…selflessness and service to the community. He described the late Fasoranti as an educationist who remained committed to his schools until a few weeks before his death. “Baba was an educationist to the core. Even until a few weeks ago, he still went out of his house to one of his schools,” he said. According to him, his…

…party stakeholders at the APM South-South Town Hall meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday, also accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, of prioritising the taxation of poor Nigerians over wealthy individuals. Upon assuming office, Tinubu’s administration introd…

…the North-East. Acting Military Information Officer of the taskforce, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 29, 2026. The operations involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft Regiment (NARPARS) and the Air Component, which conducted seven precision s…

…of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square to monitor compliance with the curfew. “The sound of a helicopter at one in the morning is a bit oppressive,” said Sylvain Courant, a resident of the Les Halles neighbourhood, another hotspot of the street violence. “It’s that thing you…

…against the former Chargers linebacker along with three other defendants - J.P. Castro, Monica Maass and Elias Wehbe in early October, per court documents, after a jury found them liable in 2025. The funds will be paid to the family of Kimberly Fattorini, who died of an overdose after a night out. Fattorini's parents,…

…was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home.Handy was known for his iconic appearances on Top Gun: Maverick, Logan, Jumanji, The Rocketeer and Arachnophobia.Details surrounding the death of the veteran star left both fans and celebrities in shock as they mourned him.

…drug and intravenous supportive medications before placing him on bed rest for monitoring. He was discharged on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, with oral drugs.Daniel returned to the clinic unaided on Saturday, October 10, reporting pain in his right thigh. Doctors referred him to a physiotherapist, but noticed he w…

…on three motorcycles. Danja said the terrorists fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning one of the motorcycles. He said the operations demonstrated the sustained offensive posture and operational effectiveness of Operation Fansan Yamma in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable communities acro…

…me." Marvin stated that she hopes students will stop using Uber Eats and "instead patronize companies that use human delivery workers."

…preparation businesses in 2019 using spear-phishing emails to gain access to their electronic systems. They allegedly stole tax and other personal information belonging to about 800 customers of several businesses in New York, Texas and other states.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred S…

…also affected Ebu Market, as traders and buyers from neighbouring states who once patronised the market have stopped coming. “Many people who used to come from Anambra State to Ebu Market to buy garri and other farm produce no longer come because of the bad road. Everywhere is now becoming empty because of the road,” h…

…the industry from isolated national trials into a universally standardized, harmonized global framework Speaking at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Captain Olugbemiga Abidoye, said port infrastructu…

…to Coordinated Wholesale Centres (CWCs), where medicine distribution can be better monitored.The PSN identified the major open drug markets in Idumota, Lagos; Head Bridge, Onitsha, Anambra State; Sabon Gari, Kano; and Ariaria, Aba, Abia State, as requiring sustained government attention under the reform.Ibrahim said th…

…implementation timelines and performance indicators, with the commission’s monitoring and evaluation division responsible for tracking progress. Also speaking, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Abel Enitan, said improved workers’ welfare, institutional efficiency and the modernisation of government opera…

There was pandemonium in Damba area of Gusau town, the capital of Zamfara State, as bandits killed three policemen on duty in the very early hours of Saturday morning. An eye witness who gave his name as Mohammed Sani told Arewa PUNCH that the bandits who came in large groups and rode on several motorcycles arrived Dam…

…another person, who escaped.Two people arrived at the scene while officers were questioning the rider and identified him and his passenger as the men who allegedly robbed them of an unregistered ash-coloured TVS motorcycle and three mobile phones.The suspects reportedly fled into the bush when identified, but officers,…

…from ECOWAS.Since taking power, they have reduced ties with France, their former colonial ruler, while strengthening relations with Russia. They have also criticised coastal West African countries, including Benin and Côte d'Ivoire, over what they consider close relationships with Paris.In June 2025, Nigeria's then For…

…by the cult members, including people who died from starvation, strangulation and bludgeoning, Shukrani continued to defend Mackenzie before the verdict was announced. He described the pastor as “a good person who cares for me”. “Mackenzie didn’t force anyone to fast. People made those choices by themselves because of…

…vulnerable residents. It also advocated a digital health strategy incorporating electronic medical records, telemedicine, interoperable health information systems and other digital tools to improve patient care and public health management. According to the association, collaboration among government agencies, medical…

…1pm, a drop of about 87.6 per cent. The report, based on data from NISO’s electricity monitoring portal, said the decline began around 12:40pm, coinciding with complaints of power outages from electricity consumers in parts of the country. Several major power plants, including Egbin, Jebba, Shiroro and Kainji, alongsid…

…pressures facing Nigerians, with opposition figures and other political actors questioning aspects of the government’s economic reforms. In a related development, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, warned earlier this month that restoring petrol subsidy could push the pump…

…conspirators utilized spearphishing emails to obtain access to these business's electronic systems. Once they had obtained access, the conspirators stole the tax and other identifying information for at least approximately 800 of the business' customers. The conspirators hacked into several U.S. based tax businesses, l…

…ago to survive as a widow. "My family members have warned me to stop, but I kept postponing my decision to stop. Officers, if you give me another chance, I will never sell cannabis again," she pleaded. According to him, the arrests and drug seizures are part of the agency's renewed drive to eliminate criminal elements…

…was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home.Handy was known for his iconic appearances on Top Gun: Maverick, Logan, Jumanji, The Rocketeer and Arachnophobia.Details surrounding the death of the veteran star left both fans and celebrities in shock as they mourned him.

…in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the family, the educationist, industrialist and philanthropist died after battling health challenges. The statement read, “With deep sadness, but with gratitude to Almighty God for a life of purpose, impact, and service, we announce the passing of our belo…