…their last known companions. They argued that some women fail to inform friends or relatives about their movements or where they are going, making it difficult for families to raise the alarm or assist investigators when something goes wrong. “Ladies are too much in a hurry to hook up with people who lure them with fla…

…He said the scholarship went beyond payment of school fees to providing some of the assistive items Umar required to pursue her studies. “It was The PUNCH Newspapers publication that caught the attention of the President of ASUU and ours to begin the processes; without seeing that publication, we wouldn’t have known th…

…said the commission had already commenced early procurement and distribution of non-sensitive election materials to state offices, while new operational pickup vehicles had been procured for state offices and local government areas to improve movement of personnel and materials. He added that INEC had commenced nationw…

…dead by a doctor on duty at the medical facility. “On receipt of the information, detectives visited the scene and the area was combed for possible arrest of the suspects.” Meanwhile, an anti-cultism advocacy platform, Naija Confra, in a post seen by PUNCH Metro on Monday, stated that Omokoye, also referred to as Zobo,…

…as economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu improved the country’s relative attractiveness to investors, a new report by Bloomberg has stated. Nigeria overtook Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, which assesses the relative investability of 19 Africa…

…things that have happened to us in this country. And I believe that the current Executive Secretary has really improved the quantum of money that goes to research. But we need much more. I congratulate the three universities that have made it into the first thousand. And the 29 in general that are there. But I honestly…

…Nigerian market. Adeyeye has repeatedly defended NAFDAC’s regulatory and enforcement activities, while the agency has continued to carry out seizures and other enforcement operations against products it considers unsafe or unfit for consumption. The NAFDAC boss stressed that responsibility for food safety cuts across d…

…including $800 for food, $300 for clothing and $500 for her daughter's extracurricular activities.The filing also sets out proposed monthly expenses exceeding $45,000, including $15,000 for rent, $2,250 for food and additional amounts for childcare, extracurricular activities and gifts. According to TMZ, Diamond filed…

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has acknowledged the risks of using artificial intelligence for mental health support after being questioned about a woman who died by suicide following lengthy conversations with ChatGPT.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Altman was asked about Sophie, the 29-year-old daughter of journ…

…as Umaru M., was arrested during a stop-and-search operation conducted by police operatives along the Alapa–Okolowo axis of the state capital. The command said the firearms and ammunition were discovered inside a bag found in the vehicle. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Eji…

…signed H.R. 6500 into law on September 2, 2026.The extension keeps the SR category active through December 11, 2026, providing continued immigration pathways for qualifying religious workers seeking to live and work in the United States.The SR visa category remains active through December 11, 2026, preserving a vital U…

…moulding the future generations of its citizens were themselves ill-equipped, poorly motivated and inadequately rewarded to perform their duties. LP described teachers as the very bastion of the nation’s knowledge and learning while wishing them a happy World Teachers’ Day. “Given the pivotal role teachers play in moul…

…of the crash to prevent future occurrences. “I commend the Nigerian Air Force for activating an immediate search and rescue operation following the accident.” The Air Force will release the names of the officers after contacting their families. Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel killed in crash

…speed violation (SPV) as the probable cause of the crash.” He noted that rescue operatives arrived at the scene at 4:58 p.m., two minutes after receiving the distress call, and that the bodies of the deceased were evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital morgue in Ijebu-Ode, while the vehicles were towed to Iles…

…students and teachers from Oriire Local Government were abducted and spent 56 days in captivity under harrowing conditions. He noted that following the incident, Governor Seyi Makinde set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry led by Justice (Prof.) Mojeed on July 31, adding that the report was submitted last week. The commiss…

…4,075 newly recruited teachers who are yet to receive their wages. Otti gave the directives Monday in Umuahia while addressing teachers at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, declaring that no teacher below 65 years should remain out of service on account of previous disengagement. The governor said the N1 billio…

…reportedly took ill and d+ed on October 3, shortly after assuming office as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the university. Umeoduagu had previously served as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at Tansian University and was also a former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, where he represented Aguata 1 Con…

…Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government According to Daily Trust, the vigilante operative had on the night of Thursday, October 1, 2026, accosted the deceased and one other person along the road and ordered them to sit on the ground. While the deceased obeyed the order, the other person ran away, and out of provocation, the…

Five black children who were forced to work as slaves by their wealthy, white adoptive parents have won a $4.4 million settlement from the state of West Virginia for failing to rescue them. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were sentenced collectively to 375 years in prison for keeping the children, who were sib…

…stated that security personnel were working in collaboration with Keystone Security operatives in Jengre to track down and apprehend those responsible for the killing so that they would face the full wrath of the law. He said investigations into the incident had commenced to ascertain the cause of the attack, adding th…

…question for every Edo citizen: ‘Who is your Architect”, he said. He said the executive members of the chapter had resolved to “Restore constitutional systems and proper operations to the NIA Edo State Chapter by revamping the hopes of her members in her own affairs through transparency, engagements, mobilization and i…

…School, Ahoro-Esienle, on Friday, May 15, 2026, and were rescued by joint security operatives on Friday, June 10, 2026, after 56 days in captivity.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Fatai, however, described the victims as “heroes and heroines of the teachers and education struggle in the state. The N…

…He added that previous attempts to negotiate with criminals had not produced positive results, reinforcing his decision not to support ransom payments. The governor’s comments come amid continued attacks and abductions by bandits and other criminal groups in Zamfara. In September, troops rescued 41 travellers who were…

…better working conditions and providing them with the tools they need to teach effectively,” the governor said. He added that the government was recruiting more teachers, particularly in science subjects, while also investing in continuous professional training. The governor said the state was working with the Universa…

…expertise and advanced treatment options. The inauguration brought together representatives from the healthcare, medical and business communities with a shared objective of creating stronger connections between patients in Nigeria and specialised healthcare services available in India. About Fortis Healthcare Fortis He…