…just an infrastructure problem. It has become a daily struggle for survival, with persistent flooding cutting off vehicular movement and leaving drivers, traders and passengers to contend with a treacherous crossing. Where vehicles once moved freely between the two states, commuters now wade through murky water, balanc…

…as other NASFAT groups from several local government areas, for their coordination and assistance during this period.Furthermore, gratitude was extended to friends, fellow Islamic scholars and well-wishers who made the journey from different parts of the country to attend the funeral rites and stand with the bereaved f…

…the J-Teach programme, qualified and interested teachers are employed on a temporary basis to teach in nearby public schools in their areas and, after some time, are absorbed into full-time permanent and pensionable appointments. Speaking at the presentation of appointment letters held on Friday at the Banquet Hall, Go…

…that Governor Seyi Makinde had directed that all necessary resources be deployed, emphasising that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, both within and outside its borders, remained a top priority. He said, “Our hearts are with the affected young Nigerians and their families during this difficult a…

…fact that people have been used to a particular remuneration,” he said. The governor insisted that the state must build a public service in which opportunities are shared equitably. “Somebody cannot be a secondary school [leaver] and already be getting an appointment. “Because you have the opportunity, that does not me…

…round of court cases.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Fubara emphasised that, contrary to insinuations by those who tried to politicise his absence, his government was fully involved in the process from the burial of the late king to the coronation and recognition of the new monarch. “Our presence w…

…the same role.The Nigeria Police Force, including the Inspector-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General for Zone 2, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, as well as the EFCC, were directed to provide security and support for the enforcement of the orders.The court also authorised Abacha to publish the…

…release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October 1. The performance was reported as the biggest single-day preview gross ever recorded in West Afri…

…following intelligence-led operations. The police spokesperson in the state emphasised that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly belong to an armed robbery syndicate suspected of terrorising residents of Akure and its surrounding communities. He said, “In the course of the operation, operativ…

…stressed, however, that any new regulatory requirements would be introduced on the basis of scientific evidence, risk assessments and consultations with relevant stakeholders. The agency said registered sanitary pads listed in its Greenbook remain subject to regulatory monitoring throughout their life cycle. NAFDAC add…

…joined WAEC in 1998 Dangut joined the West African Examinations Council in 1998 as an Assistant Registrar II. Over the years, he rose through various positions and became a Deputy Registrar in April 2018. His career within WAEC has therefore spanned nearly three decades. He held several positions across WAEC offices Da…

…with friendlier and more frictionless immigration and trade policies on a win-win basis. Not exit, but sovereign diversity Despite uncertainty, migration consultants said demand from Nigerian entrepreneurs remains strong, though motive is shifting.According to them, Nigerians are no longer buying a passport to leave Ni…

…of our diversity to build a more prosperous and secure future,” he said. He emphasised the importance of international cooperation in achieving Nigeria’s development objectives, describing the support and friendship of countries such as Spain as invaluable.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The ambass…

Emmanuel Okpara, the 30-year-old man who allegedly k!lled his girlfriend, Chinyere, in Enugu State on September 19, has confessed to the crime. In a video recording, Emmanuel said he met Chinenye on Facebook in 2023. He claimed he was in Nekede, Imo State, when they met, but that he later relocated to Enugu State in De…

…the spokesperson of the command, SP Henry Okoye, said the command in collaboration with sister security agencies, immediately deployed tactical teams and operational assets to rescue the abducted corps members and other passengers and to arrest the suspected abductors. Okoye said following a swift response by the Polic…

A US-based Liberian man embarrassed his fiancée in the presence of both their families after he allegedly found out she had been unfaithful to him. The man, who was in a long-long-distance relationship with a woman from his country, returned home to marry the woman, only to discover her alleged infidelity. He organised…

…Maduagwu’s death. Photos: @somtomaduagwu/IG.share what suspects allegedly confessedAssistant Superintendent of Police Douglas Ishaku, a member of the Scorpion Squad, testified that he and another officer took the alleged confessional statements of the defendants.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follo…

…the UAE. Eddie Newton, who played for Chelsea and later had two spells as the club’s assistant manager, travelled to the UAE to identify his son’s body. Chelsea said it was “devastated” by Cassius Newton’s death. Martinson’s wife paid tribute to her husband online, describing him as “incredibly driven, hardworking and…

…the affected section of the road and facilitated the emergency response. With the assistance of bystanders, the three injured victims were removed from the wreckage and taken to Duck-Yard Hospital within the Military Zone for urgent medical treatment. The situation was subsequently brought under control, while relevant…

GistReel Nigerian social commentator Oyemykke has sparked a debate online after comparing the cost of living in Lagos with that of the UK (London), claiming residents spend more on lifestyle expenses in Lagos. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Oyemykke made the comment while discussing his experience living in t…

…the CBN said the MPC also recalibrated the Standing Facilities Corridor to +50/-300 basis points around the MPR.The Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks remained at 45%, Merchant Banks at 16% and non-TSA public sector deposits at 75%, Punch reports.The CBN described the move as an operational realignm…

…my own life but at the same time I knew I was not going to let others die."How the crisis unfoldedThe flight, bound for Tel Aviv from Dubai, sent an emergency signal to air traffic controllers roughly two and a half hours into the journey before switching to squawk 7500, the international code for a hijacking in progre…

…Law, 2026. Fasipe directed organisations involved in the alleged activities to desist immediately, stressing that the state government would not tolerate impersonation, extortion, harassment or actions capable of misleading members of the public and disrupting legitimate businesses. He urged supermarket owners, market…

…reunion did not end there.Edochie comforted Armah and provided him with financial assistance during the visit.The Nollywood icon also led those present in prayer, asking for strength and recovery for his ailing colleague.Watch the

…resolve to protect critical national assets and infrastructure and warned vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law. “We urge residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state,…