5 h. ago Nigerian woman told me how she was forced to watch killing of her husband, five children — US lawmaker

“They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life. 

Society

11 h. ago How Much Is a $100 Apple Gift Card in Naira Today? (2026 Update)

Find out how much a $100 Apple gift card is in Naira today. Get the latest 2026 rates for US, UK, & EU cards and learn where to sell safely for cash. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-much-is-a-100-apple-gift-card-in-naira-today-2026-update/

Politics

14 h. ago Attack On PAP Boss Is Assault On Niger Delta Peace, Economy, Ijaw Group Tells Lawmakers

* Threatens nationwide protest The Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA), also known as IzanzanCamp, has warned the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) against what it described as the political harassment of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro, insisting that alleged audit queries amounting to ₦26bn have nothing to […]

Events

18 h. ago Army kills Turji’s top lieutenant, Kallamu, in Sokoto operation

"His elimination marks a significant step in weakening the bandit structure in Sabon Birni and surrounding communities...

Politics

20 h. ago Police Officer To Die By Hanging For Killing JOS Undergraduate

The Chief Justice of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, has sentenced a police officer, Sgt. Ruya Auta, for the shooting death of a 300-level University of Jos student, Rinji Bala. Mann, in a ruling delivered at the Plateau State High Court 1 on Tuesday in Jos, pronounced a death sentence — by hanging or lethal […]

Events

22 h. ago What you should know about cleaning, disinfecting during harmattan

Cleaning is a way of keeping germs under control and steering clear of colds, flu and other illnesses. But cleaning alone isn’t always enough to protect you because cleaning and disinfecting aren’t the same thing.  Cleaning removes dirt and impurities from surfaces, but disinfecting kills germs. Cleaning is done with water, soap or detergent and […]

Politics

23 h. ago Group urges probe of alleged torture, extortion in Tiger Base

A rights group calls for an investigation into alleged Tiger Base torture, extortion, and killings, citing a documented pattern of human rights violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-urges-probe-of-alleged-torture-extortion-in-tiger-base/

Politics

24 h. ago Sokoto residents jubilate as military foils attack, kills 13 bandits

Nigerian Army troops foil a major Sokoto bandits attack in Sabon Birni, killing 13 assailants and recovering weapons as residents celebrate the victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-residents-jubilate-as-military-foils-attack-kills-13-bandits/

Events

24 h. ago  Gumi says child kidnappings are a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has said the abduction of schoolchildren constitutes a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing read more  Gumi says child kidnappings are a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers

Events

24 h. ago Killings: US delegation meets AGF over terrorists’ prosecution

A US delegation met with Nigeria’s AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, to discuss the prosecution of terrorists, with the AGF stressing the issues are not religious. Read More: https://punchng.com/killings-us-delegation-meets-agf-over-terrorists-prosecution/

Events

32 h. ago “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that kidnapping schoolchildren, though condemnable, is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers during attacks by armed groups. In an interview with the BBC, Gumi argued that crimes committed by bandits vary in gravity. He noted that abductions in which victims are freed unharmed should not be […] The post “Kidnapping Children Is Lesser Evil Than Killing Troops” – Ahmad Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

32 h. ago Court Orders Commander To Produce Soldier Accused Of Killing KAROTA Personnel In Kano

  The Kano State High Court No. 5, presided over by Justice Aisha Mahmud has ordered the Commander of the Bukabu Army barracks to immediately produce one of his personnel, Tunde Momodu, who is standing trial for the alleged killing of an official of Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Yahaya Idris Ismail, in Kano. […]

Events

33 h. ago Kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi

Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, says the kidnapping of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” when compared to the killing read more Kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi

Events

35 h. ago Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Sheikh Gumi

Speaking in an interview with the BBC shared on Tuesday, Gumi stated that kidnapping children, though wrong, is less severe than killing, especially when the children are released safely. 

Events

35 h. ago ICC Sentences Sudanese Janjaweed Militia Leader To 20 Years For Darfur Atrocities

  Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday sentenced Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Sudan’s Darfur conflict more than 20 years ago. Abd-Al-Rahman, 76, was convicted in October on 27 counts, including […]

Politics

35 h. ago Helios agrees to buy Frigoglass’s Beta Glass stake for up to €100m

Helios Investment Partners agreed to acquire Frigoglass Group’s Nigerian glass packaging business for as much as €100 million in a read more Helios agrees to buy Frigoglass’s Beta Glass stake for up to €100m

Politics

36 h. ago Communal Clash: Army denies shooting women protesters in Adamawa

The 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has denied media reports alleging that escorts attached to its commander shot and killed women protesters during communal clashes in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Politics

37 h. ago Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi 

Sheikh Gumi calls kidnapping schoolchildren a ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers, urging the Nigerian government to negotiate with bandits to stop bloodsh Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-children-lesser-evil-than-killing-soldiers-gumi/

Events

38 h. ago ‘Peace must not reward killers’ — Northern group condemns amnesty proposal for bandits

"Despite this overwhelming suffering, public voices continue to advocate for leniency toward the very groups that inflicted

Events

39 h. ago Israel responsible for 43% of journalists killed worldwide in 2025 – RSF

A 2025 RSF report finds Israel responsible for 43% of journalists killed worldwide, with 29 slain in Gaza. The year saw 67 total deaths globally. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-responsible-for-43-of-journalists-killed-worldwide-in-2025-rsf/

Politics