…comes as the APC made sweeping changes to its list of National Assembly candidates, replacing former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, and several others following the outcome of appeals arising from the party's primaries. The changes were conveyed to INEC…

…Mr. Okpani Okoh, said the flood washed away their farms, forcing many to consider replanting if the water recedes. He appealed to the Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to assess the damage and provide assistance. Another farmer, Mr. Chukwuma Oti, said the flood destroyed a farm on which he spent over N4 m…

…Infant deaths For 27-year-old Goodness Oriete, the conversation about pollution is deeply personal. It revives memories she has struggled to overcome. Seated quietly outside her modest home in Okwuzi, she recounted how she lost her two-year-old son after what began as a seemingly harmless skin condition. "My child was…

…to sit down and shut up rather than rise and conquer. Let us be clear: charity cannot replace governance. Nigerians are looking for governance, not tokenism. Offering shallow public palliatives while the elite spend billions on jets, yachts, SUVs, mansions and foreign travel and hurling no-bid contracts at friends is t…

…and state governments, distributed life jackets nationwide, and urged states to replace unsafe wooden passenger boats with modern fibre boats. He further called on coastal states to "align their development plans with the national policy while encouraging private investment in fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport…

…the death as a great loss, the governor said the deceased's passing would be deeply felt by his family, the Kwami community and the people of Gombe State. "The death of Hon. Ibrahim El-Hassan Kwami is a huge loss, not only to his family and the Kwami community but also to Gombe State and Nigeria at large," he added. Go…

…interview. The demand, was contained in a letter dated July 3, 2026, and issued by Neplus Ultra Attorneys and signed by Anderson U. Asemota, Peter O. Asimegbe and Stanley C. Eziefulle on behalf of Arabambi. According to the letter, the legal action stems from comments allegedly made by Obi during an interview, where he…

…of the National Single Window Project and the International Cargo Tracking Note, deployed an Enterprise Content Management System and introduced a leadership and succession planning project. The NSC boss also said both chambers of the National Assembly had passed the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, which…

…management model previously operated in Lagos State, alleging that it had now been replicated at the federal level. The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or…

…crime, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the Command would continue to deploy intelligence-led strategies and proactive policing operations. The Commissioner "reaffirmed the Command's unwavering commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing and proactive operations aimed at combating cultism and other…

…ramp up capacity too," he said. Wahab reiterated that the state government planned to deploy between 140 and 150 additional waste compactors and accelerate the transition from a linear waste disposal system to waste recovery. "The governor has said they are bringing in about 140 to 150 compactors to augment what LAWMA…

…center stage is in his blood. - 'Really long speech' - But America under Trump is deeply divided at what should be a time of national unity. Trump's approval ratings are near historic lows, fueled largely by the war in Iran and the skyrocketing cost of living. His Democratic opponents have castigated him over his immig…

…of two families rather than a commercial transaction. Nyoni’s app doesn’t attempt to replace that process. Instead, it turns it into an interactive experience. Users answer questions ranging from educational qualifications, country of origin, and totem to deliberately playful questions about childhood breakfasts, footw…

By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…

…by traders, especially women, who described the gesture as timely, thoughtful and deeply encouraging at a difficult moment for many families. The PUNCH had earlier reported that the early morning inferno destroyed many shops and goods worth millions of naira, especially at herbal section at the market. ‎ An eyewitness,…

…already entered what aid agencies classify as "catastrophic" hunger conditions. "I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN's World Food Programme, indicating that northern Nigeria is experiencing its most severe hunger crisis in nearly a decade. Over 17 million people in nine northern states face crisis-lev…

…of entertainment for millions of casual players. Their appeal extends beyond faster gameplay or better graphics, driven by design innovation that makes every session easy to start and rewarding to complete. Whether filling a five-minute break or a longer evening session, these games fit naturally into modern routines.…

…Majesty is an elder statesman, a respected leader, hardworking and humble in his ways, deeply traditional, loved and admired by the public. What makes this occasion different is that, for the first time in Nigeria, we have aircraft bearing these particular names that carry real significance, and that came to Nigeria on…

…into an early change when Jhon Cordoba pulled up with an apparent groin injury and was replaced by Luis Suarez. Minutes later Ghana were forced into a change of their own when Alidu Seidu came on for the stricken Marvin Senaya. Colombia went ahead in the 14th minute after substitute Suarez showed persistence on the rig…

…all the nation's martyrs". But authorities will also want the event to go smoothly, deeply aware of the risk of crowd crushes, which have marred similar events in the past, with TV broadcasting guidelines on how to stay safe. With temperatures well over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) expected over the next…

…to attacks. Security analysts argue that addressing the crisis requires more than deploying security personnel. There is a need for comprehensive strategies that include intelligence gathering, community policing, enforcement of anti-open grazing laws where applicable, and dialogue mechanisms aimed at resolving conflic…

…one force's authority stop and another's begin? The Two-Force Architecture The bill replaces the existing Section 214 with an entirely new provision that establishes two distinct bodies, the Federal Police and State Police as co-equal constitutional creations. The Federal Police is essentially the successor institution…

…those responsible and restore confidence in public institutions. The NDC finds it deeply troubling The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) said it was alarmed by the scandal which according to it raises fundamental questions about the level of transparency, accountability, and the integrity of the Tinubu administration.…

…released Friday, the head of Tibet's government-in-exile Penpa Tsering said he was "deeply saddened" by the self-immolation and urged Tibetans to "cherish" their lives. "While we honour his devotion, human life is precious and must be preserved to serve the long-term struggle for Tibet," Tsering said. A crowd of suppor…

…post constituted an exercise of his constitutional rights to freedom of expression and reply as an opposition political leader. The former Senate President also expressed confidence in the judiciary, saying he believed the courts would dispense justice fairly. He urged his supporters across Kwara State and beyond to re…