…of America,” a decree read on the Ukrainian presidential website. The US first lady stunned the world when she announced in October 2025 that she had established a secret channel of communication with Putin in a bid to reunite war-separated children. She has since played a growing but still behind-the-scenes diplomatic…

…involvement in the 55-year-old's death. German news agency dpa reported, citing unnamed sources, that Aiwanger had been scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening of his party's new Berlin office on Wednesday afternoon but withdrew from the event citing health concerns.Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s deputy governor and l…

A dispatch rider has lost his life in a road accident involving a trailer along Ogunnusi Road, Ojodu, Lagos State.The crash occurred late Wednesday opposite Christ Livingspring Apostolic Ministry, CLAM, Church, leaving the rider with fatal head injuries.A visit to the scene by a reporter showed the victim’s lifeless bo…

…poll, has since chosen a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate. However, in a judgment delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, the court declared illegal the Senator Mark-led Caretaker Committee of the ADC, which organised the primary election that produced Atiku as the party’s presi…

…were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we heard heavy gunshots, and people began running in different directions to escape. “The gunmen operated for more than two hours, leaving residents scampering for safety as sporadic gunshots echoed across the community.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to…

…with machetes and other weapons. He said, “They were throwing stones, and I saw people running back. And my security people said we should find another way because they have machetes and other things. “I asked, ‘In Nigeria? I am coming down to go and meet them.’ By the time they saw what was happening, they left. All t…

…on the readiness, competence and responsiveness of the healthcare facility. Every unnecessary delay increases the risk of deterioration, disability or death. Our laws must therefore establish clear responsibilities and minimum standards for timely intervention,” he stressed. The lawmaker said the proposed amendment als…

…incident.The development comes shortly after Obi, alongside his wife, Margaret, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, arrived in Calabar for a town hall meeting.The alleged attack comes barely two months after Obi’s convoy faced a similar incident in Benue State, where thugs blocked the Boko Road by the Air Force Base…

…took place, her lawyers made an attempt to warn that her diagnosis could result in "unnecessary and superadded pain and suffering, terror, and disgrace." The complaint, obtained by PEOPLE, noted her "platelet count is significantly elevated, likely due to a rare form of blood cancer called myeloproliferative disorder'.…

…were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we heard heavy gunshots, and people began running in different directions to escape,” the community leader said. He explained that the attackers reportedly began their operation around a POS shop owned by one Ernest Atindi Tor, located in the Ikyô Tor Dukur area, before ext…

…supporters rejected Ansaru's claim and instead accused the Izala movement, a Sunni Islamic organisation whose members had theological disagreements with the cleric. The Izala movement publicly condemned the killing and denied any role in it.Masked Ansaru member cites religious arguments to justify killing of Yahaya Mas…

…on the pitch, Daily Mirror reports.In their tribute post, Hendon wrote: "We are stunned and heartbroken to announce the sudden and tragic passing of midfielder Ezekiel Williams yesterday afternoon aged 26. Only 10 days ago, he scored his first goal for the club against Jersey Bulls. As a sign of respect, and to allow t…

…avoid circulating unverified information capable of compromising operations or creating unnecessary panic. The rescue operation underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration in addressing kidnapping and other security challenges in Kaduna State.

…of the union in Jalingo. Mamman criticised the state government for what he described as unnecessary administrative delays, insisting that the grievances of the university’s lecturers deserved immediate attention. He said the zone’s support for ASUU-TSU was based on the principles of justice, equity, collective respons…

…articulated trucks abandoned along the highway, with some of the trucks’ engines still running but without drivers or passengers. NDLEA operatives were also seen patrolling the area and inspecting the abandoned vehicles and belongings. In the video, one of the officers, speaking in Hausa, said the suspected robbers had…

…waterway, a key flashpoint of the Middle East war that has upended global markets. Unnamed US officials cited by the outlets described the attacks as defensive in nature. The Journal said it was just the latest of several undeclared strikes. US Central Command did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.…

By Adegboyega Adeleye A 24-year-old first-time New York City Marathon runner, Rachel Apa, has died after collapsing just two miles from the finish line during the race in Central Park, with her father revealing that she suffered from a rare condition known as rhabdomyolysis. Apa collapsed at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday,…

…because of what they have seen, because when they were growing up, and this is very funny, when they were growing up they didn’t know how Nigeria was. Their parents were providing for them. Now they have seen, they have to provide for themselves,” he said. The minister’s aide also compared the country’s current technol…

…she wore to her husband's wedding to his third wife. The woman's sister, Alhaja Maryam Adunni shared the video in a Facebook post on on Monday, November 2. "My sister's husband Habeeb Adewuyi got married to a 3rd wife yesterday and my sister came correct. Can your Iyale everrrrrrr?! May Allah continue to bless your hom…

…and I also serve with so much joy and dedication in the oza room. "No bitterness. No unnecessary drama. Just love, laughter, mutual enjoyment, forgiveness and doing our part to keep the marriage beautiful. Still celebrating us."

…assets including anti-ship missiles, marine mines, and drones stored within underground tunnel networks. The latest military friction coincides with intensive indirect mediation efforts led by Qatar. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized the diplomatic talks as highly active, pointing to a proposed seve…

…much profit she would make from the sales. She also complained about the rising cost of running a small business in Nigeria, saying that even basic necessities such as electricity had become difficult to access. Visibly upset, she blamed the country's poor infrastructure for making it difficult for people to earn a liv…

…as encouraging. "The foundation is solid, and the economy has come out of the dark tunnel. This is inspiring," he said

Former Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is keen to return to the club with current coach Michael Carrick under pressure. Following their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, Manchester United have dropped to 17th place in the Premier League table, sitting just above 18th-placed C…

…age when some young men are afraid of shouldering matrimonial responsibilities or even running away from them. "She needs to be sure that she is marrying a MAN, in every sense of the word, not some scared spoilt brat who will start whimpering at the mention of diapers or school fees. Man up, guys! To be a man is not a…