…communiqué said. It, however, said decentralised policing must be anchored on professionalism, constitutional safeguards, impartiality, accountability, sustainable funding, respect for fundamental rights and effective coordination between federal and state security institutions. The Council also pressed the Federal Gov…

…Congo pipped Nigeria to book a place in the intercontinental playoff with a 4-3 win on penalties after both teams stayed locked at 1-1 after extra time. According to the New York Times, FIFA discovered that Nigeria’s petition against Lionel Mpasi who was in goal in the playoff final didn’t fulfill the requirements of h…

…Nigerian players have caught the eye in the weeks before and around the first international break of the season, from Gift Orban and Kelechi Iheanacho’s scoring run in Turkey and Godwin Obaje’s 100-goal landmark at home, PETER AKINBO writes Calvin Bassey (Fulham) Bassey has grown from a dependable defender into a leade…

A gilded statue of a n@k£d Donald Trump went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday, October 6. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled "Orange Plague" and also known as "King of Injustice," at the parliament's headquarters in the eastern French city. It…

…while hosting a children's sleepover, a court heard today October 7. Known professionally as Dr Hannah Terry, she was the GP of Queen Camilla, the Queen of England.Her husband Mark Cain, 45, was arrested after the incident in the village of Dersingham and later charged with her murd£r. Cain appeared before Norwich Magi…

…declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) (LPA) unconstitutional, with the result that the court will no longer hear appeals from the LPDC.The LPDC is the statutory body that disciplines legal practitioners in Nigeria.It hears petitions and exercises quasi-judicial powers that allow it to impos…

…to a minimum of 10 shares would receive an ADF-funded application for an additional 10 shares in their names under the matching grant track. Under the unconditional grant track, the foundation will fund applications for 20 shares on behalf of eligible beneficiaries who meet the programme’s eligibility, investor identif…

…the government will not take the land from us. Sometimes, my wife will somehow be emotional; I will still be the one to pet her. The shock is still very fresh in our minds; it is still affecting my only surviving daughter in her academics,” he said. For the Akeredolu family, the tragedy did not end when the rubble was…

…happen.” He said the state government would continue to support efforts to secure national recognition of the massacre and establish a fitting national memorial, stressing that remembering the tragedy was not an attack on Nigeria.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Never again should ethnicity, suspic…

The 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to the orientation camp in Abia State have regained their freedom. They were freed seven days after they were abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha road in Umunoha, Imo State. The details of the rescue operation were unavailab…

…Alausa, announced the release on Wednesday. The payment, according to the minister, signals the Federal Government’s efforts to address staff welfare concerns across the tertiary education sector and ease tensions that could threaten the stability of the academic calendar. “The release of CONTA demonstrates the adminis…

Coleman Technical Industries Limited has called for stiffer penalties for manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit and substandard cables, saying weak enforcement is encouraging the growth of the illicit trade. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, George Onafowokan, made the call while resp…

…his silence on Victor Osimhen's injury status after the striker missed the international breakOsimhen was dropped from Nigeria's AFCON qualifier squad and flew home to spend time off before returning to IstanbulThe club doctor confirmed Osimhen took part in some training sessions but said the medical team will not rush…

…digital pressures, social isolation, family challenges and limited access to professional care. The post Mental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Abaranje communities.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google While the criminal aspect of the case is still ongoing, the same court, on May 20, 2020, awarded the applicants N100m in damages against the relevant respondents, in addition to N30,000 in costs. The applicants—Udoh and his four children, Mary, B…

Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The government’s position was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to journalists i…

The President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies, Mike Ejiofor, has called for a broader investigation into the operations, maintenance and condition of Nigeria’s military aircraft following the October 5, 2026 crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State. Ejiofor, a former…

…a sitting president to apologise to Asaba people; that will bring closure,” the traditional ruler said. He also questioned Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president. “Coming from him, I was a bit taken aback. How long do we say ‘never again’?…

…were arrested by the troops during a covert operation in Damaturu, Yobe State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in his posts on X on Wednesday, quoted security sources as saying that the operation was conducted at about 11:20 pm on Monday, October 5, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of a suspect…

…about the movement of suspected terrorists towards Wanka Village in Wase LGA. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in posts on X on Wednesday, stated that the troops’ swift intervention forced the terrorists to flee on motorcycles. He explained that, during an exploitation of the area, the troops rescued two kidnapped vic…

…an American citizen born in the United States, Rosen told reporters, although the criminal complaint refers to Somalia as the homeland of his parents. Rosen also said the FBI had previously attempted to intervene after receiving information about Mohamud’s online activity. In 2025, after being alerted that Mohamud was…

Prominent Obidient figure Serah Ibrahim shared a tribute naming five people she knew personally among those who died in the Ondo NAF crashIbrahim revealed she had avoided news about the Monday crash until a conversation with her cousin, a Pilot Officer, confirmed she knew people on boardOne of the victims, Chikaodi, wa…

…of Justice. The reference numbers are the primary means of identification, as no personal names are attached to the public record.Nigeria remains one of the key African countries whose citizens regularly apply for Irish visas, driven in part by the ongoing japa wave — the broad emigration trend among Nigerians seeking…

ASSBIFI declared the N70,000 national minimum wage grossly inadequate during its 2026 World Day for Decent Work event in LagosThe union's acting president said the wage cannot buy a bag of rice, cover monthly rent, or feed an average Nigerian family for two weeksASSBIFI called on the Federal Government to urgently addr…

…sector. He called on teachers to match the government's gesture with stronger professional conduct, urging members to approach their work with renewed dedication and commitment.Kebbi State joins a number of Nigerian states that have moved to implement or increase teacher salaries in line with the current national conve…