…earth, but heaven has gained an angel. Rest peacefully, my dear pastor. Your race is finished, your crown awaits, and your legacy will continue to speak for generations. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten."@ruthiekace wrote on X:"I’m so honoured to have experienced you in this lifetime. I’m so sad I didn’t…

…of Babazhitsu reflects his standing within the Dagbalodo community, where he was a recognised figure both in faith and traditional circles.Family Tribute to late Kwara preacherBeyond his traditional role, the family's tribute underscored the depth of his relationships across multiple generations, noting his place as a…

…in parliament following a heated dispute over a controversial proposal to establish a "Ministry of Marital Relations" aimed at addressing declining birth rates and domestic satisfaction. The confrontation broke out in the National Assembly during a debate involving members of the ruling Civil Contract party and the opp…

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said his administration reduced the state’s domestic debts by over ₦70 billion during his years in office. Otu, who disclosed this on Saturday in Calabar, the state capital, while inaugurating the state’s All Progressives Congress Campaign Council for the 2027 general electio…

…manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted he was “a bit surprised” that Jude Bellingham finished 11th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or final ranking.Mourinho spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid's LaLiga clash with Racing Santander on Sunday evening."Regarding the Ballon d'Or voting, the thing that left me a…

…link between the alleged bullying and the teenager’s killing.Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, subsequently reached out to the bereaved father, offering condolences on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and assuring the family of the government’s support.“We will pursue justice, and we wil…

…another. Just the minimums at first."Aunt Deborah stared at her. "So the parties..."I finished it for her. "You were using the cash gifts to make the payments.""By throwing more parties?">"People give cash at anniversaries. Retirements. Birthdays." Her voice cracked. "I thought if I could keep everything going long eno…

…Friendship Model School, scholarship opportunities for deserving students and the organisation of various academic, sporting and extracurricular programmes. They particularly commended the zone for maintaining its commitment to the educational advancement of children in its host communities, while urging its management…

…with the outcomes and encouraged dissatisfied consumers to seek redress through recognised channels.Lagos introduces monthly electricity complaint meetingsTo strengthen consumer protection, LASCOPA disclosed that its stakeholders' engagement with Ikeja Electric takes place on the last Thursday of every month.The meetin…

…and the Road Ahead: Mobility, Energy and Trade Facilitation for Resilient Future,’ organised by JustAlive Communications Limited in Lagos.He said: “Conflicts in major energy-producing regions and along important international trade routes can increase the cost of fuel, insurance, shipping, and imported transport inputs…

…United’s midfield. The England international brushed aside challenges before calmly finishing past goalkeeper Senne Lammens.Martinez, a 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, struggled to contain Rogers during the move and was subsequently booked for pulling back the Aston Villa midfielder after failing to deal with his…

…too many mistakes in our defence and we are not ruthless enough, good enough, in finishing. That’s the truth.” Forest will now look to respond when they face Manchester City next weekend, with Glasner under pressure to deliver an immediate improvement and avoid further questions about his future at the club.

…for too much,” he said. He appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, to treat healthcare funding and staff retention as urgent priorities. “The priority of healthcare workers’ welfare should be taken with utmost urgency, so that we won’t have these…

…goes to court. If those responsible are found guilty, they should face the appropriate punishment. They have shown no remorse. When we went to see them in Calabar, my mother was also there. My two brothers and I went ahead of her. The men looked at us, lowered their eyes and continued walking as though nothing had happ…

…should not become a pretext for reprisals or accusations against an entire religious organisation or community. “The authorities must therefore ensure that the investigation is thorough, impartial and transparent, while avoiding premature conclusions about the motive or those responsible,” the youths said. Sheikh Abdul…

…has been divided since the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo championed egalitarianism, democratic socialism, and ethical civic responsibility (Omoluabi). Adejumo said: “How does someone simply wake up one day and announce himself as the leader in a situation where two distinct and ideologically different factions…

…in connection with the incident. Her attorney has disputed allegations that she organised the confrontation or orchestrated Wright's demise. In the motion seeking changes to her bond, Kistenmacher said she had complied with all conditions since her release on July 28, 2025.She currently attends a local college. In Febr…

…stigma and someone simply not liking me. Not everybody has to like me, but I can recognise when someone is discriminating against me because of my HIV status. What is the most painful misconception about HIV that you have encountered while educating the public? The first is the belief that HIV is a death sentence. When…

THE premature death of popular gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has once again raised serious concerns about Nigeria’s health care system. A country where emergency health services are limited, where people die of ailments that could easily be treated elsewhere, needs to re-examine its h…

…I have asked for time to think. Lagos Island, certainly, needs a Non-Government Organisation, NGO, working for everyone – instead of a few… To be continued MINISTER UMAHI’S ROAD TO HELL “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” ‘Lagos-Calabar highway lacks master design – Umahi’ – News Report, October 25, 2026.…

…of millions of Nigerian passengers. Her message was clear: Nigeria’s airport modernisation must be purposeful, inclusive and rooted in the realities of our people. A Vision Grounded in Nigerian Reality With passengers drawn from more than 250 language communities, Nigeria presents a unique challenge for airport moderni…

…President, set an initial target of one million export-linked jobs by 2030. The trade minister, Jumoke Oduwole, was careful to say this was a market-facing economic proposition rather than a communications campaign. Buried in the same material was the number that should have led every report. Nigeria currently has an e…

…or opinions.” “It is particularly absurd, however, to suggest that a state widely recognised for the remarkably peaceful conduct of its recent governorship campaign and election would resort to harassing or hounding an opposition presidential candidate.”

…attributing his support for the President to the economic reforms introduced by his administration. Speaking at a meeting with supporters, the governor said the reforms were beginning to yield results, particularly in the prices of commodities and the foreign exchange market.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.…

…of documents, each with specific certification rules tied to the relevant Greek ministry or issuing body.Greek authorities outline Nigerian visa validation requirements, detailing certified documents. via Getty ImagesImagesCriminal and employment recordsApplicants must provide a certified true copy of their criminal re…