…the state Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the Ministry received a report of the incident and immediately drafted its enforcement officers to the area and arrested the woman for violating the State's environmental laws. ''We expect every resident to act responsibly and to educate the…
…during a news conference in Kano to mark the third anniversary of Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration. Sule said the anniversary, which coincided with the third anniversary of his appointment on July 16, provided an opportunity to review the agency’s performance, achievements and future plans. He said the agency, establis…
…no secrecy - Umahi speaks on alleged de@th of nurse in his home David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has responded to reports surrounding the alleged death of a nurse, Mary Habila, at his residence in Ebonyi State, dismissing claims that the incident was handled in secrecy.Speaking while inspecting ongoing work along th…
…candidates to INEC portal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says it has uploaded the names of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commissio…
…of Police, retired police officers, security experts, governors, civil society organisations and members of the public. According to him, the proposal also underwent public hearings across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.Barau said the proposed framework was designed to address concerns tha…
…arrested after an alleged plot targeting an Islamic gathering in Suffolk prompted organisers to end the event earlier than planned as a precaution.Counter Terrorism Policing said the UK Ijtima event, held at Shrubland Hall in Coddenham, was identified as the intended target of an alleged threat linked to suspected extr…
…anonymity, told Punch that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the commission and has access to its nomination portal. The official explained that INEC operates strictly within the provisions of the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its regulations."INEC did not give access codes to…
…interview on Tuesday that only the David Mark-led National Executive Committee is recognised by the electoral body. PUNCH Online reports that the commission’s response followed allegations by Atiku’s Media Office on Monday that INEC had aided efforts to weaken the opposition by allegedly granting Gombe access to the co…
…books, I’m not going to lie to you. I just started reading *Atomic Habits*. I pray I finish it this year.” Speaking on the origin of her popular character, “Quadri”, Taooma revealed that the role was initially intended as a temporary addition rather than a permanent fixture in her comedy universe. According to her, the…
Each and every one of you is guilty - Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén slams Nigerians filming malnourished child accused of being a witch in viral video Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén has reacted to a viral video of Nigerians filming a child accused of being a witch in a community. Lovén has rescued dozen…
Late President Buhari left Nigeria's economy flourishing - Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has claimed that late President Muhammadu Buhari left the economy flourishing when he left office in May 2023. Sirika said this when he appeared on Arise TV today, July 13.''Preside…
Alleged certificate forgery: Former Minister Uche Nnaji arraigned in court, granted N20m bail The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today arraigned former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abu…
…mended their relationship. Graham subsequently transitioned into one of the administration's most trusted legislative confidants and a pivotal strategist on Capitol Hill. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 12:24 PM | Share this Story
…victims of the Los Gallardos fires. One of those was 63-year-old Belgian businessman Stanislas Verdonckt, whose son, Belgian virologist "ŒThomas-Wolf Verdonckt, said he was last in contact with his father by phone just before 9 p.m. (1900 GMT) on Thursday evening. The president of the regional government of Andalusia,…
…has done is to cement our role in capturing biometrics. Private and public sector organisations will no longer capture biometrics independently. They will validate identities through API integration with NIMC. “The telcos are already doing that with us. If you need a SIM card, they capture your facial biometrics, which…
Meanwhile, a civil society organisation, Global Gender Safety and Moral Development, staged a protest at the Federal High Court, calling for accountability, and urged the authorities to ensure that the case is prosecuted in accordance with the rule of law. Addressing journalists, the group’s Convener, Shuaibu Abdulkadi…
…on how the incident affected her, she said, “I don’t know what to do. NRC has finished me.My husband’s money, I don’t know how to explain that. I’m finished. I’m gone”. Meanwhile, the post’s comment section has been flooded with reactions from TikTok users. Reactions Trailing Below…….. @Chi Cindy, “My aunty ow…
…presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled what he described as his administration's education blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, promising free education at all levels, the abolition of public examination fees and sweeping reforms across Nigeria's education sector. Sowore, who shared the policy do…
…Bridge, when he was attacked by the bison. The National Park Service (NPS), which administers Yellowstone, has not released details about the attack. But Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer from nearby Bozeman, Montana, gave a vivid account of it to Wyoming's Cowboy State Daily newspaper. He also provided video o…
…President Tinubu’s policies over the past three years have demonstrated that his administration is not driven by religious considerations. “Tinubu has shown in the last three years that he is not making policies based on the Muslim-Muslim ticket or because he wants to favour Muslims,” Osita added. He also urged Preside…
Being a presidential candidate is not an achievement- Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, fires back at Peter Obi Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says being a presidential candidate is not an achievement, Umahi said this while replying to NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who in a recent interview said he will not be ha…
…Career Today, reflecting on Neill’s great and blockbuster career, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed him for his role “in so many beloved Australian stories, and he earned a special place in Australian hearts.” Over the last 45 years, Neill has played both heroes and villains in films such as Nicole Kidm…
…patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools, and more plainclothes officers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “The rise in antisemitism we have seen in recent years is a test of our values as a country and tackling it has been central to my leadership from day one.” This latest package is intended to be spent over a…
…ratio at 53.7 per cent in 2026 before easing marginally to 52.4 per cent in 2027. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, earlier faulted Nigerians, especially analysts and commentators, for criticising government borrowing without considering the purpose, cost and expected retu…
…and enhancing security around the expansive forest. According to him, the Makinde administration had consistently complemented Federal Government efforts through strategic investments in critical infrastructure across the state. According to him, since the inception of the administration over seven years ago, the state…