By EmekaAnaeto, Babajide Komolafe & Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the nation’s Net External Reserve had plunged to a mere $859 million as of the second quarter of 2023, a clear negative position unprecedented in the history of the bank, and also less than a month imports bill. The apex b…
Details of a closed-door meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, DisCos, over the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones have emerged. In a statement on Tuesday, Tegbe said the meeting was in furtherance of the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering reliable ele…
…lawyers have also highlighted what they describe as a history of childhood sexual abuse, abandonment and neglect, arguing that the evidence was not fully presented to the jury that sentenced her. “The 18-year-old girl suffering from severe mental illness and near-debilitating trauma no longer exists,” her attorneys sai…
…the North to the South, floods have affected several communities, forcing residents to abandon their homes while farmers, traders, and business owners have suffered significant losses. In some areas, roads and bridges were washed away, cutting off communities and disrupting transportation, while schools and health faci…
…by the ministry’s Director of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison, Folashade Anibaba-Bossman, spoke at the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Commendation and Award Night, where the Lagos State Government recognised individuals and institutions for contributions to the fight against gender-based viole…
…kidnapping, but that its operatives on patrol along the route at the weekend sighted an abandoned vehicle and suspected that occupants might have been taken away. He said that the police could not confirm the number of victims abducted until the details of the incident are made available to the command. Aondongu, howev…
…Punch on Google She added that other aspirants who contested the ticket with her were Abaraukwu and Emeka Nwankpa, adding that the person given the ticket, Senator Nkechi Nwogu, was never part of the process. “There was primary. The INEC officials and security agencies that came around witnessed it. I had my agents in…
…alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil of a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, saying the “school proprietress reported the incident to the command on Sept. 28.” Eitokpah said the “suspect was cau…
…livestock identification and traceability. He said linking animal identification to databases would strengthen animal health, build consumer confidence and facilitate access to international markets. “UNIDO has successfully worked on livestock identification and traceability systems in other nations. We believe we can…
…over who should rightfully inherit the throne after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.Kijanangoma, 56, spent much of his career as an anchor and editor at Uganda's state broadcaster, making his coronation a striking shift from storyteller to subject.Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Crowns New King Amid Success…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the pol…
Andrew Garfield said he began listening to Fela Kuti after landing the Spider-Man role and found something in the sound that stuck with himThe Hollywood actor connected Fela's revolutionary spirit and sense of justice to how he approached the Peter Parker characterThe interview clip shared on Instagram in September 202…
…of a broader risk environment.The danger is not that every investor will immediately abandon Nigeria because of one political incident. The greater danger is cumulative.Perception can influence the cost of capitalNigeria's recent credit-rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings from 'B-' to 'B', its first upgrade in 14 year…
…the time of filing this report. The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Seyi Babaseyi, when contacted on Monday, could not immediately confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident and requested that inquiries be sent to him by text message. No response had been received as of press time. In her subsequ…
…contributes three players to the squad: defender Oluwatosin Demehin, forward Flourish Sabastine, and forward Janet Akekoromowei.Full Super Falcons squad for Comoros tieOn the domestic front, Edo Queens provide four players, Christiana Uzoma, Tumininu Adeshina, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, and Glory Edet, while Nasarawa Amazons…
…media, sharing new photos with a striking captionThe post surfaced amid ex-husband 2Baba's ongoing marital crisis, drawing attention from fans onlineAnnie recently made headlines after replacing her Idibia surname tattoo with a butterfly designPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will app…
…statement partly read. It added that the military’s intervention forced the bandits to abandon the victims and flee into nearby farmlands.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “All 41 victims were successfully rescued unharmed,” the statement added. The rescued travellers are currently receiving necessar…
…Hospital. In February, a coroner sitting in the Igbosere Magisterial District in Yaba commenced proceedings to investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. During the proceedings, it emerged that Nkanu’s remains had been cremated, raising questions about the availability of the body for forensic examina…
…tiles. This is common in Lagos, a state of more than 20 million people under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. As the city grows, construction projects are spread across established neighbourhoods and new communities. Masons, electricians, carpenters, painters and tilers often move from one project to another. At the Ilas…
…and inclusiveness of digital access. The survey covered Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin City, Abuja, Jos, Kaduna and Kano. Of the 13,251 respondents, 53 per cent were male and 47 per cent female, while 85 per cent were between 18 and 45 years. The researchers used structured surveys an…
By Innocent Anaba Pastor Evelyn Joshua, leader of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, rounded off her evangelical visit to Brazil with a charity outreach to Colinas do Oeste, an Osasco community in the São Paulo metropolitan region, where she and the Emmanuel TV team distributed food items, clothing and toilet…
…was determined to move forward with its development. The Mambilla project, located in Taraba State, has been conceived as one of Nigeria’s major power-generation projects, with successive administrations seeking to resolve the contractual, financing and legal challenges surrounding its implementation. In 2017, the Fede…
…should be the destination of petroleum-sector reform.” Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said Nigeria’s expanding refining capacity must drive manufacturing, job creation and industrial growth. Speaking at the summit, he said refining capacity alone was insufficient. “Having refineries is only part o…
…graduates are unemployable, arguing that the problem lies with employers who have abandoned their duty to train new hires.Legit.ng reports that Prof Bankole made the remarks recently in Ibadan at the graduation and send-off ceremony for the 2025 cohort of the Next Gen Ideate (NGI) programme, organised by the Forerunner…
…2026, His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, honored The Apala President, @musiliubabatunde with a brand-new Jeep. After six years, this remarkable royal gift marks another unforgettable milestone in his musical journey. Alhamdulillahi. May this honor bring even greater heights."Watch