The youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogbabede Ward, Kogi State, Arome Adaji has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Adaji, popularly known as Iron Gate, was abducted alongside his wife, Justina Arome in their Abocho residence in Dekina Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, Octo…

…import finished products, including chocolate, at significantly higher prices. Imasuen warned that the imbalance deprives resource-rich developing countries of the benefits of their natural resources, contributing to unemployment, poverty and migration. The senator, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, spoke w…

…University, Abeokuta to shun Japa and stay behind in Nigeria to contribute their quota towards improving the country’s healthcare sector saying that the government is ready to offer them jobs. Coker represented by Dr Omowunmi Awonuga, the Deputy Provost, Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta made this appeal…

…social media, drawing an outpouring of grief.Several fans noted, with some sadness, that warning signs of his ill health had been visible in recent weeks.Addae Richard Dck Kofi wrote:"Few weeks ago people were mocking him about how his body has become not knowing he was battling a severe ailment. Hmmm"Ahmed Hussein ech…

NPA warns cyberattacks could disrupt African ports, international trade and supply chains as maritime systems become more connectedNigeria’s port modernisation plan includes $1 billion for Apapa and Tin Can Island, alongside expanding digital platformsDantsoho urges African ports to share cyber intelligence, adopt comm…

…his contributions to enterprise and functional education, while Olajide received the award for his investments in healthcare, enterprise, poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. Western University, Canada, and Trinity International University, United States, also conferred honorary doctorates on Babalola in recogn…

…call at the 2026 National Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Quality Award Ceremony held in Lagos on Wednesday. In a statement obtained from SON’s website on Thursday, Okeke spoke as SON marked 20 years of the MANCAP scheme, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2006, to ensure that locally manufactured products…

…"smear campaign against me". On the stand, Ms Price denied being "angry and vengeful" towards her ex-husband. Katie Price was described by a judge as a 'dangerous witness' with a personal agenda who nearly collapsed the trial of her ex-husband. The jury, made up of four men and six women, returned the verdicts on Frida…

…is a story of people who gave, prayed, encouraged and stood firm. May Almighty God reward you all abundantly. This milestone belongs to all of us," he wrote.The graduation marks a significant personal achievement for a monarch already navigating the responsibilities of traditional leadership at a young age in Ondo stat…

…projects. Ikpea commended the policy and said Lee Engineering’s fabrication yard in Warri, Delta State, was making some components for the compressor stations. He said the yard housed some of the most advanced fabrication equipment in the industry. He noted that Nigerian companies had invested heavily in equipment, tec…

…up - you remained angry. As you drive away you couldn't resist an abusive parting shot towards Mr Ashton."Judge Cohen said she believed Turkmani "should have seen" Michael in the road, adding that his driving showed "complete disregard" for the danger he posed. But she said she was "bound" by the jury's verdict and, as…

…reported crate price. Actual retail prices may differ.The remaining ₦30,050 could go towards fish or meat, cooking oil, additional staples, leafy vegetables, seasoning and other household needs. Shoppers would need to confirm current prices locally before making purchases.Location mattersAlthough national averages pr…

…at two world championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. “Australian Athletics is aware that an athlete has been charged with a serious offence in Townsville,” the governing body said in a statement “Based on information provided to Australian Athletics, the organisation has imposed a provisional action on the athle…

…He proposed practical priorities and designated teams to carry the discussions forward. The measure of success, he said, would be greater transaction volumes, broader market participation and a more balanced financial relationship. The post Cardoso puts Nigerian financial markets at centre of deeper investment ties wit…

…on Wednesday, saying negotiators were “maybe now the closest we’ve been” to ending the war. The Kremlin indicated it was “in principle” open to the resumption of trilateral talks involving the two sides and the United States. But attacks did not let up in the wake of the visit. Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said two p…

…on two separate occasions.Emenike, who built a reputation as a powerful centre-forward during his international career, took to his Instagram page on October 21, 2026, to call out the Imo State Police Command and the State Waste Management Agency over the alleged invasion of Emenike Hospital.Former Super Eagles striker…

In an interesting turn of events, a lady has taken to social media to share a rather surprising gist of how a side chick had her boyfriend’s wife arrested and what the said boyfriend did afterwards. According to the story, the side chick had intentionally gone to her boyfriend’s wife’s shop to get her hair […]

…that led to her becoming a U.S. citizen in 2000. According to Reuters, the search warrant listed potential offences including conspiracy, immigration fraud, and making false statements on immigration paperwork. The investigation is being conducted by federal authorities, including Homeland Security Investigations, the…

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…the Osun State House of Assembly and relevant oversight authorities to intervene.It warned that failure to address its demands within the seven-day ultimatum could lead to peaceful picketing, while urging students to preserve receipts, payment demands and portal screenshots as evidence of their complaints.However, OIRS…

…transport practices. Eight drivers, four fleet officers and one STM recipient received awards for their performance and commitment to safety. The retreat provided an opportunity for the company and its drivers to discuss safety priorities, welfare concerns and ways to support safer transport operations.

…persistent domestic price pressures across supply chains. Despite this encouraging downward trajectory, persistent risks could temper the speed of relief for businesses and consumers. In its evaluation of the macroeconomic environment, Coronation Research noted, “Exchange rate stability and increased domestic refining…

…authorities traced 44 contacts for isolation and further tests,” he said. The lawmaker warned that delays in identifying suspected cases, conducting laboratory tests, isolating infected persons and tracing their contacts could increase the risk of transmission and place additional pressure on the country’s healthcare s…

…rate and allocate foreign exchange according to market forces. In the article, Giwa warned of the consequences of the policy failing, predicting that Nigerians would take to the streets and stone their leaders.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Kunle Togun, then Deputy Director…

…pollution. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tobi Loco, said the government was aware of the environmental concerns in the riverine community and had commenced efforts to fumigate the area to prevent a possible disease outbreak. He said, “When the incident happened, there was some level of contamination because our…