…noted that inflation figures should not be used for direct interstate price comparisons because consumer spending patterns and the weighting assigned to goods and services differ across states. The report also showed that food inflation remained considerably higher across many states than the national average. Kogi rec…
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has said he is ready to welcome Tyson Fury into the ring for their first-ever face-off, provided he gets past Kristian Prenga first, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fury ended sixteen months of retirement in April when he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham, with Joshua watching…
A TikTok user called Lord_dress reacted to the controversy surrounding Tunmise and Ivana by explaining a traditional practice involving a long pipeLord_dress stated that the pipe was common in Akwa Ibom homes and was used for stomach discomfort rather than for treating infectionsThe explanation came after Tunmise accus…
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…owed to newly employed doctors due to delays in their enrolment on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, and the restoration of call duty meals. Adenuga said resident doctors have been forced to sleep in their cars and hospital lounges because the residential quarters undergoing renovation have remai…
…at the local government level, where recipients would collect their cheques in person. He named the committee members to include: the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Ibrahim Yusha’u, as Chairman; Director of Agricultural Services, Babaji Maijamaa; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ibrahim Ish…
…extensive arguments by the lawyers of the Department of Home Affairs detailing reasons why Adetshina should be deported to her home country. The state has submitted that there are several issues that need to be considered on the conduct of the proceedings. It argued that although the defence cited measures taken by Ade…
…authorised sources before publishing or circulating stories that touch on government personnel and policy.The warning reflects ongoing concerns about the speed at which false narratives spread through social media platforms, particularly those involving senior government officials. The reiteration that General Musa rem…
…stakeholders believe Udoh’s latest appointment is significant not only for his personal career but also for Nigeria’s marketing communications ecosystem. His continued participation in international judging panels provides him with firsthand exposure to emerging global trends, groundbreaking campaigns, evolving consume…
…Burnham underlined his “commitment to defence and security”, a UK government spokesperson said. To Zelensky, he reaffirmed Britain’s “resolute commitment” to Ukraine in its defence of Russia’s invasion, according to Downing Street. He also moved swiftly to stamp his authority on the new government by sacking several St…
…appears more widespread and severe than in previous years. “I believe it is both reasonable and necessary for experts to objectively examine whether aspects of the road design, construction, drainage system and any departure from the 2006 gazetted alignment may have contributed in any way to this current situation,” sh…
…in the North, pointing to Obi’s previous electoral performance. “Peter is not a new person in terms of running an election in northern Nigeria. In the last election, he contested himself and got over two million votes in northern Nigeria. By whatever standard, two million is a huge number,” he said. He maintained that…
…to the Government of Gombe State, Ibrahim Njodi, has warned staff of the Gombe State Liaison Office in Kaduna against absenteeism, truancy and poor work ethics. Njodi said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya will not tolerate indiscipline in the civil service. He gave the warning on Monday during a visit to…
…an illegal production site. Some of the products seized included Hennessy, William Lawson's, Don Julio, Martell, Rémy Martin, Flirt Vodka, Lords Gin, Imperial Blue, Gordon's, Jack Daniel's, Best Whisky, Eagle Gin, Aman Tequila, The Macallan Scotch Whisky, Casmero Whisky, 501 and Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky. A…
…warned prospective applicants against sending money to, or dealing with, any person, group, or website claiming to run recruitment on its behalf.The statement reads in part: "The public is hereby warned to disregard the fake advertisement. Prospective applicants are advised not to apply through, patronise or make payme…
…were appointed as members of the Commission. According to the statement, Tosin Johnson Adeyanju, who was previously appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), has now been moved to the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission as Secretary. President Tinubu also appointed Dr Abuh M…
…commitment to serving only four years was “sacrosanct,” Kwankwaso said he had no reason to doubt the former Anambra State governor. “Oh yes, I personally believe him and… I don’t think, based on what I now know about him… he will change his mind when the time comes, and we are all gentlemen, even though we have accepte…
…on the challenges facing the region. He recalled that as vice president, he personally led negotiations with militants and insisted on visiting one of their camps without armed escorts despite objections from security officials. According to him, the decision helped build trust and paved the way for dialogue that event…
…He departs the club following their relegation to the Championship at the end of last season Speaking on the departure, Wolves technical director Matt Jackson praised the midfielder's professional attitude: "Joao deserves everything he gets from the game. He's the type of professional that coaches love and players love…
…Daso, said the case followed a complaint received on April 17, 2026, after unknown persons allegedly gained unauthorised access to a customer’s bank account in the Bolori area of Maiduguri and withdrew ₦39,208,000. The statement read, “The case followed a complaint received on 17 April 2026, at about 1:00 p.m., unknown…
…to reports of the Moroccan man behaving erratically. His d£ath has drawn comparisons to the d£ath of George Floyd who di£d after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis, US, in May 2020. Footage showed two police officers pinning Fakir, who ran a small cleaning business in the city, face-down…
Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in prison in New York Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, was sentenced Monday, July 20, to life in prison by a federal court in New York for co-founding and leading the powerful Sinaloa cartel. "El Mayo" is the former top associate of the organisation's founder…
Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found d£ad after flash flood in Utah canyon Five family members who set out for a day of hiking were k!lled after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, July 17, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife a…
…the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Musa Musa Bawa, a 200-level student of the College of Nursing, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, and 2…
…mining site in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu was reportedly among 14 persons arrested during a joint security operation at a gold mining site in Bamburu community, Gwagwalada Area Council, where he had gone to mine alongside other artisanal miners. Speaking with Daily Trust, the deceased's elder brother,…