…sector. The party said no nation could genuinely grow where those entrusted with moulding the future generations of its citizens were themselves ill-equipped, poorly motivated and inadequately rewarded to perform their duties. LP described teachers as the very bastion of the nation’s knowledge and learning while wishin…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He also directed that flags be flown at half-mast thro…

…Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit. Photos: Pastor Dachomo.Dachomo responds to health rumours Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Rev Dachomo reacted to widespread rumours about his health, dismissing claims that he is dead or close to death. In a video shared online, the cleric addressed the speculations directly, saying…

…equally to all of you. “Whether you joined today or you joined 64 years ago, the total amount that I have — the amount for all of you — is one billion naira,” he said. Otti also directed that all teachers whose salaries had been withheld because of verification challenges should be paid by the end of October. He simila…

…Akers last week approved a $4.4 million settlement for the abused children, the maximum amount the state can give out, West Virginia Watch reported. The settlement "means that these kids will have an opportunity to be children," said attorney Dante diTrapano, who represented the children. "They were robbed of their inn…

…a 1.5 Tesla MRI system with a linear accelerator, allowing clinicians to visualise tumours and surrounding organs during radiation treatment and adapt treatment based on real-time imaging. Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, introduced the Elekta Unity MR LINAC in 2024 as North India’s first MR LINAC.…

…coins as decorations, including money bouquets, jewellery and other artistic creations, amounts to improper use of the currency and may constitute offences under the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242). The notice also prohibits practices including spraying money at events, scattering or stepping on currency notes, tearing, c…

…higher in your Google feed!The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the death of gospel singer and choir master Kolawole Okanlawon.Okanlawon, who served as a choir master at CCC Winners Parish, Lagos State, was confirmed dead in an Instagram post shared by fellow gospel singer Esther…

…$10.82 billion in July, with $7.33 billion, representing nearly 68%, coming from autonomous sources.Abdullahi said the stronger inflows were helping to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on direct foreign exchange provision by the CBN.FX reforms improve market stabilityThe increased focus on diaspora funds comes amid reforms de…

…statement on Monday, said the video and the claims contained in it were misleading and amounted to an attempt to discredit the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. According to him, the video was being circulated by individuals allegedly sponsored by opposition politicians seeking to incite teachers and other worker…

…are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam Barakat, Omar Helal, Mohamed Mahmoud, and Mohamed Adel. The six journalists constitute the investigative platform's entire editorial newsroom. "Egyptian authorities' simultaneous arrest of the entire newsroom at a prominent independent news platform is deeply alarmi…

The Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, is dead. Eze Ukoha died at the age of 89, after ruling his community for 35 years. The death of the monarch was confirmed by the executive members of the Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU, as well as…

…d!ed immediately. "The d3ath of the innocent child has thrown the entire community into mourning. A small hole dug for play has now k!lled a person. Everyone is crying for the innocent child. "May her soul rest in peace. May Allah give her family the fortitude to bear the loss."

…October 4, drew an outpouring of emotion from fans and followers who have continued to mourn the loss of one half of the iconic Nigerian gospel duo, the Adegbodu Twins.Gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu honours late twin brother on first birthday without him. >Taiwo Adegbodu, who formed one half of the celebrated duo along…

…that the development of any country is directly tied to the quality of its teachers, who mould citizens to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic growth of society.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Adekanmbi noted that the contributions of teachers in Oyo are evident in the remarkable improvem…

…a telecoms worker who had been abducted by armed kidnappers dressed in military camouflage. The victim was part of a telecoms mast maintenance team abducted in the Kabba area. Four members of the team had escaped, while the rescued worker remained in captivity. The security forces sustained bush-combing and rescue oper…

…House of Assembly under the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel, has enormous potential but has been constrained by inadequate funding, limited accreditation and poor staff welfare. He said, “It is unacceptable that an institution established to develop human capacity in the industrial and petro-gas sector…

…the incident earlier, the Chairman of Buruku LGA, Raymond Zege, said the victims were mourners from neighbouring Gboko LGA. According to him, the mourners had embarked on the journey by boat, but the engine of the boat developed a fault while they were still on the water.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Go…

…or distinct point of view to the conversation,” YouTube said. The update does not amount to a ban on clipping content from other creators. Instead, it changes how such videos are treated by the Shorts recommendation system. YouTube said the move is aligned with its existing policies and is intended to ensure that creat…

…not whether Austin Agada supports President Tinubu, but whether his activities amount to conduct that undermines the APC, its candidates, its structures or its electoral interests in Benue State or it violates the relevant section of the APC Constitution”, the said. The stakeholders urged the NWC to examine Article 21…

…The panel also awarded interest at an annual rate of 20 per cent on any outstanding amount after the expiration of the stipulated compliance period. Gamji said the compliance deadline expired on August 24, 2026, without the state government making the required payment, prompting the company to approach the Federal High…

…from the Debt Management Office have shown. The payment represents 1.5 per cent of the amount so far drawn from the $5bn financing programme agreed with the United Arab Emirates-based lender. An analysis of the DMO’s Actual External Debt Service Payments for April to June 2026 showed that the $22.5m was classified enti…

…44.8 million litres. Supply improved to 2.1 million litres per day in March, amounting to 65.1 million litres, before rising to three million litres daily in April, or 90 million litres for the month. The upward movement continued in May, when domestic receipts increased to 4.3 million litres per day, representing appr…

…of the Redeemed Christian Church of God church in the area were thrown into shock and mourning on Friday, October 2, after the officiating minister at a funeral in the community and resident TCCG pastor, Deacon Steve Eyo, suddenly collapsed and was later pronounced de@d. PM News reports that the cleric had attended the…

…the North-East Air shuttle was part of the resolutions reached.. The governors unanimously recommitted to speaking with one voice and acting with one purpose on matters of common subregional concerns as they relate to security, social, economic integration and development. The meeting was Chaired by Professor Babagana…