…caught the eye in the weeks before and around the first international break of the season, from Gift Orban and Kelechi Iheanacho’s scoring run in Turkey and Godwin Obaje’s 100-goal landmark at home, PETER AKINBO writes Calvin Bassey (Fulham) Bassey has grown from a dependable defender into a leader at Fulham, which mak…

…in Norfolk in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, as she hosted a sleepover for her son's friends. Her family issued a tribute on Wednesday, October 7, after her husband appeared in court charged with her murd£r. They said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Hannah. "She was kind, generous and loving; a…

…that struck down section 12(7) of the Act.More so, they argued that Gadzama had no reason to apply for judicial review of the proceedings of the LPDC that led to the sanction against him, since he admitted that he fully participated in the proceedings.They further argued that an application for judicial review is only…

…and military women. The Dangote Group confirmed to The PUNCH that eligible female personnel in the police and military are among the beneficiaries covered by the initiative, which targets up to two million Nigerian women through the ongoing Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. T…

…with the loss of two of his children. On May 27, 2025, Akeredolu’s 17-year-old son, Abdulmalik, and his younger daughter, Amirat, died when a residential building he was developing in Ikorodu, Lagos State, collapsed. Abdulmalik, his only son, was preparing for his matriculation at the University of Lagos, while Amirat…

…people,” Oborevwori said. He added, “Do not inherit its bitterness; inherit its lessons.” The development came as the Asagba of Asaba, Prof Epiphany Azinge, said the community had forgiven but would not forget the massacre, insisting that a sitting President must publicly apologise before the people could achieve full…

…led to the safe release of the prospective 20 youth corps members. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, the governor said the state government deliberately adopted a discreet and coordinated approach to avoid releasing too much information to the public that could jeopardise the investigations. He urged Ni…

…to workers’ welfare and recognition of the critical role played by non-academic personnel in keeping tertiary institutions functional,” Alausa said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said the payment was part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to address legitimate welfare concerns, promot…

…deterrent. The Coleman boss questioned the number of counterfeiters prosecuted by SON, alleging that the regulator had not done enough to ensure that offenders faced criminal sanctions. He also alleged that SON sometimes focused on charging manufacturers for testing cables rather than working with relevant agencies to…

…die, win or you lose, both opposition, people in government, everybody is chanting war songs. So I think our security agencies, apart from the threats of ISWAP and all these people, should intensify on monitoring the activities of politicians.” On forest guards, Ejiofor said they lacked the capacity to effectively tack…

…the community had accepted the apology offered by the retired Maj. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, son of Col. Taiwo. Taiwo had expressed regret and apologised on behalf of his father and family for any act, omission or commission that led to the massacre. Meanwhile, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori said researchers and community historians…

…in far greater detail in the complaint.” Rosen and FBI special agent Christopher Dodson detailed the communications between Mohamud and the confidential source, saying they showed he was “100% committed” to carrying out an attack. “The messages this defendant allegedly sent to others were chilling,” Dodson said. “They…

Prominent Obidient figure Serah Ibrahim shared a tribute naming five people she knew personally among those who died in the Ondo NAF crashIbrahim revealed she had avoided news about the Monday crash until a conversation with her cousin, a Pilot Officer, confirmed she knew people on boardOne of the victims, Chikaodi, wa…

…of Justice. The reference numbers are the primary means of identification, as no personal names are attached to the public record.Nigeria remains one of the key African countries whose citizens regularly apply for Irish visas, driven in part by the ongoing japa wave — the broad emigration trend among Nigerians seeking…

…Justice Haruna further held that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt, relying particularly on the testimony of the first prosecution witness. "The prosecution has established its case and proved the allegations against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt." He added that the defendants "f…

…Yakubu, partner of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, one of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in Tuesday’s aircraft crash in Ondo State, has mourned the deceased officer in an emotional social media post. Bako was among the personnel aboard a NAF aircraft that crashed into the swamps of Igbokoda in the Ilaje Local…

…people,” Oborevwori said. He added, “Do not inherit its bitterness; inherit its lessons.” The development came as the Asagba of Asaba, Prof Epiphany Azinge, said the community had forgiven but would not forget the massacre, insisting that a sitting President must publicly apologise before the people could achieve full…

…After raising concerns with his boss, the teacher was asked to provide private lessons for the girl at her home twice a week for N15,000. Girl refused to learn ATM operation The teacher said that during one of the lessons, the girl’s father asked her to accompany him down the street to learn how to use an ATM. Accordin…

…Division that suspected armed bandits had attacked Fakuwa village, kidnapping three persons and rustling about twelve (12) cows. “Upon receipt of the report, the DPO Kankia swiftly mobilised and led a combined team of Police operatives and local vigilantes to the scene. The team traced and intercepted the bandits, enga…

American singer-songwriter Toni Braxton has marked her 59th birthday with a series of sultry new photos. The Grammy-winning star turned 59 on Wednesday, October 7, and took to social media to share the birthday images of herself posing in black revealing lingerie. In her caption, the singer wrote: 'Every fold. Every wr…

…Musa Mohammed, who works in the FCT Fire Service. According to Lere Olayinka, spokesperson of the command, when the security deployed at the instance of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, caught Monsuru Musa, he claimed his father was sick but within the NOUN premises, venue of the examination. He said he was directed by t…

…Command paraded the suspect alongside his father, Abubakar Idi, on Tuesday. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Yusuf Adamu-Ali, acknowledged the suspect's young age but emphasized that the gravity of the crime requires legal accountability to serve as a deterrent to others. The tragic incident has left the local com…

…Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 21:41 hrs, the aircraft was met by medical personnel, and upon further examination, the medical personnel confirmed that the passenger had passed away. "We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident…

…passing with "profound shock and deep sorrow." The statement described him as a proud son of Nkalaha Community who carried the identity and values of Igboesa clan with dignity wherever he went.Igboesa General Assembly mourns Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, describing the late academic and former FADLU vice chancellor as an illu…

…Adamu, said the fire engulfed the family residence while the father was away. “Four persons trapped inside the house lost their lives in the inferno, including two stepmothers of the teenager and two children”, Police confirmed. The incident has thrown the entire community into mourning, leaving residents shocked and d…