…Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US will undergo testing for quality, safety and efficacy, amid efforts to bridge the gap in HIV/AIDS treatment supplies following the exit of the Uni…

…scene. The officer explicitly wrote in the criminal complaint that Ward stated he “did indeed tie his wife to a chair and place her down in the basement.” Sources familiar with the case confirmed that while his wife remained trapped downstairs, Ward went back upstairs to watch the game in complete isolation. Following…

…United States dollar as Nigeria's external position improves.The German multinational lender added Nigeria to its frontier foreign exchange monitor, pointing to the naira's undervaluation and relatively high real interest rates as factors that could attract more capital into the country.

…2017 to honour the anniversary of Stuckey's tumour removal, said the musician had "a wonderful talent" and "a wonderful sense of overcoming."Jennifer said her husband wanted to be remembered for "living a successful life of intention and purposefully choosing joy every day." Friends, fellow musicians and fans flooded s…

…one honest conversation with her. Not to demand an explanation for the price, but to understand how something so personal ended up back in my hands. keennyola The refrigerator is replaceable. The disrespect behind returning it unopened is what would make me question the entire friendship. Toniatuslim I would not even a…

…Managing Director of Mystrose Agro Commodities Ltd and NovaChill, Babatunde Niran-Aluko, said building cold storage at scale requires at least £600 per tonne. Sokoto alone, according to him, produces about 400,000 tonnes of onions, showing the scale of the gap.Niran-Aluko is building a 20,000-tonne facility in Sokoto t…

…called on healthcare workers in public and private facilities to maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly identify and isolate suspected cases, observe strict infection prevention and control protocols and immediately notify the state surveillance team through the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers in t…

The Management of Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has announced indefinite suspension of all academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing student.The suspension was contained in a notification on Tuesday, signed by Coordinator of Programme/Head of School…

…Sartin allegedly approached the teller counter wearing the "old man" disguise and demanded money without dye packs, the US Attorney's Office said. In the first robbery, investigators determined Sartin arrived at a nearby gas station and drove through the surrounding area before he parked, switched to a bicycle and appr…

The German Embassy in Nigeria has issued a clear warning to visa applicants: no agent, intermediary, or “connection” can guarantee visa approval. In a series of public advisories on its official X account (@GERinNigeria) on Wednesday, the German Missions in Abuja and Lagos said they do not work with any “visa agents.” …

…content alone. Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde; ABUAD Chancellor, Aare Afe Babalola; wife of the Chancellor, Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola; and the Executive Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo… after the convocation lecture “The National Universities Commiss…

…Muhammad Ali Pate said 44 close contacts had been identified and tracing was already underway.NCDC urges calm, early reporting and use of its 24/7 toll-free line, 6232. Photo ImagesThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) urged the public to stay calm and rely only on verified information from official sources. Th…

…sentenced him to pay a fine of N1 million within 30 days, failing which he would be remanded in a Correctional Centre for six months.

…was being investigated for alleged advance fee fraud, breach of trust, obtaining money under false pretences, theft and money laundering. The businessman allegedly received millions of dollars from the Ukrainian investor between 2007 and 2015 to finance mineral exploration and power projects that were never completed.…

…“Of course, I talked about a risk assessment that we had conducted in May. It tended towards moderate risk, but to have a heightened preparedness, we had to go for a high risk. And, of course, that initiated an alert for us,” he said. The incident manager said the country had also developed case definitions and shared…

…died in a road crash involving a fully loaded tipper truck and a Mercedes-Benz at Dangi Underpass along the Kano-Zaria Road.The crash occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to a press release issued by Abdullahi Labaran, Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Cor…

…counterfeit US dollars, assorted mobile phones and other exhibits within the period under review.The development was disclosed in a press release issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.The statement followed an operational assessment visit to Bauchi by Depu…

…pinch of Methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, were recovered from her. "The case is under investigation, while efforts are intensified to trace and arrest her source and dismantle the supply chain." The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their gallantry…

…“is not about sugarcoating care but is profoundly therapeutic”. Andrea Viani, 55, has undergone five rounds of radiotherapy at the hospital for a lung tumour diagnosed in May 2024. “The beauty element helped me a lot because it helped my body relax, and a relaxed body repairs itself,” Viani told AFP.Make PUNCH part of…

Gunmen shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC in Pushit community, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, late Monday nightThe attackers had kidnapped a local businessman before opening fire on the officer as his motorcycle's headlight exposed themCommunity member Lawrence Tabitha called on security agencies and the Plateau…

…the communications equipment market. In a notice issued on October 19, 2026, the NCC reminded manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024 and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. The commission stated…

…case involving a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda, the Academy commended the prompt isolation of the patient, commencement of contact tracing and intensified surveillance. Noting that the measure was an additional precaution members of the public were urged to wash their hands regularly with soap and w…

…by assertion alone – Prof Iledare *Minister must show assumptions, economic model underpinning projection — Egbomeade *You’re the Egypt Nigerians’ll never return to, Atiku tackles Tinubu By Henry Umoru, Peter Egwuatu, Udeme Akpan & Luminous Jannamike LAGOS — Some opposition parties and experts yesterday challenged the…

…the regulator is taking Type Approval a notch higher. “Type Approval is a requirement under Nigerian law that every communications device meets approved technical standards before it is sold or used in the country. It ensures that all device models brought into the country are fit for use in Nigeria. It is prohibited t…

…personal safety and care. The foundation’s outreach is an initiative led by the founder, Dr. Nnenna Ihekoromadu, a Nigerian-American physician from the Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State, whose commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria extends to helping girls understand their bodies and seek care with…