…to secure agricultural corridors, support 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 requ…

…water? "So we can get to confirm what is polluting the water. We want to confirm the sources, particularly the source. So we have before flood records, as we speak, and now that flooding is happening, I am sure my DG is already putting together a team to go to Lagos and get a post-flood report." 'Flood to recede in Oct…

…PUNCH that gas flaring violates the right to life and remains Nigeria's largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions. "We cannot afford to allow this huge contributor to global warming and the resulting sea-level rise that is rapidly washing away our coastlines. "For decades, communities have borne the health and…

…took the oath of office, she declared her family to be rich and not requiring the resources of the state. And she is, according to her own accounts, a generous woman. Various reports in the past three and a half years identify her with grants, scholarships, food relief, agricultural support, disaster relief, and suppor…

…framework for harnessing Nigeria's oceans, inland waterways, fisheries and coastal resources, but stressed that its success depended on coordinated action across all levels of government. "Many of the country's blue economy assets are located within states and communities, making sub-national governments indispensable…

…the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs but rather from a decline in electricity purchased by the distribution companies during the quarter. According to NERC, electricity generated during the quarter attracted invoices worth N689.72bn. However, because the Federal Government continued to subsidise tariffs, the Nig…

…demonstration of your love, confidence, and goodwill towards my person and the church. I received that kind gesture with deep humility and immense gratitude, and I remain sincerely thankful for your encouragement. Your distinguished service to our nation, together with your exemplary Christian life, has continued to in…

"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."

…is driven by private investors, some of whom have been unable to mobilise adequate resources to complete construction. On the proposed Borno Inland Dry Port, Akutah said the project had been delayed because the allocated site remains within an area affected by insecurity. He added that efforts by the Council to facilit…

…area of Ekiti State on April 28, 2026, during a programme at Christ Apostolic Church in the community. The kidnappers had, during the attack, shot dead a pastor in the church in April, while one of the kidnapped persons also died in captivity. Oyebode stated that the freed persons, currently receiving care at the teach…

…in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to bridge funding gaps before the crisis worsened. According to him, the WFP's latest assessment indicates…

…complex due to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cyber warfare, organised crime and resource-based conflicts. Shaibu also identified instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cyber c…

…vice president maintained that greater fiscal transparency could have provided resources to stimulate economic growth, support businesses, create jobs and stabilise the economy. He called on the National Assembly to immediately convene investigative hearings into the IMF findings and urged the Auditor-General of the Fe…

The worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom. However, one of the victims, a woman, died while in the custody of the kidnappers. The freed victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State Univ…

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has accused some critics of politicising flooding in the state, insisting that ongoing interventions on drainage channels, wetlands and floodplains have reduced the impact of heavy rainfall despite the effects of climate change. Wahab…

…perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit al…

…striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The fighting, which started around 5:00 am (0500 GMT), came more than two months after the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country's defence minister was killed. The attacks were reported in Gao…

…about childhood breakfasts, footwear preferences, and whether weekends are spent at church or at clubs. Behind the scenes, an algorithm adjusts a fictional lobola amount using weighted variables. The Lobola Calculator. Image Source: Supplied. “I didn’t just want a random number generator,” Nyoni said. “I wanted it to r…

…securing agricultural corridors and supporting smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged closer collaboration with the WFP to bridge funding gaps before the crisis claimed more lives, particularly those of children. PUNCHONLINE reports that the United Nations World Food Programme had earlier disclosed tha…

…the first time in Nigeria that there is an aircraft that has his name. The journey of purchasing this aircraft was a very long one. It is supposed to be six aircraft, we just welcomed the first two." Fair competition Meanwhile, Chairman of Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, Allen Onyema, in his remarks, welcomed com…

…discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday. Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to move the kick-off at the Estadio Azteca from 6:00 pm local time to midday due to concerns over forecast storms and f…

…said she got married to Moses in 2013 under the Idoma Tradition Laws and later had a church wedding at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Ugbokolo in Okpokwu LGA but the marriage has broken down irretrievably. She stated that their marriage is blessed with three children. "During our courtship and early part of our marria…

…vehicles and running errands. The work was demanding, but it provided a legitimate source of income. That, however, changed after he lost the job following a period of absence from work after one of his assignments, leaving him without steady employment. In his confession to the police, the suspect stated that his sear…

…like Haruna Ishola and Sefiu Alao. He gives out cars almost every day." Another palace source also dismissed the claim that Baba Ijesha received a formal chieftaincy title, insisting that such honours were not conferred in that manner. The source described the claim as "probably a joke," adding, "I am not aware of the…

…creates the possibility of a dual-speed transition in which states with the greatest resources move fastest, while those with the greatest need remain longest under a Federal Police whose resourcing and deployment priorities are set in Abuja. The bill's safeguard that the Federal Police continues to operate in any stat…