A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s s…

…believe it gives better flavour than the body. "When supplies are limited, the heads finish faster than the other parts," she said. Another trader at Lawanson Market, Mr Sunday Umeh, said the growing preference for stockfish heads had also pushed up their prices. "The demand for the head is very high these days. Before…

…the introduction of specialised career streams, saying that posting corps members to organisations related to their fields of study would add value to their national service and provide them with relevant work experience. Odejide urged the government to prioritise timely payment of corps members' allowances, improved s…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has inaugurated a Clinical Trial Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, to strengthen clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Onlin…

The United States' administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria's next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an…

…over the losses. According to the statement, Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationist and former Commissioner for Religious Affairs, died in Abuja after a protracted illness. The governor described the late Ibrahim as a distinguished public servant whose life was marked by integrity, humility, selfless service and an…

…outside the approved budget. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. The rebuttal comes after IMF disclosed that Nigeria left public spending equivalent to about 2% of GDP unreported in recent official budgets, obscuring the…

…in the management of public resources, and enable citizens to meaningfully scrutinise the exercise of parliamentary oversight." "The requested records concern matters of exceptional public importance. They relate directly to the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary and appropriations process, the lawful establishment and f…

…in the February strikes, including an infant granddaughter. – ‘Killers must face punishment’ – After five weeks of intense fighting, the Middle East war is on hold following a ceasefire and an initial accord struck with the US. But both Washington and Tehran have warned they are ready to resume military action. “The ki…

…bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the victims are identified as Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe. According to the ministry, Iroegbu was allegedly killed by officers of the Tshwane Metro Pol…

…the tournament. The achievement has drawn commendations from football fans, sports administrators and political leaders across Africa, who have described the victory as another significant milestone for African football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has produced sever…

…Complications and Regulation of Blood Transfusions in Bauchi State. The retreat was organised by the Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with AmplifyChange. Speaking at the workshop, Suleiman said the proposed legislation seeks to protect women and newborns from unsafe medical p…

…candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account o…

…Nigeria visit The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the future after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read here: My fiancé called off our wedding after I lost my leg i…

…stealth capability - that project is still in the preliminary design phase, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said in September. Turkey received a first batch of 10 F110s in September, and talks with the US government to acquire 80 more were "ongoing", he said. But that's been held up by a lack of political clearance linked…

…another major breakthrough in its sustained campaign against vehicle theft and other organised crimes with the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three suspects linked to the criminal enterprise. "The breakthrough followed a report lodged at the Agodi Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, Jul…

…Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 20…

…smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously with organisations like the WFP to bridge funding gaps before this crisis escalates and claims more lives, especially those of children. "A prosperous Nigeria, free from hunger, is achievable, but it requires leadership that prioritises the welfa…

…it as barbaric, ungodly and symptomatic of a dangerous erosion of moral values. The organisation warned that misinformation, rumours and false accusations are increasingly becoming triggers for mob violence. JNI urged authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into both the mob attack and allegations surroundin…

…even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the temporary evacuation of crowds in Washington, Trump claimed that under his presidency the United States was “prouder than ever before.” While Trump had promised a huge p…

Responding, Olopade lauded the Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister for the visit and assured him that his country had picked the right partner for socio-economic and sporting diplomacy. "I can tell you that we are super delighted for this honour by Kosovo, and we are ready for every form of sporting collaboration that will mu…

…another prolific season with Galatasaray, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen finished the 2025/2026 campaign with 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions, playing a pivotal role as Galatasaray successfully defended their Super Lig title, form that has fuelled speculation over a potential move away from Turk…

…reports. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute when Romaine Gandonou finished off a brilliant solo run to hand Benin an early lead, but Nigeria responded five minutes later through Queen Joseph, who rose highest to power home a header and restore parity. The Flamingos took control after the break, with…

…himself as a first-team regular, playing a key role as the club secured a third-place finish in the Super Lig, qualification for next season's UEFA Europa League and Turkish Cup glory. The 22-year-old's performances have attracted interest from several other European clubs, including West Ham United, Napoli, Bayer Leve…

…catch-up. Morocco, which reached the 2022 World Cup semifinal, and South Korea, which finished fourth as co-hosts in 2002, remain the only nations from their respective continents to have gone that far, though Szymanski observed that countries such as Indonesia, India and Bangladesh continue to struggle to close the ga…