By Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition…

…Dukku, 2018–2022; Funakaye, 2025; Gombe, 2017–2022; Kaltungo, 2017–2023; Kwami, 2025; Nafada, 2025; Shongom, 2019–2023; and Yamaltu/Deba, 2017–2018. N6.1bn education intervention In the education sector, the council approved N6.1 billion as the state’s 50 per cent counterpart contribution to the 2026 Universal Basic Ed…

The Argentine Football Association, AFA, has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin this October. But AFA has announced that they will leave the ic…

Says 2027 polls must not be compromised By Adesina Wahab Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has raised the alarm over what she described as renewed threats to her life following an attack on a campaign gathering of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday. Obasanjo, the PDP candidate for Ogun Central S…

…the area is experiencin electricity disruption following a labour-related incident at Afam IV Power Station. According to TCN, the disruption started on Monday, September 28, 2026, when members of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Rivers State Chapter, opened the Afam–Alaoji 330kV Transmission Line 2 a…

…and 90-day tourist visas, visas for GCC residents and their companions, truck drivers, seafarers, newborn babies, and business travellers arriving under approved conditions.

…issuing petroleum products import licences to Matrix Energy, A.A. Rano and AYM Shafa.Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the judgment on Monday in a suit brought by the three oil marketers against the regulator, finding that the NMDPRA's refusal to issue or renew their import licences put it in “direct non-compliance” with t…

…— The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has directed the party’s grassroots mobilisation machinery to commence full-scale operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alli said the party was strategically positioned to win the presidential, National Assemb…

…tilers had worked, another residential project was nearing completion. The Founder of Afatech Mechanic, Jamiu Ibrahim, said he first noticed Ibukun at the site. “This one is too small for this type of job,” the engineer told The PUNCH. “He should be in school.” ​When the first project ended, the tilers moved to another…

…Haruna, for allegedly killing her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, during a domestic incident at Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate, Bauchi. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Habib said the incident occurred around 4:05pm on September 27, 2026, after the C-Di…

…said, were military and immigration facilities, shops around the rice market, banks, Shafa filling station and other filling stations located within the road’s right-of-way. The director added that the state government also released N800 million in compensation for properties affected by road construction activities in…

…Analyst calls for accountability A social commentator and public affairs analyst, Sammy Afamefune Anukwu, said the incident should be investigated from both administrative and criminal perspectives if evidence establishes that an unlawful assault contributed to Adeda’s death. “This is a very grave allegation. If establ…

…for the largest audience gathering for a movie screeningMore than 51,000 people packed Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday night to watch the crime thrillerFunke Akindele joined the celebration with a message for the cast after the historic milestone was confirmedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search fe…

…continue granting petroleum product import licences to Matrix Energy, AA Rano and AYM Shafa, subject to their meeting applicable requirements.Justice Inyang Ekwo reportedly held that the regulator’s refusal to issue or renew the companies’ licences was inconsistent with the PIA. The judgment also affirmed the authority…

…Benedicta Iferike of Abuja, Chidinma Oluku of Abia, Precious Chinah of Rivers, Eno Idungafa of Akwa Ibom and Edidiong Udoidua of Ebonyi. Final placements Winner: Danielle Adewusi — Lagos 1st Runner-Up: Anita Osikhena — Edo 2nd Runner-Up: Myya Jones — Cross RiverSee more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 3rd R…

…accomplice, Saheed, remained at large. In the Olorunda area, two suspects, Mutiu Gafar, 19, and Fatai Obasanmi, 37, were arrested after three people were allegedly intercepted conveying stolen electrical materials on a motorcycle along Ayetoro Road on September 19. The police recovered bundles of electrical wiring, a c…

…Dubai International Airport. In a video, the man explained that he discovered during a safari that his passport had expired. He was reportedly advised to visit Dubai Airport, where he was told the renewal process could be completed in about 10 minutes. The man, however, said the process took only eight minutes. He show…

…food and household items from Maiduguri to terrorists operating around Alajiri village, Mafa. “The troops recovered three mobile phones, two bicycles, ₦53,200 and other sundry items from the suspects,” it said. The report also said the troops conducted a dawn cordon-and-search operation at Kukawa following intelligence…

…He said the six victims, all identified as Imams, were reportedly travelling to Talata Mafara when they were abducted by the gunmen. “Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bakura Division, promptly mobilised and led Police personnel, including the Vigilante and Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in…

A 23-year-old Microbiology undergraduate at Delta State University, Abraka, Prince Daniel Afamefune Chukwujindu, has become the new traditional ruler of the Ekwuoma Kingdom in the Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. Daniel, who succeeded his late father, King Chinedu Samuel Chukwujindu, was formally in…

Isabelle Idibia spoke candidly about her relationship with her half-siblings during a radio interview at Yanga 89.9FM LagosThe daughter of 2Baba and Annie Idibia revealed that her mother actively encouraged her to maintain bonds with all her father's childrenWhen the host asked whether she communicates with 2Baba's new…

…by Caban hinted at the relationship's closure, with her stating she is "cheering from afar" at Mars' accomplishments. However, neither Mars nor Caban publicly denied or confirmed the rumours.As of the time of reporting, neither has made a public statement confirming the split outright.Do Bruno Mars and Jessica Caban ha…

…its governorship candidate's lap in viral video The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has cleared the air over a viral video showing a male student of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, sitting on his lap. The video, which circulated widely on…

By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo Industry experts have said Nigerian farmers are trapped in poverty by low productivity and supply chain gaps that can cost smallholders up to 60 per cent of their produce. They spoke recently at the second edition of the Climate Smart Agriculture Dialogue Series organised by TransGreen F…

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, said his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the j…