…and State building regulations. Speaking during the programme, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPl Abiola Ayodele, urged participants and the public to engage the services of qualified professionals to comply with the state’s building regulations, warning that any detected viol…

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, blocking its assets under US jurisdiction and giving American companies and individuals six months to wind down business with the tribunal.Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Friday, October 9, accusing the…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk's call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada, saying the country's future is for Canadians to determine."The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec," Carney sa…

…Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adebayo received the national recognition during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Abuja, where she was rewarded with a brand-new car as the star…

…to marketable products, viable businesses and job creation. He commended the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom, the British High Commission and strategic partner UKALD for supporting the initiative. He also praised…

…for selected currencies on Thursday, October 8, 2026:CFA: N2.27Yuan/Renminbi: N198.75Danish krona: N199.36Euro: N1,490.22Yen: N8.42Riyal: N354.80South African rand: N80.00SDR: N1,800.79Swiss franc: N1,597.44Pounds sterling: N1,759.17US dollar: N1,332.10WAUA: N1,800.13UAE dirham: N362.70Tanzania restricts dollar use for…

…ICC, particularly over its arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and its past investigation into alleged crimes by US soldiers in Afghanistan. The ICC’s Deputy Prosecutor, Nazhat Shameem Khan, condemned the move, saying it would not deter the court from carrying out its…

…regained consciousness on Tuesday after surviving two attempted lethal injection administrations on September 30 at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Pike was initially sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. In a formal statement addressing her medical condition, P…

…they may also be eligible to acquire French nationality through a proposal from the Minister of Defence.

…cuts across sectors,” he said. He explained that although government policies may recognise the importance of mental health, young people are more concerned about whether they can access professional counselling and afford the services available to them. “A young person does not experience documents or policies; they e…

…education among young people across the 16 local government areas. He called for modernisation of their curricula, increased investment in equipment and infrastructure, and stronger human-capacity development to ensure that the institutions remained responsive to the needs of the modern economy. Olowolafe identified so…

…for Health, Amina El-Imam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Press Secretary, Saad Hamdalat, during a stakeholders’ meeting organised to commemorate the 2026 World Contraception Day in Ilorin. El-Imam reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality family planning in…

…Foluke Adeboye.The development was shared by Damilola Mike Bamiloye, son of Mount Zion Ministry founder Mike Bamiloye, via his Instagram page on Thursday, 8 October 2026.Reactions trail moment Pastor Adeboye, wife stormed cinema to watch Agbara Nla. Photo credit@damilolamikebamiloye> He had earlier teased fans with a h…

…people’s voices and follow-up on commitments made by stakeholders. He challenged organisations participating in the summit to identify specific actions, designate persons responsible for implementation and set deadlines for achieving measurable results. “A year from today, we should be able to ask a simple question: wh…

…sustainable interventions to reduce the transportation burden on students and recognise commuting expenses as a significant component of education affordability. The association said it would pursue dialogue, petitions and engagement with the refinery, regulators, government institutions and education stakeholders to p…

…Our plea is for them to act quickly," he said. Daily Trust observed health officials administering diphtheria vaccines to children in the area, with more than 400 children reportedly vaccinated. Health officials in Kano have repeatedly warned about the spread of diphtheria and urged residents to get vaccinated and seek…

…which served as a staging point for soldiers to deploy to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Twelve of the dead and 30 of the wounded were soldiers. Hasan was shot and partially paralyzed by a civilian police officer who responded to the attack. It was also gathered that Hasan opposed the US military's occupations o…

…the Obidient Movement, the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the presidential campaign organisation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde rejected the intervention, with some questioning its sustainability and timing ahead of the 2027 elections. The Presidency, however, said the initiative was not a return to fuel subsidy,…

…partly to exchange-rate reforms, petrol subsidy removal, stronger revenue administration and increased allocations from the federation account.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google It said states also benefited from refunds, settlement of longstanding federal obligations, intervention funds, and stronger…

…and invest more in human capital to raise living standards and reduce poverty The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo ‌Oyedele, who was at the event said the projections represented a testimony that the reforms introduced by the present administration were working. At the current gro…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day for Decent Work cele…

…were drastically reduced. It became more favourable for people to import than to patronise local producers.” He said the waivers on food commodities hurt domestic producers, even though lower tariffs on tractors and manufacturing equipment helped them. According to Banjoko, “The effect is that our imports will rise abo…

…demolition and site works, structural construction, roofing, walling, fittings and finishes, as well as mechanical and electrical installations for the main and ancillary buildings. “Today, we are therefore formally handing over this facility to the end users, the Ministry of Health and the Lagos State University Colle…

…the Full Directorship representing the Canadian/International Constituency in the organisation’s 2026 election. If elected, she will serve a three-year term on the board beginning July 1, 2027. Her candidacy is significant as she is the first African woman and first of Nigerian origin to contest the position, according…

…Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, Riders and Owners of Motorcycle Organisation, Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, Three Wheelers Operators and Riders Association, and Riders and Owners of Tricycle Organisation. The Chairman of the planning committee and State Secretary of RTEAN, Tiwa…