…by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the suspects, who had returned to Nigeria for holidays, were arrested after body scans confirmed that they had ingested illicit substances. Babafemi said Odife, who lives in France and works in a factory, arrived in Nigeria on October 21 for a short holiday but was arrested while a…

…a 2023 policy that extended deadlines falling on birthdays, weekends, or federal holidays, and takes effect on 23 October 2026The change directly affects applicants whose eligibility depends on age-based cutoffs, such as those required to file before turning 21 years oldPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search f…

…outside Nigeria. According to her, they only met anytime he came to Lagos during the holidays. When it was time for his NYSC service, he came to camp, and they had an issue that changed his attitude towards her. She tried to get him to open up, but he refused to. After his camp, she called and asked if he was back from…

…after the honeymoon, something changed.She moved three states away. Visits became holidays instead of weekends. Phone calls became shorter.Every time I suggested coming to see her, she somehow already had other plans.I always assumed she was trying to give Robert and me space.Now I wasn't so sure.I hung up gently and s…

…They were a symptom, the visible part of something much larger.>Every promotion, holiday, milestone, and celebration, somehow, Caroline always seemed to end up standing in the middle of it.The patio door slid open.Caroline stepped outside.Of course she did.She smiled when she saw us. "There you are."Mark looked relieve…

…while trying to rescue her granddaughter from the sea on the last day of their Spanish holiday. The sad incident occurred around 1pm on Wednesday, October 28, at Cavalleria Beach, on the north side of Menorca, where the family were enjoying the last hours of their Mediterranean vacation. According to Mail Online, the B…

…us to bring out the students living in this community, but thank God it was during the holiday,” a resident said. The incident occurred during the university holiday, when many students were reportedly away from the area. A resident, Hussaini, who spoke to our correspondent on Monday morning, said the victim survived t…

…while trying to rescue their two sons after they were swept out to sea during a family holiday in the Bahamas. Leanne, 36, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, was on holiday with her husband and their children when the incident occurred off the coast of Bimini on Tuesday. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, th…

…naira could face renewed pressure as importers seek foreign currency ahead of the holiday season, while investors take profits on securities.Market participants have also indicated that further intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria may be needed in the coming week to ease pressure on the local currency.The naira’…

…origins of their acquaintance, Aisha stated that they first met in St. Barts during a holiday period in 2018, where Aisha was vacationing with her family. Aisha noted that Jannah initially appeared highly affluent, carrying a luxury Birkin bag and wearing high-end jewelry. While their interactions were initially limite…

…the victim unfortunately passed on."It added: "With the approach of the All Souls' Day holiday, there is an expectation of increased activity in the cemeteries of the municipality. Therefore, the council emphasises the importance of taking extra care during visits. We are responsible for the administration of the publi…

…of Oye-Ekiti, died on September 8, 2026, while working at the company during his holiday. His father, Smart Aiguokhian, who spoke with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, accused the company of negligence, alleging that its management failed to inform the family about the incident before taking the deceased to a hospital and subse…

…gaining widespread international attention in 2016, when photographs emerged of her on holiday in Hawaii with pop star Justin Bieber, fuelling speculation about a romantic relationship between the two. Her name surfaced again in tabloid coverage in 2023, when she was reportedly photographed sharing a kiss with musician…

…a Half Men" and "The League."His final known on-screen work came through the Lifetime holiday film "A Very Nutty Christmas," which starred Melissa Joan Hart. Riehle had just wrapped filming on the project when he was last spotted by TMZ in Los Angeles in 2018, appearing in good spirits and eager to discuss the producti…

…which the work was carried out. If that deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, payment must be made on the preceding working day.Germany: 5 categories excluded from the minimum wageNot everyone working in Germany benefits from the increase. The following five categories are exempt:1. Employees under 1…

…Schengen visas Applicants planning to visit Germany for 90 days or less, including for holidays, family visits or short business trips, must follow the applicable Schengen visa application procedure instead. The long-stay portal is intended for selected national visa applications and should not be confused with the sep…

…are already experiencing sharp price increases ahead of the 2026 Christmas and New Year holidays.>On some routes, one-way economy fares for the peak travel period are nearly three times their normal levels, while a few others have recorded only modest changes.Several popular routes could cost nearly three times moreFor…

The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos published their remaining 2026 holiday closure schedule, covering five dates across October, November and DecemberThe closures fall on a mix of American federal holidays and Nigerian public holidays, meaning consular services will be unavailable on those datesThe U…

…refused to answer my calls. Instead, she sent her mother to collect the child during the holidays. Her mother came from the village, took the child to Benin and stayed with her there. Surprisingly, within six months or less, she brought her daughter back to my house. She said her mother would come to collect the child,…

…made it harder. I kept telling myself I would tell you after the next dinner, the next holiday, the next week.""And then?""Then I loved you.""That should have made you tell me.""It should have.""Instead, you proposed.""I was afraid that if you knew, I would lose you.""You were about to let me marry a man who did not ex…

…abuse allegations in 2013 when Michelle was photographed returning from a Costa Rican holiday with a black eye. Howard later married his third wife, Miranda Pak, in 2015 before they divorced the same year. After three years apart, they married again in 2018.Lori McCommas's kids: Aubrey, Hunter, and Heaven HowardTerrenc…

Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026 and is recognised as a public holiday in Nigeria, affecting schools and institutions throughout the West African nationFor some states, the holiday arrives towards the end of the first term for primary and secondary schoolsNigerians love holidays because they offer a mix of deep…

…specific to teachers and school staff and do not necessarily constitute statewide public holidays for all workers.List of governors who declares public holidays in their states Photo and Ekiti statesKwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq declared October 5 a work-free day for teachers across the state. The announcement…

…Nigeria are among the institutions expected to observe the 2026 Independence Day public holiday.Members of the public with appointments at embassies or consulates on Thursday, October 1, should confirm their schedules and make alternative arrangements where necessary.Similarly, banks, including Access Bank, United Bank…

…AbdulRazaq approved a work-free day for teachers to mark World Teachers' DayThe holiday falls on Monday, October 5, 2026, which is the official date of the global celebrationThe governor's office released a statement acknowledging teachers' contributions to human capital development in Kwara statePAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…