A woman delivered twin baby boys during a political gathering organised by the Kebbi State first lady, Zainab Nasir Idris, to raise funds in support of women’s groups in the state. The woman went into labour and gave birth among a crowd of women attending the event at Haliru Audu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government that fails to guarantee the security of life and property has no justification to exist, delivering a stark assessment of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the leadership challenges confronting the country. Obasanjo blamed Nigeria’s deepening challenges on poor leadership, warning that the country has lost its influence…
Some students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus, near Ifo, Ogun State, were injured when over a dozen gunmen suspected to be robbers invaded the students in a late-night attack. The horrifying incident, which began around midnight and lingered into the early morning hours of on Saturday, saw a group of over 12 gunmen…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked Senate to approve a $516.33 million foreign loan to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a communication read on the floor of the senate, Tinubu sought a resolution of the National Assembly, in accordance with Sections…
Stakeholders, lawyers query govt’s sincerity on state police, forest guards, as hundreds killed, abducted, thousands displaced in April • What FG must do to combat insecurity –Security consultant By Philip Nwosu, Oluseye Ojo and Lukman Olabiyi Since the beginning of April 2026, Nigeria has been bleeding. Communities have been sacked, worshippers gunned down, travellers abducted and soldiers…
Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court Abuja, has issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Nigerian Police Force, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing or requesting fines from motorists over non-possession of third-party motor insurance. Delivering judgment, Justice Yilwa, held that only a court of competent jurisdiction had the…
No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across the southern area of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a sustained wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondents gathered from two credible community leaders that the affected monarchs were seeking refuge in urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos….
Excerpt: Nigerian influencer Blessing CEO apologises over cancer claim controversy, pledges transparency with medical records and offers refunds to donors. Nigerian influencer Blessing Okoro has apologised following widespread controversy surrounding. Nigerian influencer Blessing CEO apologises over cancer claim controversy, pledges transparency with medical records and offers refunds to donors. Nigerian influencer Blessing Okoro has apologised…
The Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel who were alleged to have been involved in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Defense Headquarters inaugurated the court martial on Friday at the Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, under heavy security. The session was held behind closed doors…
Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants were arraigned in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)….
