…motion. An eyewitness who spoke to PUNCH Metro on the condition of anonymity, citing personal reasons, said the rider rammed into the median in the process and died on the spot. “The rider was passing through the Ikotun-Idimu road, and when he got to Alhaja, two hoodlums who usually stay around the junction tried to st…
…not prioritised for deportation unless they had committed criminal offences. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security defended the policy, saying the administration was committed to enforcing immigration laws. “This administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no…
…correspondence that was intended for the Permanent Secretary, State House, while Walson-Jack acknowledged that her office relied on documents that have now been found to be false before approving an authorised establishment and recruitment waiver for the agency. The revelations emerged as the committee, chaired by the…
…of African innovators through authentic conversations with accomplished business personalities across the continent. The bank said on Wednesday that the initiative reinforces the financial institution’s commitment to supporting enterprise development beyond traditional banking solutions by creating an interactive knowl…
…“What we have achieved here has never been done before on this scale. Once one person succeeds, many others will be encouraged to follow,” he said. Dangote disclosed that the refinery, at full capacity, will account for the equivalent of about 10 per cent of the United States’ refining capacity and consume approximatel…
…to reduce the standard expected from this noble profession. “Apart from just calling persons to the Bar, the Body of Benchers is very concerned with the quality and standard of those admitted to the Bar to practise law in Nigeria. “For those of us already privileged to practise law, and by extension those of you being…
…added. Despite the disappointment, the 29-year-old remained proud of her efforts this season and described the experience as further motivation ahead of future championships. “I wish I was able to deliver the way I wanted to and the way I know I’m capable of, but I’m still proud of the effort and proud of my season,” s…
…when he received the award, Jimoh said the recognition belonged to the officers and personnel who served under his command, not to him alone. He pointed to the Eko Strike Force team as one of the key innovations during his tenure, noting that what started as two patrol vehicles eventually grew to a fleet of more than 1…
…my eyes. He started greeting neighbors, bringing Sophie wildflowers, and finding reasons to smile every single day. I thought it was just a beautiful, innocent friendship between a lonely man and a child."I still can't believe you let her sit with that strange old man," my sister Caroline said one day, her voice sharp.…
Katie Van is an American internet personality, horse breeder, and cattle farmer. She is famous for uploading videos and photos of herself while hunting and horse riding in Running Springs. Her husband, Jonathan Mabry, always helps her manage operations on their farm. He also runs his construction business. Katie and Jo…
…Success, a Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, has advised internet personalities Peller and Jarvis to protect their wealth by signing a prenuptial agreement following their legal marriage today, July 29. In a statement released on social media this evening, Ossai emphasized that while marriage is a b…
…missiles launched by Tehran early Wednesday local time, according to a military spokesperson, hours after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on US military targets in the Arab nation. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 10:38 PM | Share this Story
…she shamed single mothers for years and even objected when her brother introduced the person he wanted to marry and she was a single mother. She said she believed she could never be a single mother if she did the right things. However, she said that despite doing everything right, her husband still left her and her chi…
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspi…
…the field,” she added. Her achievement becomes even more remarkable considering the personal challenges she overcame during her studies. Ighedo disclosed that she enrolled for her PhD while married, raising two children and expecting a third. Despite those demands, she completed the programme within the prescribed thre…
…2019. Two of his accomplices were convicted and sentenced to more than 14 years imprisonment in December 2020 following investigation by the Anti-Smuggling Sub Bureau of Wenzhou Customs. Jinlian fled China for Egypt on July 12, 2019, before an arrest warrant was issued against him on March 24, 2020. Intelligence later…
…like India and others will miss this industrial revolution.” Drawing a historical comparison, he added, “You have to remember… what happened when we missed the Industrial Revolution? You ended up being behind for 200 years. You can’t miss this.” According to Gill, AI presents greater opportunities than risks for develo…
…diseases across custodial centres.” Essien also urged caregivers and medical personnel to ensure that the medicines were used strictly for their intended purposes in line with professional and ethical standards. Also speaking, the Assistant Controller-General of Corrections in charge of Pharmacy, Muhammed Bashir, said…
…users:@getitrightnaija wrote: "So because of phone that one carry plank de knack person for head like that?"@kubanjejosephine said: "Does this mean that empathy is dead? Why are people just watching, without helping?"@ovalnyce commented: "Devil's advocate: the same thing happened a few years ago, although I can't remem…
…60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was assassinated on July 29, 1966. The former President also renewed his call for the restoration of History as a subject in Nigerian schools, warning that a nation that neglects its past ris…
Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 11 housemate Chimsom Chuka, popularly known as Chimsom, has warned fellow housemates that there will be consequences for anyone who disobeys his directives while he remains in charge. Chimsom made the remark during a conversation with the housemates on Tuesday, stressing that every contes…
…for the purpose of making charcoal. He added that forest guards and other security personnel had been enforcing the ban by arresting offenders and prosecuting them in accordance with environmental laws. “If we don’t act now, climate change will become worse. Our remaining forest reserves will be exploited and destroyed…
By Dayo Johnson Akure Palpable tension has gripped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the state government’s approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare. The Ondo State Executive Council ratified Fatunsi’s appointment at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, July…
…and petrol to 'start a fire' A South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to prison for two years after arriving at a school carrying an arsenal of weapons and containers of petrol in what prosecutors described as a plan to start a fire. Both Douk Deng, 21, was carrying a hatchet, a hammer and a seven-inch kitchen…
…filed against him. The court convicted and sentenced the defendant to 5 years in prison custody or pay the sum of N200,000 as an option of fine. The court ordered the convict to pay his pregnant girlfriend the sum of N73,000, medical bills, feeding and antenatal care, N100,000 for feeding and nutritional supplements, N…