…with the jury due to visit the scene alongside the judge and legal teams. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 9:05 AM | Share this Story

…security personnel are still grappling with the consequences of insurgent attacks. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 11:25 AM | Share this Story

…on the island of Qeshm, seven in the city of Sirik and more in the major port city of Bandar Abbas. It later also reported a series of blasts in the port city of Bushehr, which hosts the country’s only civilian nuclear power plant and lies near Kharg island, the main oil terminal through which 90 percent of the nation’…

…responsibilities, noting that any reduction in its funding could undermine safety standards. “The NCAA needs more funding, not less. We are a cost-recovery agency, not a revenue-generating one. Proper funding ensures inspectors remain well-trained and adequately remunerated, reducing the risk of compromise and protecti…

…after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation. On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened…

…product sold displaces a legitimate manufacturer that complies with quality standards, pays taxes, invests in factories, and creates jobs. These companies spend millions of naira on product development, staff training, packaging, distribution, and regulatory compliance. Criminal enterprises invest only in avoiding thos…

…medical consultation and that, when asked by the commission's medical doctor, the defendant reportedly indicated that he had no immediate medical complaints but stated that his wife, Aisha El-Rufai, who is also one of his legal counsel, had requested that he see his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar," the stateme…

…confirmed. "Billionaire Aliko Dangote personally pledged to the leaders of Kenya and Uganda that he would set up a replica of his 700,000-barrel-a-day refinery outside Lagos in East Africa. The refinery would take about five years to build." According to the report, Dangote personally assured the Presidents of Kenya an…

…eight worshippers abducted by suspected kidnappers who invaded the church during a Sunday service on March 22, 2026. While five of the victims reportedly died in captivity, the remaining three regained their freedom following a coordinated security offensive against suspected kidnappers operating in forests along the K…

…involved in investments across Africa. According to her, one particular investment in Uganda became a defining moment in her career. Rhodes recalled that the investment involved a company manufacturing antiretroviral and anti-malaria drugs locally. She noted that the project generated strong financial returns while als…

…of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga, Mr Lawal said his administration remained committed to ending insecurity through sustained collaboration with security agencies across the state. He said the government would continu…

…to Nigeria's renewable energy ecosystem. Honourees included The Rockefeller Foundation, Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre, Sustainable Energy for All, the Rural Electrification Agency, the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, Shell Nigeria and Dr Osagie Okunbor. Closing the event, All On said it would continue to f…

…intelligence, translational science, and institutional reform provides a strong foundation for implementing the National Digital Health Architecture and building an integrated, secure, and interoperable health information ecosystem for Nigeria. HEWAN stated that the creation of the NHTDAO represents a significant polic…

…of the area’s six Local Council Development Areas after receiving the group’s recommendations.

…governance and capacity to deliver quality university education in line with national standards." The statement added that the new programmes would strengthen the university's capacity to train competent healthcare professionals who would enhance the nation's healthcare delivery and socio-economic development. "Prospec…

…access to financial services among underserved groups. Through the Airtel Africa Foundation, the company invested $6.2m in programmes focused on financial inclusion, education, environmental sustainability and digital inclusion. The foundation's partnership with UNICEF has connected 3,296 schools to free internet acces…

…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 privilege and opportun…

…its N359 billion profit after tax for the same period. He identified fibre cuts, vandalism, unreliable electricity supply and restricted access to telecom infrastructure as major factors affecting service quality. "We have more fibre cuts in a day than the whole Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has in a year," he said.

…security concerns for both passengers and operators. ACHRAMS is designed to provide a standardised, technology-driven platform that ensures safer, more reliable and hassle-free car hire services for airport users." Agunbiade explained that the project would operate as a concession scheme, with FAAN retaining regulatory…

…phase of the initiative, the telecom asset manager said in an email to The PUNCH on Monday. Speaking at the event, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer at IHS Nigeria, Dapo Otunla, said the programme fulfilled a commitment the company made when it launched the initiative in November 2025 to suppor…

…gathered in Agege, Lagos, over the weekend for the 38th Annual Convention of the Abundant Life Gospel Church Men’s Fellowship, where Christian leaders called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the nation’s leaders and work towards national development. The three-day convention, themed “Unbeatable,” was held at the c…

…overhaul ***Army detains 2 surrendering terrorist commanders in Borno By Henry Umoru & Ndahi Marama ABUJA - The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arre…

According to the party, ICPC officials rejected the recommendation and insisted on returning him to custody. The ADC further claimed that protests by El-Rufai's wife and personal physician over the decision led to a confrontation during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor arrested. "Against the hospital’s advic…

…suggested that the incident was cult-related. "The incident happened around 11 pm on Monday. We received a report that there was a shooting at the T&K Junction in Ijebu-Jesa, and the police mobilised to the scene. "On getting there, we met the lifeless body of a 19-year-old boy, Timileyin Oni. The police took him to th…

…midfielder was forced off early in Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the US in Seattle on Monday. “Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team,” Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene…