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Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Delta 2022 National Sports Festival on Wednesday, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has christened the 21st NSF the African Olympics, The PUNCH reports. The minister said this while making his address during the flag-hoisting ceremony on Tuesday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. “We have Read More source https://punchng.com/delta-2022-dare-christens-festival-african-olympics/

Owners of foreign-registered private jets, comprising top business moguls, leading commercial banks and other rich Nigerians, have dragged the Federal Government to court seeking to prevent the government from grounding their planes for allegedly refusing to pay import duty on the jets. The Federal Government had last November approved the decision of the Nigeria Customs Read More source https://punchng.com/private-jet-owners-sue-govt-over-n30bn-tax/

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, said weapons being used for the war in Ukraine and Russia were filtering into the Lake Chad and Sahel regions. He, therefore, called for increased collaborative actions by border control agencies and other security services to stop the circulation of illegal weapons in the region. “Weapons Read More source https://punchng.com/russia-ukraine-war-weapons-coming-into-lake-chad-buhari/

Pfizer has said Antimicrobial Resistance is expected to cause 10 million deaths globally by the year 2050. Therefore, in celebration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, held globally in November, Pfizer called on the government and other stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to support innovation in the development of new antibiotics and vaccines that would help Read More source https://punchng.com/antimicrobial-resistance-may-cause-10m-deaths-2050-pfizer/

England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate’s side sealed first place in Group B thanks to key contributions from Rashford and Foden after they were restored to Read More source https://punchng.com/england-thrash-wales-3-0-meet-senegal-in-last-16/

The Federal Government has approved the commencement of a 14-working-day paternity leave for federal civil servants. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said this on Monday in a circular with ref no: HCSF/SPSO/ODD/NCE/RR/650309/3, dated 25th November, 2022. The circular titled, ‘Computation of Leave Based on Working Days and Approval Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-begins-14-day-paternity-leave-for-civil-servants/

The contractor in charge of construction works on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Julius Berger has suspended works on the expressway to enable travellers plying the route to enjoy hassle-free movements to their various destinations in the country for the festive period. The Director, Southwest Federal Ministry of Works, Adedamola Kuti, confirmed the development during a Read More source https://punchng.com/contractor-suspends-lagos-ibadan-road-construction-resumes-january/

The unavailability of tickets forced the federal government to postpone the resumption date of the Abuja-Kaduna rail service. A source in the Idu Train Station, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this to the PUNCH on Monday in Abuja. Findings by our correspondent revealed that the company handling the printing of the tickets failed Read More source https://punchng.com/why-fg-postponed-abuja-kaduna-rail-resumption-date/

AELEX, one of the largest full-service commercial and litigation law firms in West Africa, has announced its 16th Annual Lecture scheduled to hold Wednesday, 30th November, 2022. The 16th ǼLEX Annual Lecture, which will hold virtually (Zoom) beginning from 2:00 West African Time (WAT), will focus on digital technology as a fundamental force for change Read More source https://punchng.com/stakeholders-to-promote-digital-economy-in-africa/

The United Bank for Africa’s lifestyle and entertainment channel, REDTV, has said it will support the youth and creative industry. Creative Director, REDTV, Obinna Okerekeocha, stated this recently during the first edition of the African International Horror Film Festival held at the Alliance Francaise and Freedom Park, both in Lagos. He reiterated that the channel Read More source https://punchng.com/ubas-redtv-to-empower-creative-industry-talents/

A United Kingdom-based nurse, Christina Umolu, has accused officials of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of demolishing her property at Plot 34, Phase AA3, behind the NNPC in Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory. PUNCH Metro gathered that Umolu purchased the property in 1993 and was given a right of occupancy by the Cadastral Section Read More source https://punchng.com/uk-based-nurse-tackles-abuja-agency-over-property-demolition/

The Police have arrested two persons in possession of 468 Permanent Voter Cards. This was made known in a statement signed by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Sunday. According to the statement, the offenders; Nasiru Idris, was found with 101 PVCs in Sokoto Read More source https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-in-possession-of-468-pvcs/

The latest addition to one of Nigeria’s fastest growing automotive companies- Mikano International’s Motors division- is the aptly named Maxus Auto brand. It joins the ZNA (Rich6) and Geely brands, in an exclusive partnership with Mikano International. Born in 1896, Maxus Autos epitomises the positive benefits of a British heritage, having begun in the UK Read More source https://punchng.com/maxus-autos-debuts-with-mikano-motors/

The Chief Executive Officer, Oxygen Holdings/LandWey Investments Limited, Olawale Ayilara, has said that technology is very crucial to the operations of Nigeria’s property market. “In the future generally, technology is very integral to how the property market and everything will operate. So, we all need to see how we can invest in technology to enhance Read More source https://punchng.com/technology-crucial-to-real-estate-operations-stakeholders/

The Federal Government has issued a circular for the commencement of the recruitment process for the new Accountant-General of the Federation. Our correspondent gathered that eight qualified directors on grade level 17 were shortlisted from the Office of the Accountant-General to join some other candidates. It was also learnt that a complete list of candidates Read More source https://punchng.com/eight-directors-shortlisted-as-accountant-general/

Athletes from different parts of the country will arrive Asaba, the Delta State capital on Monday (today) and tomorrow ahead Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the 21st National Sports festival. Delta won the bid to host the fiesta, which is Nigeria’s version of the Olympics Games, at the end of the last edition in Benin City, Read More source https://punchng.com/athletes-arrive-as-delta-2022-begins-wednesday/

Health experts have urged young Nigerians to embrace regular physical exercise if they want to delay physical ageing when they advance in age. According to the experts, people who are concerned about their physical health at old must engage in regular physical exercise while they are young. Speaking with PUNCH HealthWise, one of the experts, Read More source https://punchng.com/physical-exercise-while-young-could-help-delay-ageing-experts/

Many miles away from his home state of Kano, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and his wife, Hafsat, were warmly received with open hands at the palace of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, Richard Ogbon (Oghoro I), in Delta State, on November 19, 2022. The 105-year monarch of the town conferred two chieftaincy titles on the couple— Read More source https://punchng.com/delta-community-embraces-ganduje-wife/

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, has lamented the poor state of healthcare in Irewolede Olomilagbala community, in the Ilesa East Local Government Area of the state Speaking at the inauguration of a health facility he donated to the community, Owoeye, who represents Ilesa East State Constituency, said the health Read More source https://punchng.com/speaker-decries-poor-healthcare-in-osun-community/

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said no oil thief no matter how connected they are will escape the long arm of the law if he is elected President in 2023. This was as he said he would name and prosecute them, making the environment ‘too hot’ for them and Read More source https://punchng.com/ill-privatise-refineries-end-oil-theft-atiku/

Argentina star and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, has equalled Argentina legend, Diego Maradona’s goals scored in FIFA World Cup tournaments with eight goals in the group stage match against Mexico in the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar. According to Euro Sport, not only is Messi now level with Maradona, and second all-time Read More source https://punchng.com/messi-matches-maradonas-eight-world-cup-goal-record/

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University of Technology Minna, Chapter, has called on the Federal Government not to treat its members as casual workers. The Chairman of the union, Gbolahan Bolarin, who made this known during a protest in Minna on Friday, described the payment of half salaries to university lecturers as demeaning. Read More source https://punchng.com/we-wont-allow-ngige-ridicule-lecturers-asuu-chairman/

Last year October, a family of six in Amakwa, a community in the Ozubulu town of Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, died of food poisoning. IKENNA OBIANERI, who visited the community ahead of the burial slated for November 29, 2022, reports that one year after, the community has not got over the tragedy Read More source https://punchng.com/printers-error-reignites-anguish-of-anambra-six-family-members-killed-by-food-poisoning/

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State on Friday rejected the position of some senior advocates from the state on the crisis in the state House of Assembly, accusing them of being biased. State APC Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, in a statement titled, ‘Response by Ekiti APC to the concerns of Aare Afe Babalola and Read More source https://punchng.com/apc-faults-sans-position-on-ekiti-assembly-crisis/

I am tempted to conclude that it’s another spirit that enters most Igbo men when this ‘male child’ sentiment is pushing them. A man could have a home filled with wonderful daughters who adore him and he won’t ‘see’ them, yet in old age, it’s these daughters that would be losing sleep over his welfare. Read More source https://punchng.com/men-are-to-blame-ii/

The world cup is here and even though Nigeria did not qualify for a place in the tournament, it will not deter many die-hard Nigerian football fans from watching the many countries represented in Qatar, the host country this time round. Football is a male-dominated sport, though women’s football is also gaining momentum, with more Read More source https://punchng.com/coping-with-your-husbands-football-obsession/

The Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria has announced plans to shut down operations, and hike prices of sachet and bottled water due to the high cost of production and raw materials. It noted that the temporary closure would enable operators to clean the system and change some production lines before the commencement of Read More source https://punchng.com/inflation-hits-bottled-water-producers-prices-may-soar/

Ikos is an Innovative technology that provides telecommunication and bill payment services to Nigerians. On www.ikos.ng you can buy Data Bundles, Airtime, Cable TV subscription (DSTV, GOTV & STARTIME) You can pay for your Electricity bills (Prepaid & Postpaid) and vou can buy Exam checker PIN for WAEC, NECO and NABTEB from the comfort of wherever you are at any time of the day or night 24/7 customer support services. Our Goal is to make bill payments easy, convenient and secure with seamless efforts to keep all users connected. We discovered something new and we would like to share it with Nigerians, If our platform can reach a milestone of 2 Million daily users, in 3 vears later We will be able to generate resources that will enable us to Give at least 1 year of Free Internet Services to all users, which mean for 1 year nobody will have to pay for internet if they are making use of our programs. It has taken us 5 years of Trials and Failures to discover this and now our effort...

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, met at Awka, the Anambra State capital. The two men met at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church during the thanksgiving mass for Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor in celebration of his 70th birthday and were seen embracing Read More source https://punchng.com/drama-as-soludo-embraces-obi-says-rift-political/

Flutterwave’s Head of Risk, Africa, Emmanuel Efenure, has said that despite the pandemic-driven growth recorded by the Fintech industry across Africa, there’s still more opportunity for growth in the continent. He advocated for innovative contactless services as a major way to break the dominance of cash in Africa and drive growth in the sector. This Read More source https://punchng.com/more-opportunities-for-fintech-growth-in-africa/

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Thursday, called for prayers for men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force. He said given the prevailing security challenges in the country, the police had become endangered species and needed prayers for protection and guidance. The IGP spoke in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while commissioning the administrative Read More source https://punchng.com/police-becoming-endangered-need-prayers-igp/

The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.), has said destroying small arms and light weapons is the surest way to achieve sustainable peace in the face of the current security challenges in the country. Monguno stated this at the destruction of over 3,000 assorted small arms recovered across the country, which was carried Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-destroys-3000-arms-nsa-warns-against-violence/

The Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar El-Yakub, has reiterated the government’s commitment to developing smart cities with world-class designs, new building technology and innovations. This was as plans were unveiled to construct Abuja Diaspora Smart City, a model city that would provide 17,000 housing units. The minister made this known while speaking Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-restates-commitment-to-developing-smart-cities/

The National Association Of University Students, Osun Campus Monitoring Committee, has urged the incoming governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to prioritise the welfare of students. NAUS, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, signed by its chairperson, deputy chairperson and secretary-general; Eruobami Ayobami, Omowumi Oyedele and Olaniyan Saleem, respectively, asked Adeleke Read More source https://punchng.com/osun-student-group-urges-adeleke-on-members-welfare/

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has blamed the power generation and distribution companies for the repeated collapse of the national electricity grid.  It, therefore, asked the Gencos and Discos to “up their games” in the delivery of electricity. The Chairman, Technical and Monitoring Committee and member of the governing board of TCN, Nsima Ekere, disclosed Read More source https://punchng.com/tcn-seeks-gencos-discos-support-on-grid-collapse/

The All Progressives Congress has said it is not bothered by the threat by a chieftain of the party and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Babachir had in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday vowed to Read More source https://punchng.com/apc-dismisses-ex-sgf-lawals-threat-to-back-atiku/

The Lagos State Government has said it would need the support of citizens to renew the Apapa General Hospital infrastructure and expand its service delivery. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the hospital residence in Apapa, Lagos. Abayomi, who was represented at the event Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-seeks-support-to-rehabilitate-apapa-hospital/

Leading lawyers of Ekiti State origin on Wednesday described as unacceptable the impeachment of the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, tagging the action as a coup d’etat against the state. The senior advocates — Aare Afe Babalola, Chief Wole Olanipekun, Dele Adesina, Olu Daramola, Femi Falana, Dayo Akinlaja and Gboyega Oyewole Read More source https://punchng.com/ekiti-speakers-impeachment-coup-detat-sans/

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party and Imo State stakeholders have resolved that the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, will wade into the crisis in the state. The decision was reached during a meeting at the instance of the NWC to resolve the growing Read More source https://punchng.com/pdp-asks-atiku-okowa-to-reconcile-imo-factions/

The Emeritus Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ibadan, Oyo State, Felix Job, has attributed some of the challenges in the country to bad leadership, adding that Nigeria is doomed with the 1999 Constitution. He stated this on the sideline of the Nigeria Association of Church History and Missionlogical Studies 2022 Conference and Distinguished Honorary Read More source https://punchng.com/until-we-change-constitution-were-doomed-emeritus-archbishop/

The United States President, Joe Biden, has invited 49 African leaders and the head of the African Union to a three-day summit tagged, ‘US-Africa Leaders Summit’ in Washington, DC. The summit, which begins on December 13, will emphasise how the US and African countries are expanding their cooperation to promote common goals. This was revealed Read More source https://punchng.com/african-leaders-ceos-to-attend-us-african-summit/

The Director of Information Technology at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Rakiyat Mohammed, has said that about 36 million Nigerians currently have zero access to financial services. Mohammed, who spearheaded the development and deployment of the eNaira, stated this on Tuesday during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair which was held in Lagos. Delivering her presentation Read More source https://punchng.com/36-million-nigerians-lack-access-to-financial-services-cbn/

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, flagged off the commercial production of crude oil and gas from the $3bn Kolmani Integrated Development Project. Located along the fields of Gombe and Bauchi, the Kolmani project, with Oil Prospecting Licence 809 and 810, lie in the Gongola Basin of the Upper Benue Trough, straddling Read More source https://punchng.com/buhari-inaugurates-3bn-oil-exploration-project-in-north-east/

The sectoral advertising body known as the Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria, under the leadership of its President, Chief Emmanuel Ajufo, has inaugurated a committee charged with evolving a vibrant cooperative society. The action gave birth to the OAAN Cooperative and Multipurpose Society which has the mandate among other things, to evolve a robust and Read More source https://punchng.com/outdoor-advertisers-appoint-cooperative-committee-members/

No fewer than three persons on Monday sustained varying degrees of injury in a clash involving a local gang, Kalare Boys, and supporters of Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was in Gombe, for his presidential campaign. Three vehicles, a bus, a car and one Keke NAPEP, were damaged as they were ambushed along Pantami Stadium Read More source https://punchng.com/hoodlums-invade-atiku-rally-supporters-injured/

Bukayo Saka suffered penalty heartbreak against Italy along with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in July 2020 as England missed the chance of winning their first trophy in 55 years. The Arsenal and England midfielder was one of three penalty takers for the Three Lions that missed their spot-kick, along with Rashford and Sancho.  “I Read More source https://punchng.com/from-zero-to-hero-saka-overcomes-euro-heartbreak-on-wcup-debut/

A Lagos-based editor, Bamidele Johnson, a few days ago caused a linguistic stir online. In a Facebook post, he wondered why some people are fond of referring to a toilet as a bathroom.  According to him, a toilet is simply a toilet and one should feel free to call it so. He wrote: “Bathroom? I Read More source https://punchng.com/bathroom-vs-toilet/

Analysts at Cordros Securities have predicted that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria will raise the Monetary Policy Rate at the end of its two-day meeting today, Tuesday. It stated this in its report on ‘Pre-MPC/November 2022/MPC could increase the Monetary Policy Rate further’. The CBN had earlier announced it 288th Read More source https://punchng.com/analysts-expect-mpc-to-raise-lending-rate/

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Gboyega Famoodun, on Monday, emerged the new Owa of Igbajo. Famoodun, it was gathered, was elected by kingmakers and the election was ratified by the State Executive Council. With his appointment, Famoodun will succeed Oba Olufemi Fasade, who died in December 2020. The father of Read More source https://punchng.com/osun-apc-chair-emerges-new-owa-of-igbajo/

A 2022 report by the World Bank has shown that approximately 70 million Nigerians had no access to basic drinking water services and 114 million were without basic sanitation facilities in 2021. The report titled, ‘Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership’ showed that access to piped water declined from 36 per cent in 1990 to Read More source https://punchng.com/report-says-70-million-nigerians-lack-potable-water/

The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit has flagged suspicious transactions valued at over N150tn between January and March 2022, according to its Suspicious Transaction Report/Suspicious Activity Report released on Sunday. The development came as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and NFIU officials said they had intensified their surveillance on campaign spending by political parties and Read More source https://punchng.com/nfiu-flags-n150tn-transactions-efcc-tracks-candidates-spending/

The management of a real estate company, Revolutionplus Property Development Company Limited, has said one of its subscribers, Chinenye Ibeh, did not get physical allocation for the land she paid for due to an outstanding payment of N1.2m. The company made the statement in response to Ibeh’s claim that she paid its representatives N3.5m for Read More source https://punchng.com/land-allocation-lagos-company-says-evangelist-owes-n1-2m/

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has called on eligible voters in the state that have not collected their Permanent Voter Cards to do so on time. Agboke spoke at the Union Baptist Church, Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, on Sunday, while sensitising the congregation to the 2023 Read More source https://punchng.com/437354-uncollected-pvcs-can-elect-next-osun-gov/

A professor of medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka and Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Professor Christian Okafor, speaks with LARA ADEJORO on how a poor man can manage diabetes What is diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, particularly bordering on carbohydrates, protein, Read More source https://punchng.com/eating-properly-physical-activities-can-reduce-diabetes-risk-prof-okafor/

Nutrition experts have stressed the need for the elderly to get the right nutrients from their food, warning that poor nutrition puts older adults at more risk of physical and mental decline. The nutritionists explained that poor diet in the elderly is one of the major reasons they often develop health complications. According to the Read More source https://punchng.com/poor-nutrition-can-cause-physical-mental-decline-in-elderly-nutritionists/

In Nigeria, the rate of suicide has increased drastically in the past few years. Cases of failed and successful suicide attempts proliferate and have become bothersome. In the last two years, no fewer than 80 cases of suicide were reported in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organisation, suicide is the fourth leading cause of Read More source https://punchng.com/experts-list-measures-to-tame-rising-suicide-cases/

The Assistant Manager, Kings Planet International School, Awka, Anambra State, Emmanuel Emeka, talks to IKENNA OBIANERI about the alleged forceful enforcement of payment levies by officials of the state signage and advertisement agency There was a report that some government revenue officials invaded your school with armed men and point-of-sale machines to enforce revenue collection. Read More source https://punchng.com/anambra-revenue-agents-forced-pupils-out-at-gunpoint-school-manager/

I had a nasty experience with boils in 1989. I noticed one in my armpit. It grew so big and at some point, a cluster of smaller boils surrounded it. As if that was not enough, another came out under my second armpit. I was in severe pain and I was walking around with my Read More source https://punchng.com/health-benefits-of-fennel-seeds/

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for more support for women participating in the 2023 general election. While warning women against vote selling and the mortgaging of their conscience and future on mundane things, the commission also advised women to warn their children against being used by selfish politicians. INEC Deputy Director (Gender Relations Read More source https://punchng.com/women-group-decries-low-female-participation-in-governance/

Ayoola Olasupo examines the activities of ‘one- chance’ robbers posing as commercial vehicle drivers to rob unsuspecting victims of cash, valuables Tears and loss of hope took over the heart of a 30-year-old woman, Promise Effiong, struggling to make ends meet as she narrated the ordeal of how she lost her life savings of N4.7m Read More source https://punchng.com/one-chance-robbers-compound-commuters-woes-target-bank-details-wipe-off-savings/

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has launched the Kwara State chapter of the Oodua Dependable Security Team. According to a statement made available to The PUNCH, Adams, who inaugurated the security team on Friday in Offa, said it was done to beef up security in the South West adding that the initiative Read More source https://punchng.com/gani-adams-launches-oodua-security-team-in-kwara/

The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has raised the alarm over the disqualification of its candidates by a Federal High Court ahead of the 2023 elections. The party alleged that ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state was using the courts to remove it from the ballot, saying Governor Nyesom Wike was afraid of Read More source https://punchng.com/rivers-apc-pdp-differ-on-court-judgments/

Nigeria has been re-elected as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organisation Public Key Directory Board for the fourth time. The Nigeria Immigration Service revealed this in a statement obtained by our correspondent on Friday. The Service Public Relations Officer, Tony Akuneme, noted that in recognition of the vital role the country had been Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-re-elected-board-member-of-icao/

Terrorists operating in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have demanded a sum of N10m from Gobirawa community over the alleged killing of one of their members by a farmer on the outskirts of the community. The spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, Gambo Isah, who confirmed this to our correspondent on Read More source https://punchng.com/terrorists-levy-katsina-community-n10m/

The endless depreciation of the naira and the rising inflation have eroded Nigerian workers’ N24.88tn salary received in the first six months of 2022. The salaries of workers in the Nigerian formal sector increased from N21.80tn in the first six months of 2021 to N24.88tn in the corresponding period of 2022. This represents a N3.08tn Read More source https://punchng.com/naira-depreciation-inflation-erode-workers-n25tn-salaries/

The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he does not regret stopping the 8th Senate from impeaching the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Omo-Agege, who was accused of masterminding the invasion of the Senate chamber, had allegedly arrived at the National Assembly premises with thugs believed to be working for him on that Read More source https://punchng.com/i-dont-regret-stopping-buharis-impeachment-omo-agege/

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that 133 million Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor. In its latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index report launched on Thursday, the NBS said that 63 per cent of Nigerians were poor due to a lack of access to health, education, living standards, employment and security. The Multidimensional Poverty Index offers Read More source https://punchng.com/nigerias-poverty-exceeds-world-bank-projection-five-states-lead/

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has emerged as the best young player of the year 2022, winning the glamorous 2022 Globe Soccer Awards for his excellent performance this season. “Congratulations to Victor Osimhen on winning the 2022 #GlobeSoccer Award for POWER HORSE EMERGING PLAYER OF THE YEAR” according to a statement from official Globe Soccer Awards Read More source https://punchng.com/osimhen-beats-gavi-valverde-to-globe-soccer-awards/

The lawmaker representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency in Plateau State at the House of Representatives, Solomon Marren, has raised the alarm over the killing of his constituents by suspected herdsmen. Marren, who addressed journalists in Abuja on Thursday over the killings, alleged ethnic cleansing. He said, “I am deeply pained and grieved by the recent spate Read More source https://punchng.com/rep-laments-plateau-massacre-alleges-ethnic-cleansing/

Omo Powder Laundry Detergent has launched a plastic recycling educational campaign themed, ‘Dirt For Good’, across 30 schools to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices. According to a statement by the company on Thursday, the campaign was launched to engage and educate children on plastic recycling through its campaign, particularly on the holistic Read More source https://punchng.com/omo-launches-plastic-recycling-campaign/

Economic stakeholders have identified productivity as the solution to the current foreign exchange crisis facing the country. They expressed this view during a breakout session tagged ‘Monetary policy management in challenging times’ at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. In a statement, the Group Managing Director, Parthian Partners, Oluseye Olusoga, said the solution to Nigeria’s Read More source https://punchng.com/economic-stakeholders-want-productivity-to-solve-forex-crisis/

The Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie, said on Monday that Nigeria had no excuse not to have developed like other oil-producing countries, including Qatar and Dubai. He made the submission during the public presentation of a book titled, “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: The contentious search for peace in the Niger Delta”, Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-missing-out-on-crude-oil-boom-don/

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 3,116 cutlasses coming from Ghana. The interception took place at Idiroko area of Ogun State, with the value of the seized items estimated at N9. 348m.  Addressing journalists at the unit in Ikeja, Lagos, recently, the Acting Customs Area Controller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Read More source https://punchng.com/customs-intercept-3116-cutlasses-from-ghana/

The Director of Finance at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Brigadier-General Audu James, has died after he was knocked down by a car. PUNCH Metro gathered that the car was driven by a corporal, Abayomi Ebun, inside the NAFRC Old Barracks in Lagos. Ebun was said to be drunk at the time of the Read More source https://punchng.com/soldier-crushes-general-to-death-in-lagos-barracks/

Some political parties in the country on Wednesday asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to keep to his pledge to hand over to the winner of the 2023 presidential election even if his party lost. They stated this in separate interviews with our correspondents in Abuja. Despite reassuring the presidential candidate of the Read More source https://punchng.com/surrender-mandate-if-apc-loses-parties-tell-buhari/

No fewer than 159 Nigerians stranded in Libya were on Tuesday received by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. The Lagos Territorial Office Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development in a statement. Farinloye said the returnees included 126 adult males and females, 12 female Read More source https://punchng.com/33-children-126-other-nigerians-return-from-libya/

Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has reportedly been arrested for taking brass knuckles through security and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The 33-year-old, who lost his title by TKO to Alex Pereira in New York last Saturday, was arrested by Port Authority police in the American Airlines terminal on Wednesday. According to Read More source https://punchng.com/adesanya-arrested-in-us-over-metal-knuckles/

The Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has told the state High Court, sitting in Akure, the state capital, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has no right to try him for alleged corrupt practices. The Speaker, alongside another lawmaker, Mr Bankole Felemu-Gudu, and a staffer of the Assembly, Mr Olusegun Read More source https://punchng.com/fraud-you-cant-prosecute-me-ondo-speaker-tells-efcc/

As the effect of the high exchange rate bites harder, truckers operating in the nation’s maritime sector have lamented the reduction in activities at the ports. The truckers, who spoke exclusively with The PUNCH in Lagos on Monday, said so far, the numerous challenges at the nation’s maritime sector had led to at least a Read More source https://punchng.com/forex-crisis-hits-truckers-slows-operations/

The President, Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria, Dr Olufemi Ogunlowo, has said that joint monitory will help to curb quackery and unlicensed operators among other approaches. He said this during its 11th annual general meeting held on in Lagos. Ogunlowo said, “Given the complexity of our industry and the rate at which unlicensed companies Read More source https://punchng.com/association-seeks-end-to-unlicensed-operations/

Labour Party senatorial candidate for Edo North, Anselm Eragbe, speaks with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS on his plan to defeat former Edo State governor, Adam Oshiomhole in 2023 and the chains of events that culminated in his suspension as National Youth Leader of the party How long have you been in politics? This should be my 25th Read More source https://punchng.com/obi-represents-new-order-will-win-poll-edo-senatorial-candidate/

The board of directors of Hope Payment Service Bank Limited has appointed Mrs Ogechi Altraide as its managing director and chief executive officer. A statement said the appointment is subject to approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Chairman of the board of directors of the bank, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, stated that, “Altraide brings Read More source https://punchng.com/service-bank-gets-new-md/

The Group Managing Director, Custodian and Allied Plc, Wole Oshin, has won the 2022 Almond Insurance Industry Business Award for Excellence. The award recognises individuals with proven track records of professional brilliance, pioneering, innovation and integrity. Recipients of the award were men and women that had contributed to the insurance industry. Speaking on the award, Read More source https://punchng.com/custodian-group-gmd-gets-insurance-recognition/

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says the Federal Government will do away with petroleum subsidy by June 2023. Ahmed said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a press conference to mark the end of the 28th National Economic Summit. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that fuel subsidy gulped N2.565tn Read More source https://punchng.com/fuel-subsidy-to-end-in-2023-finance-minister/

As Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 male handball teams prepare for the 2022 International Handball Federation Trophy for Africa Zone 3 in Ivory Coast, head coaches Emeka Nnamani and Fidelis Obi have expressed confidence in their respective teams, The PUNCH reports. The IHF Trophy is scheduled to hold from November 21 to 27 and both teams Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-eyes-good-outing-at-global-handball-tourney/

The 2022 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange has said new international student enrolment in the United States has increased by 80 per cent. The Open Doors Report made available to The PUNCH stated that the report indicated that  there was a 12.3 per cent increase in the number of students from Nigeria studying Read More source https://punchng.com/us-records-80-rise-in-international-student-enrolment/

Landlords and residents of Onibata community, in the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State, have cried out for government intervention over the deplorable state of roads in different neighbourhoods in the community. In a statement by the residents’ association, United Onibata Community, the residents said despite sharing boundaries with Ogundimu, Ajuwon, Alagbole and Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-community-seeks-gov-intervention-over-bad-roads-flooding/

…as 19 Eagles aririve in camp The Portuguese national team began their preparations for the friendly against the Super Eagles at the Cidade do Futebol in Lisbon, The PUNCH reports. Our correspondent learnt that 26 players, including Manchester United want-away star, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Pepe trained under the orders of Fernando Santos on Monday. Read More source https://punchng.com/selecao-train-in-lisbon-ahead-eagles-clash/

Gone are the days when you found women and men dying of breast cancer in developed countries. Over time, medical scientists have been able to invent modern medical machines for diagnosing and treating breast cancer. The machines used for cancer treatment are upgraded, thereby enhancing their performance. Developed countries have upgraded to the use of Read More source https://punchng.com/using-advanced-technology-in-breast-cancer-treatment-2/

Adron Homes and Properties has partnered with the Nigerian Police Force to bring the police closer to the residents of the Shimawa community in Ogun State. According to a statement, the company donated an ultramodern police station and police barrack in the area. The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, unveiled the ultramodern police station Read More source https://punchng.com/real-estate-firm-donates-station-barracks-to-police/

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund has said it will partner with the organisers of the BusyBee Event Business Summit on its upcoming programme to support businesses. According to a statement, this year’s event is themed, ‘The power of you’, and will feature experts at LSETF and other renowned industry stakeholders. The statement said LSETF Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-organisation-to-support-businesses-through-summit/

An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Yemi Badru, has accused the agency of victimisation for reporting to the police an alleged assault on him by a senior official, Nasir Umar. Badru, a Deputy Superintendent of Immigration, also alleged that the Comptroller General of the NIS, Isa Idris, refused to allow him sit the service’s Read More source https://punchng.com/assaulted-immigration-officer-tackles-agency-cg-urges-forgiveness/

A group of international environmentalists, Riteonthebeach, will hold its academic festival in Lagos on Monday. The festival, hosted by Bature Brewery and Awa Wata, will feature a symposium, research, beach clean- up, community engagement and a closing party. The group, in a statement on Sunday, said the essence of the symposium is to save the Read More source https://punchng.com/environmentalists-hold-academic-festival-today/

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has warned traditional rulers in the state not to be involved in partisan politics, saying such would be an aberration and desecration of the traditional institution. He stated that his administration would not tolerate such behavior, pointing out that while each political party is their own, none of them belong Read More source https://punchng.com/shun-partisan-politics-bauchi-gov-warns-traditional-rulers/

Last week, I gave the Hausa name of guinea corn (Sorghum bicolor) as dawa/jero. A reader called my attention to it, so I would like to make some corrections. He said it is called “Jigari.” However, I am so certain that some northern states call it Dawa (it is called Dawa in Plateau State where Read More source https://punchng.com/health-benefits-of-black-eyed-beans-peas/

On May 25, 2017, as reported by Reuters, the Board of Directors of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) announced a contract with Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration for the construction of Phase II of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, at a cost of US$1.473 billion. For some reason, this fascinating story did not make it into Read More source https://punchng.com/accounting-for-buharis-rail-monies/

Lack of communication destroys friendships and marriages. Many marriages have crumbled due to poor communication. From actions and inactions in marriages, there is a need for effective communication to build healthy, long-lasting unions. A language instructor and wife, Aishat Lawal-Olanipekun, stated that for effective communication to be achieved, both partners have to be interested. She Read More source https://punchng.com/effective-communication-in-marriage/

It is not easy to come to terms with the sudden passing of the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye, until his sudden death last month. He and his wife, Titi, were planning the wedding of their daughter, Abisola, but fate had other plans. So, on Sunday, October 16, Afuye had gone to Read More source https://punchng.com/for-afuye-a-long-goodnight/

An international civil society organisation, International Human Rights Observatory Africa, has expressed concern over the delay by some state governments to domesticate the  Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the patron of the group in Africa, Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, said the domestication and implementation of the act would help to curb Read More source https://punchng.com/domesticate-vapp-act-group-urges-governors/

The Gunners have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with their 2-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday to go five points clear from champions Manchester City, with 37 points. Although Wolves managed to hold the Gunners to a goalless draw in the first half, Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, gave Read More source https://punchng.com/epl-odegaards-double-takes-arsenal-five-points-clear/

Hours after American rappr, actor and filmmaker, Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent, indicated interest in making a series about convicted Nigerian fraudster, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, actors and other Nigerians have been urging him to let a Nigerian play the title character. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the rapper had written on social Read More source https://punchng.com/let-nigerian-play-hushpuppi-actors-beg-50-cent/

A Nigeria Prize for Literature winner and filmmaker, Jude Idada’s latest movie titled, ‘Kofa’, was screened at the ongoing Africa International Film Festival during the week. ‘Kofa’, which means door in Hausa language, tells the story of about eight people who wake up in their underwear to find themselves locked in a room. All they Read More source https://punchng.com/kofa-screened-at-africa-international-film-festival/

Controversy has continued to trail the recent directive by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to demolish offices of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in Lagos. The aviation unions threatened to resist the directive while questioning the minister’s decision to proceed with the Read More source https://punchng.com/aviation-unions-reject-airport-concession/

Exercise is medicine, the same way food is medicine, says a professor of Exercise Physiology at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Oluwole Akeredolu. The don adds that engaging in regular and intentional exercise can tackle several health problems. The World Health Organisation states that one in four adults does not meet the global Read More source https://punchng.com/eight-daily-exercises-to-keep-fit-healthy/

Her message to me reads, “I had a baby recently. It’s our fourth child. And a girl like the others. This is supposed to be a joyous moment for us but our home has been anything but joyous. The atmosphere is rather tense, especially between me and my husband. Do you know that my husband Read More source https://punchng.com/the-child-that-life-gives-you/

The mother of the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu,  will be buried on Saturday in Owo Local Government Area. The late Mrs Grace Akeredolu died in her sleep on September 15, 2022 at her residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that there was heavy presence of security personnel in Owo, Read More source https://punchng.com/heavy-security-as-akeredolu-buries-mum-saturday/

The naira has rebounded by 20.8 per cent to 720/dollar at the parallel market, findings by The PUNCH have shown. The development came two weeks after the local currency came under severe pressure at the black market, following the announcement by the Federal Government to redesign the naira. The naira which fell consistently throughout last Read More source https://punchng.com/forex-crisis-traders-lose-as-naira-rebounds-to-720-dollar/

mPulse Spelling Bee has said the spelling bee competition will help students develop their vocabulary, participate in healthy competitions and reach their full potential. Speaking at the 2022 edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee competition, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, Adia Sowho, said, “The goal of the mPulse Spelling Bee is to help students develop Read More source https://punchng.com/spelling-bee-will-develop-students-vocabulary/

The Mummy’s Place International Nursery and Primary School,  has called on the stakeholders in the sector to rise up and rescue the sector from collapsing. The proprietor of the school, Dr Damilola Oshin, said education needed proper funding and there was a need for the collaborative efforts of all the stakeholders to raise the standard. Read More source https://punchng.com/school-seeks-education-sectors-development/