At least 38 dead as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
No fewer than 38 people have been confirmed dead after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday. Tsunami waves were recorded in several areas of the Southeast Asian…
Police arrest Accord lawmaker for ‘importing 300 persons’ to vote in Osun guber poll
The Osun police command has arrested Abiola Ibrahim, a member of the state’s house of assembly, over the alleged import of at least 300 people to vote in Saturday’s…
Ghana Police kill two, arrest Nigerian over alleged bank robbery attempt
The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested a Nigerian identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi and killed two other suspected members of a robbery gang during an intelligence-led operation…
Strait of Hormuz will become US territory after Iran war, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory after the war with Iran. The president made the comments while delivering a speech…
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- Insecurity , Kidnapping
- August 15, 2026
- 49 views
Kidnappers free Anambra businessman, reverend sister
A businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, who was kidnapped alongside a reverend sister by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, have…
Osun Decides: Why Today’s Election Is More Than Who Is Governor
Osun State will elect its next governor tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a poll rescheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from August 8. The election will…
Over 40,000 security personnel in Osun as election holds today
The people of Osun will today elect a governor under a very tight security to steer the affairs of the state for the next four years. Weekend Trust reports…
Atiku sues Tinubu over ‘NYSC certificate forgery’, seeks disqualification from 2027 election
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued President Bola Tinubu over alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. In a…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- August 15, 2026
- 32 views
Lakurawa terrorists kill four soldiers in Sokoto
No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly feared killed when suspected Lakurawa terrorists invaded Kebbe town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday. Saturday PUNCH gathered…
Six killed, thousands stranded at airport as rainfall triggers floods in Japan
At least six people have died and five others injured after record rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The Japan Meteorological…
#OsunDecides2026: IPC Unveils AI-Powered WAFLO to Strengthen Journalists’ Safety
As part of efforts to strengthen journalists’ safety and press freedom during the Osun State Governorship Election, the International Press Centre (IPC) has unveiled *WAFLO*, a WhatsApp-enabled, AI-assisted Live…
After Police Interrogation, Fadahunsi Insists Viral Video Was Edited To Misrepresent His Comment
Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has insisted that a viral video in which he was alleged to have directed his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party…
Nigeria fails fiscal transparency test for 2nd year — US Report
Nigeria failed to meet the United States government’s minimum fiscal transparency requirements in 2025. The finding was contained in the 2026 fiscal transparency report released by the US department…
- Insecurity
- August 13, 2026
- 31 views
Three killed as herders clash with youths in Plateau community
Three people have been killed following a clash between herders and Mwaghavul youths, in Jwak Maitumbi community, Mangu LGA of Plateau state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, reported that…
Gunmen kill 10 police officers in Kebbi
Ten police officers have been killed after gunmen attacked a security camp at Makuku in Sakaba LGA of Kebbi State on Monday. In a statement, Ani Iniedu, the Nigeria Police…
