearing of a N1.2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by human rights activist and SaharaReporter publisher, Omoyele Sowore, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and…

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku in the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, retd, and four others before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, January 14, 2026…

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, accused Kano State Government of Governor Abba Yusuf of  forcing state officials and elected local government chairmen to sign documents indicating their defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party…

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday dismissed an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the suspension of the enforcement of its earlier order directing the unsealing of Proxy Night Club in Victoria Island. The…

Economic activities, including the movement of farm produce and travellers, are gradually returning to normal following the easing of the prolonged communal conflict between Biakpan and Etono II communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. The two…

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, have commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite their semi-final defeat to Morocco. Nigeria…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Oyebola Ojo, of all allegations of financial impropriety and judicial misconduct levelled against her by judiciary workers in the state. The decision was taken during the Council’s…

The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged to strengthen security around schools across the country to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students. The minister made the pledge on Wednesday while receiving an award from…

A prosecution witness told the FCT High Court on Wednesday how N2.2 billion intended for election security was allegedly diverted from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) under the leadership of Sambo Dasuki. Michael Adarikun, the first prosecution…

Some aggrieved persons from Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday raised alarm over alleged fraud and mismanagement of funds by the EMOIMEE, Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). Pressing home their reservations in a peaceful protest at…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles saw their remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring run come to an end after being held to a goalless draw by hosts Morocco at the 2025 tournament, before suffering a 4-2 defeat in a penalty shoot-out, PUNCH…

A couple who survived the Owo church massacre, on Wednesday, recounted at the Federal High Court in Abuja how gunmen shot their way into St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on 5 June 2022, killing and injuring worshippers during…

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to implement the White Paper Report on the Assessment of Grazing Reserves, Forest Reserves, Game Reserves, and Cattle Routes across the state. Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General…