Disability rights organisations have accused the Lagos State Government and owners of public facilities of failing to enforce accessibility laws. The groups also said that thousands of persons with disabilities remain shut out of essential services despite legal provisions guaranteeing equal access. The groups, under t…

…the CBK’s capacity to safeguard financial stability, improve banking oversight, and modernise the country’s monetary policy framework,” Ruto said in a statement on Monday. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the confe…

…they wanted to use the movement for their own game. And when they failed, they demonised everybody within the system,” he claimed. Awosanya also explained why he had previously spoken positively about Obi before becoming one of his critics. “When I commended Peter Obi, I commended him because he was at the time speakin…

…It passes through multiple layers of technical drafting, executive coordination, ministerial inputs, Budget Office review and finally legislative scrutibudget officeambers of the National Assembly,” he said. He argued that the agency’s inclusion in the budget raised serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s bud…

…of Kharkiv National Medical University." The university maintained that the staff, administration, faculty, and students expressed their sincere condolences to the family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved Adaobi. As of the time of filing this report, PUNCH Online is yet to verify the nationality of…

…urged the current management of First Bank to revisit the decision taken by previous administrations, stressing that history would judge the present leadership not only by the decisions it inherited but also by whether it had the courage to reverse them. "The present management may not have ordered the closure of the I…

…firm AKIBA International to strengthen its infrastructure for real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, cross-border settlement, and digital currencies. The US-based blockchain infrastructure company said it is developing technology for real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, cross-border settlement, and, eventually, central b…

…The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, singer Mr Eazi, Temi said recognising privilege is simply being honest and does not take away from anyone’s accomplishments. Temi, the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, argued that privilege goes beyond having famous parents, explaining that it a…

…to complete his formal education at the time because he had to fend for himself. "I no finish school; the time wey I dey go school, I sell pure water, I no see anybody to sponsor me," he said. The singer, however, expressed optimism about returning to school, saying, "I will still finish school, I be student of Kwara P…

…of a disciplinary sanction for a probationary period. In simple English: the punishment still exists; but FIFA decides not to enforce it immediately. Reuters explains that FIFA suspended the implementation of Balogun's one-match ban for a one-year probationary period. Think of it like this... Imagine a court says: "You…

…Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election, accusing his administration of failing to address the country's worsening insecurity and showing what he described as a lack of compassion for victims. Obi made the call in a statement released on Monday on X, following his visit to Oyo State Governo…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has partnered with a non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues…

…a single pane of glass left in the apartment,” the 68-year-old added. Russia’s defence ministry said it had carried out a “massive strike” using missiles and drones against what it described as “military-industrial enterprises,” fuel and energy complex facilities in several Ukrainian regions. Around 30 residential buil…

…flights, with the final flight scheduled to arrive in the country on July 10. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, gave the advice in a post on her verified X page on Monday while announcing a final call for documentation for Nigerians wishing to return home under the ongoing evacuation e…

…personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, asking him to review Balogun’s punishment. Former Liverpool manager Klopp, who is set to become the next Germany manager after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation on Friday, hit out at the decision. “It’s a red card, even if it’s a shame because Balogun can’t play, but it’…

…Now Evident”, Obi criticised the president’s handling of insecurity, accusing the administration of lacking compassion and capacity. Obi said he had publicly appealed twice to the kidnappers to release the children and had also spoken with Governor Makinde twice to express solidarity, describing the incident as “a Nige…

…Announcing the schedule for the operation in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Monday, the FG disclosed that the aircraft would depart Lagos on Tuesday afternoon for Johannesburg, before returning with the evacuees overnight. The statement read, "In conti…

…had legitimate concerns, national progress would be accelerated if individuals and organisations complemented government efforts through positive actions and community service. Ibenu, a former Kogi CAN Chairman, said the ministry had remained committed to improving the welfare of the people through quality and affordab…

…tools have transformed the way researchers search for literature, analyse data, organise references, improve writing and communicate findings. From postgraduate students to seasoned professors, researchers now have access to digital assistants capable of completing in seconds tasks that once required hours or even days…

…with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the age of 13, after finishing secondary school early. Okundaye spoke on Saturday during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries headquarters in Magboro, Ogun State. Recall that the 16-year-old student…

…as an industrial powerhouse. "Very soon, manufacturers who research, develop and patronise local raw materials will pay significantly lower taxes than those who do not. This is now an instrumental tool for attracting private-sector investment and stimulating technology-driven manufacturing. "In general, it is clear tha…

…Total Obedience," described the new dean as an honest, resilient and respectful minister whose faithfulness had earned him greater responsibilities in the church. The bishop recounted how Kolawole had once contemplated resigning from full-time ministry because of frustration but was persuaded to remain. "He once came t…

…clear if the missile launch was part of those drills. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister and a New Zealand government source told AFP earlier on Monday that China was preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean. "Yes, China has briefed me. I was personally called by the Chinese ambassador,"…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised the performances of African teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament. In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Mor…

…call by President Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urging him to review Balogun's punishment, two sources confirmed to AFP. Trump greeted news of the decision with jubilation. "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" the president wrote on his Truth Social platform. But the Roy…