…doing everything possible to ensure she achieves everything,” Jauro said. He also commended The PUNCH for bringing Umar’s situation to public attention, noting that the intervention would not have happened without the publication. He said the scholarship went beyond payment of school fees to providing some of the assis…

…knew Chief Obioha as a patriot, elder statesman, political leader and businessman. Indeed, his very eventful life spanned various business sectors and the Nigerian political and socio- economic space. “He was deeply committed to Nigeria’s progress and the ideals of service, leadership, and nation-building. His was a re…

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said Nigeria’s national voters register had risen to over 103 million following the completion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise and final biometric cleanup. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this in his keynote address at a on…

…that a mechanic, identified simply as Samson, was killed after he was allegedly lured under the pretext of repairing a car in the community. He was reportedly contacted to repair a Mercedes-Benz and went to the location where the vehicle was said to be. On getting to the location, Samson was allegedly taken into a bush…

…market and changes to electricity tariffs. The Federal Government has repeatedly defended the reforms as necessary to address distortions that had weighed on public finances, discouraged investment and placed pressure on foreign exchange reserves. However, the policies have also increased economic hardship for househol…

…January 16, 2027 presidential election, directing the party to forward his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Justice Mohammed Garba Umar delivered the ruling on Monday, finding that Accord Party breached Section 86 of the Electoral Act 2026 by failing to submit Olawepo-Hashim's name to INEC a…

…political future, pointing to federal appointments and developmental projects extended to Rivers State as justification for massive local support. "Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president's reelection. When I am eating, I think about the president's reelection. Everything I am doing now is about the preside…

…the increase from 24 to 29 show that the ASUU agitations, over the years, are being attended to?See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google It shows that the agitations of our union over the years have not been attended to. This is because if they had improved funding, if they had taken research more seriously…

Striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is always happy to play for Nigeria, insisting that love for the game and the country, not anyone’s persuasion, brought him back to the Super Eagles for the friendly against Russia on Tuesday (today). The Bursaspor forward was recalled after more than 16 months out of the national …

GistReel Belgium suffered another painful defeat to France after surrendering a one-goal lead in the closing stages of Monday’s Nations League encounter at the Stade de France. Mark van Bommel’s side appeared on course to claim revenge for last week’s defeat when Dodi Lukebakio put Belgium ahead before the break. Howev…

…Mojisola Adeyeye, has described Nigerians as “very ignorant”, saying many people do not understand the roles of agencies responsible for food safety and pesticide regulation. Adeyeye made the remark in an interview with BusinessDay TV on Monday while explaining NAFDAC’s regulatory responsibilities and the division of d…

…his bicycle struck a golden retriever, causing him to fall to the ground. Emergency responders took him to NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.The dog was not injured, and its owner remained at the scene, the police source said. Sources told FOX 5 New York that the owner atte…

…walking without falling. Vice President JD Vance emerged moments later and descended the same steps with their daughter, Mirabel, without incident.The couple welcomed Alec Neel Vance in July, according to TMZ. He is their fourth child, joining older siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. Alec was the first baby born to a si…

…publicist attempted to stop the question, according to the account, but Altman responded. "I mean, first of all, these are some of the hardest questions that we face or that anybody developing this technology faces."Altman acknowledged that some people turn to AI because they do not feel comfortable speaking to a human…

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old suspected gun-runner after recovering two AK-47 rifles, three magazines and 42 rounds of live ammunition from a commercial vehicle in Ilorin. The suspect, identified as Umaru M., was arrested during a stop-and-search operation conducted by police operatives alon…

…giving religious workers more time to pursue their visa applicationsReligious workers under the SR category remain subject to the same filing and final action dates as other Employment Fourth Preference applicantsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!…

…the woman expressed anger and grief while alleging that her sister had been left unattended in the hospital’s emergency ward for several days. Woman alleges lack of medical attention According to the woman, they arrived at the emergency ward on Thursday but, despite her sister’s worsening condition, no doctor attended…

…via his X handle on Monday, Obi said he was deeply saddened by the incident and extended his condolences to the Nigerian Air Force, the families of the officers and personnel who lost their lives, as well as their colleagues and loved ones. He said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian Air Force. “I was deepl…

…were towed to Ilese Police Station by police operatives. Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and called on all road users to make safety their priority at all times. Ogunjobi urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, t…

…has raised the alarm over repeated cases of kidnapping in the state, asking if it is under organised siege. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said this in a statement issued on Monday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Oyelade was reacting to the reported abduction of 18 Oyo Sta…

…cleric has repeatedly spoken about attacks on communities in Plateau State and demanded stronger government action to protect citizens from terrorism and other forms of violence.He has also used his international engagements to draw attention to the killings in Nigeria.Watch the X video of Rev. Dachomo praying for Pres…

…the 17 local government areas was designed to prepare pupils for the future without undermining conventional education. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to free and compulsory education, while congratulating Abia pupils who excelled at the international schools debate championship in Qatar and those who to…

…the vigilante hurriedly dug a shallow grave and buried the corpse secretly and pretended that nothing happened, until information filtered in the community the following day. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, October 5, 2026. Kaborlo said the…

…asking her to leave the people she was with and return home with him. The man also reminded her that they had just gotten married and urged her to come back, appearing to plead with her to reconsider her decision. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

A magistrates' court in Ado-Ekiti on Monday remanded a 70-year-old man, Rotimi Olabiwonnu and his 34-year-old son, Adedoyin Olabiwonnu, in a correctional centre over the alleged m8rder of one Sunday Ogunsakin. In a Form K brought by the police, prosecutor Akinwale Oriyomi told the court that the defendants committed th…