…Akwanga, Nasarawa State, and were travelling to Jos when they were abducted by the criminals. The victims were successfully rescued without further harm, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers. Meanwhile, troops of Operation Enduring Peace have continued routine patrols across the…
…Monday Agbonika, disclosed the development on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 while briefing journalists at the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekpoma. The CP, who was represented by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the k!lling of one student during the attack. According to the commissio…
…Bayelsa State Command, Iyamah Daniel, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. Daniel said the suspects were arrested during a raid launched after residents alerted the police that armed cultists were operating in the area, shooting indiscriminately and robbing people…
…to the real crimes, we are now witnessing obstruction of justice by the Tinubu criminal regime,” he said. Police had earlier arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi in Osun State, hours after a bench warrant was issued by the court. A Federal High Court in Abuja issued a warrant for the arrest of the self-acclaimed Director-General o…
Canada invited skilled professionals, including Nigerians with vocational and technical skills, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways to meet labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has declared a national emergency over the deteriorating condition of students’ hostels across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning that the continued neglect of accommodation facilities poses a serious threat to students’ welfare, safety and dignit…
…Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the committee would offer external, data-driven advice to strengthen economic policymaking and ensure that reforms translate into improved living standards. According to the minister, the committee marks a shift towards what he described as a “public-policy-private partne…
…Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Umuahia while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week's State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the convictions underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual offences and served as a warning to…
…and Nigerians for help over brother's detention DJ Chicken's sister has made an emotional appeal to well-meaning Nigerians, asking them to help plead with Seyi Tinubu for her brother's release. In a video circulating online, the visibly distressed woman said she and DJ Chicken have no other family to rely on, adding th…
…and ordered to undergo a "psycho-s£xual evaluation" within the next month. He was originally charged with a felony, but that count was subsequently reduced when he was named in a misdemeanor criminal information. In an April court filing, Westerhold's lawyer reported that his client "recently completed in-patient treat…
…origin with suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed this on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 said the development comes after troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack led by foreign facilitators on Cross Kauwa. "Military…
…a flight that usually takes under 20 minutes, the plane left Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau and was en route to San Andros when it crashed in North Andros, the Bahamian Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said. Da Pond Band - known for performing Caribbean music - had been due to perform at an In…
…that the change was necessitated by an unsustainable imbalance in the refinery's operational cash flows.While the refinery continues to receive a significant volume of its crude oil feedstocks from local and international suppliers under dollar-denominated contracts, a substantial portion of its refined output was bein…
…his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision came after President Donald Trump confirmed it had raised concerns with FIFA over the incident, sparking widespread debate about the governing body's handling of the case. Speaking to CBS Mornings, Balogun admitted that the unprecedented situation had an impact…
…statewide broadcast on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abduction. Speaking during Senate plenary today, Senator Adams Oshiomole described Governor Makinde's demand for UN investigation as "not s…
Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club 'in financial crisis amid delayed salary payments Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club, Al Nassr, is reportedly facing a financial crisis that has halted transfers and delayed salary payments. According to a report in Al-Riyadiyah, several first-team players received their June salaries in inst…
…lawyer lamented. Consequently, relying on Section 394 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, the prosecution counsel urged the court to issue a warrant for his arrest.The judge then granted the warrant of arrest for Adeyemi. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 3:42 PM | Share this Story
…incident. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ojo Adekimi, directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to immediately take over the case and deploy all available investigative and intelligence resources to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing. The directive was contained in a statement is…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has voided the Federal Government’s policy requiring education directors to retire after spending eight years in office, ruling that teachers and education officers who become directors are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of p…
…proposal The House of Representatives on Tuesday withdrew its proposed constitutional amendment on state police and gave the Executive-sponsored bill first and second readings before referring it to the Committee on Constitutional Review. Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/breaking-house-withdraws-own-state…
GistReel Spain forward Lamine Yamal says reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup final would be the perfect birthday present as La Roja prepare to face France in Tuesday’s semi-final. The Barcelona youngster, who on Monday celebrated his 19th birthday, said his focus is on helping Spain book a place in Sunday’s final rather t…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable Nigerians through targeted financing programmes, saying the country’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) extends beyond increasing health insurance enrolment to building an equit…
…ASP Blessing Agabe, said the suspect is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Port Harcourt and will be arraigned upon the completion of police investigation. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 1:21 PM | Share this Story
…stalling the execution of a critical pay adjustment bill that was passed by the National Assembly and formally assented to by President Bola Tinubu.The confrontation took place during an emergency veterans' retreat attended by over 70 retired service members at the Armed Forces Headquarters Command Mess 1 in Abuja on M…
…shift, the House of Representatives has withdrawn its self-sponsored constitutional amendment bill aimed at establishing state police across Nigeria.The decision, made during Tuesday's plenary session, July 14, clears the path for lawmakers to focus entirely on a separate, executive-backed State Police Bill forwarded b…