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…
GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after urging Nigerians to boycott the upcoming concert of South African singer Tyla, citing ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Speaking in a viral video, the man argued that Nigerians should not support the event by…
Portuguese authorities have officially ended the search for British surfer Arran Strong, who went missing off the country’s southern coast earlier this week. The Autoridade Marítima Nacional confirmed on Thursday that the search operation for the 28-year-old, which began shortly after he disappeared on Monday morning, …
Dozens of residents were seen scrambling to scoop fuel from a leaking tanker along the City Gate area of Asaba, Delta State, despite the danger of a possible explosion. Videos circulating on X on Thursday showed men and women carrying buckets, jerrycans and other containers as they rushed to collect the spilling fuel f…
A high-powered delegation of Kano business leaders and senior government officials has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to press for the immediate release of the ₦5 billion relief fund promised by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. T…
"Please help me, I'm tired of this marriage and have nowhere to go" - Lady cries out A young Nigerian woman, Stella Okeme, has cried out for help, alleging that she has been subjected to mistreatment and intimidation by her husband. In a video shared online, Stella said her husband treated her well before their traditi…
"There are still millions of Nigerians in South Africa. Telling Tyla not to perform in Nigeria is risky for Nigerians there" - Internet personality, Oyemkke, weighs in on proposed boycott An internet personality, Oyemkke, has cautioned Nigerians against demanding that South African singer Tyla cancel her planned perfor…
Dancer Korra Obidi reacts in shock as daughter, Athena, calls her father a 'bad person' Popular dancer Korra Obidi has reacted in shock after her daughter, Athena, referred to her father, Justin Dean, as a "bad person." Korra questioned her daughter, asking if she had ever told her that her father was a bad person and …
GistReel Nigerian TikToker and AI sensation, Jarvis has reacted to her viral registry wedding video with Peller, admitting that the mention of a five-year prison sentence during the ceremony caught her attention. The couple had gone viral after a funny moment at the registry when the acting registrar explained that any…
Police nab Umuahia barber for allegedly using customers' hairs for ritual A barber in Umuahia, Abia State, has been arrested after being accused of using the hair of his customers for rituals. The man, identified only as Emeka, was nabbed after a clay pot stuffed with shaved human hair was allegedly found inside his on…
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. has admitted that his tactical decisions during the hydration break may have cost his side in their 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat to Norway. Reflecting on the match in an interview with ESPN monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Italian said Brazil were in control before the schedu…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will on Friday formally usher in a new era in its leadership as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The board announced that the official handover ceremony would hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, by 10am with a live broadc…
A 32-year-old dispatch rider, Emmanuel Jegede, has lost his life after suspected hoodlums allegedly pushed him off his motorcycle while attempting to extort him along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10am after …
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, urging him to abandon what he described as political grandstanding and focus instead on addressing Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges. Reacting …
The United States has begun arresting foreign nationals with expired visas at airports across the country, marking an expansion of the President Donald Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign. According to a report by The New York Times published on Wednesday, officers from the U.S. Immigration and Cust…
Also, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation blamed one of its officials for diverting an official letter that allegedly helped sustain the scheme. The ongoing probe centres on allegations that Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the PFIPC, secured official recogniti…
Nigeria must sustain its macroeconomic reforms and ensure they translate into jobs and improved living standards if it is to benefit from shifts in global trade, according to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Ab…
Ecobank Nigeria has launched ‘Scaling Up!!!’, a flagship business storytelling podcast designed to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs, founders, and the next generation of African innovators through authentic conversations with accomplished business personalities across the continent. The bank said on Wednesda…
Dangote Refinery is expected to consume about 2.5 per cent of globally traded crude oil at full capacity, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed. Dangote made the disclosure while receiving the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, who led a high-level delegation from …
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement manufacturer and the most capitalised industrial firm on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, has reported a group revenue of N2.514tn for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. According to unaudited financial statements submitted to the NGX on Wednesday, the figure represents a 21.35 …
Hammer thrower Oyesade Olatoye has expressed disappointment after missing out on a medal in the women’s hammer throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, but insists she remains motivated to return stronger after the setback, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olatoye finished eighth with a best throw of 63.2…
Katie Van is an American internet personality, horse breeder, and cattle farmer. She is famous for uploading videos and photos of herself while hunting and horse riding in Running Springs. Her husband, Jonathan Mabry, always helps her manage operations on their farm. He also runs his construction business. Katie and Jo…
…to focus on other core customs functions and enhance revenue assurance through accurate data on cargo movement and full accountability for all movements. According to him, additional merits of the system include strengthened risk management and compliance, supported by data for intelligence gathering and trader profili…