…exclusively with The PUNCH, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Anthony Sani, said Nigerians expected a comprehensive probe featuring everyone mentioned in the scandal. He said, “The public expects the probe to be thorough and dispel any misconcepti…

…Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Ajibade said this when speaking on their second group game as the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card to record a vital 1-0 win over Zambia in Morocco. Nigeria’s title defence had been hanging by a thread following a shock 3-2 opening defeat to tournament debuta…

…on 10 counts of corruption and diversion of public funds after finding that the prosecution failed to establish the allegations. “After eight years of trial, the court discharged and acquitted Hon Onamusi Onadeko on a 10-count charge out of 11 counts of corruption and diversion of public funds brought against him by th…

…that life can still emerge from tragedy. 'We are counting people, not statistics' The Secretary to the Village Head of Naridon, Mr Dogon Rana, struggled to maintain his composure while speaking with journalists. "We are still searching," he said, adding that "some people are injured while others are still missing." The…

…reflection in the kitchen window.His magazine page-turning stopped for a fraction of a second."She seems lonely," I said. "Maybe we should have her over for drinks.""We barely know her." His voice tightened. "Drop it, Anna."He had no idea how loudly his panic echoed through the kitchen.>But after dinner, he slipped out…

For decades, Nigeria’s agricultural sector has struggled with a recurring challenge, despite billions of naira committed to intervention programmes, many smallholder farmers remained beyond the reach of formal finance. The post Bank of Agriculture 2.0: How digital innovation is redefining agricultural finance in Nigeri…

…be clapping and praising themselves. Who does that?” he asked. Comparing the current security situation with previous years, Makinde said Nigerians could no longer sleep with their eyes closed due to worsening insecurity. He said, “The purpose of today’s gathering is for the people to now come together, to now see for…

…for Food and Drug Administration and Control for further investigation and possible prosecution. He explained that the handover was necessary because the case falls within the regulatory mandate of the agency. The CP commended operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit for what he described as a professional and int…

…The case has been transferred to SCID Dutse for discreet investigation and prosecution,” he added. Moreso, the PPRO disclosed details of another case involving alleged criminal breach of trust. “On 5th July 2026, following a report received at Dutse Divisional Police Headquarters, detectives commenced an investigation…

…Trump - to help him survive. The paper reported that Infantino will hold a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 9am EST (2pm BST), as pressure rises on the FIFA president to resign from his role. An insider told the Post: 'He wanted to get online with the secretary and talk about how soccer can be a form of s…

…has been turned over to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution. Starr, 37, is a transgender model, actor and social media personality who has spent years building a profile across reality television. She appeared during Season 9 of VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 11:00…

…or entitlements, including possible US tax responsibilities or eligibility for Social Security benefits, depending on their circumstances.The government also warned that individuals who give up US citizenship must obtain another nationality or risk becoming stateless. They may also need a visa for future travel to the…

…facility, including a substantial reduction in the volume of crude oil pledged to secure the loan. He explained, “The refinancing has been structured on more favourable terms than the original facility, including a reduction in the volume of pledged crude oil from 90,000 barrels of oil per day to approximately 78,750 b…

…his guests' stolen devices and describes himself as completely "exhausted" by the security breach."Agberos have taken over Lagos," Peller lamented. "Agberos weremore than the girls that came to my wedding. They were many outside. People said they snatched their phones. Do you guys know how many phones I have paid for?…

Women mud wrestle before showing love at Lollapalooza Two women brought an unusual dose of romance to Lollapalooza after turning a muddy festival pit into a wrestling arena before ending their showdown with a kiss.Video recorded at Chicago's Grant Park showed the festivalgoers grappling, throwing each other into the mu…

…in a relationship with the influencer, according to Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection. "He [Àlvarez] had threatened her on several occasions, and everything indicates, and this will be proven, that the son asked his father, R-1, to carry out the femicide," the official said. C…

…and two other daughters aged six and 12, were freed on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Security analyst and former governorship aide Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, said the woman had given birth while in captivity but the newborn d!ed about three weeks later. Buhari…

…with Nigeria Customs Service which pretext you knew to be false which goes contrary to Section (1) (b) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Count two reads: "That Bethel Onyekachi Ukachukwu on or about the 15th day of April 2026 at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State within the jurisdiction…

…reports that the group had relocated to the area after sustained pressure from security forces. The Base Information Officer, NNS VICTORY, Lieutenant-Commander Sulaiman Bala, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday. Bala said no arrests were made during the operation as the suspects fled upon sighting…

…was first appointed in 2016 by former President Muhammadu Buhari and reappointed for a second term in 2021, reflected on his tenure and said the greatest concern was not the candidates themselves but the role some parents played in encouraging malpractice. He said: "The most painful period of my experience in JAMB has…

…and praising themselves. Who does that?” he asked. Comparing the current state of security with past eras, the governor noted that Nigerians could no longer sleep with their eyes closed due to widespread insecurity. He explained that “The purpose of today’s gathering is for the people to now come together, to now see f…

…President Bola Tinubu, saying the bishops were justified in raising concerns about insecurity, economic hardship and governance. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ikechukwu said the bishops were performing their democratic responsibility by conveying the concerns of Nigerians to the President. “What they…

…states to strengthen their partnership, especially following the completion of the Second Niger Bridge. “The Second Niger Bridge has brought our states closer together. Delta and Anambra should now see themselves as twin economic centres and work more closely in areas of mutual benefit,” he said. He said both states co…

…with the Turkish giants reportedly prepared to make a major financial commitment to secure his services this summer. The England international is weighing up his future after returning from a successful loan spell at Barcelona, where he impressed despite the Spanish champions opting against making the move permanent. R…

…blackmail and campaigns of calumny will deter us because the President and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, are delighted at what we are doing.” Otuaro also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser for their continued support, saying their backing was helping t…