…Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.” Iran has blockaded Hormuz since the start of the war, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees before using the waterway. AFP https://punchng.com/iran-denies-asking-us-not-to-strike-says-trump-lied?

…were killed when troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acti…

…to ensure transparency, fairness and equity in the tax assessment process. It further warned that only duly authorised officials carrying valid identity cards would be permitted to undertake the data collection exercise. According to the circular, all information gathered during the exercise must be verified and endors…

…Tower in Abuja. According to NACCIMA, the platform represents a significant step towards digitising the origination of foreign direct investment for Nigeria’s organised private sector. The operational framework and application portal were jointly presented by the Chairman of the Joint NACCIMA–ODDO BHF Working Group Com…

…the efforts of the CMD, noting the progress he had made within a short time in office towards transforming the teaching hospital.He charged the CMD to carry all members of staff along in his day-to-day activities to enable him to achieve his laudable programmes for the teaching hospital.

…of Favour Ashe, Kayinsola Ajayi, Nicholas Fakorede and Udodi Onwuzurike had been awarded the silver medal despite finishing third in the event's final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) after Canada, which finished second, was disqualified over an alleged lane infringement. Canada clocked 38.11 seconds behind only th…

…under the ECOWAS mandate.Before their departure from the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Forward Operating Base in Abuja, the Chief of Operations, Major General Mayirenso Saraso, urged the troops to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and operational excellence throughout the mission.Represented by t…

…impressive performance, playing the full 90 minutes and earning the Woman of the Match award for her defensive display as Nigeria secured a crucial victory despite playing with 10 players for more than 50 minutes.The Chicago Stars defender started at right-back before switching to left-back following a tactical adjustm…

…August 1, 2026. According to the 2024 U.S. Department of State IVLP Global Impact Award Winner, it seemed women came together to make the decision to remove the title from their documents. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 12:44 PM | Share this Story

…run transparently, for the benefit of all 211 member nations and with the long-term stewardship of football at its heart." Following the backlash, Infantino confirmed that the proposal would not proceed."Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature t…

…them- lady who sought public help in finding her mum's missing three children gives heartwarming update Nigerian woman, Lister Mathew Osas, has shared a cheering update on her missing siblings. In a video she shared online this morning, Lister said her mum's three children who went missing over 30 years ago have been f…

…eventually overturned results in nine states (Kogi, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Abia, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi) and reinstated six sitting senators: Sunday Karimi, Emmanuel Udende, Titus Zam, Shuaibu Isa Lau, Adeniyi Adegbonmire and Olajide Ipinsagba.Professor Joash Amupitan-led INEC releases the official list of candi…

…to being able to rapidly make a DEAL." He added that Israel, the U.S. partner in the war with Iran, "joins me in this commitment." "Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE," Trump wrote regarding a possible new agreement. The statement came after the State Department on Saturday urged Americans across the Middle East t…

…grew up in suburban New Rochelle, New York. He enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later attended Pace University. He is survived by his daughter, Renee Pastore. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 9:37 AM | Share this Story

…The injury is not considered serious, with reports indicating the former Almería forward could return to full training within 10 days if his recovery progresses as expected. That timeline would make Sadiq available for Valencia’s opening La Liga fixture against Celta Vigo, easing concerns that the setback could affect…

…in 2022 as ongoing projects. But the contracts were abandoned, and new projects were awarded to contractors instead of completing the ongoing projects. The new contracts awarded by the Nigeria Police Force could not be traced.’” “The FCT Police Command Force Headquarters, Abuja ‘booked 42 firearms comprising AK-47 and…

…the resolutions and recommendations from this retreat will be properly documented and forwarded to the appropriate state and federal authorities for policy consideration and implementation,” he said. He urged young people to remain actively involved in governance through constructive engagement, stressing that governme…

…and industry stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria who flooded social media with warm wishes. Meanwhile, photos of the filmmaker with his two wives are making the rounds online, sparking mixed reactions on polygamy. Sharing one of the photos, a Facebook user, Aisha Lawal hailed Saira, describing him as the perfect…

…from Arsenal involving striker Viktor Gyökeres plus €30m in a bid to sign Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Turkish journalist Ömer Faruk Özcan, via Nexus Sports, reported that senior Arsenal officials travelled to Istanbul in an attempt to convince the Turkish champions to part with their pr…

…unacceptable. This dispute must end now, and the United States will continue to push toward that goal,” he said. Trump also praised King Mohammed VI’s leadership, describing Morocco as a key partner in promoting regional peace and stability. “Your Majesty’s wise leadership is an anchor of stability. “Morocco’s steadfas…

…He urged residents and road users to desist from dumping refuse into drainage channels, warning that blocked waterways increase the risk of flooding and undermine government investments in road infrastructure. FERMA’s Kano State Coordinator, Bashir Mohammed Isma, said the agency remained committed to preserving federal…

…for a major military strike against Iran after receiving assurances that negotiations toward a broader agreement are close to completion. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US military was fully prepared to launch an attack against the Islamic Republic but decided to hold off following requests from…

…judges who delivered them. Over the years, Nigeria’s appellate courts have repeatedly warned that justice is not achieved simply by delivering a judgment. Rather, it is attained when judges faithfully apply the law, respect judicial precedents and remain within the limits of their constitutional powers. The latest exam…

…the Federal Government to militants in the Niger Delta. Yes, he played a crucial role towards the deadline of the amnesty offer to the militants, but that role was not instrumental to the success of the amnesty offer. To recount the episodes that resulted in the boys accepting the amnesty offer, I must first take you b…

…in his music, admitting that he no longer believes money does not bring happiness. The award-winning music star confessed that he was wrong to suggest in one of his songs that money does not guarantee happiness, […] The post Forgive me! Money truly brings happiness —Adekunle Gold appeared first on Tribune Online.