The Power of Mindset in Achieving Success Our thoughts shape our feelings, and our feelings influence our actions. This fundamental principle highlights the crucial role of mindset in defining our personality and determining our responses to life’s experiences. A mindset is not just a passive outlook; it’s an active force that influences our perceptions, emotions, [...]

When I read the response of the Federal Government to last week’s International Monetary Fund report warning Nigeria over the implications of a high inflation rate and the slow impact of the economic reforms, it became clear that the people in government are not in touch with happenings in the economy. They live in a […]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has said that its newly launched Galaxy Z Fold7 is the slimmest and lightest foldable phone it has ever released, combining cutting-edge design, intelligent camera features, and advanced AI capabilities. Speaking at the unveiling, Samsung explained that the Galaxy Z Fold7 was designed to deliver ultra-smartphone performance while unlocking new levels […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, have destroyed 11 illegal refineries and arrested 50 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. Also, the army said during the operation, it confiscated 25,000 litres of stolen products as well as the discovery of several illegal connection points used to siphon oil. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 […]

Cyberspace Limited, a pioneer in Nigeria’s ICT landscape, has announced the celebration of its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of consistent innovation, digital transformation, and service excellence. Established in 1995 as a dial-up Internet Service Provider, the company has evolved into a leading systems integration powerhouse, delivering mission-critical connectivity and enterprise solutions across various sectors […]

Telecommunications firm Globacom has partnered with Nigerian public Wi-Fi infrastructure provider Wave5 Wireless to pilot an urban Wi-Fi offload project in Lagos, in a move to ease mobile network congestion and improving data connectivity for users in densely populated areas. The companies disclosed this in a joint statement issued on Sunday, stating that the collaboration […]

There have been some takeovers and mergers as the insurance sector awaits presidential assent to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, writes OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA on July 2nd, 2025, the National Insurance Commission issued new licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance in Abuja after the successful merger of Sanlam and Allianz, signalling fresh energy in […]

The Risk, Audit & Compliance Committee, a committee of the Nigerian Insurers Association, has said that upskilling of its members is one of its top priorities in its 2025 annual retreat. The retreat, themed ‘Insurance industry recapitalisation: Strengthening governance activities for maximum benefits,’ is set for next month. The RACC comprises chief internal auditors, risk […]

BANKOLE TAIWO writes on the life and times of Oba Sikiru Adetona, a revered monarch and voice of courage, who bows out at 91 after a 65-year reign for 65 years, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland sat on one of Nigeria’s most prestigious stools — a throne he ascended […]

• Ex-President dies in London hospital at 82 • Shettima arrives with corpse, national flags fly half-mast as Obasanjo, govs lead tributes • A General’s legacy: Buhari’s march through history President Bola Tinubu and a roll-call of Nigeria’s past heads of state are expected to converge on Daura today as the remains of former President […]

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged the government to enhance security nationwide and called on the media to be patriotic in their information dissemination. In a communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of the convention and signed by Eze Anaba and Onuoha Ukeh, President and General Secretary respectively, the NGE emphasised that a […]

Tech-driven logistics company 8BM Freight Systems has unveiled its new Corporate Services Office in Osogbo, Osun State, reaffirming its commitment to job creation, youth development, and innovation in Nigeria’s logistics and supply chain sector. The launch ceremony brought together government officials, traditional rulers, academics, and community leaders in what was described as a celebration of […]

A University of Ibadan alumnus and PhD scholar at the University of Buffalo, New York, Festus Adegbola, is charting a new course in Earth Systems Science. Recently awarded the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology Fellowship, Adegbola is leading research in South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region as part of NASA’s […]

Three months after making their international debut at the World Junior Championships in China, Nigeria’s rising fencing stars, Inkosi Brou and Wisdom Okanlawon, are set to compete at the prestigious 2025 World Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from July 22 to 30. Inkosi Brou, who reached the knockout stage at the […]

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said Governor Ademola Adeleke has not defected to its fold, urging members of the public to discountenance the insinuations. In a statement signed by the Osun APC spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, obtained in Osogbo, on Sunday, the party said Adeleke’s administration was spreading falsehood about his […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his call for the creation of state police. Presenting the Benue State position at a stakeholders’ meeting for the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution as amended in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday, Alia said the creation of state police was critical to effectively tackle the unique security challenges […] The post Alia renews call for state police appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Kaduna State Government, alongside key education stakeholders and development partners, has unveiled N440bn investment roadmap to reposition Technical and Vocational Education and Training across the state. Participants are also pushing for bold reforms to integrate the marginalised Almajiri system into mainstream education in the state. This was part of the far-reaching resolutions reached at […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested six suspected Internet fraudsters in Uyo, the Akwa State capital. This development was announced via its official X on Saturday. The anti-graft agency stated that four suspects were apprehended in Ekamba, while two others were caught in the Ekpri Nsukara area of Akwa Ibom during an intelligence-driven […] The post EFCC nabs six for alleged Internet fraud in A’Ibom appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has called on members of the coalition to properly register and not to destroy the existing structure of the party. The state chapter of the ADC coalition was inaugurated last week in Akure, the state capital. Members of the coalition in the state included chieftains of […] The post Don’t dismantle our structure, Ondo ADC warns coalition members appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed the recent coalition moves by the African Democratic Congress, describing it as a desperate attempt to mimic the successful 2013 merger that birthed the ruling party. The APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, asserted in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. According to him, the current alliance […] The post ADC desperate to replicate Tinubu, Buhari 2013 merger blueprint – APC appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has postponed his return to Ibadan, Oyo State, till July 28, after the 21 days of mourning of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, The PUNCH exclusively learnt on Sunday. The PUNCH reports that Oba Olakulehin died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, after a brief […] The post Olubadan succession: Ladoja delays return till Olakulehin’s mourning ends appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed a total of 672,311.68 kilogrammes of cannabis cultivated across farms between January and May 2025. The agency uncovered and eradicated 35 cannabis farms across five states, according to its latest operational data. The data obtained exclusively by The PUNCH on Sunday showed that the crackdown, which spanned […] The post C’River, Delta top cannabis cultivation hotspots – NDLEA appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Confederation of Africa Athletics President, Hamad Malboum, has lauded Nigeria for hosting the 2025 Africa U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championships which will begin on Wednesday, July 16 and run till July 20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event was heralded by a council meeting of the CAA in Abeokuta on Sunday. Led by the president, […] The post CAA hails Nigeria ahead of African Junior Championships appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The management of the WTT Series has announced a significant increase in the prize pool for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos tournament, raising the total purse from $75,000 (N115m) to $100,000 (N153m), marking a 33 per cent boost. The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 22 to 26 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, […] The post N153m for grabs at 2025 WTT Contender Lagos appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it is investigating the circumstances behind the death of a 23-year-old lady, Grace Godwin, who was suspected to have been killed by a one-chance operator and dumped by the roadside in the Jabi area of Abuja, FCT. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a […] The post Police probe suspected one-chance killing of lady in Abuja appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

A fresh crisis has erupted within the Labour Party as two factions clashed on Sunday over the recent visit of the party’s embattled National Chairman, Julius Abure, to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The visit, which sparked outrage among party loyalists, drew a sharp rebuke from the National Caretaker Committee led […] The post LP factions clash over Abure’s meeting with Wike appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Kogi State Government has assured residents of Yagba West and surrounding communities of their safety, following heightened fears over alleged threats to churches and growing insecurity in the area. In May, PUNCH Metro gathered that a memo reportedly signed by Kanwai James, the Divisional Police Officer of Isanlu, Yagba East, warned of “plans by […] The post Kogi assures residents of safety after alleged threats appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Three communities of Ladesuwasi, Jagun Beluwo and Maleke around Oba Erinwole road, Sagamu in Sagamu Local Government have petitioned the Public Complaints Commission over an allegation of police intimidation, harassment and illegal occupation of their vast acres of land. The petition was signed by Mr Oladipupo, Mr Olutayo Ogunyemi, Alhaji Suleiman Ofunyin, Alhaji Poku Bowale […] The post Ogun communities lament unlawful occupation of farmland, harassment of residents appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed off a construction site operated by Monterosa Construction Company in the Lekki area, where a worker, Rotimi Adesina, was killed by a crane. PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday that the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday while Adesina, believed to be the crane operator, was working on-site. […] The post Lagos construction site sealed after crane crushes worker to death appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have arrested a drug suspect, Ezenwegbu Chike, and recovered 23 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 11.3 kilograms, hidden in microwaves imported from Thailand. The illicit substance, which came in as part of a consolidated cargo […] The post Drug kingpin nabbed as NDLEA uncovers drugs hidden in microwaves appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

A group, Global Cluster, a digital community of young professionals, has stated that over 140 million Nigerians are being left behind educationally due to a system that prioritises certificates and foreign languages over practical knowledge and local understanding. This was disclosed during the first anniversary of Global Cluster, a digital community of young professionals, entrepreneurs, […] The post Group pushes skills training to uplift 140 million Nigerians appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

A footballer identified simply as Kamo has been hacked to death by unidentified assailants in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday morning while the deceased was observing his routine training session at a popular local football ground known as “Centre Field”. It was gathered that […] The post Footballer hacked to death during training session in Lagos appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Saturday morning, launched a deadly assault in Nunya, a community in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Reports have it that there were casualties, including a driver working with a Chinese construction company. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8.21 am, when the attackers, numbering about six, […] The post Many feared killed in Abia gunmen attack appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Two worshippers were killed on Sunday by gunmen in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the attack occurred in the Gwon community, shortly after a church service, when the victims were moving around to preach the gospel. The National President of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop, confirmed the […] The post Gunmen kill two worshippers, one other in Plateau attack appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Donald Trump experienced the agony and the ecstasy of football on Sunday as he was booed at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup — even as he joined in some high-spirited celebrations with champions Chelsea. The US president was front and centre as the winners took to the stage, grinning broadly in his […] The post Boos, applause for Trump at FIFA Club World Cup final appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Nigerian music star, Tems, set the MetLife Stadium ablaze on Saturday night with a breathtaking performance of her hit single, Love Me Jeje, during the halftime show of the Club World Cup final in New Jersey. Clad in a sparkling outfit that fused elegance with Afrocentric charm, the Grammy-winning singer took center stage, electrifying a […] The post VIDEO: Tems wows audience with ‘Love Me Jeje’ performance at club World Cup final appeared first on Punch Newspapers.