Cape Verde’s Vozinha saw his Instagram followers surge by over 18 million during the World Cup. Discover how his heroics captivated fans globally. Read More: https://punchng.com/cape-verdes-vozinha-gains-over-18m-instagram-followers-after-world-cup-heroics/

No fewer than 52 inmates in custodial centres across Kano State have commenced the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NABAIS), as part of efforts to promote rehabilitation through education. The spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, […]

By Suleman Ahmad Tudu The Nigerian Senate has recently passed a Bill establishing both the Federal and State Police. The realities that necessitated this landmark constitutional amendment are too glaring to ignore. Over the years, Nigeria has faced multidimensional security challenges: separatist violence in the Southeast, insurgency in the Northeast, communal clashes in the North […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The World Bank Group has endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria spanning 2026–2032, setting out a strategy to create more and better jobs at scale by unlocking private sector–led growth. As part of this broader support, the World Bank has also approved the Nigeria Actions for Investment and [...]

President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration’s economic reforms have strengthened the nation’s economy and significantly improved revenue accruing to states. Tinubu, represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this during the flag-off of the rehabilitation of the Babban-Lamba-Sharam Phase II Road in Kanke Local Government […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ak Peters, has urged the party to review the outcome of the Oyo North Senatorial District primary election. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Peters said Oyo North Senatorial District is strategic and that the party must field a candidate who guarantees victory in both the governorship and […]

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said defeating Nigeria’s increasingly sophisticated security threats require intelligence-led operations, joint force integration and the effective employment of decisive air power. He made the assertion while delivering a lecture titled “Air Power and National Security: The Nigerian Air Force in Perspective” to participants of […]

A group, the Southern Political Progressives Amalgamation Forum (SPPAF), has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to look elsewhere for his 2027 vice-presidential running mate on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Forum rejected reports suggesting that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is being considered as a possible running mate to […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for due process and restraint over allegations involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The students’ body insisted that no public official should be condemned […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The federal government has announced the payment of N39.6bn arrears owed to pensioners under theUnder Renewed Hope Agenda. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Mrs. Tolulope Odunaiya, while briefing the minister on the successful settlement of more than ₦39.6 billion in longstanding pension [...]

President Bola Tinubu yesterday said the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has earned his trust and commendation. He also revealed that he directed the minister to construct access roads and other critical engineering infrastructure before asking Nigerians to move into the 3,112-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja, saying Wike delivered […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared seven new fintech and digital asset firms for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), granting them Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to operate within the programme’s regulatory sandbox as part of efforts to promote innovation while protecting investors. The Commission, in a public notice [...]

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has formally received 18 Benin artefacts that have been in the custody of Switzerland government over the past 125 years, insisting that cultural royal objects are not just for curiosity, but they represent record of governance, spirituality and the artistry of Edo people, taken by force. The objects, […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his re-election as the chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions in Brussels. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the re-election as a historic endorsement of […]

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most far-reaching reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973. Briefing State House correspondents after its most recent meeting, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the review had been in the works through collaboration between his ministry, the […]

The National Assembly resumes plenary on Tuesday, with the Senate and the House of Representatives set to constitute a joint harmonisation committee to reconcile differences in their separately passed versions of the proposed State Police Bill. The conference committee will review areas of divergence in the constitutional amendment bills approved by both chambers before producing […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, made this known in a keynote address delivered on his behalf at the wrap-up ceremony of the National University Advancement Programme training for university […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian journalists to place national interest above sensational reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage could undermine the country’s security and democratic progress. Addressing the inaugural Presidential Press Corps Dinner at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu said the media must resist becoming “megaphones” for terrorists and criminal groups seeking to […]

The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has called for the establishment of a special court to try saboteurs and crude oil thieves wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, saying their activities undermine the country’s socio-economic development and national security. Chairman of the committee, Hon Alhassan Ado Doguwa, and other […]

Describe business as lifeline, say they employ workers By AZA MSUE, Makurdi; ENNA GODWIN, Katsina; NICHOLAS DEKERA; ACHOR ABIMAJE, Jos; ABU NMODU, Minna; AHMED TAHIR, Lafia; and LONGTONG YAKUBU, BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO and BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO, Lagos The nationwide debate sparked by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s advice that Nigerians should embrace indigenous small-scale businesses such as […]

The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal which ordered the seizure  of an oil vessel and its cargo of crude oil belonging to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) to settle a dispute over alleged breach of contract with the First Bank of Nigeria (FBN). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member […]

As NDLEA Seizes Over 13,000kg Drugs, Convicts 49 Offenders In One Year The sale of illicit drugs directly to youth through online vendors is on the increase in Osun State, according to the Osun State command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). NDLEA said drug abuse remains a challenge for Osun youths, with […] The post Online Sales Of Illicit Drugs On The Rise In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.

Emotions drive humans. Our actions and responses to others’ actions are driven by our emotions. Emotions, therefore, determine a lot of the outcome of our human endeavours. The post Managing your emotions for marital success appeared first on Tribune Online.

Colombia booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium, setting up a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday. Jhon Arias’ first-half strike proved decisive as the South Americans produced a dominant display, although they were left to rue a series […]