…related to remote audio recording and encrypting memory cards. “This serious situation underscores why winning the global superintelligence race is a national security prerogative,” Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said in the statement.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred S…

…economic vulnerabilities, supporting growth and ensuring that debt obligations did not undermine development priorities. “Debt vulnerability is a major obstacle to growth in many developing countries,” Oyedele said, highlighting the need for predictable and coordinated approaches to resolving sovereign debt problems. “…

…in particular, I think the sovereign, bank nexus is also an important area. So is understanding the exposure to sovereign risks.” He stressed that these measures were essential to strengthening the banking system, stating: “So I think those are critical elements to building further resilience in the banking sector.” Mo…

…as well as the development of Ekiti State. He wished them success in their future endeavours," the statement read.The governor did not name any of the retained officials or give a specific figure for how many appointees were affected by the full disengagement process.Oyebanji makes history as first Ekiti governor re-el…

…in potential value from cocoa because the country’s processing capacity is largely underutilised. Meanwhile, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has said that West Africa needs high-yielding, climate-resilient cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect farmers from the effects of climat…

…at times. He also called for better customer care.Another student, AbdulQayum Jakande, who lives in Surulere, said he lost access to mobile data for more than four hours. He called for stronger network servers.The subscribers’ accounts highlight the role of reliable mobile service in education, communication and online…

…State of Customer Service in Nigeria Report, released by the Nigeria Customer Service Index, NCSI, in a review of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary and the 2026 Customer Service Week. The report, powered by the West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, is based on 21,387 responses coverin…

…and extending the lifespan of devices rather than discarding them. The growing dependence on smartphones has further increased the importance of keeping existing devices functional. For many Nigerians, phones are used not only for communication but also for mobile banking, business transactions and point-of-sale servic…

…the run-in are expected to pave the way for tactical shifts and upsets. Organisers commended the CGC management for its unflinching investment, which provided teams with top-tier equipment and boosted morale. Meanwhile, flawless officiating driven by elite international and senior referees has been widely lauded for ma…

…to the growth of the sector. President of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Oba Ayandele Ayanleke, said insecurity along mining corridors and jurisdictional disputes between federal and subnational authorities were undermining operations and eroding investors’ confidence. Ayanleke urged the government to establish a c…

…aircraft fleet and maintenance funding, while the House of Representatives has demanded an independent investigation into the October 5 crash. The NAF says it has intensified search efforts and constituted a 12-member board to investigate the incident. The monarch of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has urged the Federa…

Court documents have showed that the Enugu State Government secured an offer letter for the lease of a parcel of land at Holy Ghost, Enugu, three months after it demolished properties belonging the Ohha Microfinance and hundreds of other businesses worth several hundreds of millions, court documents have revealed. The …

…disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by Chief Superintendent Olivia E. Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Kwofie, was arrested on Monday, October 12, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. in Agona…

…degree with a first-class result after a journey that began far more modestly than it ended.Posting on her TikTok page, ganiyat_29, Ganiyat broke down the CGPA she recorded in each semester from her first year to her last, showing followers exactly how her performance evolved. LASU graduate who had 4.04 CGPA in 100 lev…

…his educational background was affecting his judgement. The Kwara State Government responded by filing criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges, arguing that the publication risked causing a breakdown of public peace.Saraki had challenged the proceedings throughout, arguing that his remarks were a legitimate exerc…

…I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now,'” Judge Carli Kierny told Davis as she handed down the sentence in a Las Vegas courtroom. “I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works.” “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from i…

…walk away from the consequences.When asked whether he had anything to say, Davis responded that he was fine and would appeal the case.Although the sentence marks a significant development, Davis’s planned appeal means the legal battle may not be over.Tupac was shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died from his i…

…street gang, supplied the firearm used in the shooting and that his nephew, Orlando Anderson, opened fire on Shakur. Anderson, who denied involvement in the killing, died in an unrelated shooting in 1998.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The BBC reported that Davis’ own statem…

…Barry, 22, over the alleged trafficking of a 17-year-old girl from Amoyo, to Mali under the pretext of securing employment for her in Senegal. The spokesperson for the command, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. According to Shola, the case was reported by the victim…

…a flight from Los Angeles to New York. She was taken into custody after the aircraft landed and subsequently transported to a hospital. While receiving treatment, Blair allegedly kicked DeLeo in the chest.The actress was arraigned on Monday night and pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges, one involving DeLeo…

…beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products. Two suspects were apprehended, and products seized and evacuated are valued at over N2 billion. Watch another video of the illegal shops below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…ransom negotiator for Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial on November 13. Kaigama was arraigned by the Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday on a seven-count amended charge bordering on terrorism and other offences.…

…described Ciroma as a man who died defending his people, land and humanity. He also extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, the Andamin community and fellow hunters over the loss. The statement called on the Taraba State Government, security agencies and intelligence authorities to intensify efforts to addre…

…the tweet read partly. Eniola included a photo in her tweet where she was surrounded by Sulyman and two other women dressed in black clothes, saying, “Frame two has me surrounded by my lawyer siblings. Yup, man raised three lawyers,” speaking proudly of her father’s legacy of raising three children in the law professio…

…a new twist". He described AI as "supercharging" the "contest between attackers and defenders" and warned that it could give less sophisticated groups access to capabilities previously beyond their reach."My adrenaline thresholds are set pretty high. I'm not easy to alarm, and neither is my organisation. But we are cle…