…sector and assessed progress made in rebuilding the system. Terab said stakeholders emphasised the need to strengthen security in schools through early warning mechanisms capable of detecting potential attacks before they occur. He added that participants also recommended the deployment of members of the Civilian Joint…

…contacted, Akpanke denied owing Havilah Travels the N19.15m claimed in the petition, insisting that while he had an outstanding balance with the travel agency, the figure being circulated was false. Speaking on the possible motive behind the petition, the lawmaker said, “If it is not politically motivated, if he has pe…

…it was the right of every public worker to belong to a trade union. The letter read, “Persistent reports of intimidation, victimisation, and witch-hunt of labour leaders and trade union members solely on account of their legitimate trade union activities have reached us. “Organised labour shall resist, through every la…

…slightly to 15.91 per cent in June from 15.93 per cent recorded in May. However, an analysis of the state-by-state inflation data by The PUNCH showed that 19 states and the FCT, representing 20 of Nigeria’s 37 sub-national entities or 54.1 per cent, recorded annual all-items inflation rates above 30 per cent in June. T…

…ringside. However, Joshua refused to take part in a staged stare-down that night, insisting the grudge match between the pair had not yet been signed. Joshua has since put pen to paper on his own deal ahead of his July 25 comeback bout in Jeddah against Albanian fighter Prenga, who carries a record of 20-1. Fury, for h…

…to prioritise public education and community engagement alongside law enforcement, insisting that voluntary compliance offers a more sustainable solution than punitive measures. “We would rather educate than prosecute, prevent than penalise and build a culture of environmental responsibility across our communities,” he…

…benefit from the programme. He described the intervention as more than financial assistance, saying it represented “a strategic investment in human capital and rural development across the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.” According to Gital, “By equipping youth and women with practical agribusiness skills an…

"I believe Peter Obi will not go back on his one-term in office promise" - Rabiu Kwankwaso The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only on…

"Treat us like human beings" - Lady calls out South Korean Embassy in Lagos over visa application experience A Nigerian lady has appealed to the South Korean Embassy in Lagos to improve the conditions for visa applicants after sharing her experience at the embassy. In a video, she alleged that applicants were left sitt…

…Olufemi Ajadi, condemned the government's inaction following the incident, emphasising the need for accountability.Ajadi also called for stronger collaboration and decentralisation in security operations to combat rising violence and crime.

…strategy and marketing, Udoh has emerged as one of the few Nigerian professionals consistently entrusted with judging some of the world’s most competitive creative and marketing awards. In 2025, he was also named the only African finalist for the Native Advertising Marketer of the Year Award, further cementing his inte…

…to make them affordable”. Starmer departed Downing Street with his wife earlier, insisting his two years in office had made Britain “stronger and fairer”. – ‘Momentum’ – He leaves a host of challenges for Burnham, including a tepid economy, high government borrowing costs, a ballooning welfare bill and irregular migran…

…for improving educational infrastructure. In a statement on Monday by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Communication, Mr Ikharo Attah, Alausa said this during a strategic inspection of key Federal Government education projects and institutions in Kano State. The minister, accompanied by the Minister o…

…for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, for their efforts to mitigate the flooding but insisted that experts should objectively examine whether changes made to the original 2006 gazetted alignment of the coastal highway and aspects of its drainage design may have worsened the flooding. “Lagos has always experienced floodin…

…Monday, Kwankwaso said Sheriff was merely trying to impress President Bola Tinubu and insisted that even his political opponents acknowledge his influence in Kano. “My humble self, Ali Modu Sheriff and his friend Bola Tinubu were all in the APC. We know ourselves very well. Up to now, I communicate with them, especiall…

…following their 2022 FIFA World Cup victory in Qatar.Meanwhile, X user MLordBebo insisted that the fireworks were gray and not blue as portrayed on the internet. He said: "The fireworks were actually gray, and the video that quickly went viral was heavily saturated." FIFA sends Letexier homeLegit.ng earlier reported th…

…form is sold, and no individual or agent holds any authority to collect payment or assist applicants in exchange for money at any point in the process.Security agencies activated to make arrestsThe Army said those responsible for producing and spreading the fake advertisement have been put on notice. Security agencies…

"Timi Dakolo, you've proven you lack integrity" - DJ Timmy intensifies criticism of singer amid contract dispute DJ Timmy has continued to publicly call out singer Timi Dakolo over their ongoing dispute, accusing him of lacking integrity and failing to honour his contractual obligations.In a new video, DJ Timmy alleged…

Wilfred Ndidi hilariously explains the 'juju cream' story Jamie Vardy believed came from a Nigerian witch doctor Former Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has shared the funny story behind former teammate Jamie Vardy's long-running belief that a healing cream used on injured players came from a Nigerian witch do…

Lady recounts ordeal after reportedly being turned back in Doha while travelling to Canada with a Nigerian passport A Nigerian lady has shared her heartbreaking experience after she was reportedly denied boarding during a stopover in Doha while travelling to Canada.In a video, she said she initially thought the situati…

Many civil servants absent as Jigawa Governor pays unscheduled visit to state secretariat (visit) Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi today July 20, paid an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat and met the absence of several top government officials during working hours. The offices of the Secretary to the State Go…

…face a national conversation. She ended the video by showing her face without makeup, insisting the dramatic look that sparked reactions was largely due to makeup rather than surgery. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 7:…

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…He recalled that as vice president, he personally led negotiations with militants and insisted on visiting one of their camps without armed escorts despite objections from security officials. According to him, the decision helped build trust and paved the way for dialogue that eventually contributed to the peace proces…

…officers were called by residents who had "reported an angry person... other residents assisted them in containing the individual after a car was damaged." They added: "After containment operations, which were carried out in the presence of paramedics, the man di£d." Police said bodycam footage from the incident woul…