A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, has died in the United Kingdom shortly after reportedly arriving in the country for her son’s graduation ceremony. PUNCH Metro learnt that a fundraising campaign was
In order to orchestrate a cyber plot that defrauded the U.S. government of over $1.3 million by targeting tax preparation organisations, a Nigerian man named Matthew A. Akande was sentenced
Ahead of the Area Council elections, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared “a work-free day on Friday” and restricted movement from 8 p.m. on Friday until 6 p.m. on
The Senate was thrown into mourning on Thursday following the death of the lawmaker representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Senator Barinada Mpigi.
A public lavatory on Savage Street in Ebute Metta has been closed by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LASWAMO) for reportedly dumping raw sewage into a public sewer. Following
The Electoral Act Amendment) 2026 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, who stated that electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria is only supplementary and should not be
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, is currently in its custody over an ongoing investigation. The
After dashcam footage of the event went viral on social media and provoked public outcry, three South Africans have been charged with m#rder in connection with the de@th of Isaac
Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer has addressed rumours concerning her marriage with businessman, Olakunle Churchill and the false report that she unfollowed him on Instagram According to Rosy, she’s happy
In Ilorin, Kwara State, a guy simultaneously married three women. The groom is seen accompanied by his brides in a wedding film. Each of the three brides carried the same
Peter Obi, a former presidential contender, has condemned the alleged tear gassing of Nigerians peacefully calling for free, fair, and legitimate elections. Obi voiced his concerns about what he called
According to media personality Toke Makinwa, she has stopped giving the church her monthly tithe. Toke claimed she came to the conclusion that many churches are already financially secure after
A 62-year-old man has been arrested for st@bbing his estranged wife to de@th at their shared home on Valentine’s Day. Stephen Demaro allegedly slashed Debora, 59, at the property in
A man who had been unlawfully detained and chained for 17 years by his biological father has been freed by the Bauchi State Police Command. A good Samaritan stated
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for the full decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories that remain under colonial rule. Speaking at the opening of the 2026