…in the community was attacked by armed robbers in April 2019. The attackers reportedly carted away an undisclosed sum of money from the Automated Teller Machine and killed no fewer than six people, including a policeman and a school vice-principal. One of the robbers was later arrested by the police in collaboration wi…

…more mature markets. Uganda has since become its flagship project. In October 2025, GSX partnered with Diacente Group, a Uganda-based green industrial zones developer, on a proposed $5.5 billion project to build digital infrastructure linking the country’s farms, mines, power projects, and factories, including a pilot…

…opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. “If our child wanted to become an artiste, you would introduce them to a producer and pay for their music video. That is an unfair advantage. That is nepotism,” she said. “You can never catch me, on camera or off camera, saying I’m not a nepo baby. I find it crazy when…

…Nyland, a moment that ultimately proved costly as Haaland’s brace sent Norway into the quarter-finals. Speaking after Brazil’s elimination, Vinicius insisted the decision over the penalty taker was made by head coach Carlo Ancelotti and not by him. "Why didn't I take the penalty? Because it was the manager's decision.…

…while efforts were underway to apprehend four other suspects believed to have taken part in the attack. According to the police, the incident was reported at the Mapo Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday after a woman, Mrs Aderemi, informed officers that her younger brother had allegedly been attacked by the masque…

…card. FIFA is allowing Balogun to play without rescinding the red card. "In line with article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year," FIFA said in a statement. FIFA used a different power - Article 27 Instead of overturning the re…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election, accusing his administration of failing to address the country's wo…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has partnered with a non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues…

Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 14 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the alliance to take “strong decisions” on boosting Ukraine’s air defences following the strike,…

…the minister, the fourth evacuation flight arrived in Nigeria on July 3, while another chartered flight will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July 7, to evacuate more Nigerians. She disclosed that the final evacuation flight is expected to arrive in South Africa on July 10, urging citizens to make full use of…

…be appealed. But a rule in the FIFA statues allows the governing body to “fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure”, essentially amounting to a veto over refereeing decisions. The previously little-known rule was the basis for overturning a three-game suspension imposed on Cristiano Ronal…

…Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate 270 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing repatriation exercise for citizens willing to return home. The returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Wednesday aboard an Air Peace aircraft depl…

…to absorb additional precipitation. "Following widespread rainfall recorded across many parts of Nigeria in June, soils have become heavily saturated, reducing their ability to absorb additional rainfall. "As July marks the beginning of the peak rainy season, the risk of flash flooding is expected to increase, particul…

…Speaking on the forthcoming conference organised by the ministry, the bishop said participants would be taught how to reign in life through the power of God and wisdom, describing education as one of the most valuable assets for personal development and societal transformation. "Education is one of the most significant…

By Ganiu Bamgbose (PhD) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most influential innovations of the twenty-first century. In a remarkably short time, AI-powered tools have transformed the way researchers search for literature, analyse data, organise references, improve writing and communicate findings. From…

Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has recounted how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the age of 13, after finishing secondary school early. Okundaye spoke on Saturday during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fi…

…seaside resort in China's east. It was not immediately clear if the missile launch was part of those drills. Papua New Guinea's foreign minister and a New Zealand government source told AFP earlier on Monday that China was preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean. "Yes, China has briefed…

…of technical training, hands-on experience and structured mentorship, it equips participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in operational roles. The first cohort began with eight participants selected for their potential and commitment to building careers in maritime. Over the course of th…

England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star, Folarin Balogun, after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest at Mexico City's Est…

…Commission has recovered N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's security architecture by diverting resources meant for critica…

…he had "never dreamed of." Haaland scored both goals as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, taking his tournament tally to seven - level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. "I couldn't quite believe it because I never dreamed of this in my life. "I dreamed of…

England held on for an excruciating 3-2 win against Mexico thanks to a heroic defensive performance to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

…of cases where hoodlums take advantage of the situation to harass or rob road users, particularly at night. This road is too important to be left in this condition," the resident disclosed. PUNCH Metro also observed that construction of a flyover bridge was ongoing around the Ojuore axis near the Living Faith Bible Chu…

…to $1.25bn. Announcing the approval, the World Bank said the financing formed part of its new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria covering 2026 to 2032. According to the bank, the framework aims to support private sector-led growth, improve job creation, expand energy access, strengthen digital infrastructure, an…

…Europe during the month. Commenting on the market, a trader attributed the oversupply partly to increased shipments from Dangote and the United States. "Jet is oversupplied because of high local refinery production; refineries pushed back maintenance to make the most of the high prices. "The US and Dangote also shipped…