…floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz — the central point of contention in the ongoing war against Iran that the U.S. and Israel started — after himself. The proposal via a Truth Social post came less than a week after Trump, who is locked in an intensifying feud with Canada, signed an executive order to change the nam…

…Loan Fund (NELFUND) refunds by some tertiary institutions in the North-Central region, warning that affected students should not be made to suffer after their fees have already been settled through the student loan scheme. The association also kicked against what it described as arbitrary late-payment penalties, unnece…

…enable the outstanding beneficiaries to put their skills into practice and take steps towards establishing or expanding their businesses. In her vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Rianat Ajibike Onigbanjo, appreciated the Lagos State Government for sust…

…and we're delighted to have finally agreed his transfer, and we're now looking forward to working with him," Cave said. Azeez, who is just 25, made 77 appearances for Millwall, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists during his time at the club. His move to the Premier League marks the latest step in an impressive ri…

…in a stupor at that point. I think that was pre-2019 when I got sober," Biden quipped. Toward the end of the session, Biden maintained the humorous tone, periodically adjusting his fictional percentage figure before ending the segment back at "48.5 percent." Hunter Biden says he is a "little bit" GAY. 🏳️"ðŸŒˆ"On…

…area. The gunmen allegedly instructed that the phone must remain charged and reachable, warning that failure to answer their calls could trigger an attack on the community. Confirming the development, the Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the command was aware of the reported threat and ha…

…from the territory’s Hamas-run Ministry of Health.Israel and Hamas agreed to halt the war after accepting United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which called for an end to military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment.However, BBC Verify has analysed dozens of videos showing the a…

…pressure on Moscow and look for ways to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.She said the bloc had already agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90bn loan and was considering additional funding to help Kyiv purchase PAC-3 air-defence missiles.The alleged Leipzig attack comes amid a series of suspected acts…

…remain vigilant and intentional about the safety and whereabouts of their children and wards at all times. Members of the public are equally encouraged to promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest Police station or through the Command's emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, Complai…

…struck US bases in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, destroying a maintenance centre, warehouses and equipment.Civilian deaths at wedding spark crisisAccording to Al Jazeera, the Iranian Red Crescent said four people, among them a child, were killed and over 50 others injured.The tragic incident occurred when shrapne…

…on crime prevention rather than revenue collection. The allegations come amid repeated warnings by the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo-Geoffrey Ordue, against extortion and unprofessional conduct by officers. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said in a phone conv…

…which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.' Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward said: 'We recognise this is deeply distressing for those who would have loved to have a chance to love this baby girl, for the emergency services who responded and for the community who will inevitably be shocked by this incident…

…conducted within the command’s operational area. Yusuf said personnel of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Amiyi, at Atani Abo Community, recovered the items during routine patrols. He said a follow-up operation subsequently led security operatives to a warehouse allegedly used by the suspect for storing illicit substan…

…feel bad about my choice. Although I thought about it, but my wife is my wife. Fast forward to last week, I called to check up on their families, asking about their madams. They started giving stories, and they all got married to a nurse in America. They’ve all divorced the nurse wives they married. Me that I look like…

The Ogun State Government warned residents in several communities to stay alert as the second phase of the 2026 rainy season approachesNiMet's forecast projects intense rainfall averaging about 360mm in September, raising flood risks along major rivers and coastal areasFish farmers operating within floodplains received…

…said on X, confirming “the loss of its two Filipino seafarers”. After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran disrupting traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz with its blockade and the US persisting with a counter-blockade of Iranian ports. Overnight Monday to Tuesday, unidentified projectiles s…

…the matter told AFP on Wednesday, confirming US media reports. Teachers and parents have warned against the use of AI in schools over concerns about harming children’s mental health and cognitive development, as well as environmental damage. AI use will only be allowed in high school, which begins in the ninth grade in…

…Canadian bank and siphon $40 million. "Cybercrime" is when Malaysian hackers deliver malware to a Silicon Valley CTO's laptop and encrypt it, permanently locking him out and putting a $5bn startup in trouble unless he pays a $4m ZEC ransom. A Yahoo Boy with sagging pants and brown teeth who scams $500 gift cards out of…

…subsidies rescued the nation from severe fiscal distress and redirected public funds toward critical infrastructure and productive sectors. The President's position was presented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, who represented Tinubu on Tuesday at the second edition of…

…showed that petrol prices rose significantly across Lagos, Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri. In Calabar, petrol prices reached N1,290/litre at Mainland and Soroman depots, up N87/litre from N1,203/litre. Matrix also raised its price by N86/litre to N1,290, while Sobaz increased its price by N80/litre to N1,285. In Lago…

…affected patients were being treated in isolation, while the government had activated awareness campaigns across communities through traditional rulers and other stakeholders to curtail further transmission. Baamlong further explained that diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can spread from person…

…in neighbouring communities within 72 hours, including the killing of another APC ward chairman. Police efforts to reach the command’s spokesperson for an update were unsuccessful. Read Here: https://punchng.com/kano-apc-chief-abducted-two-killed/ 4. WASSCE result verification fee now N4,000 JAMB and WAEC have clarifie…

…access M-Net and other channels without having to pay for a package heavily weighted towards sports.That could appeal to Nigerian households where different family members have different viewing preferences.DStv Sports targets football and cricket fansFor sports lovers, the reported DStv Sports package would focus heav…

…died after a section of a three-storey building collapsed on them at Popo Giwa, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The tragedy occurred at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, beside Gogoro Mosque, where eight members of the family were trapped beneath the rubble. Three people, including the father, were rescued as emergency…

…switch from the Emirates Stadium to Camp Nou on transfer deadline day. The Brazilian forward addressed the media for the first time following his transfer from Arsenal to Barcelona on deadline day. As reported by Football.London, the Catalan club paid an initial fee of £8.6 million, along with an additional £4.3 millio…