…argued that the tradition is rooted in Western culture, where, the bride’s father is reportedly expected to pay for the wedding. “Consider the Tradition Fully” – Lady Advises The lady urged women to ensure their fathers were financially prepared before expecting such proposals, insisting that people should not adopt on…

…& culture will be fully funded. Talent + education = total development." PUNCH Online reports that Education has remained a major campaign issue in Nigeria, with stakeholders repeatedly calling for increased funding, improved infrastructure, better welfare for teachers and expanded access to quality education. Public d…

…dozens of yards away. However, the animal started to get up. At that point, MacLeod reported to Cowboy State Daily: "The grandfather's like, 'OK, time to leave,' and they moved off behind these trees." The animal was distracted by a pickup truck and charged it, prompting the vehicle's driver to speed off. "The guy in t…

…has been found guilty of m¥rdering an 18-year-old man following a gang rivalry that reportedly escalated from an exchange on social media. Popoola and co-defendant Tayvon Etefia were convicted at the Old Bailey over the d3ath of Keanu Harker, who was k+lled in June 2025 in Enfield, north London. According to prosecutor…

…particularly in the areas of economic management and national security. Citing a recent report by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, which warned that rising prices of essential goods could worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability, Osita argued that Shettima could play a…

…a three-bedroom apartment at Sanzirigu, Tamale. "Police investigations commenced after a report was received that the deceased had been found lying motionless in a pool of blood in his bedroom. "A team of investigators immediately visited the scene where examination revealed that the deceased had sustained a deep cut w…

…said, “My mum just reminded me of when my primary school teacher called my parents and reported I was holding students hostage.” She further explained, “We received results on a math test and you know how teachers would humiliate people who did poorly? I felt so bad for them so during break time I rounded up all the st…

…Peaky Blinders, and numerous independent films, died in Australia tonight, according to reports. The triple Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominee was 78 years old. Sam Neill’s family shared on an Instagram account late Sunday that he passed away on Monday, July 13th, in Sydney, Australia. The post read “Sam was surro…

…demand remained robust despite the larger supply of securities. The PUNCH earlier reported that foreign investors channelled $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a strong appetite for the country’s fixed-income securities amid elevated interest rates and improving confidence in the for…

…the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar. So far, only minor damage was reported and no casualties. Going further, the Islamic Republic issued a warning that the embattled strait would be closed till further notice. US Central Command denied that, saying that the waterway was still open to all vessels and th…

…economy. The figure, obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, showed that the country spent $440m on foreign loan repayments in January and $480m in February, bringing the total debt servicing bill for the two months to $920m. The report showed that total capital outflows rose signific…

…the Franco-Malian is focused on continuing his project with the Eagles, The PUNCH reports. Fresh doubts had emerged over Chelle’s future after it was revealed that he was yet to sign the improved contract extension offered to him by the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation. The uncertainty was…

…and urged residents to remain vigilant. He appealed to members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements and strangers to security agencies. “We thank God that the victims were rescued. We should continue to work together to secure our land. If anyone sees a stranger or anything suspicious, it should be rep…

…of the interrogations were somehow leaked to the kidnappers, a development that reportedly unsettled them and altered the course of negotiations. “The kidnappers suddenly became more responsive. They abandoned their earlier hardline position and started making frequent contact instead of disappearing after making deman…

…of the club’s pre-season preparations under new coach Ruben Amorim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Rossoneri will begin training at the Milanello training centre on Monday (today), with Amorim set to assess his squad before making further decisions on arrivals and departures ahead of the 2026/27 season. Chukwueze, who…

…Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation. “The suspect wa…

…we’ll enter the second stage, which is amending the Police Act,” he added. PUNCH Online reports that the push for state police has gained momentum amid worsening insecurity across the country. Section 214(1) of the 1999 Constitution currently provides for only one police force, the Nigeria Police Force, meaning the cre…

…Terminal followed with 306.36 kbpd, an increase from 289.90 kbpd in May 2026. The report also showed that Qua Iboe Terminal recorded an average production of 164.73 kbpd of crude oil and condensates, down from 173.36 kbpd in May 2026, while Escravos Oil Terminal posted a daily average of 138.03 kbpd, up from 135.47 kbp…

The Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State has reportedly rescued two kidnap victims after intercepting 10 jerrycans of petrol allegedly being taken to bandits as ransom. The development was disclosed in a post accompanied by a video shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday. “Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara h…

…According to the PPRO, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideout on July 10 and reported to the police. Acting on the credible information the victim provided, police operatives arrested two suspects, Musa Damuna and Yusufa Muhammad Bello. Abdulkarim added that 26 goats suspected to be stolen were recovered from…

…education. The unidentified graduate chose his graduation day to honor his spouse, who reportedly bore the financial burden of his tuition fees and supported his academic journey. In a clip shared on social media by the wife, the man is seen dropping to the floor in a traditional gesture of deep respect and gratitude r…

…and carrying out other surgical procedures. The facility has also been linked to reported cases of medical complications and fatalities. According to the Anambra State Ministry of Health, the arrest followed investigations initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, as part of the state's ongoing effort…

…officers who conducted a preliminary forensic examination of the recovered camera reportedly found operational videos and propaganda materials. The latest recording before the failed attack allegedly showed that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders alongside the foreign terrorist facilitators.…

…a church service when the rain began. Concerned about the weather, the children reportedly left the church ahead of her to return home. Their father, a Homeland Security personnel, was away on duty. Speaking to Cross River Watch at the scene on Saturday, July 11, the devastated mother, Mrs. Mercy Kingsley Edu, popularl…

…from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been laid to rest. DailyTrust reports that the deceased was killed while leading troops to rescue the victims who regained freedom on Friday, July 10. There are different reports on the de@th of the senior officer. While some said his convoy was hit by explosives set…