…weapon and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and mechanism of injury. The magistrate postponed the matter to allow the investigating officer to complete the docket and for the accused to undergo assessment as per court procedure. Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Sche…

…the second half as Leverkusen rallied from behind to secure victory against the Spanish side. Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Miguel Sierra, but Patrik Schick turned the tide with a brace in the second half, ensuring Leverkusen’s win. After the match, Boniface was asked about the enthusiastic response from the L…

The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of…

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…extremism, youth guidance and humanitarian support. He said the Federal Government recognised the roles of religious and traditional leaders in promoting tolerance, countering misinformation and identity-based divisions, strengthening grassroots peacebuilding and fostering peaceful coexistence. The President also reaff…

…has said Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be separated from the Tinubu administration’s fiscal indiscipline, wasteful expenditure and poor implementation of budgetary appropriations. He stated this on Sunday while reacting to reports that 5,091 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents […] The post Atiku to Tinub…

…programme, coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board and held on Friday, was organised as part of the government’s social intervention efforts to support vulnerable residents and ease the financial burden associated with marriage.

…visited her every two weeks. We were full of life in the relationship. "In 2015 I finished school & she got a job at federal university Otueke and she started taking care of the house (me & my priceless), paying all the bills, praying church to church for me to succeed in life with my credentials. "In 2019, I finally g…

…before her death, including claims that faeces or urine was poured on her body as punishment for allegedly stealing biscuits. “When we were living together, we borrow each other money. She bought gold for herself and me. But she eventually sold them and we both spent the money, there has never been a time that we were…

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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to prepare for defeat in Saturday’s governorship election, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not save his administration. Oyetola spoke on Saturday while addressing All Progressives Congress stak…

…years. According to him, boarding schools were moved to the state capital during the administration of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal because of insecurity in the North-West and Sokoto State in particular. He said some of the affected schools remained closed. Sunday Vanguard identified 14 schools affected by the curren…

…around the world. We will not be distracted or diverted from strengthening the organisation, delivering for our Member Associations and continuing the work of making football truly global. “Through the FIFA President and the FIFA administration, our focus remains firmly on that mission, and we are more determined than…

…qualify for the Olympic Games after narrowly missing that chance in 2008.” Local Organising Committee member Olaitan Ogunbiyi praised the dedication of the committee in delivering the event and predicted a smooth, hitch-free tournament. Nigerian athletes also expressed their excitement. Folayemi Akinyosoye, Nigeria’s s…

…a High Court. I personally constructed the court buildings and handed them over to the Ministry of Justice. We have also built a community hall and reconstructed the palace. These are some of the achievements we have recorded within five years. What role should traditional rulers play in addressing insecurity? Traditio…

…related fatalities recorded in the state include Aderombi Abass, Ganiyu Gele, Wole Vulcaniser, Rafiu Quadri Abiodun and Elijah Baba Ewe. A report by the non-governmental and non-partisan organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, stated that 56 election-related violent incidents resulting in 14 fatalities had been r…

…The company operates government cloud infrastructure and provides digital services to ministries, departments and agencies as part of the Federal Government’s push to digitise public services. Adeyanju said Galaxy Backbone was evolving beyond traditional infrastructure provision and positioning itself as a digital solu…

…crisis. Moro further appealed to the international community and human rights organisations to pay greater attention to the humanitarian situation in Benue South. "Displacement is becoming genocide by neglect. Hunger is becoming a weapon," he said. He assured the people of Benue South that he would continue to speak ou…

…had been picked up by the police over allegations that were apparently motivated by sinister political calculations. “The manner of his arrest is particularly disturbing. We consider what happened to Hon Adejoorin nothing short of a bandit-line abduction carried out under the cover of police authority,” he said. Accord…

…and boost Nigeria’s agricultural exports. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition held at the China Cultural Centre. Muhammed said the collaboration would focus o…

…a development compact to address the region’s security and development challenges. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, at a two-day high-level retreat of Nigerian ambassadors and Sahel and Lake Chad diplomatic representatives. The…

…on admission, just as the government has intensified surveillance, case management, immunisation and public awareness to contain the outbreak in the state. Speaking on the outbreak, the Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Dr Samuel Jiya, blamed poor vaccination coverage as a major factor responsible for the o…

…country. Fayose was inaugurated alongside other members of the governing board by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe. Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Makinta were also inaugurated as board members, alongside three other non-executive directors, while Abba Aliyu was formally installed as the agency’s Managing Director. The…

…cent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days conducting operations in July to monitor Russian warships and submarines. Four Royal Navy vessels — HMS Somerset, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HM…

…Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu.Atiku accuses President Tinubu's administration of making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Nigerians to afford homes, cars and basic household goods. Photo credits: @officialABAT, @atikuthe CBN Survey ShowsAccording to Atiku, the CBN data reveals buying conditions…