…peak in the central and southern states. He said the agency’s seasonal forecast did not indicate that rainfall would end before September, urging residents to pay attention to its daily weather forecasts. “We are still within the rainy season. We give daily weather forecasts; we are in September, and if you check our s…

…police officer receiving a frightened survivor, a doctor recognising that an injury may indicate abuse, a prosecutor pursuing a difficult case and a teacher noticing a sudden change in a child could all play decisive roles in preventing further violence,” Pedro said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google…

…Irele and surrounding LGAs contained high concentrations of methanol and cannabis indica. It said out of 182 affected, 48 persons have died, five rendered permanently blind and two others suffered partial visual loss. Ashimi explained that methanol is an industrial solvent not intended for human consumption, adding tha…

…with leadership.The church also states that Adeboye himself had received revelations indicating that he would one day succeed the founder, though he reportedly found the prospect difficult to accept. Akindayomi's death and controversy that followed

…reduced product volumes following changes in the domestic petroleum market. The figures indicate that NNPC improved its bottom-line performance even as its revenue came under pressure, although the company did not provide a breakdown of the contribution of individual business segments to the profit increase in the figu…

…official announcement has been made by the English top-flight and there is, as yet, no indication of any potential punishment. Abu Dhabi-backed City have always strenuously denied the charges and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued a defiant statement on Saturday, underlining his conviction that City would be vindicate…

…earlier reported that A strong and stable currency remains one of the biggest indicators of an economy’s resilience, helping to curb inflation, lower import costs, attract foreign investment and strengthen consumer purchasing power. Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, Forbes has released its ranking of A…

…products produced by the Dangote refinery.Its latest adjustment provides an early indication that the refinery's price reduction is beginning to filter through to retail pumps.Petrol still sells as high as ₦1,450 in AbujaDespite the MRS reduction, pump prices remain uneven across Abuja and surrounding areas.Market ch…

…period, pointing to a gradual contraction in physical banking locations. The figures indicate that the contraction in the industry’s physical footprint has accelerated in recent years, highlighting how rapidly banking is migrating from brick-and-mortar to electronic platforms.

…debt. The development has reportedly begun to affect XEJET’s operations, with sources indicating that some of the airline’s passengers’ check-in luggage was transferred to another domestic carrier following the withdrawal of ground handling support. In a joint statement signed by AGHAN President, Olaniyi Adigun, and Vi…

…the ruling as an important development for the long-delayed Mambilla project and indicated that the government was determined to move forward with its development. The Mambilla project, located in Taraba State, has been conceived as one of Nigeria’s major power-generation projects, with successive administrations seeki…

…involving the two women. According to the police spokesman, preliminary investigation indicated that Hauwa’u, the second wife, allegedly picked up a pestle and struck Jamila, 43, on the forehead, causing her to lose consciousness. The statement read, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the second wife, one Hauwa’u…

…however, capital expenditure increased from N19.94tn to N25.83tn during the period, indicating that the decline was in the share of overall spending rather than the absolute amount allocated to capital projects. The Federal Government’s 2026 budget, meanwhile, stands at N68.32tn, significantly above the combined budget…

…of PMS, 137.2 million litres of AGO and 133.3 million litres of ATK.The latest figures indicate that the Dangote Refinery supplied a larger share of petrol to the domestic market in August, while Nigeria's reliance on imported petrol continued to decline.

…apparently performing a rain-controlling ritual during the cultural celebration.Reports indicate the young Nigerian man's role at the festival was to prevent rain from falling until the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, had safely returned to his palace. Footage circulating online showed the man rhythmically waving a s…

…police investigation was considered in reaching the decision, adding that the case file indicated that the dispute between the parties was fundamentally a land matter. Asked about the police recommendation concerning the suspects, Ogungbade said he did not have the DPP’s legal advice before him and could not comment on…

…in 2011, with Yaya Toure scoring the only goal of the encounter. Available information indicated that the midfielder’s transfer fee alone exceeded the combined value of Stoke City’s starting lineup. In his BBC column, Pulis expressed his long-standing disappointment over the defeat to a Manchester City squad composed o…

…in June 2025 to $18.55bn in June 2026, while Nigeria also accumulated sizeable syndicated and other commercial obligations during the period. The PUNCH earlier reported that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded a full reconciliation of Nigeria’s public debt, including new borrowings, Treasury Bills and controv…

…information between the eye and brain. Huemer explained that thinning of this layer can indicate previous degeneration, although it is not specific to AFib. One possible explanation is that small, previously undetected strokes in the brain may contribute to the retinal changes, since such events can occur in people wit…

…operations aimed at locating and apprehending members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the attacks. “The troops are also intensifying patrols and human intelligence gathering to deny criminal elements the freedom to operate within vulnerable communities and along major routes. “Operation Whirl Stroke has fur…

…signpost, zinc sheets, nails, and other building materials. “Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects conspired to damage and remove parts of government infrastructure belonging to Onitsha South LGA. The vandalised items have been recovered and are in the custody of the Corps,” Okadigbo added. Meanwhile,…

…and other security agencies have heightened security nationwide following intelligence indicating plans by suspected terrorists and other non-state actors to attack schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and recreation centres during the ember months. The intelligence prompted the Department of Operations a…

…aka "Lord Oba Akenzua," 38; all originally from Nigeria, are charged by superseding indictment with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, spanning from 2011 to 2021. Perry Osagiede, Franklyn Osagiede, and Clement are also charged with wire fraud, and Perry Osagiede, Franklyn Osagiede, and Otughwor are…

…camps, places of worship and other vulnerable locations following intelligence indicating plans by terrorists to launch coordinated attacks across the country. The Nigeria Police Force, in a security alert circulated to its formations nationwide, warned of planned attacks that could coincide with the resumption of the…

…alleged victimisation of their people. He said accounts emerging from political circles indicated that some traditional rulers and religious leaders who had previously supported arrangements aimed at securing Tinubu’s re-election, while backing their preferred candidates for state offices under the PDP, were now questi…