…Ndigbo could not effectively mobilise people whose numbers and skills were unknown. “You cannot mobilise an asset you have not counted,” he said. He equally identified insecurity as the biggest threat to economic development, calling for neighbourhood watch systems, early-warning networks and a credible South-East secu…

…withdrawal of $174m that had been programmed into Ghana’s national budget created significant funding gaps in the education and health sectors, with the health sector alone facing a reported annual shortfall of $74m. The President said the experience reinforced the need for African countries to build stronger and more…

…more closely to identify people at risk of homelessness and consider what action they can take within their existing responsibilities to help prevent homelessness.” The government said the measures were intended to support councils in addressing homelessness pressures, strengthen partnership working across the housing…

…she wrote: "Chimstrybe your Trybeleader is coming to Omoni Oboli Tv this weekend and I can't wait for you to see the talent that is @ChimsomChuka 🙌🏽Besties get ready to welcome him back home 🎉🙌🏽🥰 MUM is coming! An very beautiful romantic drama that reminds us that we are never forgotten 🙏🏾💯 #PremiumOrNothing."PAY ATTEN…

…condition that affected his look.Bishop Zion argued that Arome Osayi, being an American citizen with a functioning ministry in the United States and having travelled extensively, clearly had access to quality healthcare and was not in need of VDM's suggestions about hospitals in China.On the matter of Nigeria's role in…

…undergo a lengthier, more demanding clearance process before travelling to the East African country.The announcement came from Tanzania's Immigration Services Department in a statement dated September 25, 2026, though it was published on social media on Monday, September 28. Spokesperson Paul Mselle confirmed the chang…

…noting that many Nigerians remain unfamiliar with what the technology means and how it can be applied responsibly.One beneficiary, Olaleye Idowu, a graphic designer and 400-level International Relations student at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, said the first day of training had already introduced him to the basics…

…to unravel what actually happened,” he said. “It is when we know what happened before we can now take a position.” Analyst calls for accountability A social commentator and public affairs analyst, Sammy Afamefune Anukwu, said the incident should be investigated from both administrative and criminal perspectives if evid…

…that leaves our populace with one of the smallest budgets, or should we consider how we can mobilise more resources?” The minister further urged journalists to ask the right questions and investigate budget provisions thoroughly instead of concluding without sufficient context.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch…

…have provided valuable insights, we have come to understand that episodic research can’t build the enduring policy foundation that is needed in Nigeria to sustain and inform long-term reforms and policies,” he said. According to him, research sovereignty did not mean cutting Nigeria off from international partners, but…

…from N1,351 to N1,325 per litre. Pinnacle dropped from N1,350 to N1,325.50, while MRS Tincan moved from N1,352 to N1,332.The average Lagos PMS price settled at N1,327.50, just N2.50 above Dangote Refinery's revised gantry price of N1,325 per litre.Diesel prices recorded larger dropsThe diesel market saw even steeper re…

…regarded as one of Nollywood's most commercially successful filmmakers, added significant weight to the celebration, reflecting how deeply the moment resonated across the industry.See Funke Akindele's

Canada's immigration authority has outlined specific conditions that bar international students from working off campus without a work permitStudents enrolled only in ESL or FSL programmes, general interest courses, or preparatory classes fall under the restrictionsThe Canadian government has also outlined alternative…

…a ballroom."Michael stepped beside her. "I'll give you every copy of every record. They can ask me anything."I looked at him.For ten years, I had hated this man.It was strange to stand there and realize the man I hated had helped keep my daughter alive.I still did not like him.But I could no longer make him the villain…

…and the economy.Crude oil supplies to Nigerian domestic refineries increased significantly in August 2026, as local processing facilities received an average of 683,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to the latest industry data.The figure represents a 16.75 per cent increase from the 585,000 b/d supplied to domestic…

…run until October 9, 2026. According to the Service, the survey is aimed at obtaining candid feedback from officers and stakeholders on integrity and anti-corruption issues, as well as identifying areas requiring improvement in its operations. A directive to Customs Public Relations Officers across the commands stated…

…According to Rika, God told her: “He chose anointing, rather than holiness. An anointing cannot take anybody to heaven.” She said the revelation made her understand that holiness, rather than anointing, is what would save people. Rika further claimed that the message she received was: “That’s why I am telling people, i…

…Abu Dhabi Golden Visa under the University Graduates category.According to the UAE, applicants must hold a degree from a university the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has ranked among the world's top 100 to qualify under this pathway.UAE golden visa: 100 universities whose graduates can apply. Ima…

…private sector representatives, youth groups and the media to examine how Nigeria can strengthen its response to youth mental health. At the heart of the event is a call to move youth mental health beyond awareness campaigns. Vanguard Media Limited is organising the summit to drive greater attention to access to approp…

…The ‘Chaos in the Ring’ event will also feature other bouts, including the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship clash between Nigeria’s Godday Appah and Ghana’s Seth ‘Freezy Macbones’ Gyimah. October 1: Carter Efe, Speed Darlington ready for celebrity boxing clash

…in a suit challenging the emergence of former Governor Yahaya Bello as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Kogi Central. The judge fixed the date on Monday after lawyers in the suit adopted their final brief of arguments. A senatorial aspirant of the APC in Kogi Central, Momoh Yusuf Obar…

"A man can sleep with 30-40 women and still marry, but a woman can sleep with 7-10 men and be rejected" - Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has spoken about what he described as a double standard in how men and women are judged over their sexual history. In a video shared online, Agu sai…

…in the man he was and the man I knew he could become. And looking back 11 years later, I can confidently say that marrying this man was one of the best decisions of my life. Because we didn't start with plenty. We started with US. There were days we ate our last and genuinely didn't know where the next one would come f…

…were considered paragons of integrity, arguing that this reputation has significantly eroded.His central question was whether religious devotion in Nigeria is actually producing the personal and moral transformation that genuine faith demands.Apostle Arome Osayi's swift responseAs the criticism grew louder across socia…

…marking the 2026/2027 legal year in Akwa Ibom. The Chief Judge noted that the Judiciary cannot afford to remain isolated from the rapid technological developments reshaping virtually every sector of society. She stressed, however, that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the justice sector must be guided by judi…