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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari, have called on Nigerians to unite against terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent crimes. They warned that criminal groups must not be allowed to divide the country or weaken public confidence in the nation’s future. Sanwo-Olu and Yari made the appeal in separate statements on Saturday. The calls came against the backdrop of the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as renewed attacks by terrorists and bandits in parts of the North. While Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to…

Nigeria stands at a critical inflection point in its development journey. With a rapidly growing population, expanding urban centres, and deeper integration into continental and global trade systems, the efficiency of its transport infrastructure is no longer just a technical concern; it has become an economic imperative. Transportation sits at the heart of productivity, shaping how goods move, how people work, how markets function, and ultimately how economies grow. Yet despite its central role, Nigeria’s transport ecosystem remains constrained by structural inefficiencies that continue to impose high economic costs. From congested urban corridors in Lagos to fragmented logistics networks across…

nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a 283.3 per cent increase in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, but the industry continued to attract only a negligible share of total investments entering the country, official data have shown. Figures obtained from the latest Capital Importation Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics and analysed by our correspondent on Friday showed that the oil and gas sector attracted just $0.46m in foreign capital during the review period, compared to $0.12m recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Although the year-on-year growth represents a significant percentage increase, the…

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has dismissed reports linking him with a summer exit from Sevilla, insisting he is happy at the Spanish club and not focused on transfer speculation as the window begins to gather pace, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old, who is currently with the Nigeria squad preparing for Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal in Leiria, was responding to reports in Spain suggesting he could be among the players to leave the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this summer. Marseille have been identified as the most serious suitors, with the Ligue 1 side reportedly preparing an offer in the region…

Hulk Hogan’s occupational therapist is detailing the WWE star’s final moments in a newly-released police report. “So… we’re trying not to say much in front of her, but he is in rough shape,” the wrestler’s occupational therapist, Justin McCamey, told responding Clearwater Police Department officer Jordan Bailey, according to the 72-page final report obtained by Us Weekly on Saturday, June 6. “We knew this was gonna be happening,” McCamey told the officer, per the report and after claiming he “saw it,” referring to Hogan’s death at age 71. “Came in, did the… chest wasn’t elevating. Couldn’t wake him up ……

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has issued a precautionary advisory to hospitals, medical waste handlers, transporters, and treatment operators across Lagos State following the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, reported in parts of East Africa. The agency said in a statement issued by the Lagos state government that the move was aimed at strengthening preparedness and ensuring strict compliance with infection prevention and medical waste management procedures across the state. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this while addressing concerns over the possible spread of infectious diseases through improper medical waste…

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted he has never rewatched the 2022 World Cup final, in which they lost to Argentina on penalties. Mbappe netted a hat-trick, but it was not enough for Les Bleus, as they suffered a heart-breaking defeat. The Real Madrid forward has now claiming watching the game back would “awaken some demons.” In an interview with Sorare, Mbappe said: “The greatest final of all time? I think nothing matches it in terms of entertainment, the clash, the match scenario, with so many twists and turns. “It ended with penalties, the most brutal way for anyone. “It…

The presidential ambition of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, is facing serious resistance from some northern political stakeholders and sections of the electorate, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. Some of the stakeholders, who spoke with our correspondents, disclosed that “majority of northerners” had yet to embrace his party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress. It was also gathered that some northern leaders had started warning their followers against the party, while portraying Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as anti-northern interests. In one of the political materials being circulated across some WhatsApp platforms in the region, Obi and Kwankwaso…

Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty. On the other hand, when it abandons those foundations, it becomes little more than drivel dressed up as political commentary. It is for this reason that a recent intervention by Mobolaji Sanusi, a former head of the Lagos State Advertising Agency, deserves a response. Not because every political opinion merits one, but because there are moments when misleading narratives must be confronted before they harden…

the Lagos Waste Management Authority has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers across the state following the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of East Africa. LAWMA disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, and obtained by The PUNCH. According to the statement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the move was necessary to ensure that health facilities, medical waste handlers, transporters, and treatment operators remained vigilant and fully compliant with established infection prevention and medical waste management…