A professor of Yoruba folklore, literature and culture at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Olusola Ajibade, has said Christians and Muslims in Yorubaland have, without realising it, adopted elements of Isese, the Yoruba indigenous religion, into their worship styles and music. Ajibade, whose research inter…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has recovered vandalised public infrastructure from suspected vandals. The command also uncovered a network involved in the illegal production and use of fake diplomatic and official government number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday…
Arsenal's long-awaited return to the summit of English football was about far more than lifting the Premier League trophy. Behind the title triumph that ended a 22-year wait lay a painstaking rebuild driven by culture, patience, leadership and a renewed bond between the club and its supporters, according to an in-depth…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 383 pharmaceutical premises across Ogun State for operating in violation of regulatory standards, warning that the activities of illegal drug outlets pose serious risks to public health and national security. The Head of the Council’s Enforcement Department, Suleiman Chiroma, …
The University of Lagos has celebrated one of its students, Peter A. Fagbola, after he emerged as a winner at the Huawei Global ICT Competition held in Shenzhen, China. Fagbola, a student of the Department of Systems Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and a member of the ABS-CITS Huawei Academy, was part of Team…
…under federal law. Also in 2018, Fapohunda was arrested in Washington, D.C., after he punch a passenger and slammed his head against a glass window on a Vienna-bound Orange Line train. Passengers on the train reported seeing Fapohunda, then 19, approach the "older" male passenger unprovoked, before allegedly attacking…
…Army divisions, their headquarters, operational areas and formation types. Here, PUNCH Online takes a look at the eight existing divisions with details obtained from the Army website alongside the new ones. 1 Division - Kaduna Headquartered in Kaduna, 1 Division was established during the Nigerian Civil War. According…
The AFC’s stance significantly weakens the likelihood of the proposal being approved should it be put to a vote. Infantino has indicated that the plan would require a simple majority to pass, meaning at least 106 of FIFA’s 211 member associations would need to vote in favour. UEFA and Concacaf together account for 90 v…
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, on Thursday won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion. Amusan, who won gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was aiming to become the first woman to win thre…
…the estate and engage residents before implementing it. However, the notice seen by PUNCH Metro showed that the service provider acknowledged the disruption in waste collection and attributed it to challenges with waste disposal infrastructure in Lagos. In the notice titled “Marginal Tariff Review,” the company apologi…
…improved passenger services. Shuaibu stated this in an exclusive interview with Arewa PUNCH on Thursday, where he declared that Nigeria’s aviation sector was witnessing one of its most significant periods of institutional and infrastructural transformation after years of ageing facilities, operational inefficiencies, s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria uncovered foreign exchange regulatory breaches by some authorised dealers after conducting a routine examination of 34 institutions, according to its 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. The review, which covered activities between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, assessed compliance…
The National Population Commission has urged governments at all levels to make deliberate investments in education, healthcare, skills development and employment for young people, warning that Nigeria’s growing youthful population could either become a demographic dividend or a missed opportunity. The NPC Chairman, Dr …
Four people were killed, while a soldier was declared missing following a bandit attack on the Tudun Bicci community in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Hussaini Aliyu Bena, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with newsmen on Thursday…
Nigerians spent about ₦1.7tn on MTN Nigeria’s data services in the first half of 2026, highlighting sustained demand for internet connectivity despite prevailing economic pressures. MTN Nigeria disclosed this in its unaudited financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Nigerian Exchang…
The male housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 11 emerged victorious in the first Thursday wager task of the season after defeating their female counterparts in a debate competition. The task, held on Thursday, centred on the age-old “Nature versus Nurture” debate, with both teams presenting opposing argum…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he reduced the number of people around him because of changes in his lifestyle, family responsibilities and a desire to create a more productive environment. The singer said that unlike in the past when he moved with a large group of people, he…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Dr. Mann Ali as the Chairman of the Ondo State Civil Service Commission. The governor also approved the appointment of Mr. Michael Oshodi as a member of the commission, according to a statement posted on X on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to…
Afrobeats star Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she recently underwent major surgery. The singer disclosed this in a post shared via her Instagram Story on Thursday, apologising to fans for her reduced online presence and explaining that her recovery had been more complicated than expe…
Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been recognised among the Top 10 Scientists in Rwanda in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, emerging as the country’s leading researcher in Business and Management. Adeola, who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) at the University of Kigali, rec…
The North East Development Commission has approved plans to invest about N100bn in a 50-megawatt solar power project aimed at improving electricity supply across the North-East, describing power as the region’s most critical requirement for economic recovery and development. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Of…
Premier League clubs have begun unveiling their official kits for the 2026/27 season, giving supporters a first look at the designs their teams will wear during the new campaign. Among the latest releases are the new home kits for Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Arsenal, with players from each club featuring in promo…
The Nasarawa State Government has said the long-standing issue of maternal and child mortality in Keffi and Nasarawa Local Government Areas has been significantly tackled through sustained policies aimed at improving healthcare delivery for residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this on Wednesda…
The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit and decommissioned small arms and light weapons in Abuja, raising the total number of illegal weapons permanently removed from circulation to about 19,000. This is as the government warned arms traffickers that every weapon in their possession would eventually …
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that it will conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2027, insisting that every valid vote will count. The commission also said it would ensure that the outcome of the 2027 general elections reflects the wishes of the people. The Head of Voter Edu…