…solution to his country’s conflict with the United States, with talks on ending the war apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favour of e…

…talents and demand accountability from government rather than being steered solely toward prayerPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pastor Odumeje has come out strongly against the notion that Nigeria's core national purpose is rooted in prayer, ins…

…responsibility when automated tools generate inaccurate information or steer consumers towards decisions based on false claims.Consumers to get opt-out rightsThe draft also prioritises consumer control over automated marketing.Businesses using AI-driven communications would be expected to provide an option to opt out.…

…from Apostle Arome, Nigerian pastors amid sermon saga. >As more pastors stepped forward to defend Osayi, VDM widened his challenge to include all of them, insisting that his growing audience of young Nigerians is proof that his message resonates in ways his critics refuse to acknowledge.He was clear, however, that he d…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned commercial drivers and the public against conveying parcels whose contents they do not know, after a bus driver was nearly charged over a package containing cocaine and methamphetamine. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said in a post on h…

…We know them, folks like Pastors, Leaders, Nice Guys, Judges, people who are usually outwardly nice in Society. Some are like me...talk nice, speak on social media or society , extremely kind outside but lucifers at home. Expose them. Talk. Report...leave!! "Parents, please educate your Daughters. Teach them that it is…

…could fall from ₦600 to ₦300.Proposals also include ₦4,900 for Warri–Asaba in Delta, down from ₦7,000, and ₦2,000 for Dutse–Kano in Jigawa, down from ₦3,500.Further reductions were identified for Ogun and Oyo, while Niger is expanding CNG-supported services between Suleja and Abuja.FG announces cheaper…

…As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard…

…restriction on accounts operated by the Osun State Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor granted the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified tr…

…on bank accounts operated by the Osun State Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor issued the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy…

…they had just relocated. It was around 4 pm or 5 pm. My younger sister, who was selling wara (soybean cake) around the street, was the one who called Mum and reported that Isma’il had been shot. I was sitting outside when our mum shouted from inside. The shout made me anxious, and I asked her what the problem was. She…

…“Rather than expulsion, we appeal that the students be issued a stern letter of warning,” the student body added. When contacted by Sunday PUNCH, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Madonna University, Chima Achu, said the institution would issue an official statement on Monday. “The university will offi…

…will put their place at the top of the table on the line when they face Abia Warriors in a South-East derby at the Awka City Stadium on Sunday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Flying Antelopes climbed to the summit after edging Warri Wolves 1-0 in a rescheduled midweek fixture, responding to their previous leag…

…edge of the penalty area. Despite being surrounded by three defenders, the Barcelona forward created enough space to curl the ball beyond the goalkeeper and into the far corner. Spain beat Czech to reach 10 straight wins – Getty image Spain doubled their advantage in the 35th minute through Rodri, who combined with Dan…

…associated with sovereign Total Return Swaps. The International Monetary Fund earlier warned Nigeria to tread carefully in pursuing the $5bn Total Return Swap financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, describing such structures as opaque and potentially risky, despite the country’s improved access to internation…

…The minister also expressed gratitude to Tinubu for his continued support and kindness towards her.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “I am deeply grateful to Mr President for his continued support and kindness towards me,” she said. Musawa prayed that God would continue to grant the President wisdom,…

…rising to three million litres daily in April, or 90 million litres for the month. The upward movement continued in May, when domestic receipts increased to 4.3 million litres per day, representing approximately 133.3 million litres. However, the improvement proved temporary, as supplies fell to 2.5 million litres dail…

…shooting in the jungle, we'd go out and have a meal, or head out with the group and afterward I would sneak into her hotel room after everybody was asleep." Douglas was married to his first wife, Diandra Luker, at the time. He claimed in the memoir that they had separated and were "both having extramarital affairs".He…

…stepping aside is in the best interest of Tennesseans as the independent review moves forward."I believe this review is entirely appropriate and necessary, and I look forward to doing everything I can to help determine exactly what occurred." Lee said Strada had "served with integrity" and praised his decision to put T…

…resign if victims are not rescuedAjadi did not stop at demanding a swift rescue. He warned that the President's continued failure to decisively tackle insecurity left him unfit to remain in office or seek another term."If these corps members are unable to be rescued, then Mr President should resign. It is barbaric for…

…in the Education sector, especially the release of the long-awaited scholarship awards to indigent students of the subregion and deploying more resource into the campaign for reducing the burden of out of school children and a coordinated support for the Tsangaya education. To ease the cost of transportation, strengthe…

…kill Ali al-Amoudi, describing him as the “right-hand man” of slain Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and saying he was involved in planning the October 7 attack. Israel said it was reviewing whether it killed or injured him. It said it targeted him after learning that he was inside an apartment building, saying it showed that…

…Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has said the state government will award N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs under the 2026 Amplifier Business Clinic. This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. According to the statement, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Toyi…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced a ₦50,000 support grant for all corps members serving in the stateThe governor made the announcement at the swearing-in ceremony for Batch C Stream 1 corps members at NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp in IlorinThe grant is meant to help corps members cope with the p…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved a work-free day for teachers to mark World Teachers' DayThe holiday falls on Monday, October 5, 2026, which is the official date of the global celebrationThe governor's office released a statement acknowledging teachers' contributions to human capital development in…