…Washington had “wiped out” Tehran’s military. But the speech was short by Trump’s standards, at around 45 minutes long. “We love Trump, we loved his speech,” said Richard Sullivan, 70, who came from Virginia with his wife Nancy and was wearing a Freedom 250 T-shirt. “He went through our great history and had a word for…

…mutually benefit both countries," Olopade said. "At the Sports Commission, through the mandate given to us by the President, we are building an ecosystem that is economically friendly for sports, and this collaboration with Kosovo will further boost that drive."

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) in Ondo State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee's (NWC) reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the…

…commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt. The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a crescendo, leaving motorists and commuters stranded across the metropolis, while residents had to bail out storm water from their homes to stay safe. Parents and guardians, in panic mode, prevented their children an…

…were approved by the party's National Working Committee NWC after considering the recommendations of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Beyond the Senate, the party also replaced 19 House of Representatives candidates across Benue, Kogi, Ondo, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, Abia and Ebonyi states, with Benue recordi…

…drains overflowed, roads disappeared beneath muddy waters, homes and businesses were inundated and livelihoods disrupted. The flooding has affected both urban centres and rural communities, with Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Edo among the states recording varying degrees of devastation follo…

…uncomfortable; it is suffocating. Increasingly, they fear it is making them sick. When Sunday PUNCH visited the communities, it found a troubling pattern of health complaints that residents believe is linked to decades of exposure to emissions from nearby oil and gas facilities. Infant deaths For 27-year-old Goodness O…

…comments have seen Nigerians emptying their frustration upon her on social media. The fundamental issue is her lack of clarity about who or what she is in Nigeria's constitutional set-up. The Office of the First Lady is simply a shorthand expression for whoever currently holds matrimonial, alias "other room", chores. I…

…Oyetola said. Oyetola said reforms under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda had strengthened stakeholder engagement, attracted investment, improved maritime safety and enhanced the competitiveness of Nigeria's ports. He added that ongoing port modernisation and plans to develop new deep seaports in Akwa Ibom,…

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…community-based projects aimed at supporting emerging talents. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, president of the awards, Gift Azunwena, explained that the decision to centre the seventh edition around Fela was inspired by the musician's pivotal role in the birth and global recognition of afrobeat. "You cannot separat…

…storytelling was inspired by her father. Speaking about her early influences, she told Sunday Scoop, "Although I did not grow up immersed in my indigenous environment or have the opportunity to visit my village as frequently as many Nigerians do, my father intentionally used storytelling to keep me connected to my root…

…The Federal Government, in collaboration with WHO, with funding from GAVI, the Gates Foundation, and other partners, has been implementing free routine immunisation programmes across public health facilities in the country. Malnutrition: the silent multiplier Severe Acute Malnutrition remains one of the most critical u…

…they are comfortable with. Awareness remains the key. The Central Bank recently mandated financial institutions to retain payment transaction data within the country. What significance does this policy hold for Nigeria? First, people should understand the distinction between data localisation and data sovereignty. This…

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…excel, and continue to make Nigeria proud." Saraki's gesture has drawn widespread commendation on social media, with many hailing it as an example of leadership that invests in youth education and national development. #kingkunlecs reacted "Wow this is incredible. Encouraging academic achievement like this increase mor…

…and made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Sunday Abutu. According to report, one of the victims died in the kidnappers’ den. The statement reads, “The successful rescue followed sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, the Mili…

…she would have to quit the doubles. Williams posted footage of her limping in a heavy bandage, as well as some syringes full of fluid, as she confirmed her withdrawal. "The good news is my knee shouldn't swell or collect that much fluid again. The bad news is that, as hard as I tried, I just wasn't able to get it ready…

…match at a Slam before this week, will next face former runner-up Jasmine Paolini on Monday. Eala will be bidding to become the first player from the Philippines to reach a singles Grand Slam quarter-final since Felicisimo Ampon at the 1953 French Open. She had enjoyed raucous support from her Filipino fans on the outs…

…policies during his tenure. The ceremonies at Tehran Grand Mosalla will continue on Sunday, which was declared a national holiday by the government. The weekend in Iran runs from Thursday to Friday. The foreign ministry in a statement on Saturday urged the public to attend the ceremonies en masse, to “show the world th…

…independent port economic regulator with enhanced powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, thereby strengthening transparency and investor confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent…

…indiscipline. “On the Allegations of Rape, now Circulating on Social Media, the Commandant has taken note of rape allegations recently attributed to the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye and amplified on social media platforms. At this time, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo has not…

…through coordinated security operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said the rescue followed sustained intelligence-led operations involving the police, military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters and the Ekiti State Government. "The rescued victims have since been ta…

…that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission had been mandated to monitor the utilisation of the equipment to prevent diversion. The minister also announced that the first batch of National Health Fellows from Bauchi had been absorbed into the Federal Civil Service, while another cohort…

By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual and has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government. This was conta…