Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development. The award was conferred on the governor by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) at a ceremony held on Tuesday night at the Nicon Luxury …

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, on Tuesday unveiled an entertainment hub, a film and media production facility in Oregun, Lagos. The facility, which is named ‘Euphoria 360 Hub’, was commissioned by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, at a ceremony which was attended by actors, filmmakers, …

The President Bola Tinubu (PBAT) Door-to-Door Movement has suspended its campaign activities for one week following the death of Nigerian military personnel in an aircraft crash. The National Coordinator of the movement, Mr Sunday Asuku, confirmed the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday. Asuku said the movement’s Grand Patron, …

The Lagos State Police command has arrested a man, declaring him wanted for cyberbullying and making disparaging remarks against clerics. Newsextra24 reports that the police said that the suspect, who resides in the Alakuko area of Lagos, was tracked down and arrested on Tuesday following petitions against him by some …

The Federal Government has inaugurated the 2026 oil and gas licencing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains to local and foreign investors. Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), announced the round in Abuja at the commission’s fifth anniversary. Eyesan …

Lionel Messi signed off from international football in style, scoring once and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The October 6 encounter marked the end of Messi’s 21-year career with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old finished his …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has summoned the heads of security agencies in the state for a meeting following a rise in security breaches, particularly the recent killings linked to rival cult groups. The governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, Samuel Ojo, disclosed this during an interview with The PUNCH, …

A lecturer, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has been found dead in a hotel room after allegedly sleeping with a sex worker. The police got information about the incident at about 8am on Monday, October 5, 2026. Confirming the …

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder and robbery of a family at Oloba Village, Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on 6th October, 2026. According to the PPRO, …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia to a 3-3 draw in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. In spite of fielding a depleted squad following the withdrawal of several players due to injuries and club restrictions, the Super Eagles held their own against a formidable Russian side. …