Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered two warehouses allegedly used for repackaging counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arrested two suspected members of a syndicate involved in the interstate and cross-border distribution of fake drugs. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai T…
…fraud syndicate following a complaint on 6th July 2026 by one Ado Muhammad of Jobi, Maigatari LGA. “Preliminary investigation revealed that fraudsters deceived the complainant’s wife, who resides in Saudi Arabia, by falsely presenting themselves as spiritual money-makers through WhatsApp,” Adam stated. He said the vict…
The National Economic Council on Monday approved the refinancing of the $3.3bn Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5bn facility named Project Gazelle 2. The approval came at the 159th meeting of NEC, held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, following a presentation by the M…
Capital One has disclosed that it closed more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organisation in 2021, saying the decision followed an anti-money laundering review and was not politically motivated, CNN alongside other multiple media reported on Monday. Capital One PUNCH Online reports that Capital One is one o…
…session, the visibly distressed entertainer revealed that numerous guests had their mobile phones stolen by thugs who overcrowded the venue gates. The TikToker disclosed that he has already spent a significant amount of money replacing his guests' stolen devices and describes himself as completely "exhausted" by the se…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month. The sacking, announced by decree, happened however as Kyiv was lobbying Washington hard to obtain more Patriot air defence miss…
…Ogun State. That’s the message. “We have told our people on the ground to begin massive mobilisations across local governments and the wards, just to tell the people that they are in a new party to rescue Nigerians from unnecessary sufferings and hardship. “This is a party that is ready to alleviate the suffering of th…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, on Monday said Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic stability had created fresh investment opportunities, urging state governments to work together to drive economic growth and create jobs. Speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, Soludo said the co…
Four beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme’s offshore scholarship scheme have graduated with distinction, while 16 scholars successfully earned master’s degrees from universities in the United Kingdom, in what the agency described as further evidence of the programme’s investment in human capital developm…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Inspector-General of Police to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Tanimola, warning that both cases must not be “swept under the carpet.” Falana also called for a speedy autopsy in Habila’s ca…
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has warned applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise against engaging with unofficial social media groups and individuals claiming to represent the agency, insisting that its recruitment process is free and does not require any payment. The advisory comes amid growing co…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has announced an increase in the prize money for the Diri National Scrabble Classic. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the sixth edition on Sunday night in Yenagoa, the state capital, an impressed Diri announced that the winner of the Masters category in the next edi…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and its workers’ union on Monday jointly dismissed reports of a planned industrial action, describing the claims circulating on some online media platforms as false and insisting that the council continues to enjoy industrial harmony. The council also denied reports alleging the ap…
…exclusive seats for female candidates”. “The Reserved Seats for Women campaign aims to mobilize support and drive awareness for the passage of the “Reserved Seats for Women” Bill, an initiative designed to improve women’s representation in Nigeria’s National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly”.
The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework for the taxation of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions in line with the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The new guidelines are aimed a…
The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flood-affected sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following recent torrential rainfall that disrupted movement on parts of the highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in …
…The announcement has drawn attention from prospective corps members as they prepare for mobilisation. According to the scheme, anyone whose graduation date on their call-up letter does not match the date on their statement of result will not be allowed to register at the orientation camp. NYSC outlines key registration…
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…arrested on r@pe charge in US, suspended from team A Nigerian basketball player Daniel Tobiloba Adegboyega, has been arrested on a charge of first-degree r@pe in the United States. The 21-year-old Jacksonville State University men's basketball player is being held in the Calhoun County Jail pending a bond hearing, acco…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, has stirred reactions by asking fellow housemates to observe a prayer before the commencement of a house meeting on Sunday. The pharmacist and actor from Anambra, who became the first Head of House of the season, made the request while addressing the housemates …
The 2026/27 Premier League season is almost here, with fans already debating which club has unveiled the best home kit ahead of the new campaign. Traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all introduced refreshed home strips, while newly promoted sides Coven…
With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press ev…
…camp guidelines for prospective corps members, and fresh cracks emerged within the Obi-Kwankwaso political movement. Also, the Wike-backed PDP hailed INEC’s listing of its presidential candidate, Canada tightened work permit rules for foreign workers and a PUNCH investigation revealed that over 6,500 Primary Healthcare…
Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “O…
Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who ar…