…from the African continent. “Nigeria was subsequently selected as one of only four beneficiary countries globally alongside the Dominican Republic, Jordan and Mongolia in recognition of its vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, strong export potential and commitment to advancing women’s participation in international trad…

…below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) I will use you as an example- comedian Princewill challenges military officer he spotted ass@ulting a bus driver by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 12:11 PM | Share this Story

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and his Social Democratic Party counterpart, Adewole Adebayo, have mourned the death of the founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Okoye. The presidential candidates described Okoye as a devoted servant of God whose life w…

…after he spotted them wandering the streets during school hours has gone viral on social media. The youth leader saw the students in their school uniforms walking casually on the streets. In a bid to discipline them, he gathered them under a shade and began to ask them why they weren't in school. The students claimed t…

…wrote. "I'm calling on FIDA, Nigeria Police Force, concerned citizens and even our politicians to please intervene because the boy's elder brother who is RICHMAN NANGIBO, whose father is from OGOLOMA and mother is from OGU is trying to manipulate the process. "He feels we are poor and he can oppress us with his blood m…

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…leads with gunmen raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students. Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their pri…

…that under the Nigerian Constitution and relevant criminal procedure laws, no public official or private citizen can be presumed guilty based on media reports, social media narratives, or unverified allegations. Onoh outlined what he described as the essential requirements of due process, including a comprehensive poli…

…forces out of Syria and Lebanon, according to US news outlet Axios. Citing a US official, Axios reported that Trump told Netanyahu the Israeli deployment was fuelling tensions in Syria. “They don’t want you there. You should redeploy,” Trump told him, according to Axios. After the December 2024 overthrow of Syria’s lon…

…on why Amaechi is yet to publicly acknowledge his vice presidential candidacy on his social media pages, and why Okonkwo’s position appeared to have shifted after Atiku Abubakar nominated him as spokesperson, despite his earlier reservations that the former Vice President did not pick someone from the South-East. He ex…

…how these people are attacking Vance, to which the vice president said that "It's social media posts... leaking to reporters. They're attacking me obsessively, saying that we should not be negotiating with Iran. We should just keep the military campaign going indefinitely." "That is their explicit position," he said. "…

…had invited her to Asaba on the pretext of wanting to teach her how to monetize her social media handles. However, on getting to Asaba, he took her to a hotel and allegedly r@ped her despite her pleas that she doesn't want any sexu@l relationship with him as she is a virgin.Odogwu has since been arrested and is now in…

…and Uche unfollowed each other and have since been throwing jabs at each other on social media. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 9:17 AM | Share this Story

…Romano also shared the image on his page, and it has since circulated widely on social media. Goalkeepers routinely study penalty takers before major knockout matches, weighing past penalties, preferred shooting sides, body shape before a strike and whether a player tends to change habits under pressure Pickford still…

…the Chikara Division. Police officers, personnel of the Motor Traffic Division, and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps responded to the scene. The truck, which was conveying gas cylinders, exploded as it approached the Army checkpoint, igniting a massive fire that spread to other vehicles. "The driver of the ga…

…inflation, stronger external reserves, improved crude oil production and resilient financial markets have significantly reduced macroeconomic vulnerabilities and strengthened investor confidence. He noted that government revenues also improved on the back of higher oil receipts and stronger non-oil tax collections, whi…

…Thursday following the National Drug Use Summit, which brought together government officials, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to strengthen the country’s response to substance abuse. Drug abuse has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly am…

Drug dealer sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in Kano for advertising cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the…

…Leo of Salvation at the Mountain of God International Ministry has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh conversations about the actor's well-being.The movie star has previously been spotted at different locations looking unkempt, raising concerns among fans about his mental health. At one point, he released a vid…

The English Football Association has reaffirmed its support for head coach, Thomas Tuchel, following England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The loss denied England a place in their first men’s World Cup final since 1966, despite taking an early lead before Argentina scored twic…

…poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained in the World Bank’s newly approved Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria, covering 2026 to 2032, and its accompanying…

…who commended the winner, who is part of the centre, said: “Vision Rehab Centres, especially privately owned ones, require a lot of funding. For those of them whose parents are not able to take care of them, we look for funding to put them in school, and we also teach them vocation.” “We have a low vision arm where we…

…Our correspondent gathered that the corpse was that of a Federal Road Safety Corps official, Augustine Ikwue, who died in Lokoja and was being conveyed to Otukpo, Benue State, for burial. ASP Oyiza, while responding to an enquiry from our correspondent, confirmed the incident, adding that the corpse had been recovered…

…of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, citing her leadership qualities, experience and vision for reform ahead of the association’s July 18, 2026 election. Among those who publicly backed her were Senior Advocates of Nigeria Funke Adekoya, Yinka Omorogbe, Ronke Adey…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speak…