…adversity and experience abundance even in situations of apparent insufficiency. He warned against murmuring and complaining, urging members of the university community to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and remain committed to God. Reflecting on the institution’s establishment, Oyedepo recalled an encounter with God o…

…Several medical experts testified that Maradona’s caretakers failed to react to key warning signs — he was suffering from oedema, tachycardia and had difficulty breathing — in the lead-up to his death. AFP

…Duru received several honours, including the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his performance in Mboputa.He married his wife, Adokiye, in 2003, and they had four children together. The family also endured the painful loss of their son, Ifeanyi, in August 2024.Read

The Central Bank of Nigeria, on Thursday, warned Nigerians that failing to refund wrongly deposited money to the rightful owner attracts 5-10 years’ imprisonment, and cautioned bank customers against sharing their personal details with fraudsters. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, who explained that the act falls unde…

…and four other persons along the border area of the Iyemero and Eruku Road, between Kwara and Kogi State on September 26, 2026. A local source disclosed that the groom's uncle passed away while in captivity, adding that his body had not been released as of the time of filing this report. It was gathered that the armed…

…US President Donald Trump, clarifying that there is nothing personal between them, but warning that relaxing pressure on Vladimir Putin will only strengthen Russia. Speaking to CNN from Kyiv on Thursday, October 21, Zelensky adopted a conciliatory tone following recent diplomatic tensions. Ties between Washington and K…

…34 others, with Ukrainian officials confirming that central Kyiv was hit with a cluster warhead."Russian 'humanitarians' have launched three waves of ballistic strikes against Kyiv since this evening," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said."This means there has been no real change in its attitude toward everythin…

…in some farming communities, to the factors keeping food prices high in Nigeria. They warned that increasing production alone would not guarantee affordable food if farmers could not preserve their harvests, move produce efficiently to markets or obtain inputs early enough for the planting season. Renewed Hope Agenda P…

…move would depend on the outcome of another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, warning that its affiliates and state councils had been directed to prepare for possible industrial action if the government failed to make meaningful progress. The meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Labour in Abuja, addressed…

…the judges, where they will defend their entries and demonstrate why they deserve the award. The overall winner and state champions will be announced at the competition’s grand finale scheduled for October 30, 2026, in Lagos. Speaking on the emergence of the finalists, Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Corporate Affairs Directo…

…with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other forms of neurodiversity, warning that the knowledge gap contributes to misdiagnosis, stigma and exclusion in schools. The experts spoke at the two-day African Neurodiversity Conference 2026, organised by the Association of Nigerian Educational Psychologist…

…when quizzed by reporters later, saying that Acton was “fair game” and that he was unaware of the abuse allegations.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “I know nothing about it,” Trump said. “If what the mother said about the daugthter is half right, she has no right to be runni…

…sister and friend.They also expressed gratitude to her online community for the warmth and support they had extended to her throughout her career as a content creator.Family Rejects Rumours About Her PassingThe statement went further to address a wave of speculation that had been circulating across social media platfor…

…on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. He warned that children, pregnant women and women of childbearing age were particularly vulnerable, adding that exposure could cause serious health problems without showing immediate symptoms. "We cannot treat our way out of lead poison…

…assess its protocols and reinforce operational protections."We must maintain heightened awareness regarding threats including certificate counterfeiting and illicit operations and inconsistencies," he added.NYSC: Watch out for certificate forgery, racketeering, discrepancies - Nafiu charges certification officers

…circumstances surrounding the operation and the whereabouts of the alleged owner. She warned Nigerians against relying solely on NAFDAC registration numbers when purchasing herbal medicines and other regulated products, noting that counterfeiters could copy legitimate numbers to give unregistered products the appearanc…

…Pope Leo XIV’s blessing for electoral victory, describing the image as misleading and unwarranted. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Spokesman of his Campaign Media Office, POMR, Idris Zekeri, Obi said the office had become aware of the image depicting Cardinal John Onaiyekan and described in the statement as th…

…calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.Its President, Odasema Hewart-Sukubo, called on the government and security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that anyone “found responsible must be brought to justice”.Hewart-Sukubo said the organization would await the outcome of the investigatio…

…Ebhata is into ritual activities and organ harvesting". Idemudia said the governor has warned that his administration will not tolerate crime of this nature and will make the State unsafe for criminal elements. "The government will not rest until the state is safe for all." On the cult issue, Idemudia said there were c…

…with immediate effect. “Curiously, the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease is warehoused in the Presidency. However, in view of the newly confirmed imported case of the dangerous Ebola Virus Disease, the Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, should be allowed to take over the Presidential Task For…

…that the government was seeking to move away from reliance on public borrowing towards private capital, while directing investment into power, transport, agriculture and agro-processing. On the political implications of the reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, Oyedele expressed confidence that the government wo…

…subsequently exits before returning through another entrance and swinging the weapon towards fleeing students. When the teacher attempts to intervene, the suspect allegedly tries to attack her again. However, one male student reportedly manage to overpower him and confiscate the weapon. Sarawak acting police commission…

…Skills Development Project stakeholders’ dialogue forum and outstanding trainees’ awards ceremony held on Thursday in Abuja. He said the initiative, which began in 2009, had trained young Nigerians in more than 35 technical and vocational trades across the six geopolitical zones, with 84 organisations participating in…

…in a statement made available to journalists in Benin. He said the state government was aware of the industrial dispute involving members of the National Union of Electricity Employees and the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, which culminated in a conciliation meeting convened by the Federal Minist…

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have warned of possible nationwide industrial action following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Government over workers’ demands. The unions said their next steps would depend on the outcome of another meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, adding that the…