Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande launched the National Youth Data Bank project on Tuesday in AbujaThe registration targets youths in both formal and informal sectors, from agriculture and sports to creative and technology industriesEnumerators will be deployed across all 774 local government areas, includ…

…of Pete's son Yul Edochie, against her former husband Emmanuel Obasi and her sister-in-law Rita Edochie. Ghanaians paid tribute to Nollywood veteran actor Pete Edochie. >Footage from Abuja showed Rita Edochie and Judy Austin arriving at and departing from the court separately on the day the case was mentioned.The video…

…call during a Facebook Live session after her court appearanceJudy Austin called the lawyer immediately after leaving Abuja's FCT High Court on September 29, 2026, reportedly seeking feedback and further instructionsThe accidental leak came hours after Judy was filmed leaving court where two defamation suits totalling…

…her court appearance in Abuja on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, where she faced her in-law, actress Rita Edochie. Judy had previously filed a writ of summons against Rita, seeking damages of ₦1 billion, a retraction and public apology, ₦50 million in additional relief, 10 per cent post-judgment interest, among other dema…

…woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years, BBC reported Wednesday. Pike’s lawyers had petitioned the US Supreme Court for a last-minute reprieve after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee rejected her clemency request on Monday. Lee said he would not intervene in the execution after reviewing Pike’s request to ha…

…prosecutors had not presented concrete evidence proving he committed the murder. His lawyer, Patrick Mulligan, said: “Connecting a couple of meaningless dots doesn’t solve the case.” Mulligan also argued that evidence of Flynn’s infidelity did not establish that he had murdered his wife. “They can’t find the gun, there…

…People hugged, laughed, and lifted champagne glasses.I stood near the edge of the lawn, uncertain where I belonged.The photographer called for immediate family. I stepped forward, only to realize there was no place waiting for me beside the newlyweds.I looked at Valerie beside my son and felt something inside me close.…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…

Governor Dauda Lawal showcased Zamfara State’s vast mineral and investment potentials during a Nigeria- U.S. investor forum in New York. The governor highlighted these potentials at a high-level side event held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event entitled “Nigeria- U. S. Critical Miner…

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has said the fight against gender-based violence cannot be left to government alone, urging individuals, families, professionals, religious and traditional leaders and institutions to take responsibility for preventing abuse and protecting survivor…

…political party should be placed above legitimate investigation and the due process of law. Assalafi challenged the ADC to provide evidence linking the Kebbi State Government to the alleged unlawful arrests, particularly any directive instructing security agencies to target individuals because of their political affili…

…Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and the Standing Orders of the House. Welcoming the new lawmaker, Guwor congratulated Okolosi on his electoral victory and subsequent inauguration, assuring him of the cooperation of other members of the Assembly. Okolosi emerged as the winner of the bye-election held to fill the seat d…

…investigative and child-protection procedures would be followed in accordance with the law,” adding that the command would ensure a thorough investigation into the matter. Eitokpah urged “parents, guardians, school authorities and members of the public to promptly report suspected cases of child abuse or exploitation t…

…with the newlyweds.Who is Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja?According to PUNCH, Ocheja is a lawyer and politician from Idah, Kogi State. He represented the Kogi East senatorial district in the National Assembly between 2011 and 2015, serving under the Peoples Democratic Party as a member of the 7th Senate. During his time in the…

…investigative and child-protection procedures would be followed in accordance with the law. The command urged parents, guardians, school authorities and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of child abuse or exploitation to the police. It assured the public that the investigation…

…Ex-senator Dangana Ocheja and his new bride…Photo Credit: IG/ Temilola Sobola Ocheja, a lawyer and politician from Idah, Kogi State, represented Kogi East in the Senate between 2011 and 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party. He was a member of the 7th National Assembly and served on several committees, including Defe…

…higher in your Google feed!There are 36 states in Nigeria, each with its own history, laws, and people who are proud to belong to it, are connected to it, and also work towards the progress and betterment of their states.Just like Uyo is to Akwa Ibom and Ibadan is to Oyo State, the capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.Ikeja…

…Osayi, on his part, has maintained that the principle of honour predates the Mosaic law and endures because believers remain under the lordship of Christ in eternity, giving his argument a theological foundation he considers distinct from the Old Testament tithing system.VDM controversy brings old debate back to the su…

…to compete without violence. Opposition candidates should be able to campaign within the law. Supporters should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying campaign materials. Security agencies should protect political actors and voters impartially, while institutions should enforce electoral rules consistent…

…implement the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. According to him, the law increased teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and qualifying service from 35 to 40 years, whichever came first, but some states and the FCT had introduced guidelines contrary to the Act. “Teachers must be allowed to retir…

…The PPRO added that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect confessed to unlawfully confining the victim in his room for a day without proper feeding. In a separate operation, Habib said operatives attached to the ‘A’ Division arrested five suspects at Doya Quarters, Bauchi, at about 4:30pm on the same day…

…had absorbed over 5,000 professional workers, including teachers, medical personnel and lawyers, into the permanent civil service to formally eliminate casualisation. He added that about 6,144 civil servants, including teachers and health workers, were recruited to strengthen the workforce.See more Punch stories on Goo…

…picketed again.The airline body said it would no longer tolerate what it described as unlawful interference with airline operations, following the disruption of flights by labour unions at major Nigerian airports.

…quickly told Peller not to bother thanking him, as he was family, specifically, his in-law.Reactions as Peller raises eyebrows over claim about his wife’s family. Photo credit@peller089blunt response to his in-lawRather than welcoming the claim warmly, Peller pushed back. He told the man that, while he appreciated the…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…