…round-of-32 match in Seattle, but conceded two late goals before losing 3-2 to a late penalty from Youri Tielemans at the end of extra-time. The Senegal Football Federation confirmed the decision to remove Thiaw following a "thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team." A statement re…

…established procedures, the suspect and the recovered drugs were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and possible prosecution. "Troops of 65 Battalion have recorded an operational success with the interception of a truck conveying a large consi…

…celebrities who have fallen from grace, noting that life after fame can be emotionally challenging for many public figures. Davido said … “If there is one thing I could build, I would build a therapy centre for people who were popular and very successful people. Because it is crazy to be on top of the world and the nex…

…country in the South Pacific in 1954. After launching his acting career with Roger Donaldson’s Sleeping Dogs in 1977, Neill, now known as “Sam,” relocated to Australia in the late Me Decade to pursue larger possibilities. In 1979, Neill received a Cannes award and international fame for his portrayal in the critically…

…there was a family connection.She stressed that the public misunderstood their professional relationship and gradually turned it into a false story."I am always surprised whenever I hear people calling the late Baba Agbako Pasuma Wonder's father," she said.The actress added that many veterans in the Yoruba film industr…

…measures in the fight against antisemitism. “Jewish communities are facing an exceptional threat with rising hate crime alongside terrorism and interference from hostile states,” said Matt Jukes, Deputy Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police. In late April, two Jewish men were stabbed in London’s predominantly…

…per cent increase from the N2.86tn raised during the corresponding period of 2025, an analysis of Debt Management Office auction results by The PUNCH has shown. The increase came despite a decline in borrowing costs, with average marginal rates easing compared with last year, even as investor appetite remained strong,…

…are heavily impacting the global oil price as well. At the time of writing, international benchmark Brent crude was trading at $76 per barrel on oilprice.com, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at $71.41 per barrel. Analysts said the market continues to attach a geopolitical premium to oil prices be…

…the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) had lamented their exclusion from the National Single Window (NSW), alleging that clearing agents are exploiting importers due to the lack of knowledge about the platform. However, in a swift response, the NSW committee rejected the Importers, claim, as IMAN, as […] The post…

…spent nearly $1bn servicing its foreign loans in the first two months of 2026, as external debt repayments rose amid increasing capital outflows from the economy. The figure, obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, showed that the country spent $440m on foreign loan repayments in Janu…

…remains fully committed to Nigeria despite speculation linking him with the Algeria national team job and interest from clubs in North Africa, with National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade insisting the Franco-Malian is focused on continuing his project with the Eagles, The PUNCH reports. Fresh doubts…

…explained that while preparations for the formal transfer had been concluded, operational considerations could still alter the timetable at the last minute. There were scenes of thanksgiving in churches in Ogbomoso on Sunday as families thanked God for the rescue of their loved ones. The husband of the principal of Aho…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to deploy legally qualified police officers to every police division across the country to promote human rights compliance. The order was contained in a judgment delivered on…

…sealed off the terrorists’ escape routes and surrounded their hideout inside the National Park forest. ‘’The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interrogated in accordance with investigative procedures,’’ the sources said. Terrorists’ proposed exchange rejected Multiple security source…

…also among the players selected for the first phase of pre-season. Portugal international Goncalo Ramos has not yet linked up with the squad as he remains on holiday following his country’s participation at the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Kevin Zeroli has been left out after finishing last season with Juve Stabia in the…

…such as Agbado Road in Ogun State and the Egbeda-Akowonjo, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road and some other parts of Lagos were among those affected by the flooding. In Ogun, the torrential rainfall left Agbado Road submerged, cutting off a major alternative route linking several Lagos-Ogun border communities…

International Breweries Plc, a prominent player in the Nigerian beverage sector and a member of the AB InBev group, has officially announced a proposed reorganisation of its share capital. The strategic move aims to eliminate the company’s staggering N191.03bn in accumulated losses and pave the way for a return to divi…

…relations with the Middle East, the Gulf region, and China, as well as key international organizations that influence global decisions and can do more to help end Russia's war. Ukraine PM exits as Zelensky effects wartime cabinet change

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800bn for political and campaign activities. SERAP, in the suit filed before the Federa…

…Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation. “The suspect was promptly arrested…

…APC will easily cruise to victory come January,” Tajudeen stated. Meanwhile, APC National Director-General of Volunteers, Dr Victor Oluwafemi, also applauded Tinubu for reaffirming Shettima as his running mate for the presidential election. Oluwafemi described the decision as a demonstration of confidence, continuity a…

…President’s motivation is the safety of Nigerians. Speaking on the proposed constitutional amendment during an interview on Arise News on Sunday, Kalu said Tinubu had consistently explained that his interest in state police was rooted in addressing the country’s security challenges. “Well, I want to correct one impress…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has advised graduating students to place integrity above money and quick success, saying “wealth acquired without honour is fleeting.” Senator Mark gave the advice on Sunday at the 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony of Pa…

Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) stormed the doorstep of the attorney-general of the federation, protesting what they called the continued exclusion of over 4,000 qualified graduates from the Nigerian Law School since 2020. The demonstrators, operating under the platform ‘Backlog of NOUN…

…of any major pipeline outages during the period under review. “This enhanced operational stability supported improved production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency. Although a limited number of assets experienced short-duration operational shutdowns, the overall impact on national production was minimal. In additio…