…person’s past should determine their suitability for marriage. Others focused on her advice about carrying out background checks on both partners before making lifelong commitments. The discussion continues to gain traction across social media, with many agreeing that openness, due diligence and compatibility remain im…

…arrested for trafficking victim to Côte d'Ivoire for pr0stitution The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued a 25-year-old woman trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire. The suspect allegedly lured the victim to Côte d'Ivoire under the guise of vocational training in hairdressing. Investig…

…processed or engaged with the council. Adeyemi, who is currently being held by the police, made the assertion in a statement issued on Sunday by his legal team and signed by Festus Akhigbe. He also requested an opportunity to appear before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the council. Accordi…

…the media outlet for Iran’s judiciary, referring to Israel’s foreign intelligence service. It did not specify when the pair were arrested or when they went on trial, but said they were convicted of “espionage and collaboration with the Zionist regime”. “They helped the intelligence services achieve their objectives by…

…largest private conglomerates, with interests in automotive, real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology.The group is the exclusive distributor of brands including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Volvo, and Jeep in the UAE and other markets. It has also developed major mixed-use projects such as Dubai Festival Ci…

…29 years later. They've outdone themselves.McDonald has made a name for himself as a voice actor in Superman, Ben 10, Kim Possible, Batman Beyond, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton, Kung Fu Panda, and Young Jedi Adventures. He has starred in popular TV shows such as Thelma & Louise, Ballers, The Watcher, and The Miniat…

…him as a patriotic public servant whose lifetime of integrity, humility and national service left an indelible mark on the country. Among those who paid glowing tribute is veteran journalist and Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yusuf Dingyadi, who described the l…

…collaboration with government agencies, position the port to deliver world-class services that support Nigeria’s economic development and strengthen its competitiveness in regional and global trade. “We are honoured to receive the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA at Lekki Port. His visit reflects the i…

…secretaries, heads of extra-ministerial departments and agencies, accounting officers, and federal pay officers. According to the Accountant-General, the fresh operational guidelines became necessary following widespread violations of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, and other financial regulations governing public ex…

…technologists, prosthetic technologists, medical physicists, health information officers, audiologists, nutritionists, medical laboratory technologists, EEG and ECG technologists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directed the manage…

…councils, including accreditation of training institutions, approval of practice guidelines and disciplinary processes, because the boards and disciplinary tribunals required by law cannot function without duly constituted governing councils. The unions further argued that Federal Health Institutions have continued to…

…Unity School, Ringim, plunging the school into darkness. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the suspected electrocution occurred after a distress call reported a motionless bod…

…campaign for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday accused the state police command of drawing up a list of 46 people, including a commissioner in the state cabinet, that will be arrested before the August 15 governorship poll. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, Deputy Director General of the Campaign Coun…

…₦100 billion in annual revenue. In a press release signed by Fidson’s Corporate Services Manager, Temitope Akindele, the company said the dividend was approved at its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Speaking at the meeting, the Founder and Chairman of Fidson Healthcare Plc,…

…were part of an attempt to discredit the minister following the revocation of mining licences belonging to Basin Mining Limited, an alleged Nigerian subsidiary of British-Australian firm, Jupiter. He explained that the licences were revoked after the company failed to pay statutory annual service fees amounting to N1.2…

…brother and former manager of Nigeria’s iconic music duo P-Square, stood before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, facing seven counts of money laundering totalling ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Flanked by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), J…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has reaffirmed the directives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging officers and men to uphold professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, gave the c…

…Oloyede, has blamed parents, rather than candidates, for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria. Oloyede described their involvement as the most painful experience of his 10-year tenure at the examination body. Speaking during an interview on ThisDay Live shortly on Sunday, Oloyede said many parents deliberately in…

…in US federal court. Shortly after Maduro’s ouster, the United States green-lighted his vice president Delcy Rodriguez as the country’s interim leader. She governs under intense pressure from Washington, which demands Venezuela open up to US companies hungry to profit from its oil, minerals and other resources. The Uni…

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed criticism by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Bola Tinubu administration’s economic policies. The presidency stated that the country’s reform programme has begun to yield positive results despite the hardship experienced by Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President…

…Abese of Olubadan. Alabi was a towering figure in Nigerian journalism and public service. He served as Press Secretary to four governors of the old Oyo State between 1983 and 1989, a period during which he worked with some of the state’s most notable political leaders. His tenure was marked by professionalism and an un…

…government areas. The minister said the ministry was also collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other relevant agencies to develop and implement a comprehen…

…shares valued at N306.143 billion in 255,589 deals the week before.The Financial Services industry dominated activity, accounting for 3.918 billion shares valued at N271.428 billion in 123,514 deals. Top gainersCritical Minerals Financing Corp Plc emerged as the week's best-performing stock after gaining 22.78% to clos…

…to the long-standing rivalry between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying the feud has now outlasted an entire generation of Nigerians.The former Kaduna Central senator said the feud is likely going to continue until one of them is gone.Shehu Sani says Obasanjo and Atiku's…

…the welfare of the people,” he said. The council called on the Inspector General of Police, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to protect citizens’ rights and ensure the integrity of the electoral process. “We urge security agencies to identify, dismantle, and prosecute all criminal networks…