…to take care of the sick, feed the hungry, care for our children, and protect our senior citizens, retirees.” He said people convicted of stealing from the programmes should face lengthy prison terms, with tougher penalties based on the amount stolen. “Under our proposal, probation is no longer an option for the frauds…

…with his son to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Here’s your complete evening roundup:See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google 1. NYSC abductors demand N1bn ransom as police locate camp Families of 20 prospective NYSC members from Oyo State said their abductors had given them 24 hours to raise…

…as a loss to both his family and the state. The governor, whose message was read by his Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation, Essien Ndueso, said Odey contributed to telling the story of Akwa Ibom through his journalism. “His contributions to journalism and our state will be remembered and will be gre…

Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda has joined TIME100 Next 2026 as the only African honouree in business, technology and AIMoniepoint serves more than 20 million customers and powers about eight in ten in-person digital payment transactions in NigeriaTony Elumelu praised Eniolorunda’s journey as the founder, credited his…

…calling us since yesterday (Friday) with a demand for N50m ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed their request. There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Don't let them kill our children," the parents said.The Ma…

…its responsibilities in accordance with the established protocol.” Lee, who previously denied Pike clemency, has halted further executions through the rest of the year while a review is conducted. Had the drugs killed Pike, she would have been the first woman executed by the state in more than two centuries. In the Uni…

…come to their rescue by ensuring the timely release of their children. “They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed their request. Baba, kindly assist us. Don’t let them kill our children.” Abducted NYSC members: Don’t let kidnappers kill our children – Parents beg Olubada…

…scheme is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Prof. Ademola Adenle, Senior Special Adviser on Agriculture and Innovation to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday while reviewing achievements in the sector. NAN…

…Park in Ibadan on Wednesday, September 30, but were delayed by traffic around Benin, Edo State. He said the vehicles eventually reached Onitsha, Anambra State, late in the day. They could not continue the journey because of the condition of the road, so the drivers and passengers spent the night in Oba. Akpan said the…

…new partner of popular hypeman Fisayo Olagunju, widely known as MC Fish, has strongly denied allegations of domestic violence regarding his past marriage to Nollywood actress Anita Joseph. The denial follows heavy allegations made by Anita's sister, Sandra, who claimed that MC Fish was physically abusive toward the act…

…Senegal’s delegation of 12 players and six officials arrived in Abuja on Thursday evening before travelling to Kaduna on Friday morning. Meanwhile, NFF Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, praised the Kaduna State Government for its support for the Sand Eagles and their preparations for the Ghana clash. The fi…

…calling us since yesterday (Friday) with a demand for N50m ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed to their request. “There is no way we can raise such an amount at this period. Baba, kindly assist us. Dont let them kill our children,” the parents said. Th…

…a woman, allegations of harassment and sexual abuse, and legal action. Blaqbonez has denied the sexual-abuse allegations against him and challenged Odumodublvck to prove the claims in court. Speaking about his feud with Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck accused his former friend and collaborator of giving inconsistent accounts o…

…gantry prices and prevailing petrol landing-cost estimates, highlighting the widening gap between what suppliers hope to earn and what customers are prepared to pay.Dangote Refinery pushes intensive competition among dealers nationwide. ImagesYet falling wholesale offers do not necessarily mean fuel has become affordab…

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has demanded the arrest and prosecution of a primary school headmaster after a viral video surfaced showing pupils being led through an intense deliverance service during school h…

…after featuring in their 3-0 win over North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations LeagueNigeria had hoped to convince the Geneva-born right-back, who is eligible through his Nigerian father, to represent the Super EaglesAthekame's senior debut was impressive as he provided assists for both of Zeki Amdouni's goals in Switzerlan…

…raising concerns he may have been influenced by radical groups there. ABC News, citing senior intelligence and law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation, reported the suspect had allegedly been found in possession of extremist materials while he was a trainee. US President Donald Trump warned on Thursda…

…not addressed. The committee comprises the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT. The affected institutions are Lagos State…

…to the nominal complainant. He said the case was initially assigned to Justice Adenike Coker of the Ikeja High Court after the information was filed on May 31, 2023, but was later transferred to Justice Hakeem Oshodi in October 2025 following Coker’s national assignment. According to the DPP, the defendants’ pleas were…

…was gathered on Friday that the victims were ambushed on their farmlands on Wednesday evening. According to sources, only 15 bodies out of the 18 people who went to the farms were found and buried on Thursday, while three others remained missing. 9. The Kano State Police Command has reiterated the ban on durbar and hor…

…have a desk to teach children sitting on bare floors to learn, no safe toilet for convenience. It’s a terrible learning environment.” The consequences are not merely about discomfort. On 3 October 2024, a dilapidated six-classroom block at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu, Ughelli South, collapsed under heavy rain. Primary…

…Former military administrators, among them the late Caleb Olubolade, Phillip Ayeni, Habu Daura and Edor Obi, were also recognised, as was former governor Seriake Dickson.Jonathan, speaking on behalf of the awardees, dedicated his own honour to Alamieyeseigha, who had appointed him deputy governor. He acknowledged that…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PROMINENT journalist, activist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola, on Friday expressed concern about the current state of the judiciary in Nigeria and said that it was more independent and fearless under the military era than under the democratic dispensation. He said that even though there are…

…Area Commands in the state. “The proposed multispecialist expansion is aimed at strengthening access to quality and affordable healthcare, with plans also underway to establish police hospitals across all Area Commands in the state,” Balogun said. He commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Force M…

…left Bodija/Samonda Park in Ibadan on Wednesday but were delayed by traffic around Benin, Edo State. According to him, the vehicles eventually reached Onitsha, Anambra State, late in the day. He explained that they could not continue the journey because of the condition of the road, forcing the drivers and passengers t…