…“The occurrence of two tragic killings within the same local government area is deeply painful and calls for serious reflection and decisive action,” the statement said. The forum reiterated its condemnation of violence and called for justice, accountability and peaceful coexistence. “Our message is clear: violence is…

…sustainable financing and wider adoption of smart technology to accelerate meter deployment and close Nigeria’s metering gap. They made the call during a webinar on rapid meter rollout, stressing the need for a coordinated national metering plan to improve revenue collection, reduce estimated billing and curb electrici…

…in the river” of people who were trying to escape, he said. Police were immediately deployed to the area after the attack, more deployments being sent, he said. Amnesty International gave a toll of 52 on Sunday, saying the attackers had come “in large numbers and set ablaze shops and market stalls”. “The bandits invade…

…those who had spent their working lives saving for retirement. “It is painful and deeply regrettable to have invested your money in an arrangement with so much hope, only for all that hope to be dashed. When everything you have hoped for comes to nothing, it is difficult to find the right words to describe the experien…

…it harder to identify real Israeli operatives.Barnea personally approved every agent deployed for the task to ensure their reliability and ability to maintain secrecy: "You have to sign off that this secret won’t leak."The ex-chief said while dozens of operatives had been deployed inside Iran weeks before the operation…

…scenes from the event.The practice of spraying money at Nigerian weddings is deeply rooted in the country's festive culture, serving as a way for guests to honour and celebrate alongside those present.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Iyabo Ojo, widely referred to as Queen…

…Over time, assets operators get overwhelmed by repeated repairs and ultimately forced replacement earlier than normal.” Heritage Energy, through its Community Relations Manager Jeremiah Oharisi, told protesting women: “Heritage is more than willing to do the right thing.” But trust is gone. The pipeline is 50, its life…

…what happens when the emergency passes? Do the taps still run? Are protective supplies replenished? Can hospitals still isolate suspected cases safely? And do health workers have the equipment and practical support to implement the precautions they have been trained to observe? For infectious disease experts, Nigeria’s…

…her daughter over in marriage to her new husband, David, in what was described as a deeply emotional and culturally rich celebration.The moment that captured the most attention online was when "Daddy G.O." himself stepped forward to pronounce a special fatherly prayer and marriage blessing over the newlyweds. The gestu…

…proposals for Nigeria's future.He maintained that presidential spokespersons should not replace opportunities for citizens to question the President directly. According to him, leaders seeking another term should be prepared to subject their performance and policies to public scrutiny.

…to the enterprise resource planning system used by the former parent company. He said replacing the system required billions of naira in additional investment, diverting funds that could otherwise have been used to support the business. Shoprite’s current recovery efforts follow a series of operational challenges and c…

…offensive operations by troops, supported by intelligence gathering and the coordinated deployment of available military capabilities. “Through these efforts, the Theatre Command continues to maintain pressure on terrorist elements, disrupt their activities and strengthen the security environment across the North East,…

…placed security formations across the area on red alert and ordered the immediate deployment of joint tactical teams comprising the Nigeria Police Force, Police Mobile Force (PMF), and the Nigerian Army to comb the surrounding terrain. The command urged residents of Binnari and neighbouring settlements to remain calm,…

…confirmed the incident to DAILY POST, stating that security personnel had been deployed to the area.“There was an incident that happened yesterday, an attack by unknown gunmen that claimed the lives of ten people. "We currently have men deployed there,” Mshelizah said.The police, however, did not provide further detail…

…per barrel amid Middle East tensions and fears of supply disruptionsRising crude and replacement costs could push Dangote Refinery and depot owners to raise petrol prices from ₦1,350 per litreAnother increase could drive up transport, food distribution and business costs for NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with ou…

…could put additional pressure on domestic petrol prices, with marketers facing higher replacement costs and the possibility of passing the increases on to consumers. According to Oilprice.com, Brent crude climbed to a five-month high on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over global oi…

…Hon Olohuntoyosi Thomas, in her address at the event said the government has deployed 48 tractors and two D&R caterpillar bulldozers to drive farming activities and expand agricultural mechanization across the 16 local governments. Thomas said 2,016 state farmers were provided with 8,064 bags of NPK fertilizer through…

…anybody, not restricting them.” He said TCN is exhausted by the cost and delay of replacement. “TCN got tired. The one in Delta cannot repair those pylons. They have to get it from outside and it takes months. Just compare the amount of energy being lost to vandals.” Visual evidence shows catastrophic damage – total st…

…this year, expressing concern that there were no plans to recruit new personnel to replace them. However, the official added that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board had on Thursday met to start recruitment of more officers to mitigate the effects of the shortage. Make PUNCH part of you…

…on social media captured the moment the building fell. Anti-riot police subsequently deployed tear gas to disperse residents who had gathered and were blocking access roads leading to the site.Kenya building collapse: What Nairobi governor saysGovernor Sakaja used the incident to call on the national government to rest…

…adding that some affected candidates reportedly resigned from their jobs, trained replacements and incurred substantial expenses in anticipation of their formal engagement. The commission faulted the Customs Service for allegedly conducting the recruitment exercise without its monitoring and oversight, despite repeated…

…"unknown assailants." He said the investigation was proceeding rapidly. Security forces deployed at the church and were pursuing the ‌suspects, Al-Mamlaka TV said. Some of the wounded were critically injured. A witness told Al-Mamlaka that a vehicle arrived carrying the gunmen, who fired continuously for five minutes b…

…arrived at the scene to assist with search-and-rescue efforts, while excavators were deployed to clear the debris. Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, later confirmed that one person had been rescued, while the search for others potentially trapped beneath the rubble continued. The cause of the collapse…

…Mr Adaji and his wife, the Kogi State Police Command spokesperson, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, replied only with the word "Noted," offering no further information.Tension in Kogi LG as APC youth leader is kidnapped Photo LG chairman shot dead in KogiLegit.ng earlier reported that gunmen shot and killed APC Chairman Ishaq Yunus…

…to The Punch, acting on the information, the Divisional Police Officer in Owode-Yewa deployed detectives to the location. The operation was conducted jointly with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.The joint team arrested the three students and recovered several items believed to be connected to the planned acti…