…Reuters reported on Monday. The discussions were expected to focus on an amended version of a seven-day proposal presented by Iran last week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency confirmed that Araqchi would meet the mediators in New York to discuss the latest pr…

Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has, again, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission and political actors to ensure that Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their leaders in a free, fair and credible 2027 election. Cardinal Onaiyekan stated this on Monday in Abuja when he rec…

…platforms at 98 per cent. The report, released in September 2026, surveyed 13,251 respondents across 12 major Nigerian cities and examined smartphone ownership, application penetration and digital consumption patterns. It said, “This is followed by banking and fintech applications with adoption levels reaching as high…

…President, Bashir Ahmed, the association said a number of indigenous airlines had responded to similar debt concerns by adhering to agreed repayment schedules. According to the association, XEJET had, however, failed to follow through on its commitments, despite repeated engagements and opportunities to resolve the mat…

…Anaba Pastor Evelyn Joshua, leader of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, rounded off her evangelical visit to Brazil with a charity outreach to Colinas do Oeste, an Osasco community in the São Paulo metropolitan region, where she and the Emmanuel TV team distributed food items, clothing and toiletries, alongs…

…insisted that priority should now be to move beyond the controversies that have surrounded the project and focus on its potential contribution to Nigeria’s power supply and economic development. He reiterated his desire to see the Mambilla project become a reality, saying his interest was to support efforts that would…

…President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo. The well-attended rally, which drew youths, women, community leaders and supporters from Apoi, Arogbo and neighbouring riverine communities, saw participants march through major streets and junctions in the town, chanting solidarity songs and dis…

…disclosure came as the Crude Oil Refinery-Owners Association of Nigeria, CORAN, and the Independent Petroleum Producers Group, IPPG, demanded measures to guarantee reliable and commercially viable crude supplies to domestic refineries. CORAN said some local refineries still struggle to access crude despite Nigeria’s su…

…rejected what he described as diplomatic language that conceals civilian suffering. He condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians and described collective punishment, starvation and mass displacement as violations of international law. At the same time, he condemned Hamas’ acts of terrorism and reaffirmed Ghana’s r…

…Guterres called the lack of permanent African seats on the Security Council unjust and indefensible. The African Union seeks at least two. Nigeria’s ambition for one gains force from that collective demand, but it cannot claim a seat on the strength of population or rhetoric. It requires African consensus and confidenc…

…National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, Abuja, including N2.77bn in unremitted tender fees, questionable contract payments and purchases of store items without evidence of delivery. The findings, contained in the Auditor-General’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-compliance, cover the period between January 1, 2022, and…

…revealed that the second wife, one Hauwa’u Haruna, 33 years old, allegedly acting under hallucinations, armed herself with a pestle and struck the first wife, one Jamila Adamu, 43 years old, on the forehead. Consequently, the victim fell unconscious.” Habib said detectives attached to the C-Division immediately mobilis…

A 26-year-old security man, Godwin Dauda, has been arrested by the Police authorities following an allegation that he raped an 11-year-old girl Christabel Albert to death, and dumped her corpse inside a church well. The incident, Arewa PUNCH gathered happened in Suleja, Niger State after Dauda, who was attached to the …

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!How the ranking exercise worksThe exercise was carried out under the direction of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad. Dr Alausa gave final approval to the list.The ranking is being rolled out in phases. Now tha…

…policy restricts visas for foreign nationals — and their immediate family members — who undermine a democratically-elected government through corruption or narcotrafficking activities in our region,” State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said. The countries concerned are Ecuador and three nations which have recently…

…Director, Osun State Investment Company Limited, and two-term Finance Commissioner under Governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola, saluted the celebrant for his genuine love, compassion and empathy for mankind. Oyebamiji specifically expressed gratitude to the ex-Osun State Governor for his fatherly roles, ment…

…of JHR and international journalist, Fidelis Mbah, who led the delegation, commended the newspaper for its commitment to journalism ethics. Mbah also highlighted PUNCH’s presence across digital and print platforms and commended the human resources team for sustaining an environment where staff members could express the…

…King Baudouin Stadium showed nine changes, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix the only players to keep their places. There was notably a debut in midfield for Lucas Da Cunha of Como in Italy, as well as in attack for Esteban Lepaul of Rennes, the top scorer in France’s Ligue 1 last season…

…overseas as evidence that the graduates themselves are not the core issue."The condemned Nigerian-trained graduates do excel when they travel overseas. That is where I see their failure, trying to cover their failings," Prof Bankole said.Furthermore, Bankole urged the graduating students to seek internships before comp…

…the crowd into a frenzy and visibly delighting Musiliu himself. The musician responded by showering the monarch with praise, observing that true leadership has nothing to do with age.What followed was a joyful moment as Musiliu serenaded the Ooni with some of his classic songs, and the monarch sang along, clearly moved…

…warned political parties against appropriating the Charter, saying its survival depended on keeping it above partisan and electoral politics. “The moment it becomes the property of one party, one candidate, one governorship cycle, one faction, it dies,” he said. He described the Charter as a social contract among Ndigb…

…out of poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills that will promote economic independence and improve employability. Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior Assistan…

…the Benue State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded. The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, including Achussa, New GRA, areas behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, Idye, Naka Road, North Bank,…

…court entered not-guilty pleas on their behalf and commenced trial. The prosecution tendered intelligence reports, statements from investigating officers, letters on investigation activities, as well as responses from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the SEC. One of the charges against Mega Drop Quality Store…

…to reject the US health compact. According to the report, the proposed compact was intended to replace health funding previously provided through the United States Agency for International Development. Mahama said Ghana subjected the document to due process, with the Ministry of Health reviewing it before presenting an…