A Nigerian woman has reportedly been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after suspected illicit drugs were discovered in a keg of palm oil she was carrying. According to reports, the woman was given the keg by someone who asked her to deliver it to another person in Saudi Arabia. S…

…home until 1966.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources UEFA added that the stadium “opened to the public on 16 September 2017 when Atleti faced Málaga in La Liga; Antoine Griezmann scored the stadium’s first goal in a 1-0 home win.” Located on Avenida Luis Aragonés in the north-ea…

…the casualties.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources According to him, the bodies of the two deceased victims were handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, popularly known as SHEMU, while the injured victims were taken to the General Hospital, Odan, fo…

…investigation.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The statement partly read, “The Ogun State Police Command has a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in custody in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the I…

…effectively. Prof. Ize-Iyamu has shown that she is ready to work for the people. Her resourcefulness and commitment should be supported by sustained government investment.“The restored Burns and Plastic Surgery Ward demonstrates what purposeful leadership can achieve, while the proposed Paediatric Complex offers an opp…

…sales executives35. Advertising and marketing associate professionals36. Human resources and industrial relations officers37. Information technology trainers38. Credit controllers39. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks40. Box office assistants41. Grants officers42. Mortgage administrators43. Revenue assista…

…operations by security personnel and local vigilantes to secure their release. Local sources said three other persons abducted by armed men along the same route were also freed during the operation. One of the sources, who confirmed the development, said the victims had been taken to hospital for medical attention. “Th…

…shop escaped getting burnt in the Oluku market tanker explosion because she goes to church, prays fervently, and pays her tithe. Recall that on Thursday, October 15, a petrol tanker fell by its side right in front of the market, spilled its contents, and went up in flames, burning several shops to the ground. While oth…

…and shot his father. He lamented that repeated attacks and unaliving had become a source of concern in Bokkos, adding that residents continued with their daily activities despite the prevailing security challenges. "The incidents are too many in Bokkos. Almost every day, somebody is unalived or something happens. The s…

Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted how his colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya, died after slipping in his bathroom and hitting his head, with his body discovered about 72 hours later in his Abuja residence. Speaking during Senate plenary session, ‎Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, said neighbours d…

A resident of Millennium City in Kaduna State, identified as Ahmad Abubakar Zakka, has made a public appeal for assistance following his abduction alongside his family. Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter were taken from their residence at Alrahus Estate during an overnight raid. Following the incident, a…

…living abroad to contribute their professional expertise, experience, networks and resources to Nigeria's development. His vision recognises that the diaspora represents a valuable source of knowledge, enterprise and international connections that can help address challenges at home.By strengthening relationships betwe…

A Deeper Life CChurch member has shared what she believes is the reason a number of Deeper Life women are still single. Amid a debate about what is considered decent wedding dress for Deeper Life brides, Debby Igbonanwa said God has refused to bless some of her church members with a husband because He knows they plan t…

Nursing student Joy Ezeugwu, who was placed on indefinite suspension by Ezzy College of Nursing in Enugu State after sharing a viral video exposing poor conditions at Uwani General Hospital, has resumed at a new school. She resumed earlier this week and shared a video online. "First day at school, guys," she said happi…

…nowhere, even outside the Strait of Hormuz," the official added. Furthermore, Iranian sources indicated that operations are moving toward a near-complete closure of the waterway for unauthorized vessels. Accoridng to Reuters, a US military official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that Iranian forces have altered tacti…

…fiercest women's football rivalriesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the third round of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday, October 13, after hammering Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of thei…

…and make rice more affordable for NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Some Lagos residents are enjoying relief fr…

…and nose masks for residents amid fears of disease and contamination of a key water sourcePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the fumigation of the Igbokoda River and the distribution of nose masks an…

…backlog of applications already submittedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Canada has closed two immigration pathways that previously offered permanent residence to skilled home care workers.This development shut the door on prospective applicants…

…NCC to clarify which devices are affectedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.…

…retirees and a Minimum Pension GuaranteePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria’s pension assets have climbed to ₦31.48 trillion, as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) says its reforms are delivering higher monthly payments, clearing outst…

…with an apology.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources A tanker carrying more than 22 million litres of fuel had arrived in Bali Tuesday, with the supplies expected to be able to meet demand in the resort island for up to the next seven days, governor I Wayan Koster said. “People d…

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…face when fuel prices rise but said blanket subsidies were costly and that available resources would be better used to support people most affected by higher energy prices. He said, “At the end of the day, it’s very tempting politically speaking because it’s not trivial the political effect of the price of oil, of fuel…

…challenges on smallholder farmers, particularly those who lack the financial resources, technology and documentation systems required to meet its traceability standards. He said, “Up to 40 per cent of African smallholder farmers could face exclusion from the European market if they are unable to comply with the require…