The family of Memunah Abdulrahman is appealing to the public for assistance after their five-year-old daughter was abducted by a suspected kidnapper in the Ejigbo area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the missing girl was ...

  A 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, from the Usha community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, has reportedly slumped and died after a false alarm was raised about an attack by suspected herders. Sources in the community told ...

  Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public ...

  Air Peace has put its plans for U.S. routes on hold as it focuses on expanding and strengthening its operations on the London route. Speaking on the airline’s current strategy, Head of Corporate Communications Ejike Ndiulo emphasised the importance ...

  In celebration of its centennial, Delta Air Lines has concluded plans to reopen what it called a Delta Flight Museum on April 7. The US-based airline said the newly renovated museum showcases the airline’s rich history, emphasising its culture ...

  Air passengers are protesting incessant loss or delay in the arrival of their language in local and international airlines across the country’s airports in 2024. A recently released executive summary by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority of both international ...

  As the battle to control market share in the downstream sector rages on, no fewer than 70 tank farm owners have been compelled to cease operations in the past two years, leaving their facilities abandoned and idle as retailers ...

  Parallex Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting a savings culture among Nigerians through various initiatives and products designed to encourage financial prudence. This was disclosed by Preye Ojeme, Head of the Public Sector Department at the Parallex Bank ...

  The Nigerian Army has commenced the enlistment of tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women for its 89th regular recruits intake. The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday. The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the ...

  President Bola Tinubu felicitates the Chancellor of Joseph Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday. Tinubu lauded Adegbulugbe for his achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said ...

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, announced the launch of Air Algérie’s inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja, set to begin on April 6, 2025. This is said to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties between ...

  Popular Nigerian Singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, made a striking appearance on Wednesday at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. He arrived with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor ...

  The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria over the 2024 Hajj exercise has found the commission guilty of several infractions. Chaired by the member representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Sada ...

  Thirty-five states voted N214 billion for local security outfits, defence initiatives, and the purchase of arms and equipment in their 2025 budget, The PUNCH reports. Despite the substantial funding allocated to eliminate insecurity, no fewer than 367 individuals have ...

  President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s ...

  Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. According to a statement by the Chief Press ...

  The political drama in Kogi State took a new turn on Tuesday following a controversial visit by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to her constituency, despite a state and police ban on rallies and restrictions on public gatherings. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s visit, ...

  Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday, accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being ineffective in implementing economic policies. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, revealed this in an ...

  Bricklayer ‘No Where To Be Found’ After His Wife Gave Birth To Triplets In Ondo The wife of a bricklayer identified as Mrs Iyanu Ehuwa Jeje has given birth to a set of triplets in Ondo State. The woman ...

  Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an ...

  Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence ...

  INJUNCTION AND STAY OF EXECUTION CARGO REMAINS UNDER ARREST   In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank ’s claim held that the ...

  Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal will frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made the declaration while reacting to Atiku’s recent comment ...

  Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, over her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi clashed on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate ...

  The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission for not outrightly rejecting the petition seeking her recall, describing the commission’s response as an indication of bias. INEC, in a statement on Tuesday signed ...