…The remarks came during a reported meeting between Khamenei and senior military commanders, including armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi. It was the first reported meeting between them. Khamenei has not been publicly seen since he became sup…

By Ayobami Okerinde The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects over the attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his team at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. In a statement on Saturday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abutu Sunday, s…

…calculated for immigration benefit requestsThe new rule reverses 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 turn…

…Base Lake Chad in conjunction with 403 Amphibious Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have recorded significant operational gains against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in the Lake Chad area, neutralising 34 ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in the waters. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Inf…

…people have been killed, and four others injured after a two-storey shopping complex under construction collapsed in Owode-Ede, Osun State. The incident occurred late on Friday, trapping workers who were reportedly staying in the building to continue their work the following day. The Osun State Commandant of the Federa…

…biological father. The story deeply divided the show's panel on the complexities of blended families. Some panelists strongly empathized with the man, arguing that such painful outcomes are exactly why many men hesitate to date single mothers and invest in children who aren't biologically theirs. Conversely, one paneli…

…Hamzat wanted to be Governor of Lagos State. He had thirteen years of public service under Asiwaju and BRF, with the record and backing to win. Then party leaders asked him to step aside for me. “It takes a rare man to put down what he wants without nursing a grudge. Femi shook my hand and five weeks later, agreed to r…

…to seek divine favour for Tinubu’s administration. Their abductors had reportedly demanded N30 million ransom for their release. A senior security operative involved in the extraction also confirmed that the three clerics were rescued unhurt following meticulous, intelligence-led manoeuvres. NAN learnt that the clerics…

…Abuja; Adeyemo of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos State; Omotayo Akintunde of Ilugun High School Junior, Abeokuta, Ogun State; and Okegbemi Olukemi of Ilado/Sagbo Community Grammar School, Iseyin, Oyo State. The finalists underwent online assessments and physical screening before a panel of judges, where the…

…children reportedly captured in a new education data system, almost 250,000 Nigerians undergoing technical skills training and the government claiming to have returned one million out-of-school children to classrooms, the Tinubu administration is making an ambitious case for an education turnaround. But can impressive…

…raised, debts were settled and plans for the coming week were made. But before the day ended, that familiar routine had been violently interrupted. Armed bandits on motorbikes reportedly stormed the community, opening fire on people going about their business, killing residents, destroying property and looting stores.…

…drugs can cause collapse of health sector — Pharmacists warn By Chioma Obinna It is an understatement to say that Nigeria is currently battling a health crisis. Virtually every product, drug, food or drink is being counterfeited in the country and the consequence is fatal. Toddlers are no longer safe because counterfei…

…operations Delta Safe and Savannah Shield recorded one attack each. “During the period under review, the AFN recorded a total of 98 attacks across various theatres of operation.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Operation Hadin Kai recorded 27 attacks, Operation Fansan Yamma…

…while waiting to buy the cheaper alternative to petrol. One such driver is Wasiu Akande, who had spent more than four hours in a queue at an Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation station in Ikota, Lagos, on a hot Saturday. Unfortunately, after hours of waiting, when it was finally his turn, he was told that the CNG had run out…

…with Saturday PUNCH, Femi said the manner in which the deceased spoke about “surrendering” his property raised questions that should be investigated by security operatives. He said, “We are grieving, please. You heard all he said laughing that he surrendered. Is that a gift to anybody? Is that a will? As if somebody wa…

…the syndicate sold him for N1m. Akpan stood trial alongside five co-defendants who absconded after being granted bail, leaving him as the only defendant to face the full trial. The case commenced in Itu and subsequently moved through Ibiono Ibom before reaching Uyo, the State Capital and started de novo. In its judgmen…

…members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State on Independence Day, has identified five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) as the persons who allegedly attacked his vehicle and kidnapped the passengers. The driver, who testified as the third prosecution witne…

…unit (ICU). She was left unable to speak, walk, see or eat and was subsequently placed under her mother's care. The videos captures Roslyn in high spirits, surrounded by friends during the celebration. The videos have prompted renewed interest in Roslyn's story, particularly the circumstances surrounding her sudden col…

…those targeting schoolchildren and other vulnerable Nigerians. "NDC will secure Nigeria under our government. If anybody takes schoolchildren, if anybody kidnaps anybody, I will go into the bush. We will go into that bush and rescue the person. Nobody will try that in our government," he declared. Obi also promised to…

…Public Health Authority announced a ban on its citizens travelling to Kenya and suspended all visa categories for Kenyan travellersThe move came after Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case on October 6, linked to the ongoing epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of CongoSaudi Arabia had already barred travel to DRC, U…

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…described the incident as a threat to his personal safety and a development capable of undermining democratic freedoms, political participation and peaceful coexistence in the state. The ADC candidate also alleged that earlier on Friday, his team had observed unusual deployments of Sokoto Marshal and Community Guard pe…

…by thick vegetation, riverlines and an incomplete structure.The crew subsequently extended reconnaissance to adjoining tracks, where suspected terrorist elements were sighted around huts and tents concealed beneath trees.The identified positions were engaged, while their coordinates were transmitted to another airborne…

…services across the country. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos on Friday at an event attended by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, allows subscribers to access information about network developments in their areas and report service difficulties directly to the opera…

…out of 5.00, a result he achieved while building and managing JINGO, a shoe label he founded as a student.UNILORIN biochemistry graduate who ran business on campus bags first classfirst-class student ran business on campusOkutade was candid about how demanding the dual responsibility proved to be. Coordinating academic…