Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy, logistics supplier during night patrol in Borno Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member who allegedly confessed to spying on military movements and supplying logistics to terrorists operating in northern Born…

…I have learned that time does not erase everything. Some memories only grow sharper because you finally understand what they meant.When I was young, I thought cruelty was a game. I thought laughter made me powerful. I thought silence from adults meant permission.Michael and I went to school together. He was quiet, thin…

…director-general (DG) of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), the former House of Representatives spokesperson has yet to receive a formal appointment letter.As reported by The Punch on Sunday, July 19, allegations have emerged that the delay stems from the Office of George Akume, the secretary to the gove…

…processes. Commenting on the party’s internal affairs, the group urged Ambassador Yusuf Mai-Tama Tuggar and his supporters to support the party’s candidate in the interest of unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. It also commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate,…

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, communit…

…at least 3k out of that money, he will give it to me. I am thankful for that grace because I have never dated a guy who has confidently asked me for money” she said Watch video below … “I struggle to understand when women say they financially support a man. if I date a broke guy who earns ₦5,000, he must give me ₦3,000…

…best England group for a very long time. That’s a fact. No-one can take that away from us.” Declan Rice – Getty image The midfielder acknowledged the disappointment of missing out on the final but said the team had every reason to be proud of its performances. “I think we can be proud as a group – we are just gutted we…

…Labour Party presidential candidate also spent time interacting with employees and customers during the visit. National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shops for personal items at a supermarket in Nigeria...Photo Credit: X / Esther Umoh "He also took out time to interact warmly with members of st…

…the Police Control Room and officers attached to the Dukku Division. He said the suspect abandoned the vehicle while attempting to evade arrest after police operatives closed in on him. “During the operation, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the stolen Toyota Camry. A bunch of fabricated master keys and other sus…

…Ballon d’Or and Champions League with Manchester City. However, he could now join an exclusive list of players who have won all three trophies. Footballers who have already achieved this in their careers include: 1. Ousmane Dembélé 2. Zinedine Zidane 3. Lionel Messi 4. 󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bobby Charlton 5. Ronaldinho 6. Kaká 7. Riv…

…policy in 2024, which reduced Nigeria’s annual work visa grants from 28,495 in 2023 to just 2,851 across the whole of 2025. The figures are drawn from two UK Home Office immigration datasets obtained by Sunday PUNCH covering 2021 to Q1 2026. The datasets document work visa grants by occupation, industry, and nationalit…

FOR weeks, the extraordinary figure of ₦210 trillion dominated public discussion around the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, creating an impression in some quarters that an almost unimaginable sum of public money had simply disappeared. The post NNPCL’s ₦210 trillion: When facts finally cut through the nois…

•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highw…

…In this interview with Nigeria Info FM, one of the abducted teachers, Olatunde Zacheus, recounts the dramatic attack, their capture and the harrowing 56 days they spent in the terrorists’ den. Excerpts: What happened on that day? How did the terrorists come, take you and your colleagues away? That day, I slept over in…

Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Sportfreunde Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-season friendly, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet as Wrexham edged Manchester United 1-0 in Helsinki, as several Super Eagles stars impressed in pre-season action on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Ext…

…retail company, Babies N’ Stuffs, on a philosophy she believes is often overlooked in business: trust before profit. Rasheed, who founded the company in 2006, has grown the brand into one of Nigeria’s recognised baby product retailers by prioritising quality, transparency and customer confidence over short-term financi…

…in the second half when he picked out Kylian Mbappe, who reduced the deficit for Les Bleus.Olise combined with the France captain again in the 66th minute, providing another pinpoint pass for Mbappe to score his second goal of the match and keep France in contention.Despite the defeat, Olise's second assist of the even…

…his Ikoyi Office, penultimate Friday. During the visit, Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola graciously accepted the invitation and expressed his support for the vision of Maya Awards Africa. His commitment reflects not only confidence in the platform but also a shared belief in creating opportunities that inspire excellence and e…

THE Yaba Lions Club, District 404A3, has called for urgent and sustained efforts to eradicate drug abuse among young people, describing the growing trend as a major threat to societal and mental well-being. The post Why we must eradicate drug abuse among young people — Lions Club appeared first on Tribune Online.

Stand-up comedian and actor, Senator, has said the Nigerian comedy industry has opened up several opportunities for practitioners, noting that the sector’s growth has encouraged entertainers to explore different areas of creativity. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Senator said the industry had evolved beyond traditi…

…lawmakers. The second step consisted of weakening the judiciary and to pocket the Chief Justice. Thereafter, Fujimori could do whatever he wanted. He had campaigned as an anti-corruption crusader; and had started by getting several officials, including his immediate predecessor jailed – to loud sound of applause nation…

…ceiling stipulated under the Fiscal Responsibility Act, raising fresh concerns over the sustainability of Nigeria’s public finances. The report also faulted key assumptions underpinning the 2026 budget, warning that ambitious revenue projections could further worsen the country’s debt burden if they are not realised. I…

…DAMILOLA AINA, the Chief Executive Officer of petroleumprice.ng, Jeremiah Olatide, discusses how the five-month conflict involving the United States and Iran, along with disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, affected global crude oil prices, Africa’s fuel supply chain and Nigeria’s petroleum industry Five months after t…

…the location of the facility “despite claims by supporters of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, that the project has been completed and is awaiting commissioning.” Emenike said eyebrows were raised following a press statement from the office of the Deputy Speaker titled, “Tracka’s report on…

…Oluyemi often turns everyday experiences into metaphors for bigger social issues. She uses familiar places to explore themes like work, ambition, and daily routines. FIGURATIVE painting has always been a way to tell stories from daily life. The real challenge is making familiar subjects feel fresh. Oluwapelumi Oluyemi…