Kano Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing 5-Year-Old Boy
A Kano State High Court has sentenced, Hamisu Baita, to death by hanging over the killing of a five-year-old boy, Suwudi Surajo. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji, who presided over Court 15, after concluding that the prosecution had sufficiently established its case against the defendant. TheContinue Reading
Tension Grips Akwa Ibom Community Over Gruesome Killing Of Village Chairman
Tension has gripped Odoro Ikot 1 community in Ukana Mbak Ikot Clan, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following the gruesome killing of its Village Chairman, Mr. Ukeme Jonah, and the subsequent burning of the village head’s residence and vehicle by angry youths. The Akwa Ibom StateContinue Reading
Messi shortlisted for third consecutive MLS MVP award
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player award after winning the Golden Boot with 26 goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-shortlisted-for-third-consecutive-mls-mvp-award/Continue Reading
2 French Guards Collapse During Macron’s Welcome Ceremony
Two members of France’s elite Republican Guard collapsed almost simultaneously during a ceremonial welcome for Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Elysee Palace in Paris. The incident occurred late Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron received his Slovak counterpart during an official visit. Television footage showed one of the guardsContinue Reading
Ayra Starr To Perform At 2027 Coachella Festival
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been listed among the artistes scheduled to perform at the 2027 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, United States. The organisers unveiled the lineup in a statement, naming the Mavin Records star among performers billed for Sunday, April 11 andContinue Reading
NDC Deputy Publicity Secretary Abdulsalami Resigns, Cites Injustice, Exclusion
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, citing alleged injustice, exclusion from party affairs and interference by influential officials. Abdulsalami announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former wardContinue Reading
17-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of 15-Year-Old Ghanaian Student In US
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, New York. The New York Police Department (NYPD) announced the development on Wednesday, November 11, confirming that the teenager was arrested in connection with the October 29 incident inContinue Reading
FCCPC Seals Peachville Estate, Office Over Defiance Of 2025 Order
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off parts of Peachville Estate in Abuja, including its facility management offices, over alleged defiance of a 2025 order directing the management to stop practices considered detrimental to residents. The commission’s enforcement team, led by Marvin Nadah, on Thursday sealedContinue Reading
Mercedes to halt German investments, considers plant closures
Mercedes-Benz announced it will halt all investment in its German sites and is considering plant closures amid high costs and competition from China. Read More: https://punchng.com/mercedes-to-halt-german-investments-considers-plant-closures/Continue Reading
Nigeria-China trade rises 35% to $17.4bn in six months
Trade between Nigeria and China rose by 35% to $17.4bn in the first half of 2026, with Nigeria’s exports to the Asian country increasing by 81% to $2.25bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-china-trade-rises-35-to-17-4bn-in-six-months/Continue Reading