Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano metropolis, describing the incident as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa,…

A mental health expert and clinical psychologist with the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Olanrewaju Sodeinde, has called for more collaborative efforts to stem the rising tide of drug and substance abuse in the country, saying that over four million…

Israel on Saturday objected to the White House’s announced line-up for a Gaza executive committee, saying the move was not coordinated. In an unusually pointed statement, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the announced composition of the…

Kebbi State Commandant of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, Assistant Comptroller of Fire, ACF, Hassan Danashibi Jega, has decorated 16 officers who were recently promoted for their outstanding service. The promotion ceremony was held at the FFS headquarters in Birnin…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called on the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, to respect an interim court injunction restraining him from receiving or acting on any resolution of the Rivers State…

Egypt’s Head Coach, Hossam Hassan, has expressed pride in his players despite a 4–2 penalty shootout loss to Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 third-place play-off. The encounter ended goalless in regulation time, with the Super Eagles claiming bronze after converting…

Reasons for the sharp U-turn by four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who earlier withdrew from the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have emerged According to Vanguard, the lawmakers want to extract a genuine commitment from…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc has reconnected electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory Water Board following public outcry over water shortages, but handed the agency a two-week deadline to submit and begin implementing a credible payment plan to clear…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he remains the governor of Rivers State despite moves by the state House of Assembly to impeach him. The embattled governor spoke on Saturday,  during the grand finale of the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International…

Nigeria sharply increased its crude oil purchases from the United States in 2025, importing a total of 42.13 million barrels within the first 10 months of the year, according to data from the United States Energy Information Administration. The figure…

The Kano State Police Command has begun an investigation into the killing of a 35-year-old woman and her six children at the Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters area of the state. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the victims and one other person were…

When Umo Eno, as a governorship candidate, crisscrossed Akwa Ibom State, soliciting for votes, he vowed to entrench transparency if elected. At town halls, campaign events, and meetings with professional groups, he repeatedly spoke about accountability, openness, and responsible governance.…

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced an investigation into a petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, filed by the Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote. The probe,…

Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday at Aqua Triton…

Patients across the country are flocking to public and private hospitals in search of healing, only for some to leave with irreversible injuries or, in tragic cases, in body bags due to medical errors, leaving families devastated. PUNCH Healthwise examines…