…crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise is in line with the enforcement of laws prohibiting the use of vehicles without clearly visible registration plates. According to him, the operation is designed to strengthen intelligence gathering…

…in a European league. In 1995, eligibility expanded to include players of all nationalities, provided they played in Europe. Since 2007, however, the award has been open to any player worldwide, regardless of the league they represent. Despite that change, history suggests that Europe remains the dominant pathway to fo…

…Federal Government employment guidelines or compromise due process to satisfy external pressure. Fayehun urged organised labour to carefully examine the facts before supporting any campaign against the hospital, stressing that labour unions should protect workers’ interests rather than become instruments for advancing…

…stated that upon arrival, the firefighters battled the blaze with courage and professionalism until it was brought under control. He said, "The Anambra State Fire Service responded promptly to a fire outbreak at Emos Best Industries Ltd., Nkwelle, on Saturday, July 4. The distress call was received at 4:12 p.m., and fi…

…rail, port and airport concession projects, and has been recognised by international legal ranking organisations, including Chambers Global, IFLR1000 and Legal 500. The statement added that Esan holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Lagos State University, a Master of Laws degree from University College London, and a Ma…

…Nigeria's position as Africa's leading beneficiary of the prestigious international scholarship programme. The announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, during the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Pre-Departure Orientation held in Abuja for scholarship recipients preparing to comm…

…and the Federal Government to strengthen security in the area by deploying additional personnel to prevent further attacks. Efforts to obtain the reaction of the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful.

Israel said on Sunday it has named its first-ever resident ambassador to Slovenia, signalling a diplomatic reset after Ljubljana’s change of government. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured under the previous centre-left government of prime minister Robert Golob, which had characterised Israel’s military offensi…

…States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Su…

…annually to meet the massive demand for its distinct flavour and texture in traditional soups and stews. Traders said the product had become scarce in recent months, leading to sharp price increases across Lagos markets. A wholesale stockfish dealer at Oyingbo Foodstuff Market, Mr Udoka Umeaku, said the increase was dr…

…continued to express divergent views on the Federal Government's extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengthening skills acqui…

…outcomes through high-quality, ethical clinical trials conducted in line with international standards. "The Centre will support research on vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other health interventions while serving as a platform for training healthcare professionals, fostering scientific collaboration and generating…

The United States' administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria's next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an…

…educationist, a mentor to many and a bridge-builder whose contributions to the educational and moral development of our society will remain indelible. "His death is a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Government and people of Bauchi State and the nation at large," the governor said. The gove…

…budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The government said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the IMF Representative in Nigeria and the Fund's report, wrongly suggested that about two per cent o…

…requested information would strengthen public confidence in the credibility of the National Assembly and the integrity of the appropriations process, promote transparency in the management of public resources, and enable citizens to meaningfully scrutinise the exercise of parliamentary oversight." "The requested record…

…per hour — equivalent to a category 5 hurricane — and gusts of up to 315 kph. The National Weather Service (NWS) called the typhoon “very dangerous”, warning of “tropical storm force” winds from Sunday afternoon or evening and “catastrophic” damage near the system’s center later. “Significant flooding from torrential r…

…2026 has presented both new opportunities and tougher challenges. Several traditional migration destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency requirements and increased scrutiny of foreign…

…chief Ahmad Vahidi joined Sunday’s ceremonies, along with huge crowds paying their final respects in Tehran. But Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March. He is said to have been wounded in the attack that killed his father. The late supreme leader’s other three sons, Masoud, Mostafa and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered 43,980 capsules of tramadol concealed inside two large vehicle fuel tanks in what it described as another sophisticated drug trafficking attempt. According to a statement released by the agency's Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, which was shared on X on S…

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…

…Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Morocco became the first African nation to reach the last eight of the 2026 tournament after a commanding 3-0 victory over…

…unregulated blood transfusions with a proposed law aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving healthcare standards across the state. Speaker of the Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano during a three-day retreat for lawmakers on the proposed Bill for the Prohibition of Un…

…following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what he described as findings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report. According to him, the report…

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, and will now face Morocco in the next round. The match remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from…