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…25, from Monguno Local Government Area, was arrested at about 9:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026 during a night patrol and identification exercise conducted by combined troops of the 403 Amphibious Brigade/130 Battalion (Motorised) in conjunction with the Nigerian Borderless Logistics Corps (NBLC) and the Civilian Joint Task F…
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi A stakeholder group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has defended the conduct of the party’s recent gubernatorial primary, calling on members to accept the emergence of former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship el…
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, communit…
…I’ll ghost him.” — Toke Makinwa pic.twitter.com/9krsirnpqS — carter (@carter8f) July 18, 2026
…has produced in years after their 6-4 victory over France secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bronze-medal finish represents England’s best performance at the tournament since lifting the World Cup in 1966 and comes despite their painful semi-final defeat to defending champions Argentina. Rice backs Eng…
Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was spotted shopping at a branch of H-Medix Supermarket on Saturday. This comes months after he stopped by the Utako market in Abuja to buy groundnut in a viral video. Photos from the visit were shared on X by his former 2…
Spain midfielder, Rodri, could become the 10th player to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or and Champions League. Rodri is set to captain the European champions for the final of this year’s World Cup. The 31-year-old has already won the Ballon d’Or and Champions League with Manchester City. However, he could now join an ex…
…Kingdom granted 49,498 work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK work visas in…
•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highw…
By Matilda Ikediobi Tales of students being abducted from schools have become all too common in Nigeria, but until recently, nothing of the sort had ever been recorded in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. That changed on the fateful morning of May 15, when gunmen stormed Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, an…
…Michael Olise surpassed a long-standing record set by Brazil legend Pelé during the 2026 FIFA World CupOlise's achievement came while representing France in the ongoing tournament, drawing widespread attention to his standout performancesThe Bundesliga star's record-breaking feat has placed him among the most impactful…
…and empower the next generation of African leaders. As the event on the 15th of August, 2026, Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola will lead one of the event’s most anticipated conversations, sharing valuable insights on visionary leadership, enterprise, nation-building, and the role of collaboration in shaping Africa’s future. Sp…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…
…has. For the economy, it has been prosperous through the hike in oil prices, because the 2026 budget benchmark was around $75, and prices rose to above $120. So, the economy has benefited from the global crisis. But Nigerians, on the other hand, have suffered immensely from the government not wanting to intervene, or f…
…also increased to ₦156.28 trillion, with $11.6 billion set aside for debt servicing in 2026 alone, more than Nigeria spends on education, health, and agriculture combined. Most recently, the World Bank warned that despite recent reforms, 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. According to t…
The Onikate of Ikate Surulere, Oba Lateef Atanda Adams, has announced that businessman and hospitality guru, Rilwan Bamgbala will be conferred with the traditional title of Okanlomo of Ikate Surulere, while his wife, Mrs. Oluwadamilola Bamgbala, will be honoured as Yeye Okanlomo Ikate Surulere. The announcement is part…
By Adeola Badru A fresh crisis has emerged within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after six of the party’s 11 governorship aspirants rejected the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election. The aggrieved aspirants insisted that…
Akin Maxwell has been appointed the new Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Doma United. Maxwell previously served as the Chairman of Osun United. He has also worked with NPFL side Shooting Stars. Maxwell’s track record is expected to help the Savannah Tigers on their return to the NPFL. Th…
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The management of Joseph Prince Films has denied reports that popular TikToker and filmmaker Joseph Prince, popularly known as Joffy, has died, saying he is receiving medical treatment after he was allegedly stabbed during an attack by street touts. In a statement released on Friday on his official TikTok handle, the m…
…diplomatic efforts to end the war have made little progress. by Linda Ikeji at 18/07/2026 8:19 PM | Share this Story
…said Tinubu's reform agenda demonstrated similar resolve. by Linda Ikeji at 18/07/2026 8:24 PM | Share this Story