…challenges, I find that I am no longer able to execute the responsibilities of this office to the high standard expected of me," the letter read. Expressing appreciation to the people of Tangaza, Kalanjeni said, "I am incredibly grateful to the electorate, the council's legislative arm, and the entire staff for the pri…

CHIEF Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, has assured its subscribers that another telecom tariff increase is not imminent. He also clarified his recent comments on unlimited mobile data, saying they were taken out of context. Toriola, who spoke during an interview on TVC's Beyond the Headlines, said his r…

…also improved substantially. In a phone interview with The PUNCH, the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Dr Ayo Teriba, said the decline reflected a shift in corporate financing from debt to equity as the Nigerian stock market strengthened. He said, "This means that Nigerian companies are likely to have re…

…Airports Authority of Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise ground transportation services at airports under its control. Speaking with The PUNCH, FAAN's Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola Agunbiade, said the new platform was conceived to address long-standing operational challenges, includin…

…Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja, was implemented in partnership with the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat and reached underserved communities across the territory's six area councils. The project concluded with a ceremony at the Bwari Area Council Stadium, where beneficiaries received LPG cylinders and r…

…for Argentina loss – Getty image “The referee wasn’t good, he was unfair. His injustice was clear. He persecuted us from the start of the match. He doesn’t want us to win. “It was a rigged game. It wasn’t our fault. That referee... it seems like this match was rigged. “We were winning 2-0, and he kept coming at us. “Co…

…security crisis that has, in recent years, expanded beyond its traditional North-East epicentre to touch virtually every zone of the country. This happened as the Nigerian Army announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying the detained suspects have p…

…during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor arrested. "Against the hospital’s advice that he would require hospitalisation in view of his failing health, officials of the ICPC insisted on returning him into custody. Protests by his personal physician and his wife led to scuffles during which his wife was assault…

…including Meta, Alphabet, X and some generative AI companies, have engaged in practices that undermine fair competition by using original journalistic content without adequate compensation to publishers. The organisation said that, beyond commercial concerns, the lack of transparency and accountability by some technolo…

The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of 19-year-old Timileyin Oni in Ijebu-Jesa by yet-to-be-identified individuals. The command also said three other people were injured and hospitalised in the incident that claimed Oni's life. Speaking with The PUNCH, the state Police Public Relations Office…

…settle tightly contested tie Both sides entered the match without their first-choice centre-forwards after injury ruled out Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi and Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba. The best opportunities in normal time were shared between the teams. Colombia midfielder Gustavo Puerta forced Gregor Kobel into an impres…

…describing her remarks as “despicable” and saying she was unworthy of holding public office. The French Football Federation has since announced plans to pursue criminal charges against Amarilla, calling her comments “utterly abhorrent and unacceptable.” FIFA has not indicated when the investigation into the alleged abu…

…conditioning that equates lighter skin with better treatment. She said the practice is not vanity but a response to psychological wounds inflicted long before any product is bought. Goriola, who founded The Shade Initiative for Cultural and Social Empowerment and holds three Master's degrees from institutions across Eu…

…Training Institute of Nigeria and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency to help expand the national installer pool and provide trainees with meaningful income opportunities as they support large-scale meter deployment across the country. Why Join the Presidential Metering Initiative Take part…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the activities of a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and all matters connected to it. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President's Spe…

…the reprieve. Posting on social media, Tebas called the decision "the tip of the iceberg of a governance model that has been eroding the credibility of FIFA and football in general for many years." He said that while the football world could see what was happening "far too many prefer to maintain a complicit silence."…

…every month from selling corn cries out. pic.twitter.com/Ndvi8n0S8H — CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) July 7, 2026

…the inconvenience. However, the lady's response caught him completely off guard. In a voice note, she questioned why he had decided to call her out of the blue instead of introducing himself properly. She mentioned that he was only trying to get her attention because he had come across a beautiful woman online. She sai…

…not inform the lady's sister about the bride's stands. While at the occasion the lady noticed an unusual movement amidst the bride and the groom's families. Later she got to know that a meeting was being held concerning her. Apparently the bride saw her and fumed, insisting that as long as the lady was present she was…

…of the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, saying the North would support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the interest of equity and fairness. Suleiman said the North had completed eight years in power un…

…Nigerian Bar Association has rejected reports suggesting that the 2026 NBA National Officers' Election has been postponed, insisting that only its National Executive Council has the constitutional authority to suspend or alter the electoral process. The association stated this in a statement issued by its President, Af…

…while being cross-examined by Emefiele's counsel, Matthew Burkaa (SAN), before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Agulu told the court that although he had earlier testified to disbursing over N1.6bn linked to Emefiele, he neither received the funds directly from the forme…

…redirected to a waiting list instead of being allowed to complete orders. “Starlink service is currently at capacity in your area,” the company tells customers attempting to subscribe. “You can still place a deposit now to reserve your spot on the waitlist. We cannot provide an estimated timeframe for service availabil…

By Hadiza Yusuf KANO - The Kano State Geographic Information Service (KANGIS) has sealed more than 200 illegal structures across the state as part of efforts to enforce planning regulations and promote orderly urban development. The Director-General of KANGIS, Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, disclosed this on Monday while lead…

…governance. Through its lyrics, Church Mind touches on corruption, failed policies, police brutality, and the countless lives affected by systemic neglect. Rather than offering empty optimism, the track serves as a reflection of the nation’s mood. It’s honest, relatable, and deeply rooted in the experiences of everyday…