…tackling it has been central to my leadership from day one.” This latest package is intended to be spent over a three-year period. Part of it will finance education measures in the fight against antisemitism. “Jewish communities are facing an exceptional threat with rising hate crime alongside terrorism and interferenc…

…with N758.90bn. The figures indicate that while the Federal Government significantly expanded domestic borrowing during the first half of 2026, investor demand remained robust despite the larger supply of securities. The PUNCH earlier reported that foreign investors channelled $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first q…

…declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping. Iran responded in the early hours of Sunday with drone and missile assaults on American allies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar. So far, only minor damage was reported and no casualties. Going further, the Islamic Republi…

…Territory at 37.04 per cent, with Ondo, Ogun and other states accounting for the remainder. Despite the increase in capital outflows, the CBN said Nigeria’s external position remained strong during the period. In its summary of economic developments, the bank stated that “despite heightened geopolitical risks and trade…

…concluded. His current contract expires at the end of the year. The new contract is understood to include improved financial terms and enhanced technical support following the positive impact the former Mali coach has made since taking charge of the Super Eagles. Chelle had requested a monthly salary of $130,000, but t…

…2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde, who visited the victims on Saturday, had disclosed that they would remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being formally handed over to the state government. He said, “Our plan right now is to watch them over the ne…

…PSC, the police force and the Inspector-General of Police have a mandatory obligation under Section 66(3) of the Police Act, 2020, to deploy legally qualified police officers to police divisions nationwide. “The court directed the relevant authorities to comply with that statutory obligation by assigning at least one l…

…after security forces had already sealed off the terrorists’ escape routes and surrounded their hideout inside the National Park forest. ‘’The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interrogated in accordance with investigative procedures,’’ the sources said. Terrorists’ proposed exchange…

…in AC Milan’s 26-man squad for the opening phase of the club’s pre-season preparations under new coach Ruben Amorim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Rossoneri will begin training at the Milanello training centre on Monday (today), with Amorim set to assess his squad before making further decisions on arrivals and depar…

Several motorists and commuters were stranded in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states following a downpour on Sunday. This happened after torrential rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800bn for political and campaign activities. SERAP, in the suit filed before the Federa…

…in compensation. Reacting to allegations that the demolition was an act of political vendetta, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Leader Leneke, told The PUNCH in an exclusive interview that the exercise was carried out in the public interest. “The First Lady’s shop was also demolished. The shop of the immediate past…

…a press statement issued and signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafi…

…merit and unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria. He also commended President Tinubu for retaining confidence in Shettima, saying the decision reflected strong leadership and reinforced unity within the ruling APC. Tajudeen said the Vice President had remained dependable since assuming office, helping…

…graduates from the Nigerian Law School since 2020. The demonstrators, operating under the platform ‘Backlog of NOUN Law Graduates’, gathered at the AGF’s office in Abuja to press the federal government for urgent intervention, describing the situation as a prolonged injustice against otherwise qualified law graduates.…

…was 1.74 Million barrels per day, comprising of both Crude oil (1.56 Million bpd) and condensate (0.18 Million bpd), while lowest and peak combined crude oil and condensate were 1.57 million bpd and 1.89 million bopd respectively. The statistics shows that Nigeria has maintained an upward trajectory, increasing from 1.…

…the Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians, CERON, has condemned the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, desc…

…and a four-year-old child on two separate occasions between June and December 2025 and handed them over to Hannah Ugah. "Chinasa further disclosed that a four-year-old child was subsequently handed over to Florence Nnakuzie and allegedly sold for the sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000), while the two-week-old baby wa…

Man prostrates in moving tribute to his wife who funded his University degree An appreciative Nigerian man publicly prostrated for his wife after she saw him through school. A viral video has captured the emotional moment a newly graduated Nigerian man publicly prostrated for his wife to appreciate her for sponsoring h…

…attack allegedly showed that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders alongside the foreign terrorist facilitators. The foreign nationals were identified as a Palestinian Arab known as Abu Ishaq, believed to be the group's chief trainer; a Moroccan identified as Abu Thaiba, reportedly serving as a…

…by Operation Kosaye. The suspects, comprising 28 males and 15 females, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit during an intelligence-led operation carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on July 7, 2026, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway opposite the Kara Cattle Market. Police also recove…

…leaving everyone confused and frightened. She further alleged that while trying to understand what was happening, she looked into the driver’s rearview mirror and briefly saw a man dressed in white seated at the back of the vehicle. “When we got to Enugu around 5 a.m., the driver asked if anyone saw what he saw. I told…

…have expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies over the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […] The post Catholic bishop, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland hail safe return of Oriire victi…

…analysis of the device showed the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders and three foreign facilitators.“Among them is Abu Thaiba, a Moroccan Arab identified as a medical doctor serving within the terrorist network, and Abu Ishaq, a Palestinian Arab assessed to be ISWAP’s overall trainer. Goni said t…

…Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Video footage from the scene, shot by The PUNCH correspondent, showed large sections of the road completely submerged, with floodwater inundating roadside kiosks, point-of-sale stands and market stalls. Several motorcycles were seen abandoned or partially submerged, while tricycles and commut…