…warned that emotional reactions, political loyalties and personal interests were undermining the credibility of rights advocacy. Babawale, who delivered the lead presentation titled “Understanding Human Rights Beyond Emotion and Formalism: Towards a Principled, Institutional and Cultural Approach”, said activists must…

…confrontation between locals and men in military uniform over an oil spill at Oil Mining Lease (OML-55) in Kula, Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It was gathered that the confrontation followed an oil spill allegedly linked to operations involving a b…

…KSL state. The Rosemead native reportedly "told officers she was at fault," and after examining her phone, police found that she had hopped on a porn site "less than two minutes before the crash." Chao was getting her fix when she slammed her blue SUV into a white sedan, according to ABC4. The sedan then crashed into a…

…process required stronger regulation to prevent the expansion of institutions from undermining educational quality. “Secondly, the way private universities are approved by the NUC gives a lot of concern. Once you become a member of the House, all you need to do is use your connection and get approval to site a universi…

…exploration and power projects that were never completed. Investigators are also examining allegations that the funds were diverted for personal use, including transfers worth billions of naira to companies and individuals linked to Ezuma, among them his children. Sources further alleged that Ezuma convinced two Ukrain…

…the fiscal authorities to run an effective supply side policy to enhance agriculture and mining due to rural insecurity, close the expanding housing deficit and drive the use of alternative sources of energy such as solar and CNG. You’re the Egypt Nigerians’ll never return to, Atiku tackles Tinubu On President Bola Tin…

…healthcare system, urging relevant stakeholders to address the challenges undermining its effectiveness. Oyerinde also charged the newly inducted graduates to contribute meaningfully to improving Nigeria’s health system through research, epidemiology, fieldwork and community engagement. He urged them to ensure their re…

…also disrupted terrorist concealment arrangements within the forested area, further undermining the group's ability to use the location as a safe haven for its activities. "Earlier, on 13 October 2026, the Guardian air asset tracked a group of 16 terrorists from the Mairari axis to a gathering of more than 100 terroris…

Residents have rescued a newborn baby boy abandoned in an uncompleted building at a mining site in Naraguta community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The baby, whose umbilical cord was still attached, was discovered on Sunday at the site along Ardo Lane. Sources who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Me…

…include income, assets, health and potential reliance on public benefits when determining eligibility.US moves to raise immigration-related costsThe administration is also pursuing measures that could increase the cost of navigating the immigration system.Effective October 16, 2026, USCIS is scheduled to raise fees for…

…Security Force, local police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad began examining the plane and passengers’ luggage after it landed. However, an airport source quoted by Hindustan Times said the alert was linked to a hijacking rumour rather than a confirmed bomb threat.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.A…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – Investors and key players in Nigeria’s mining sector have called for clearer regulations, improved security and stronger collaboration among government agencies to attract investment and unlock the country’s vast solid mineral resources. They made the call at the opening of the 11th Nigeria Min…

…that investigations should go beyond identifying the immediate causes of accidents to examining systemic weaknesses in aircraft operations and maintenance. “The Air Force must agree there’s a problem with their safety and operational system that needs regulatory surveillance, most importantly, audits. And that audit ca…

…investment inflows and improved dollar supply will remain important factors in determining the naira's performance in the coming weeks.The naira lost N3.47 against the pound sterling but appreciated by N1.64 Photo: BloombergImagesCBN exchange rates for other currenciesThe CBN's published exchange rates for Monday, Octo…

…adopted his witness statement and tendered documents before the court. However, after examining the complaint and the evidence presented, the magistrate raised the issue of jurisdiction and queried whether the court had the authority to entertain the case. Although the court acknowledged that the Penal Code Law ordinar…

…the Republic of Niger. Over the years, powerful individuals involved in illegal gold mining have been accused of sponsoring insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria, allegedly to facilitate the exploitation of the region’s mineral resources. In March 2021, a repentant bandit who granted an interview reportedly implicate…

…Association of Nigeria, OGSPAN, Maxi Colman Obasi, said inadequate gas supply was undermining power generation, increasing business costs and constraining industrial growth. “Gas shortages reduce the availability of gas-fired power plants, contributing to lower electricity generation and unreliable supply. Manufacturer…

…installations, electricity infrastructure, and telecommunications facilities are undermining productivity, raising business costs, and discouraging long-term investment. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Strategic Communication and Advocacy, Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, t…

Three men working at a mining site have been killed by suspected gunmen in the Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the…

…of terrorist and 'bandit' groups continues to degrade the climate for agribusiness and mining," it added.The department also raised concerns about the treatment of foreign executives during regulatory disputes, citing the nearly eight-month detention of American Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan in 2024. "Furthermore,…

…expertise into vocational training. He also proposed partnerships with international mining schools to develop the Geology Department of EKSU into a world-class institution within five years. *AI, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE EKITI KNOWLEDGE ZONE*Olowolafe said Ekiti's educational advantage must be complemented by the capa…

…health workers will have connected devices to support their decision-making when examining pregnant women. Imagine a situation where a health worker identifies a potential complication. If she has a connected device, and her primary healthcare centre and the referral hospital at the local government headquarters are al…

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…judge Justice George Chiweshe of having allegedly demanded money and a stake in a gold-mining venture in exchange for helping overturn the conviction.Chiweshe was one of three judges who dismissed the appeal. Separately, Kereke faced allegations of defrauding the Harare Municipal Medical Aid Society of USD 137,000 in a…

…certified true copy of the judgment on Tuesday and was studying its contents before determining the next steps. “We have recently received complaints from some political parties, and aggrieved aspirants, and even from the National Assembly, drawing our attention to the recent Supreme Court decision in INEC and Zenit La…