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October 3, 2026 12:36 am
How I escaped after gunmen abducted 16 victims – Hairstylist
October 3, 2026 12:14 am
Terrorists kill 15 farmers in Borno
October 3, 2026 12:11 am
Cocaine: Bizman KC Luxury’s Cybertruck, hotel, millions frozen
October 3, 2026 12:02 am
I’m not the angry man people think I am – Segun Arinze
October 2, 2026 8:27 pm
I’ll quit ADC ticket, back Tinubu if petrol hits ₦600 – Amaechi
October 2, 2026 5:51 pm
Nollywood film ‘Agbara Nla’ breaks preview record with N71m sales
When the gods visited PUNCH
October 3, 2026 1:17 am
2027: Music star D’Banj surprises Osun politician with campaign vehicles
Politics
How I killed my girlfriend after HIV dispute — Suspect
Metro Plus
Workers begin three-day warning strike
News
Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie
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FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt
Sports
How I escaped after gunmen abducted 16 victims – Hairstylist
A hairstylist, Elizabeth Arowojolu, recounts her terrifying ordeal and how she escaped after being abducted with 15 others by gunmen on the Benin-Ore Expre…
Terrorists kill 15 farmers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, with three others reported missing, police have confi…
Cocaine: Bizman KC Luxury’s Cybertruck, hotel, millions frozen
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim freezing of properties, luxury vehicles and funds linked to businessman KC Luxury over alleged cocain…
I’m not the angry man people think I am – Segun Arinze
In an interview, veteran actor Segun Arinze discusses his career, being typecast as Black Arrow, the evolution of Nollywood, and his voice-over work….
I’ll quit ADC ticket, back Tinubu if petrol hits ₦600 – Amaechi
ADC Vice Presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, says he will quit his party’s ticket and campaign for President Tinubu if petrol price drops to ₦600….
Nollywood film ‘Agbara Nla’ breaks preview record with N71m sales
Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigeri…
2027: Music star D’Banj surprises Osun politician with campaign vehicles
Popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’Banj, has donated three brand-new Sienna space buses to lawyer and politician Pelumi Olajengbesi in support of his ambition to represent the …
How I killed my girlfriend after HIV dispute — Suspect
A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has told the Enugu State Police Command how he allegedly killed his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, following an argument over HIV. The sus…
Workers begin three-day warning strike
Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have declared a three-day warning strike from October 2 to 4, 2026, over what they described as worsening economic an…
Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has said that he is currently struggling to walk and has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body. Edochie made the disclosure while visiting ai…
FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt
Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com reports on Thursday. The Argentine Football Association reportedly wanted …
Atiku challenges Tinubu’s prosperity claim, laments rising hardship
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, saying Nigerians cannot eat …
Find, use new digital postcodes, FG urges Nigerians
The Federal Government has launched a new digital postcode system and urged Nigerians to find and use their unique 11-character codes for their addresses….
How lawyer converted my Ikorodu house into factory – ACP
An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Braide, has narrated in court how her lawyer friend allegedly converted her Ikorodu house into a factory….
[FULL TEXT] Nigeria @66: Tinubu declares ‘age of prosperity’ after three years of reforms
Read President Bola Tinubu’s full Independence Day speech as Nigeria marks its 66th anniversary, declaring an end to difficult reforms and a new age of pro…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded a new national minimum wage and lower petrol prices, citing the rising cost of living eroding workers’ income….
What happened with Ronaldo — Portugal coach Jorge Jesus explains
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has explained his decisions regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, stating there is no dispute and his absence was pre-planned….
10 major highlights of Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address
Read the 10 major highlights of President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, focusing on economic growth, cost of living, and CREDICORP….
I’ll resign if Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers in 2027 – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he will resign his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 election….
On its 66th independence anniversary, Nigeria reflects on dashed hopes and a fragile future due to poor leadership, despite its vast potential and resource…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Adeniyi Adeyemi, the DG of a purported presidential council, in Kuje Prison over alleged forgery and impersonati…
Ronaldo’s sister slams Portugal after CR7 leaves camp
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, publicly criticised Portugal after CR7 left the national team camp, citing a lack of respect….
Why five men with ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts were arrested – Police
Borno police clarify that five men were arrested not just for wearing ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts but for alleged thuggery and drug possession….
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he will resign from his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election in the FCT and …
JAMB extends deadline for 2021-2025 admission acceptance to November 30
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates to accept or reject outstanding admission offers from 2021-202…
FULL LIST: Covenant, UI, UNILAG named Nigeria’s top varsities in 2027 global ranking
Covenant University, UI, and UNILAG have been named Nigeria’s top universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. See the full l…
Workers set October strike over petrol price hike
Public servants under the JNPSNC have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 if the FG fails to slash petrol prices and approve a wage award….
2027: Tinubu returns, says ‘I’m healthy, ready to go’
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a vacation in Europe, dismissing health concerns and stating he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go.”…
Airlines face disruptions as fuel costs soar
Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace, face major disruptions and flight cancellations due to the soaring cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel and alleged debts….
A Lagos teenager arrested in 2022 for allegedly wearing slippers similar to a complainant’s has been freed after nearly four years in detention without tri…
I’m healthy, ready to go, Tinubu dismisses health rumours
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed concerns about his health, stating he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go” after returning to Nigeria from Europe….