Badiru Aishat Olaitan graduated from Osun State University with a CGPA of 4.66/5.0, earning a First Class Honours degree in EconomicsThe 20-year-old won two awards at graduation, emerging as the best student in both her department and the Faculty of Social SciencesAishat revealed she switched from science to Economics …
Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday put back on the election ballot an Arab party that could be a kingmaker, hours after one Arab-Israeli politician withdrew under court pressure. In September, an electoral committee of MPs voted to disqualify multiple candidates for the October 27 general election, including those from t…
The Jigawa State Government has recruited 2,020 teachers to fill gaps in its public primary, junior and secondary schools across the state. PUNCH Online gathered that for many years, a shortage of teachers has been affecting teaching and learning in public schools in Jigawa, especially in rural communities where many s…
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said an Atiku Abubakar-led administration would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within its first year in office. Amaechi made the claim on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s P…
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer Mohbad, took to TikTok to react after a major development in his son's caseThe Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu approved a petition by the Aloba family requesting a fresh investigation into Mohbad's deathThe family's lawyer confirmed the re-investigation was ongoing despite …
NYSC management approved November 4, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation CourseCorps member registration will run from November 4 to midnight on November 6, with the swearing-in ceremony on November 6The orientation exercise will close on November 24, 2026, and will be held across all 36 …
Nigerian content creator Peller shared a video cooking yam and egg sauce for his wife Jarvis for the first time in Ontario, CanadaPeller revealed his mother taught him a special trick of adding sugar to yam while cooking, as he prepared the meal from scratchThe heartwarming video sparked a wave of reactions from fans p…
The Oyo State Government on Friday condemned the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State, assuring their families of swift action. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, the government …
Shivon Zilis, the partner of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and mother of four of his children, has broken her silence on the end of their romantic relationship, saying, “I’ve loved him more than life itself.” Zilis, a technology executive, spoke about the breakup in a post on X on Friday, following reports that Mu…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally presented the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office to the new Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, His Majesty King Charles Douglas Mac-Pepple Jaja, Jeki VI. The governor urged the new monarch to promote peace, unity and inclusiveness in the kingdom. While congra…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation launched a Student Share Grant Initiative tied to the ongoing Dangote Refinery IPONigerian students aged 18 and above must subscribe to at least 10 shares through a dedicated portal to qualify for the grantThe Dangote Refinery IPO is priced at N525 per share, with subscriptions open until O…
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. 2 Division Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battali…
Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release. According to Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice), a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview perio…
A video from Olu Jacobs' funeral service captured the moment his coffin was carried into the church on Thursday, October 1, 2026Widow Joke Silva was spotted staring blankly at the coffin as pallbearers brought in the remains of the veteran actorThe actor's children, grandchild, and estranged daughter-in-law all wore bl…
Nigeria is making progress despite prevailing economic difficulties, the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said, pledging that the Federal Government will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economi…
NNPC Retail is offering customers a N66 discount on every litre of petrol purchased at participating stations until October 7The company is also giving N30,000 each to 50 winners through their NNPC Fuel App walletsCustomers must download the NNPC Fuel App, share proof on X and use the #NNPCRetailApp hashtag to qualifyP…
The son of former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton has died after embarking on a desert hike in the United Arab Emirates despite his wife’s pleas not to go, an inquest has heard. As reported by the BBC News on Friday, Cassius Newton, 34, was found dead in the mountainous Wadi Naqab region of the UAE on July 18, hours af…
Flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi about the moment he decided to act despite lying injured on the cockpit floorFlight FZ1073 dropped more than 17,000ft after the co-pilot attacked Machchhar and appeared to attempt to crash the plane carrying over 170 passengersTwo reserve pilots who we…
The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned non-governmental organisations allegedly impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing business premises across the state. The Executive Chairman of the age…
Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has celebrated the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, the r…
Pete Edochie was overcome with emotion when he reunited with his longtime friend Emmanuel Armah in AccraThe Ghanaian actor has reportedly battled mobility and speech challenges for 11 years after suffering a strokeEdochie offered financial support and prayed with those present for his colleague’s recoveryPAY ATTENTION:…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunication mast belonging to one of the service provider companies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Tactical Operations…
Reality television star, Phyna, and skit maker, Carter Efe, emerged winners in the celebrity boxing bouts at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026, while Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Godday “Zodsolo” Appah in the mai…
The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called on the state government to urgently clarify reports of deaths allegedly linked to suspected diphtheria cases across the state. Dan’iya, in a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, expressed concern o…
The Plateau State Government and the Kukah Centre have called for the formal adoption and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the state-owned security outfit, Operation Rainbow, as part of efforts to strengthen community security, accountability and human rights compliance. The call was made in Jos, on …