In English, if the head word of the subject is plural, but the subject means negative, is the predicate singular? Like no people, is the predicate singular or plural

In English, if the head word of the subject is plural, but the subject means negative, is the predicate singular? Like no people, is the predicate singular or plural

If the central word of the subject is plural, the predicate verb should be plural. However, in informal English, the singular can be used. But under such strict conditions as examination, the plural should be used