…of the Federation, Bisi Adegbuyi, has called on the Federal Government to use the recent partnership between the National Identity Management Commission and the Nigerian Postal Service to build a national address system that links every National Identification Number to a verified physical location. He argued that whil…

…graduate of the Lagos State University is battling for his life after he was shot by suspected armed robbers who trailed a Point of Sale operator to her residence in the Igando area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday on Kayode Onafuye Street in the Alhaji Ede area of the…

…Police Command has foiled multiple criminal operations across the state, neutralising suspected kidnappers, arresting 25 suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking, counterfeit currency and drug supply, while recovering stolen solar equipment worth about N78m during coordinated raids over the past two weeks. The c…

…of the first Ghanaian-designed timepiece to feature a Kente-inspired dial, a move industry analysts suggest could redefine the positioning of African horology on the global stage.While the luxury sector in Ghana has traditionally been dominated by established Swiss houses like Omega and Cartier, Amofah’s latest venture…

…harmed. Convinced that their survival was a divine miracle, the elders proclaimed August 1, as Anyama Fe Atei Oge Festival Day, a tradition that has been observed annually since 1967, and evolved into a week-long cultural celebration. Speaking on activities lined up for this year’s edition, the festival chairman, Mr. J…

…make meaningful contributions to society. Idahosa said the advice became imperative because young people remain the hope and future of Nigerian society, stressing that the decisions they make today will go a long way in shaping the country’s future. The deputy governor gave the advice, on Sunday, at the youth harvest a…

…ring into a storm drain. Years later, I was scrubbing floors outside his office because I couldn't afford my mother's medication. Then one night, he handed me a sealed envelope, and whispered, "Promise me you'll never tell a soul what's inside."I had not slept a full night in two months.Mom needed help with everything…

…cooking gas consumption during the first half of 2026 as higher energy costs squeezed household incomes and raised transportation and production costs. An analysis of the H1 2026 Downstream Industry Analysis Report by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, obtained by The PUNCH, showed a clear relationship…

…birth to a baby girl at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The baby was born on Monday, August 3, at 6:20p.m., weighing 6lbs 9oz. This is Princess Eugenie's third child with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, following the births of her sons August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, who was born in 2021, and Ernest George Ronnie Brooksb…

…rejoin the delegation before their scheduled return on Tuesday. The athletes, Angel Katushabe, Nuhu Batte, Ibrahim Khemis and Emily Nakalema, were part of a six-member boxing team at the games. Speaking anonymously to NBS Sport, one of the athletes admitted that they intended to seek asylum in the UK. The boxer said th…

…Jude and Paul Okoye over the management and ownership of assets linked to the former music group, Psquare. Sharing a throwback photo with the singer in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the PPRO recalled her meeting with him at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Abuja ten years ago. "How time flies. Ten ye…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, are moving to deepen strategic partnership and investment in solid minerals development. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the Minister…

…any single bloc. Nigeria’s strategic autonomy rests on 5 pillars in a world of continuous alignment. Together, they form the blueprint for how Nigeria engages a world that is no longer unipolar, but contested, transactional, and opportunity-rich. National interest, Nigeria first Alignment to Nigerian national interest…

This is one question that has refused to take leave of me at the moment, and the answers don’t look as simple as the question. The reason is that technology grows so fast, sometimes more than the speed of light, hyperbolically, that we are either left behind or simply fail to notice the failings in a system that render…

…minister of works, or he does not give a damn about what people think of him, or he is just being himself, a person with a lot of hubris to display? The performance of the minister of works is one that everyone could assess and input in the scorecard, because you can tell the state of our roads and infrastructure at a…

…Crane Operations Operator Level I and II training programme aimed at boosting indigenous capacity in the oil and gas industry. The post NCDMB trains 50 Nigerian youths to boost oil sector manpower appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Youth Council (IYC), Dr Doubra Collins Okotete, has called for the establishment of a museum and cultural festival in honour of late Ijaw music legend, King Robert Ebizimor, to preserve and promote his enduring contributions to Ijaw culture. The post IYC calls for museum, festival to preserve legacy of Ijaw music icon,…

…Action Plan is a policy framework and not a bill requiring passage by the Imo State House of Assembly. She explained that while the ministry collaborated closely with the legislature throughout the drafting process, implementation remains the immediate priority. She stressed that lasting peace begins in the home and ac…

…Premier League's most prolific goalscorers. His impact at Anfield saw him break numerous records while helping the Reds secure domestic and European success. The post Mohamed Salah's next club shocks fans appeared first on NotjustOk.

…Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg sentenced Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Mpisi was convicted of the m8rder of Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, as well as malicious injury to property and defeating the administration of justice. Mpisi has been in custody since his arrest on July 28, 2023, after aband…

The NDC vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out on the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country. Kwankwaso made the commendation in a statement posted on his social media accounts, including…

…club, although the deal is yet to be finalised.The report added that one contractual clause still requires approval before the transfer can be officially completed.Salah has been a free agent since leaving Liverpool earlier this summer, ending a remarkable nine-year spell at Anfield in which he established himself as o…

TikTok user says early exposure to social media almost shaped her into hating men A TikTok user has shared how being exposed to social media at a young age nearly shaped her entire perception of men. In a video, she said that although she grew up in a loving home and had a positive relationship with her father, her vie…

…known as David Z, has died at the age of 78. According to reports, the veteran music producer passed away on August 2 at a hospital in Burbank, California, following complications from an infection. David Z was widely known for helping shape the Minneapolis Sound and played a key role in Prince's early career by produc…

…⁠were ultimately measured by their impact on food prices, healthcare, education and household welfare, the report added. The post Economic Council approves $4.5b crude oil backed loan refinance for NNPC appeared first on Vanguard News.