…relationship with the deceased and had saved his contact on her phone under the name "Safiyat". He disclosed that the investigation further established that Rukayat and the deceased had lodged at Good Samaritan Guest House, 2nd Avenue, Gwarimpa, where they spent some time together. The police commissioner said the sus…
…mobilised to the location and successfully evacuated the victims to a secure area for safety and further necessary action. “The rescued victims were identified as Mr Gabriel Enujuba, aged 50; Mr Samson Magbo, aged 43; Mallam Alkasim Modu, aged 27; Mr Manzo Bello, aged 27; Mallam Sani Abdullahi, aged 25; and Mr Munza Yu…
…the aftermath of the explosion. The incident has once again raised concerns about safety measures around gas facilities and the need for motorists and other road users to obey barricades and restrictions imposed around hazardous sites.
…being transported to schools spread across 15 of the 19 northern states. To ensure their safety during the journey, the ministry assigned official escorts to each group to accompany the students and ensure their safe arrival at their various destinations. Speaking during the exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the Min…
…family land grabbers (commonly known as "omo-onile"). If you want to invest in land safely, you must look beyond glossy marketing brochures and follow a strict verification process before paying a single kobo. 1. Never Rely on What the Seller Tells You The first rule of buying property in Nigeria is simple: treat every…
…development.The newspaper said that although the essay appeared to focus on global AI safety, it was "packed with containment provisions targeting China and is, in essence, a 'Cold War playbook' for the AI sector." Lizzi C. Lee, a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis, said both Washin…
…Defence, Christopher Musa, during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff, introduced the Safe School Initiative, under which schools were mapped out for proper coordination, surveillance and swift response to security threats. “When the present Minister of Defence was the Chief of Defence Staff, he rolled out a military…
…organised to equip persons with disabilities with essential digital skills, online safety awareness and tools for meaningful participation in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, was themed “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” Speaking at the event, the Di…
…advisory, with NiMet urging them to obtain airport-specific weather reports to support safe flight planning. The agency asked the general public to keep checking its updates as the weather situation develops.According to NiMet, the parts of the following states may be affected:KanoYobeGombeBauchiJigawaKadunaKatsinaZamf…
…and a comprehensive review of patient care procedures has been conducted to ensure the safety of future hospital patients". It is believed that the family of the boy have since filed a police report. The boy remains in hospital recovering and is currently having breathing difficulties, according to Namkhan. by Linda Ik…
…forecast to receive thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains.Wednesday outlook and safety warningsBy Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the northern and north-central regions will again see sunny skies with cloud patches and intervals of sunshine, respectively. Rain activity in the south narrows to Delta, Edo, Bayelsa,…
…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…
…two products. It says the fake toothpaste if used may not meet established quality and safety standards and could pose health risks to consumers. NAFDAC says it has initiated surveillance activities, and all zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to investigate the availability and distribution of…
…establishment. She said the commission was better positioned to enforce compliance and safeguard Nigerians’ data rights, describing the headquarters as evidence of its expanding capacity and drive for institutional stability. Fitto recalled that the NDPC had operated from four locations within four years. According to…
…responding swiftly to distress situations, and ensuring that criminal elements have no safe haven in Anambra State,” the statement added.
…actual thing that you’re supposed to be using,” she said. The lady also questioned the safety of ingredients contained in some products, saying consumers might have little knowledge of what they are actually putting into their bodies. Turning to food products, she alleged that some cooking ingredients sold to Nigerians…
…per cent. Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian reports that Nigeria’s N144 billion Safe Schools Initiative fails to calm security fears as pupils return. The Punch leads with the Federal Government planning to submit the 2027 budget proposal to the National Assembly in September, in an attempt to advance the budge…
…injuries, though the exact number was not immediately disclosed.Minibus taxis and road safety in South AfricaMinibus taxis serve as the primary form of public transport for millions of South Africans and are frequently involved in fatal road accidents across the country. The vehicles typically carry large numbers of pa…
…Bildt said. "It was evacuated as the drone approached and no one was hurt. Very good safety system. Our train just had an evacuation warning but could proceed to Dorohusk. The attacks are intensifying."Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, an official with Ukraine's railway system, said there were no casualties from the strikes in th…
…di£d when their boat capsized, and he made a horrifying revelation when he was pulled to safety by a passing fishing vessel. Derek Parker Aghnaanga had been fishing for halibut along with his cousin and brother when their small skiff overturned near St. Lawrence Island and drifted into the Bering Sea on September 4. He…
…by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; the Police; the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC; and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, popularly known as agbero. Some of the commercial bus drivers who spoke with Vanguard lamented that the alleged extortion had continued to increa…
A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected “protection fees” from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands ca…
…the night, testing patience, draining resources and raising fears about getting home safely. In this diary, FOLASHADE OBISANYA recounts how an ordinary journey after work became a four-and-a-half-hour ordeal she would not forget in a hurry. Read the full article here: https://punchng.com/the-long-road-home-how-30-minut…
…at Obaretin Community by troops conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard major transportation routes in the area. 10. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered an investigation into the killing of an Accord Party chieftain, Olalekan Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir, during a clash…
…guardians, students and stakeholders of the Federal Government’s commitment to a safe, orderly and seamless resumption. “The Ministry urged the public to verify information through its established communication channels and refrain from reproducing or circulating fake official documents. “The Federal Ministry of Educat…