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Our attention has been drawn to reports in the digital and social media regarding a fake luxury watch transaction valued at $290,000 involving his excellency, Mr Joshua Dariye, the former Governor of Plateau State. We would ordinarily not respond to such reports, but given the concerns expressed by friends, associates, customers and partners, we feel obligated as the leader in this sector to respond and offer the following clarifications and guiding advice to collectors, connoisseurs and other consumers interested in luxury timepieces to avoid such unpleasant circumstances as this. We state unequivocally that Polo Luxury was never involved in the…

In the world of fine luxury, legacy is not inherited; it is built, refined, and redefined through vision, consistency, values and trust. For over three decades, Polo Luxury has embodied this philosophy, curating timeless experiences and fostering enduring partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious watch, jewellery and leather goods brands. Today, as Polo prepares to unveil its newest Rolex and Cartier Espace in Abuja, the brand is entering a defining phase of its journey toward becoming Africa’s dominant luxury goods company. This strategic expansion underscores Polo’s commitment to deepening accessibility to authentic global luxury experiences across Nigeria’s key…

…Tasks Officers on Leadership, Innovation The Nigeria Customs Service has organised a week-long leadership retreat for its newly promoted Comptrollers with a focus on strengthening leadership capacity, innovation, and institutional integrity across commands and formations. The retreat, held at the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi Auditorium of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, was declared open on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), DCG Sulaiman Chiroma, and officially closed on Friday, 11 October 2025, by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Human Resource Development, DCG Greg Itotoh. Declaring…

Former federal lawmaker, Ben Murray-Bruce, who represented the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement he signed and posted on his Facebook page. Murray-Bruce lauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, stating that for the “first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe”. He expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as the foundation…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol price to N992 per litre from N865 per litre. No official reason has been given for the increment as of the time of filing this report. Across NNPC retail outlets visited by The Nation, attendants were seen adjusting their pumps to reflect the new price. At NNPC filling station on Ogunusi road, Ojodu Berger, petrol attendants at the station said they were instructed to change the price to reflect the new rate N992 per litre. However, checks at Ibafo along the Lagos /Ibadan expressway showed that NNPC outlets still displayed the…

The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors and management across universities nationwide to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing industrial strike. The directive was disclosed in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The circular was copied to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Permanent Secretary of Education, Pro-Chancellors of all federal universities, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the NUC.…

Obi Denies Alliance With Jonathan Ahead 2027 Elections Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied reports making the rounds about a political alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clarification was made by Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. Tanko’s intervention follows growing political tension sparked by a recent closed-door meeting between the former Anambra governor and Jonathan in Abuja — a development that triggered rumours of opposition realignment. He said, “My principal and the former president…

Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai ‘Sleeps’ at 80 Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his family, who said he passed away on October 6 2025 at the age of 80. The family described his passing as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service to eternal rest. Ukpai, widely recognised as a spiritual general and founding father of faith, dedicated over six decades of his life to evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of God’s power. The…

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical. Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity. In compliance with the…

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has attributed the surge in cooking gas price to temporary supply disruptions and market exploitation by some operators. The association’s National President, Oladapo Olatunbosun, stated this on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, monitored by The Punch. He said there had been no official increment in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, blaming the hike on opportunistic marketers taking advantage of supply gaps caused by the recent strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria against the Dangote Refinery. He said, “I sympathise with Nigerians…