…to remember the 10 officers and the thousands of police officers who continue to make similar sacrifices. He said their service was a solemn reminder that the security of the nation comes at a cost, often borne by men and women who willingly place their lives on the line for others. In his remarks, the Commissioner of…

…supplied up to 10% of its Patriot missile inventory, Ukraine would purchase them. A similar supply constraint exists with European Aster air defense systems. Ukraine's long-range missile program receives a strategic boost as incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes an official visit to Kyiv. London has agreed…

…The minister said the Organised Private Sector and other stakeholders in the economy had similarly cautioned against reversing the ongoing reforms. “Nigeria cannot build tomorrow’s economy by returning to yesterday’s unsustainable subsidy regime. We have moved beyond that model,” Idris said. He urged Nigerians to asses…

…hospital that treated the PGA legend following his crash. Back in May, Steele approved a similar agreement granting prosecutors access to Woods' prescription medication records from his Palm Beach pharmacy between January 1 and his March crash. Prosecutors and Woods' attorney have agreed to a protective order that limi…

…research online, she found reports from 2023 of someone called Amanda who had run a similar deception in Rio de Janeiro. It was Oliveira. When police arrived and entered her bedroom, Oliveira dropped the act immediately and spoke to them in her normal, adult voice. She later admitted her deceit and told investigators s…

…in the fourth quarter. Currency Transaction Reports from Deposit Money Banks followed a similar upward trend, rising from 7,040,493 in the first quarter to 8,197,292 in the second, 10,885,247 in the third and 11,091,107 in the fourth quarter. Among Other Financial Institutions, STR filings stood at 451 in the first qua…

…higher than infrastructure spending, representing a difference of about 45.1 per cent. Similarly, the N9.37tn attributed to the foreign exchange impact on external debt service exceeded infrastructure spending by N2.90tn, or 44.8 per cent. Together, wage adjustments and the foreign exchange impact on external debt serv…

…N4.57tn allocation in the figures contained in the document. A World Bank analysis similarly identified 2024 as a turning point when state governments received more from FAAC distributable revenues than the Federal Government, reflecting a structural shift in the pattern of federation revenue distribution. The expansio…

…imported fuel to domestic production. Recent details of Atiku’s proposed economic plan similarly describe a production-based intervention in which qualifying refineries would receive preferential domestic crude supplies subject to production, transparency and domestic-supply conditions. Okonkwo further argued that the…

…Company Limited and A.Y.M. Shafa, sell LPG at between N1,250 and N1,450 per kilogram. Similarly, micro-retailers dispense LPG at N1,500 per kilogram. Recall that barely four days ago, Dangote Refinery and marketers reduced their LPG prices. Meanwhile, the recent upsurge in crude oil prices to around $94 per barrel has…

…on peaceful marches, which the Constitution allows, they are labelled xenophob!c. When similar things happen elsewhere in the world, for example, in Ghana, where such issues are happening now, it is not called xenophob!a. We have realised that the term "xenophob!a" has become synonymous with South Africa alone, creatin…

…educational credentials. Photos: Patrick Doyle/Bola Tinubu.Slams "Overly Optimistic Pessimists"According to the actor, the fixation on Tinubu's academic qualifications has long crossed the line from political critique into something far less rational. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng…

…in the three states should no longer be treated as isolated incidents, noting that similar attacks were occurring in other parts of the country. The former Anambra State governor urged governments at all levels to strengthen security measures, improve intelligence gathering and rapid-response capabilities, rescue abduc…

…and conflict.” Ethnic hatred, religion, hate speech, violence our concern — ActionAid Similarly, Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Dr Andrew Mamedu, expressed worries, saying, most times, politicians leave the main issues that would woo voters for their election to ethnic hatred, religious division, hate speech…

…where we started – at the bottom of global economic ladder. And the reasons for the pessimism are not hard to discover. From 1999 to 2007, over N16 trillion was collected and distributed by the three tiers of government in Nigeria. That was more money than the all the governments of the country put together from 1960 t…

…across the state’s 11 LGAs and 13 Local Council Development Areas. Benue officials similarly linked the increased federal allocations to regular salary payments and infrastructure projects. Residents told Sunday PUNCH that workers now receive salaries between the 25th and 27th of every month, while the government has b…

…that no single party currently has the reach or resources to defeat the incumbent alone. Similarly, the pro-Tinubu coalition effort signals that even an incumbent president sees value in constructing a broad tent rather than relying solely on the ruling APC.What Wike's coalition means for 2027If this trend holds, the 2…

…for comment following the ruling.US court blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa feeIn a similar development, a United States federal court had overturned a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that imposed a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visa petitions in a significant boost to foreign professionals seeking emplo…

…investigate Kafwaya’s death. Civil society groups in the country have made a similar call. The inquiry, Chagutah stressed, must establish the circumstances surrounding the gunfire and ensure that those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice through impartial trials. The official noted the authorities’ claim…

…of N376.3m, and N752.6m if the latter sum is multiplied by two (for APC and Accord). Similarly, findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the African Democratic Congress paid N30,000 to some of the agents. According to an official of the party who spoke on condition of anonymity, the agents were paid on Thursday, while…

…21, and Maddox, 25, filed the same notice to drop "Pitt" from their names and published similar notices in the L.A. Daily Journal in order to comply with California law. Zahara's hearing regarding her name change petition is scheduled for Sept. 28, while Maddox's hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14. Zahara dropped her fa…

…dialogue and lawful means, rather than actions that could endanger lives and property.” Similarly, the ADC State Chairman, Chukwudi Dimkpa, appealed to the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to ensure a comprehensive investigation and justice for those affected. The ADC leadership reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful…

…phone number was included.Lilian Lewy raised the alarm about multiple platforms running similar collections, writing: "How many platforms are doing this contribution..is best this things is done properly well..if possible...by the family or the traders associations..."Not everyone was critical, however. SLAY WITH IZZY…

…of the abducted mother and her son remained unknown at the time of filing the report. Similarly, bandits invaded Gubuchi community in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapped and k!lled a prominent businessman, Alhaji Rabo Gesha Gubuchi. by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 8:10 AM | Share this Story

…controls, regulators in other jurisdictions could come under greater pressure to examine similar practices. For Nigeria, this could strengthen the argument for more detailed scrutiny of how global platforms protect children, process personal data and design products for Nigerian users. It could also raise questions abo…