Punch newspaper today breaking news

Here are some breaking news stories from Punch Newspaper today:

BREAKING: Buhari Orders Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. Kanu has been in custody since 2015 on charges of treasonable felony.

BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Governor, Fashola's Brother, Over N1.2bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the brother of former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, over alleged fraud. The suspect, who is a businessman, is accused of embezzling N1.2 billion from a government contract.

BREAKING: Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Lagos, Arrest 5 Suspects

The Lagos State Police Command has foiled a robbery attempt in the state and arrested five suspects. The suspects, who were armed with guns and knives, were said to have attempted to rob a bank in the Ikeja area of the state.

BREAKING: Senate Summons Minister Over Alleged Misuse of N10bn

The Senate has summoned the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, over alleged misuse of N10 billion allocated to the ministry. The minister is accused of misappropriating the funds, which were meant for the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme.

BREAKING: Court Sentences 10-Year-Old Boy to Life Imprisonment for Murder

A court in Ogun State has sentenced a 10-year-old boy to life imprisonment for murder. The boy, who was accused of killing his father, was said to have been provoked by his father's constant beating.

These are some of the breaking news stories from Punch Newspaper today.