…a dedicated helpline at its headquarters, under the Office of the Directorate of Veterans Affairs, to provide the victims’ next of kin with information and clarification. It said arrangements had been made to meet with affected families and provide other support measures during their period of grief.Make PUNCH part of…

Military veterans on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the Military Pensions Board office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, over concerns about the formula adopted for adjusting their pensions. The veterans barricaded the entrance with canopies and chairs, while armed soldiers prevented them from entering the premises. The action…

…occasions at the same time.The missions will close again on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day in the United States, followed by a third closure on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving Day.Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, will be observed jointly by both Nigeria and the United States, and the missions wil…

…War, has called for the establishment of a Biafra Remembrance Day to honour victims and veterans of the 30-month conflict. Nwoke, who spoke exclusively with Vanguard in Umuahia, said the commemoration of the 1967 Asaba massacre was a welcome development but should mark the beginning of a broader national effort to conf…

…to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices of defence and security personnel, as well as veterans, across the country. The CDS commends the gallantry, discipline and unrelenting resolve of troops across all theatres of operation for their remarkable successes in rescuing abducted citizens, neutralising terrorists, dism…

…the wrestling worldThe incident sent shockwaves through the pro wrestling industry, with veterans taking both sides of the issue. WWE Hall of Famers Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry both faced public backlash for their reactions. Henry said Smith deserved some blame for what happened, while RVD initially noted he had Jackson…

…officers who demonstrated over unpaid entitlements. Atiku said the failure to settle the veterans, despite Nigeria's substantial national resources, was the result of deliberate diversion and theft of public funds, a pattern he said he intended to break.Peter Obi, who resigned from the Labour Party and was ratified as…

…assurance in Yola, Adamawa State capital, during an interactive engagement with military veterans from the North-East zone. The assurance came a day after retired military personnel protested at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja despite heavy security deployment over the failure of the authorities to implement consequen…

…Invictus Games-the Paralympic-style competition for injured service members and military veterans that he founded over a decade ago. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:24 AM | Share this Story

…of the Year award. Beyond the competitive categories, the ceremony honoured several veterans and pioneers of gospel music. The Experience was named Gospel Concert of the Year, while the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Bola Are and Kunle Ajayi. Sinach and Kingsley Ike received Gospel Icon Awards for their co…

…the embassy and consulate will suspend operations on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day, and on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving Day. The diplomatic missions will also be closed on Friday, December 25, for Christmas Day, which is observed in both Nigeria and the United States. The final holiday closure for…

…category, receiving N700,000 and a trophy. For the third time, Oladokun Esan won the Veterans category, earning N900,000 and a trophy, while Godwin Joseph claimed the Students category title with a N150,000 prize and a trophy. Each category produced between 10 and 15 prize winners, while the governor announced a specia…

Veterans demand ₦250,000 Minimum Wage for soldiers A coalition of retired military personnel has demanded the immediate implementation of the approved ₦250,000 minimum wage for serving soldiers. The veterans have accused the Federal Government of deliberately stalling the execution of a critical pay adjustment bill tha…

…France again. The heavy-handed sanctions marked the end of an era for several key veterans of the squad, forcing a complete rebuild of the national team program under subsequent management. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 11:34 AM | Share this Story

…the long-standing historical tensions between England and Argentina. The 2 April War Veterans Federation in a statement urged Argentine fans to focus on the sporting occasion. “We consider it essential to draw a clear and unwavering line between sporting passion and the national cause.”

…the late Baba Agbako Pasuma Wonder's father," she said.The actress added that many veterans in the Yoruba film industry can testify that Pasuma's mother was simply one of Baba Agbako's actresses.Iya Rainbow recalled that Pasuma was no longer a little child by the time his mother introduced him to members of the enterta…

…Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Dancehall / Highlife Release Date: July 10, 2026 Nigerian music veterans Timaya and Duncan Mighty reunite on Kontrol, a vibrant collaboration that blends Afrobeats, Afro-Dancehall, and Highlife influences into an infectious, feel-good record. The song brings together two of the Niger Delta’s mos…

…the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper chamber also urged officers and soldiers to remain…

…Trump told tens of thousands of people on the National Mall. On stage, he hailed also veterans from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. But he then hailed the latter two as examples of the battle against “communists” — reprising his message from his speech on Friday night at the iconic Mount Rushmore monument…

…truth.Believe me, Cannes rewards preparation.5 Smart Buys Worth Packing for Cannes LionsVeterans of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity know the festival looks glamorous from afar, but on the ground it is closer to an endurance sport. Temperatures regularly push into the high twenties and beyond, the Croi…