EFCC boss in sack storm over Osun - Punch Newspapers
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Photo: EFCC
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Eight dead, one injured in Turkey mass shooting - Punch Newspapers
No fewer than eight people were shot dead in three villages in west-central Turkey on Thursday, local officials said, as police pressed a major manhunt to find the gunman. “Unfortunately, eight of our citizens have lost their lives, and one has been seriously injured in armed att...
British woman, unborn baby die in Nigeria, family seeks help - Punch Newspapers
Claire Chadwick, with her husband Ibrahim. Photo: TikTok/Ibrahim & Claire
Tinubu to inaugurate Akwa Ibom projects, attend Rivers rally - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu will on Friday begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where he is expected to inaugurate projects executed by the governors and attend political rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom S...
Prayer walks are political protests - Punch Newspapers
On Sunday, during the RCCG November Thanksgiving service, Pastor Enoch Adeboye clarified that his appearance during a 2020 public march was a prayer walk, not a political protest. Addressing critics and journalists who perpetuate the claims that he protested the condition of the ...
US city allows throuples, foursomes to register as partners - Punch Newspapers
An illustrative photo. Credit: Pexels.
2027: Kaduna CAN backs Shehu Sani, seeks monarchs’ reinstatement - Punch Newspapers
Shehu Sani with with some zonal Chikun LG CAN leaders in a group photograph shortly after his meeting soliciting for support and prayers and Wusili Hotel in Sabo Tasha, Kaduna.
N50,000 FG grant: How to check eligibility, claim payment - Punch Newspapers
The Federal Government has released detailed guidelines explaining how Nigerians selected for its N50,000 relief grant can confirm their eligibility, accept the offer, access the money and withdraw funds, while warning beneficiaries against fraudsters seeking to exploit the progr...
BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football - Punch Newspapers
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A4 League Phase match between Portugal and Wales at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 24, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Alex Juarez / ANADOLU / Anadolu via AFP)
Arokodare gets two GOTM nominations - Punch Newspapers
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been nominated twice for Ajax’s Goal of The Month award for October 2026 after scoring four goals in six matches during the month.
VIDEO: Brazilian referee issues 51 red cards after 40-minute football brawl - Punch Newspapers
Uberlandia vs Mamore match. Photo: O Tempo
PHOTOS: Sultan receives Atiku in Sokoto, urges unity - Punch Newspapers
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding in addressing the challenges confronting the country.
Tinubu seeks Senate nod for $7.7bn borrowing - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House
Saudi Arabia executes five Ethiopians for smuggling hashish - Punch Newspapers
Saudi authorities executed five Ethiopian nationals for drug-smuggling on Thursday, the interior ministry said, the third such announcement in recent months.
PSN opposes FG’s Medipool drug supply plan - Punch Newspapers
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has opposed the Federal Government’s proposed arrangement with Medipool for the procurement and distribution of medicines to public health facilities, warning that handing over the pharmaceutical supply chain to a private company could weaken...
Man stabs neighbour to death over roasted meat in Adamawa - Punch Newspapers
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, for allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old neighbour, Haggai Markus, to death during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP S...
‘Hardest days of my life,’ goalkeeper Owono mourns late striker - Punch Newspapers
Jesús de Miguel Alameda. Credit: CD Tenerife/X.
ADC rejects ruling nullifying Atiku’s candidacy, vows appeal - Punch Newspapers
The African Democratic Congress has rejected the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of its National Working Committee led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidating the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate ...