…the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was an ISWAP member from Warabe, Pulka, in Gwoza Local Government Area and had voluntarily approached the troops to surrender. The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops. He also alleged…

…Years of Structural Adjustment Programme SAP in Nigeria: History, Impact and the Way Forward,” held in Abuja. The brainstorming session was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) alongside ActionAid Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD, the Social Developmen…

…matters before proceeding with the confirmation. President Bola Tinubu had recently forwarded a list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation as part of efforts to fill Nigeria’s diplomatic missions, many of which had remained vacant for months.

UK Visas and Immigration officially warned visa applicants about four key warning signs linked to visa fraud in a July 16 postThe warning flags include someone impersonating UKVI officials on social media and agents demanding cash-only paymentsUKVI directed applicants to its official government guidance page for comple…

…has failed to address,” and argued that withholding only half the funding meant rewarding a government that “fails to meet such a basic obligation.” He said the amendment does not add new conditions but “only strengthens” the existing ones, and framed it as a matter of accountability. “Foreign aid should never be a rew…

…the participation of Nigerian women in international digital trade. The grants were awarded under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund, a global initiative designed to help women entrepreneurs adopt digital technologies, improve their export competitiveness and access international markets. The Executive Dir…

Delta youth leader fl0gs secondary school students seen wandering the streets of Warri during school hour A video of a youth leader in Warri, Delta State, flogging some male students of Uwangue College after he spotted them wandering the streets during school hours has gone viral on social media. The youth leader saw t…

…every offer available, who qualifies, and the precise steps to activate each one.MTN rewards customers who upgrade to a 4G/LTE SIM with 10 GB of free data through its 4G Connect offer. Photo: @MTNLoaded (modified by author)>TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysRequirements before you startStep-by-step instructionsChecking if…

…a thorough, transparent, and professional investigation by law enforcement agencies, warning against what he called attempts to exploit the tragedy for political gain. According to him, while the nation mourns with the family of the deceased and seeks justice, such justice must be founded on facts, credible evidence, a…

…end hostilities after militant group Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the broader Middle East war by attacking Israel in March. The two countries concluded their fifth round of talks in Rome on Wednesday. The US-brokered negotiations are aimed at having Israeli forces steadily withdraw from Lebanon, starting with two “pilot…

…Nigerian national, following intensive investigations by detectives of the Suba Ward CID Unit, supported by the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Team. "Her identity was confirmed after investigators recovered her Nigerian passport during a search of her residence in Brikama. "Through witness interviews, crime scene exam…

…Vance downplayed Israel's alleged political influence on US policies in the Iran war. "There's a lot of talk about how much the Israeli government is influencing American politics. There are certainly certain people within the Israeli government who hate the deal. And we see exact evidence," Vance said. He also referen…

…said she reported the rape issue to her mother, who sent her transport fare to return to Warri after she was raped.As a mother, she should have asked her to go to the nearest police station while she looked for ways to join her in Asaba, instead of sending her transport fare to return to Warri.I also believe that they…

…with the Gunners after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023. The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besiktas, which includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months for a reported €18 million plus a potential €2 million in performance-based add-ons.A statement on Arsenal's website s…

…considered offensive to Islamic teachings and the cultural values of the state. He warned that Hisbah personnel had been mobilised to enforce the directive and monitor compliance. "The board has deployed its personnel to monitor compliance through routine patrols and enforcement operations across the state. "Anyone fou…

…it" Actress Uche Ogbodo speaks on end of her marriage Actress Uche Ogbodo says going forward, she will not publicly comment on her failed marriage to her ex-husband, BobbyMaris, unless the need arises. In a post shared on IG this morning, Uche said she understands how everyone has an opinion to share about her personal…

…with visible relief on realising his usual routine had been read correctly, pointing skyward after seeing the note. Talk Sport reported that the image of Pickford’s bottle was shared on Instagram by Argentina fitness coach Luis Martin, though PUNCH Online could not independently locate the post on Martin’s account. Foo…

…police investigator Corporal Aliyu Jamilu, while the defense team also brought forward witnesses. The court then adjourned the hearing until July 21 for continuation of the trial. The Dorayi Chiranci community was thrown into mourning on January 17 this year, when Fatima Abubakar and her six children were slaughtered i…

…remain shut until the United States ended what it described as its “acts of aggression”, warning that Tehran could also block other regional oil and gas export routes. The warning followed coordinated drone, air and naval strikes carried out by the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday morning, after ano…

…UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to Ukraine on Thursday for his final visit to the war-torn country before leaving office next week. Starmer, set to depart Downing Street on Monday, was to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv, the British government said in a statement. The premier was…

…health concern in Nigeria, particularly among young people, with authorities repeatedly warning about the widespread misuse of opioids such as tramadol, codeine-based cough syrups and other prescription medicines. Beyond the health consequences, the problem has also been linked to rising cases of insecurity, mental hea…

…information that can assist in the fight against illicit drugs are urged to come forward." by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 7:04 AM | Share this Story

…At one point, he released a video to assure the public that he was in good health while warning critics against spreading false narratives about him.Reactions trail video of Hanks Anuku being delivered amid speculation. Photo credit@ha1962anukuha>In the viral video, Hanks is seen seated quietly as Apostle Leo prays ove…

…against head coach Tuchel, with pundits and fans heavily criticising his negative, "cowardly" second-half tactics.Bwala explains why England suffered a dramatic World Cup semifinal defeat on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo >The Three Lions were leading 1-0 with five minutes of normal time remaining in Atlanta through A…

…“We keep on going with the contract until the home Euros,” he said. “I’m looking forward to that even though right now it’s difficult to look that far ahead. “Of course, it’s a semi-final; a lot of big football nations are eliminated before the semi-final, so it is an achievement. “No-one wants to hear that at the mome…