The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road beginning Monday to allow ongoing rehabilitation works on damaged portions of the highway. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, disclosed that the temporary closure…

Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday. “Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the graduation of the 12 Chibok schoolgirls abducted on April 14, 2014, has raised hope for women’s education in the country and beyond. Speaking at the 17th graduation ceremony (commencement) of American University of…

Health experts have warned that prices of condoms may increase in Nigeria, and likely lead to shortages if the crisis in the Middle East disrupting global oil supply chains continues. The experts in the pharmaceutical sector explained that the ongoing…

The Kebbi State Government has appointed Ismaila Arzika-Mungadi as Sole Administrator of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, following the removal of the institution’s principal officers and governing council members. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Isha Abubakar-Tunga, presented…

Actress and filmmaker, Titilola Ajayi, has shared her perspective on the quality of stories currently being told in Nollywood. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, Ajayi said Nollywood’s current production culture is increasingly driven by audience demand and digital…

A cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive at the Spanish island of Tenerife in the early hours of Sunday, according to the cruise operator. “Preparations regarding our point of arrival, quarantine and screening procedures for all…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election. Malami, in a statement released on Saturday through his…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. This was announced in a notice shared via…

Toyosi, media personality and wife of actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong, has continued to build anticipation ahead of her 40th birthday with a countdown on social media. As part of the celebration buildup, Toyosi took to Instagram during the week to reveal…

Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have died ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed…

A disagreement over the sharing of N8,000 proceeds from a masquerade procession in Ilare, Osun State, has reportedly turned deadly, leaving a man identified as Bukunmi dead. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on Friday during the Egungun festival…

Rising crayfish prices in Lagos State are putting pressure on household budgets and affecting traders, as persistent scarcity and high transportation costs continue to push prices up across major markets. A market survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

A member of the Governing Council/Board of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, Dr. Bayo Olugbemi, has appealed to Christians to make wise use of opportunities in the digital space and artificial intelligence. Olugbemi, who spoke on Saturday,…

A fresh wave of attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali killed dozens of people, local and security sources said Saturday. Friday’s attacks were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already…