…years old (as of July 2026)Zodiac signScorpioPlace of birthRussiaCurrent residenceDubai, United Arab EmiratesNationalityRussianEthnicityWhiteReligionChristianitySexualityStraightHair colourDark brownEye colourBrownFatherOleg DiyachenkoMarital statusMarriedPartnerJohn Obi MikelChildren2ProfessionEntrepreneurWho is Mikel…

…Sani Bebeji. His childhood friend and colleague in the university’s Faculty of Arts, Zubairu Lawal Bamalle, confirmed the incident to Arewa PUNCH, saying the crash occurred at about 9 a.m. at Dumbin Rauga along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. “It is with deep sorrow that I confirm the death of our colleague and friend, Dr…

…Chief Executive Officer of Storehouses & Barns Ltd, Cornelia Odiwanor, said the incubation programme had removed key barriers that had prevented her business from expanding. “Before this programme, we lacked the information, production facilities and machines needed to scale. After the programme, I have secured a place…

…industrial growth. The initiative was unveiled by the National Board for Technology Incubation during the National Showcase of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, said the programme…

…very honoured and privileged to receive the two governors in the palace. The entire Yoruba race is happy and delighted to have governors with such rare characteristics,” the monarch said. He described humility as a key attribute of effective leadership, saying both governors had demonstrated qualities worthy of emulati…

…launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of renewable energy firm, Gigawatt Global, Yosef Abramowitz who announced the initiative said the company wou…

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving an upward review of salaries and welfare packages for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to the country’s se…

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, Oba Joel Oyatoye, and the Olora of Ora Kingdom, Oba Rilwan Yekini, have called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to prioritise the preservation of their culture as a means of sustaining their identity and promoting…

…attack by some angry youths on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, confirmed the incident in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Thursday. According to the statement, the incident occurred when a Sharon commercial bus was hit by a trailer at Kwana…

…five suspects identified as Lance Corporal Luka Yakubu of 82 Battalion, Abdulkarim Abubakar, Adam Musa, John Isah, and Charles Ibrahim. During the operation, the troops recovered quantities of substances suspected to be marijuana and other illicit drugs, which have been taken into custody as exhibits pending forensic e…

…to slavery. He gave birth to seven villages: Agbiligba, Amako, Etti, Enugwu, Ifite, Ubahu and Umudala.13. AguluLocal Government Area: AnaochaKnown for: Lake Agulu and tourismEconomic strength: Agriculture, tourism, and commerceAgulu is in Anaocha LGA and is home to Lake Agulu. Some of the Agulu community's prominent pe…

…bank sort code is 033?The bank sort code 033 is associated with United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Nigeria. It is commonly used as the bank identifier in account numbers, transfers, and other banking transactions processed through the Nigerian banking system.What type of bank is OPay called?OPay is a digital bank and fint…

…a footnote in someone else's fame by establishing her own identity. Her heritage is Cuban and African-American, not Dominican as some assume.

…dismissed suggestions that opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi posed a serious threat to Tinubu. “All these people are not threats. If they had been together, there would be a problem,” he said. He also expressed confidence that Tinubu would improve his electoral…

…disaster alerts. The meeting was attended by the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar; Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida; Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed; Director-…

…a career stretching across several decades and multiple languages, including English, Yoruba, Pidgin and Igbo. He directed his first feature-length film, "Alpha," in 1972, marking his shift from documentary filmmaking into narrative cinema.His body of work includes titles such as "Ija Ominira," "Amadi," "Nigersteel," "…

…career spanning several decades, he has produced films and documentaries in English, Yoruba, Pidgin and Igbo. His notable works include Alpha, Ija Ominira, Amadi, Nigersteel, Ajani Ogun, Musik Man and Oorun Moru. He is also recognised as part of the first generation of Nigerian filmmakers alongside the late Hubert Ogun…

…“Troops also rescued a woman kidnapped by terrorists since November 2025 in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno and reunited her with her family after medical attention,” the army said. The army also revealed that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 14 kidnapped victims, recovered 281 rustled livestock and t…

…Agbneiwu, a native of Nkume in Orlu local government area of Imo State, but residing at Ubakala, for vandalism. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, made this known in a press statement issued on Wednesday. She said a vandalized large pipeline concealed with sawdust in a white…

…the suspected receiver, Mohammed Shehu, led investigators to another suspect, Zakari Abubakar, who allegedly specialised in producing duplicate vehicle keys for car theft syndicates. The police commissioner further disclosed that patrol teams foiled a cattle rustling operation in Damanko Village, Zaria Local Government…

…economic growth. Earlier, the Branch Controller of the CBN Gombe Branch, Mr Yunusa Buba Mubi, described the CBN Fair as an annual engagement platform aimed at educating the public on the bank’s policies while providing stakeholders with the opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback. He urged participants to take…

…of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, represented by Dr Shuaibu Danwanka, said ethical leadership must be cultivated from the formative stages of civic engagement. “Strong democracies are built not merely by strong institutions but by leaders who possess the intellect…

…as president in 2027. If we waste the chance, we don't know when it will come to the Yoruba again," he stressed.

…just days after defeating wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. The traditional Yoruba attire drew cheers from fans as the reigning King of the Ring made his entrance, proudly showcasing his Nigerian heritage on one of WWE’s biggest global platforms. Oba Femi’s appearance came after his hard-fought victory over Le…

…k!lled during the attack, according to residents, include Kabiru Mallam Tanimu, Ayuba Mallam Hashim and Yakubu Mu"azu, while many others remain missing. The attack has also forced residents from numerous surrounding settlements to flee. The affected communities include Borai, Tsululu, Garin Tudu, Bukka Hamsin, Turkawa,…