…during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election. Speaking on whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, the congressman stressed that Washington would be paying close atte…

…consumers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, attributed the development to limited supply, rising demand and distribution challenges. NAN reports that stockfish, an important ingredient in many Nigerian soups, particularly among Igbo households, is largely import…

…development needs. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday, some citizens said the extension would improve employability, but others described it as ill-timed and unnecessary. A serving corps member, Miss Victoria Oyerinde, said a six-week orientation course would provide additional time…

…healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday by the hospital's Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Usman Koli, the state-of-the-art facility was established to boost clinical research and support the development of innovative healthcare solutions in the country. The s…

…remarks in an interview with NoireTV posted on the platform's social media pages on Sunday. Asked whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, Moore said, "What I'd say is that we're certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they're executed…

…of a former Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, in a road accident. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the government and the people of Bauchi State, condoled with the families over the losses. According to the statement,…

…was expended outside the approved budget. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. The rebuttal comes after IMF disclosed that Nigeria left public spending equivalent to about 2% of GDP unreported in recent official budgets, o…

…of information held by public authorities and recognising access to information as fundamental to transparency, accountability, democratic governance and public participation." "The internationally recognised Tshwane Principles on National Security and the Right to Information further provide that no public authority s…

…Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10:00 Monday (0000 GMT) with winds of 260 kilometers (160 mil…

…residence permit or apply directly for permanent residency. It also removes the mandatory Russian language examination and aims to process applications within 30 days. ÌrelandIreland expanded its employment permit system by introducing 32 reforms aimed at filling vacancies across critical sectors.The changes affect ind…

Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies, but his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent. The elder Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic from 1989 until he was killed aged 86 in an airstrike on the first day o…

…16 began on Saturday with Morocco beating Canada 2-0 and France trumping Paraguay 1-0. Sunday's fixtures see Brazil meet Norway and England battle Mexico, with Portugal set for a blockbuster clash against Spain on Monday. Below is the updated list of countries with the most FIFA World Cup match victories: Rank Country…

…by the agency's Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, which was shared on X on Sunday, the suspect allegedly travelled to Onitsha, Anambra State, to purchase the fuel tanks not for use in a vehicle or resale, but specifically to conceal and transport illicit drugs. According to Babafemi, the suspect successfully m…

…that continued violence could strain bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the victims are identified as Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, popularly known as Big Joe. According to the ministry, Iroegbu was allegedly killed…

…widespread praise across the continent. Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Atiku hailed the Atlas Lions for their impressive performance, saying the victory had once again raised Africa's profile on the global football stage. His reaction read, "Congratulations to Morocco on a deserved 3-0 victory o…

…a proposed law aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving healthcare standards across the state. Speaker of the Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano during a three-day retreat for lawmakers on the proposed Bill for the Prohibition of Unsafe Childbirth Practices, Managemen…

…Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what he described as findings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report. According to him, the reported expenditure was not appropriated in the 2025 budget and was therefore outside legislative overs…

…of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, and will now face Morocco in the next round. The match remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from finding a breakthrough.The decisive moment came…

…Bamisayemi, Hon. Ismaila Kolawole, Dr. Tunde Alarape, Hon. Tona Famadewa, Barr. Sunday Ojo Williams, Barr. Ayo Afilaka, Hon. Lekan Oyediran, Hon. Aleem Bakare, Alhaji Mutiu Omotayo, Hon. Semiu Afolabi and Hon. Taiwo Akeju. It added that several other party leaders were assigned to various committees within the campaign…

…leg in accident - Anambra hairstylist Twenty-seven-year-old Anambra hairstylist Loveth Sunday recounted how her life changed after she lost a leg in a road accident just three weeks after her introduction ceremony. She revealed that her fiancé later called off their wedding, leaving her to rebuild her life while adjust…

…reassured residents that the command remained committed to its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, assuring them that all actionable intelligence would be professionally acted…

…from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand corruption." "The recent report from the IMF consulta…

…Finance Corporation (IFC), Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA), Shell Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Speedinvest, Blink Impact, and Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), which would support the fund’s efforts to expand its pipeline of women-led startups. They join existing investors, including FSD Afr…

…failure. Nigeria should not rank among the world's hungriest nations, given its abundant resources, particularly the vast stretches of fertile, uncultivated land in the North. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecurity and farmers' inability to access their lands. Banditry and insurgency…

…based solely on suspicion. Nigeria's criminal justice system rests on a simple but fundamental principle: every suspect remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law. Once mobs assume that responsibility, justice becomes impossible. Waiting for answers As investigations continue, two critical questio…