…the road impassable in many sections. Agbado Road connects communities including Adiyan, Ope-Ilu, Itoki and Abule-Ijoko en route to Sango-Ota and serves as an alternative to the often-congested Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Video footage from the scene, shot by The PUNCH correspondent, showed large sections of the road co…
…frequently undervalue the cost of skilled craftsmanship. A tailor, popularly known as Iya Baraka, in Ebute-Meta, said many requests involved complicated styles that required considerable time and expertise. “Graduation fabrics are coming in, but the styles people bring are very complicated. “When you tell them the pric…
…of his accomplices in Akure. A statement from the police says that on July 5, one Mrs. Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the Police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been k!dnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons. Following the report, the…
…the riggers’ articles of illicit trade beckons. This is what the Obidients, Kwankwasiya, and Compatriots must do: Band together into a huge, metallic, and powerful bond of unity to shatter to pieces the seemingly endless raping with a barbed phallus of the real owners of the country. Numbers are imperative, real huge n…
…teachers, including a principal. The attack claimed the life of a teacher, Joel Adesiyan, who was reportedly killed while attempting to escape. Another teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was also killed by the terrorists while in captivity. The abduction sparked widespread concern across Oyo State and beyond, prompting intensi…
…on AI reduces critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. TEMITOPE OKEDIYA and DAMOLA KAREEM sought the opinions of some Nigerians on whether AI is making students smarter or Lazier. Their views: Mary Kuteyi As a History and International Studies student, I believe AI has made me smarter rather than lazier…
…the sentence pronounced on Friday following the final hearing. Public Prosecutor Rajiv Priyadarshi said the case was investigated and prosecuted with exceptional speed. He noted that the police filed the charge sheet within six days of the murder, enabling the trial to conclude within 40 days. A total of 13 witnesses t…
…before the end of Tinubu’s second tenure. On her part, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said that the newly constructed access roads would open up communities, improve livelihoods, and deepen inclusive development across the territory. According to her, the project represents more than the delivery of physical…
…could only raise N700,000 before I was released.” Another victim, Muryamu Musa from Kankiya Local Government Area, narrated how bandits killed her husband after abducting him. “My husband was kidnapped on September 29, 2025, while going to work. The last time I saw him was when he asked whether I was ready to visit my…
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…Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Solid Minerals Development, SMDF, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, has disclosed that Nigeria's solid minerals exports hit ₦354 billion in 2025. Shinkafi made this known in her keynote address titled 'Building Nigeria's Solid Minerals Future: The Power of Academia, Government and Indu…
…Zamfara State governor and chairperson of the State Drug Control Committee (SDCC), Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has called for a multi-sectoral alliance to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the escalating threat requires innovative policies and coordinated action. Speaking in Gusau during the 2026 commem…
…heads following post-match altercations Tensions boiled over in the streets of Ajdabiya, Libya this week as local police apprehended a group of Argentina supporters following a volatile celebration that turned into a public disturbance. According to The Libya Observer, the group had taken to the streets to celebrate…
The wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while facing criminal prosecution, saying the family's support for Tinubu's presidency entitles them to basic courtesy from his administration. Speaking on ARISE NEWS on…
The wife of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS o…
…navigation," CENTCOM said in a statement.Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, condemned the US strikes as a "blatant act of aggression," threatened a "crushing response," and warned that Tehran would not allow US interference in the management of the strait. A top Iranian negotiator…
…making hair. I did make-up. I did costuming. I used to costume Aunty Bukky Wright. Even Iyabo Ojo then. I will go to Yaba and buy costumes and iron them," she said. The actress added that she also worked behind the scenes in the film industry as a location manager and even found unconventional ways to generate income w…
…men have reportedly lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion at Maciyan-Kyada village in Babanna ward, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. A security source told Daily Trust that two other soldiers sustained severe injuries during the explosion. The source said troops left Babanna town aroun…
GistReel Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while he remains in detention. Asiya made the appeal on Tuesday night while speaking with journalists at the family’s Abuja residence. She was accompan…
…in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation. Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, condemned the US strikes as a "blatant act of aggression", threatened a "crushing response" and warned that Tehran would not allow US interference in the management of the strait. Under the interim US-Iran ag…
…four single-barrel guns. "The Bayelsa State Police Command under the leadership of CP. Iyamah Daniel Edebor, psc, IICFIP, foosi, has recorded another significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects in possession of four (4) single-barrel guns," the statement read. "On 6th July 2026, at about 1030 h…
…Those injured were identified as Lawali Danjaji, Sani Ibrahim, Garba Adare Garbobo, Iliya Muntari and Adamu Yarkyeya. The deceased victims has since been buried according to the Islamic rites. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:22 PM | Share this Story
…Unit, Ilu-Abo, responded to a distress call over the activities of armed men at Olaiya Block Industry. Jimoh said preliminary reports revealed that seven masked gunmen invaded the premises of the block industry and demanded to see the owner. "The Ondo State Police Command under the stewardship of Cp Felix Ohagwu psc, m…
…and greater transparency from the anti-corruption agency. El-Rufai's wife laments Hajiya El-Rufai, on Tuesday, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband receives fair treatment, saying the family had endured trauma despite the support they gave the President during the 2023 election campaign. Asia, who sp…
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