The Trump administration is reinstating visas for hundreds of foreign students whose legal status was abruptly terminated, prompting widespread fear of immediate deportation, government officials confirmed Friday.   The move follows more than 100 lawsuits filed by students who lost their legal right to study at U.S. universities.   A ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians, saying the government has no achievements to justify a re-election in 2027.   Atiku also noted that he had no resentment towards those joining other parties, insisting that freedom of association ...

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, are facing possible prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud.   Oba Oloyede, a US-based accountant and information system expert, was appointed the new Apetu in ...

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of two individuals for human trafficking and rape.   According to a press release issued on Friday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil “On April 19 2025, at about 7:30hrs, Rhoda Cosmos, a 40-year-old resident of Unguwan Kusu, ...

At least seven people have been killed in a fresh attack on Agbo Vengav Udam community in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herders.   Residents told PUNCH Online that the assailants stormed the village around 7 pm on Thursday and opened fire indiscriminately, killing ...

A middle-aged man, popularly known as Uncle Light, and his son, Miracle, have allegedly died from suspected food poisoning at Ebebe Junction in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.   PUNCH Online gathered that the victims were living with a woman who reportedly moved in with the man after divorcing her ...

The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude over his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with boosting investment and job creation in emerging economies.   In a statement confirming his acceptance, Dangote reaffirmed his commitment to fostering ...

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday assured corps members posted to the state of their safety despite the growing insecurity affecting the state and the Northern region.   Represented by the state Commissioner for Youth, Sports Development and Creativity, Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration, in ...

The Kogi State Utility Infrastructure Management and Compliance Agency has explained the reasons behind MTN’s disruption of service in the state.   The telecom service has been experiencing a disruption in the last two weeks and has witnessed a total shutdown in the last week.   The Director General of ...

Lead pastor of Celebration Church International, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has addressed the troubling issue of sexual assault allegations within his ministry, emphasising the serious consequences of false accusations and the critical need for understanding the concept of consent.   Speaking during a recent sermon, Pastor Iren shared how he initially ...