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An Imam at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, mosque, Isale-Igbein, Prof Sherifdeen Kareem, has explained that Muslim couples can have sexual intercourse during the month of Ramadan, but only after they have broken their fast. The cleric, who spoke with our correspondent in Abeokuta, explained that it was only illegal for unmarried couples to Read More source https://punchng.com/muslim-couples-can-get-intimate-after-breaking-fast-cleric/

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has promised that he will remain consistent with his performances for club side Napoli this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old’s performances this season have led to him being considered one of the best strikers in the world and arguably the best center forward in Europe right now. When Osimhen Read More source https://punchng.com/osimhen-vows-to-keep-scoring/

The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency recorded 22 deaths from Lassa fever cases across the state in 2023, chairman of the agency, Rilwanu Mohammed, said on Thursday. Mohammed made this known at a one-day advocacy engagement meeting with traditional and religious leaders on prevention of infectious diseases in Bauchi. The News Agency of Read More source https://punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-22-in-bauchi/

United Bank for Africa on Thursday said it recorded N201bn profit before tax in its 2022 financial period. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022, titled, ‘Full year 2022: UBA delivers strong results as profit hits N201bn’. It stated that, “Despite the Read More source https://punchng.com/uba-grows-profit-by-31-to-n201bn/

One of the leaders of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has tackled his acting successor, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, for asserting that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, won the February 25 presidential election. He described as illegal any decision outside the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Adebanjo Read More source https://punchng.com/it-is-illegal-to-assert-obi-won-presidential-election-fasoranti-tackles-adebanjo/

The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria has pledged to join the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the fight against drug abuse in the country. According to a statement from the association, its chairman, Vicky Haastrup, made the pledge when she hosted the Commander, Apapa Special Area Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Read More source https://punchng.com/terminal-operators-ndlea-collaborate-to-tackle-drug-abuse/

The Lagos State Government will today (Thursday) begin the trial of Chrisland School, Opebi, and some employees over the death of one of the school’s pupils, 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran. The school’s workers to be arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja include Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Mrs. Belinda Amao, Read More source https://punchng.com/whitney-lagos-begins-trial-of-chrisland-school-workers-today/

The video recently posted by Hazel Onuo, also known as “Whitemoney,” is a most upsetting and parochial portrayal of Nigerian women. In this video, the winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ Season 6 painted women as merchandise who answer to money without question. He later clarified that he directed the post at men, Read More source https://punchng.com/whitemoney-and-his-reckless-counsel-to-brothers/

South Africa’s power firm Eskom returned two hydropower plants to Uganda’s government on Tuesday after Ugandan authorities declined to renew its licence, Uganda’s Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, said. A report by Reuters said under a 20-year concession signed in 2002, Eskom had been running the two plants located at the source of the River Nile Read More source https://punchng.com/uganda-rejects-eskom-power-plant-licence-renewal-request/

The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Labour Party has suspended eleven of its officials for engaging in anti-party activities during the just-concluded governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. This was contained in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen by the LP state Chairman, Alexander Ombugu, and the party’s Assistant Read More source https://punchng.com/nasarawa-lp-suspends-11-officials-over-anti-party-activities/

Businessman and Chairman, Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, has called on the incoming government to tackle challenges in the power sector of the country. Otedola said this on Tuesday on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited at the closing-gong ceremony to commemorate the first annual general meeting of Geregu Power. According to Otedola, the Read More source https://punchng.com/otedola-urges-incoming-govt-to-address-power-challenges/

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, who stepped aside from his position on Tuesday,  is set to fight his suspension by a Benue State High Court, Makurdi on Monday. Ayu’s Special Assistant on Communication, Simon Imobo-tswam, disclosed this to our correspondent shortly after the party announced the appointment of the Read More source https://punchng.com/suspension-ayu-heads-for-court-as-pdp-appoints-acting-chair/

New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport has concluded plans to unveil Delta Cargo’s newest cooler. The new state-of-the-art facility is the largest of its kind at JFK and offers an upgraded experience for customers with cargo that requires specialised handling for temperature-sensitive goods being shipped around the globe. “This is just one of the Read More source https://punchng.com/delta-cargo-unveils-largest-cooler-facility-at-jfk-airport/

The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paystack, Shola Akinlade, has bought a 55 per cent stake in second-division Danish club, Aarhus Fremad. The deal which was announced on Tuesday will see Aarhus Fremad become a sister club to Sporting Lagos FC, a Lagos-based football club in the Nigeria National League founded by Akinlade in Read More source https://punchng.com/paystack-ceo-buys-55-stake-in-danish-football-club/

A United States judge has ordered former Vice President Mike Pence to testify about his conversations with Donald Trump leading up to the 2021 assault on the Capitol, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. Washington’s Chief Judge James Boasberg reportedly ruled that Pence should have to provide answers to a federal grand jury on any Read More source https://punchng.com/pence-ordered-to-testify-in-probe-against-trump/

A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday heard how a pastor, Chris Mcdouglas, allegedly defiled a 17-year-old daughter of a member of his church. A medical doctor, Mrs Maria Fadaka, told the court while testifying in the ongoing trial of Mcdouglas, a pastor at Peculiar Generation Assembly Church, Lagos. Read More source https://punchng.com/pastor-accused-of-defiling-members-daughter-to-file-no-case-submission/

The Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at the National Identity Management Commission, Hadiza Dagabana, has called for the amendment of the Public Procurement Act. According to a statement jointly signed by the Communications Manager of the Nigeria Digital Identification Project, Dr Walter Duru and NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, she stated this Read More source https://punchng.com/nimc-seeks-review-of-procurement-act/

An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered the remand of a set of twins, Taiwo and Kehinde Sunday, at a correctional centre for allegedly breaking into a house to steal electronics and other goods valued at N825,000 in the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that the teenagers are facing two-count of housebreaking and stealing. Read More source https://punchng.com/ekiti-court-remands-twin-brothers-for-stealing/

The National Population Commission has said it had put up measures to guard against all forms of malpractices ahead of the forthcoming population and housing census. The commission also stressed that citizens living away from their states of origin do not need to travel to home for the purpose of the exercise. It said people Read More source https://punchng.com/dont-travel-to-state-of-origin-for-census-npc/

The National Population Commission has revealed that a total of 885,000 people will be recruited for the 2023 Population and Housing Census scheduled for May. The Commission stated this while giving an update about the exercise in a report, adding that it will last for five days and the total amount needed to carry it Read More source https://punchng.com/npc-to-recruit-885000-persons-for-census/

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is confident the three-time African champions will bounce back and get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track when they face Guinea-Bissau in the second leg of their Group A double-header at the Estadio 24 de Setembro on Monday (today), The PUNCH reports. The three-time African Read More source https://punchng.com/moffi-confident-as-eagles-seek-redemption-against-guinea-bissau/

• Strikers Oparanozie, Oshoala return Despite calls from stakeholders and coaches to have ageing and inactive players dropped from the Super Falcons, head coach, Randy Waldrum, has once again invited 39-year-old defender Onome Ebi in his 23-woman squad for next month’s pre–World Cup friendlies in Turkey, The PUNCH reports. The biggest news, however, is the Read More source https://punchng.com/again-waldrum-invites-ageing-ebi-for-pre-world-cup-friendlies/

High-flying Nigeria National League outfit, Sporting Lagos, on Sunday unveiled their new jersey, courtesy of partnership with Klasha, in their home match against Crown FC at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos. The new jersey, which features the Klasha logo across the front of the club’s Umbro jerseys , will be worn by the players during all Read More source https://punchng.com/sporting-lagos-unveil-new-jersey-in-lagos/

Desirous to enhance the credibility of the 2015 general elections, the then Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, invited academics including vice-chancellors to participate in the various processes – collation and announcement – of election results. This national assignment was in consonance with one of the tripodal duties of the academic namely community Read More source https://punchng.com/academics-election-miasma-and-other-matters/

I am always concerned about investments, whether domestic or foreign. Investment in economics is regarded as a flow implying that it is a continuous activity. When investment stops, the economy becomes static, unemployment rises, social problems and insecurity become the order of the day due to increased idle hands. To start investments however, whether as Read More source https://punchng.com/nexus-between-domestic-savings-and-investments/

No fewer than nine suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services in Kogi, Adamawa, Abuja, and Plateau States. They were arrested between March and March 26 during a joint operation with other security agencies. Among those arrested is a retired personnel of the Nigerian Army identified as Col AU Suleiman Read More source https://punchng.com/dss-arrests-ex-soldier-eight-others-recovers-arms/

A sportsman, Phillip Ayobami, who was seen posing with a diminutive lady, Ruth Innocent, at the Bayelsa State orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps in photos that went viral on social media, has denied being in a relationship with her as she claimed. Innocent had on March 14 posted photos showing her posing Read More source https://punchng.com/three-foot-tall-ex-corper-not-my-girlfriend-phillip/

 The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor, has said about 51,828 Boko Haram fighters and their family members surrendered to the Federal Government between July 2021 and May 2022. Irabor disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the 7th Founders’ Day of the Edo State University Uzairue, titled ‘National Defence Policy and Transitional Justice Read More source https://punchng.com/13360-bharam-fighters-surrendered-in-18-months-irabor/

DAMILOLA AINA writes on the increasing rate of land and housing scams in the country, the modus operandi used by illegal developers and ways to end the menace. A 35-year-old businesswoman, Esther Yohanna, needs a new apartment. She got in touch with an agent who promptly “showed her the way”. It turned out to be Read More source https://punchng.com/tackling-menace-of-fake-estate-developers-fraudsters/

The United Kingdom has reiterated its commitment to mitigating the effects of climate change in Nigeria. According to a statement, British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, said this at a climate action event in the celebration of Commonwealth Day which was held at Lufasi Park in Lagos. He observed that the impacts of climate change Read More source https://punchng.com/uk-advocates-strong-infrastructure-to-tackle-climate-change/

    The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were seen at some areas in Akure South and Akure North Local Government Areas of Ondo State, arresting some Point of Sales operators allegedly selling naira at a high prices. It was gathered that scores of the operators were arrested on Friday and Saturday Read More source https://punchng.com/efcc-arrests-ondo-pos-operators-over-naira-notes-trading/

The winner of the March 18 governorship election in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, called on his co-contestants in the election to join hands with him to move the state to greater heights.“Electioneering is behind us now and we are to battle the issue of governance now.“This is our state and commonwealth and we must Read More source https://punchng.com/join-me-to-move-oyo-forward-makinde-urges-co-contestants/

The National Bureau of Statistics says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N3,708.58 in February 2022 to N4,600.57 in February 2023. This was contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for February 2023 released on Friday in Abuja. The report said the February price represented a 24.05 per cent increase Read More source https://punchng.com/cooking-gas-price-rose-by-24-05-in-one-year-nbs/

The recently held governorship and House of Assembly elections caused upset in some states, DIRISU YAKUBU examines the issues that made some governing parties lose the governorship election to the opposition Election cycles offer voters the opportunity to make bold statements in the choice of their leaders at every layer of government. In advanced and Read More source https://punchng.com/voters-anger-ends-incumbent-reign-in-sokoto-abia-others/

Savannah Energy has said it will challenge Chad over plans to take over its assets. In a statement on Friday, the British independent energy company described the actions of the Republic of Chad as a breach of the conventions to which Savannah Chad and the country, amongst others, are parties. The President of the Republic Read More source https://punchng.com/savannah-threatens-suit-over-chads-planned-asset-nationalisation/

The Ramadan season is here again, a time many Muslims dedicate to fasting, praying, and promoting the importance of sharing and giving to the less privileged in society. This period is very significant for many Muslim couples, as it serves as a time of reflection and dedication to the fundamental principles of Islam and its Read More source https://punchng.com/observe-ramadan-without-overindulgence/

Was comedy your childhood dream? Comedy was not my childhood dream. When I was younger, I wanted to be a pilot. But as I grew older, my love for comedy surfaced and I find myself doing it with ease. How did you feel the first time you held a microphone? I felt tense and frightened. Read More source https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-mc-drama/

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Thursday sentenced four men to death by hanging for armed robbery and kidnapping of a woman, Mrs Gloria Emole. The convicts are Victor Chukwunonso, Ifeanyi Maduaka, Obinna Nwankwo and Richard Nwabueze. Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo held that the prosecution was able to prove its case beyond a Read More source https://punchng.com/four-men-to-die-by-hanging-for-robbery/

A 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Kuye, has been sentenced to four hours of community service before the Ogba Magistrates’ Court sitting in the Ikeja area of Lagos State for allegedly trespassing into a compound and stealing three bottles of Tiger beer valued at N1,500 in the Egbeda Alimosho area of the state. Kuye, who was arraigned Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-man-in-court-for-stealing-n1500-beer/

Governors have congratulated the Muslim Ummah in their states on the sighting of the moon which signifies the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting period. The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, urged citizens of the state to use the period to pray for Read More source https://punchng.com/pray-for-nigerias-unity-governors-emir-tell-muslims/

The Chairman of CIG Motors Co Limited, Diana Chen, on Tuesday, said that lack of stable electricity supply and insecurity were among the hurdles militating against effective operations of automobile assembly plants in Nigeria. Chen spoke at the official opening of Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Abuja G-Style showroom and the unveiling of a new GS8 Read More source https://punchng.com/auto-manufacturer-laments-industry-challenges/

Nigeria ended 2022 on a poor note but Friday’s (today) 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau offers Jose Peseiro’s team a good chance to get themselves back on track, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles lost their last three games to Algeria, Costa Rica and Portugal and will now seek to return Read More source https://punchng.com/eagles-vs-guinea-bissau-eagles-djurtus-renew-rivalry-in-afcon-qualifier/

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, Thursday, received a delegation from the Central Bank of Nigeria led by the bank’s Deputy Governor, Economic Policy Directorate, Dr Kingsley Obiora. The NLC announced this in a post on its Facebook page. The PUNCH reports that the NLC said it would on Wednesday picket the Read More source https://punchng.com/pictorial-cbn-delegates-meet-nlc-amid-planned-protest/

The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, on Wednesday, said about two-thirds of the population of citizens in Nigeria lacked access to potable water. Nigeria has an estimated population of about 200 million, as 2/3 of this figure represents over 133 million persons without access to potable water across the country. Speaking at a press briefing Read More source https://punchng.com/133-million-nigerians-lack-access-to-potable-water-un/

Nigeria international, Peter Olayinka, might earn a lengthy ban following an incident that saw him headbutt Slovan Liberec defender Gigli Ndefe during Slavia Prague’s 2-2 draw in the Fortuna Liga last weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra. The 27-year-old was shown a straight red when Slavia were leading 2-1, but the Slavists conceded after his dismissal to Read More source https://punchng.com/headbutting-olayinka-may-earn-lengthy-ban/

Culture is an important factor in project success. The principles, policies and practices that work in a developed country like England, may not work in a Third World country like Nigeria. This is due to the different cultures in these two different countries. While a developed nation has high per capita income because of higher Read More source https://punchng.com/implementing-cashless-economy-in-a-developing-nation/

The Chief Executive Officer of Ships & Ports, Dr Bolaji c, has condemned the spate of nepotism in the country’s maritime industry. In a statement, Bolaji said that politicians jostle for appropriate top positions in government agencies they perceived to be cash cows. He maintained that nepotism has negatively affected the growth of the sector, Read More source https://punchng.com/expert-decries-nepotism-in-maritime-industry/

The Governor-elect of Abia State, Alex Otti, of the Labour Party, has dedicated his victory in the just-concluded March 18 governorship election to God, saying God makes everything beautiful in His time. Otti, in his acceptance speech on Wednesday, said the “siege is over” and that the votes of the people have “broken the gates Read More source https://punchng.com/your-votes-broke-gates-of-hell-otti-tells-abia-voters/

Four presidential candidates on Tuesday approached the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja with separate petitions, seeking the nullification of the declaration of  Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress as winner of the February 25 presidential poll. The petitioners, seeking nullification of Tinubu’s emergence as President-elect as Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party; Read More source https://punchng.com/atiku-obi-two-others-ask-tribunal-to-nullify-tinubus-victory/

The Okoroafor Chinaza Ogechi Foundation on Tuesday urged women and girls to embrace menstrual hygiene. The foundation said this during its sensitisation outreach at the Internally Displaced People camp in Durumi, Abuja, with the theme ‘Education on menstrual hygiene and importance of educating the girl-child.’ The sensitisation outreach which was done in collaboration with the Read More source https://punchng.com/foundation-urges-women-to-embrace-menstrual-hygiene/

The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his re-election, describing it as well-deserved A letter signed by the council’s President, Mr Rotimi Edu, and made available to the media in Lagos, said the governor’s re-election did not come as a surprise. Edu stated that Sanwo-Olu Read More source https://punchng.com/insurance-council-hails-sanwo-olu-pledges-support/

Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, says the body isn’t aware of any proposed commercial dispute resolution meeting with Total Promotions Limited over the title and broadcast rights of the Nigerian league, The PUNCH reports. In a notice dated February 17, 2023, solicitors of Total Promotions Limited Read More source https://punchng.com/title-rights-imc-denies-tpl-move-for-peaceful-resolution/

The Election Petitions Tribunal that will hear cases emanating from the National and state Assembly elections in Osun State has received no fewer than 14 petitions, while its counterpart in Oyo State received 20 petitions on Tuesday. In Osun, all the petitions received were against the victory of the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Read More source https://punchng.com/assembly-poll-osun-oyo-tribunals-receive-34-petitions/

Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed sweeping anti-gay legislation which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships, following a highly charged and chaotic session. “The ayes have it,” parliamentary speaker Annet Anita Among said after the final vote, adding that the “bill passed in record time.” Legislators amended significant portions of the original draft law, with Read More source https://punchng.com/ugandas-parliament-passes-tough-anti-gay-bill/

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially presented a Certificate of Yoruba Territory to Quilombola territory in Brazil, making the city the first outside Africa to receive the title. The highly revered Yoruba king also on Tuesday addressed Brazil’s Federal House of Assembly where he officially inaugurated the first-ever National Orisa Read More source https://punchng.com/ooni-inaugurates-national-orisa-day-in-brazil/

The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said those who voted against him in Saturday’s governorship election in the state will not be punished because his victory at the poll was made possible with the help of God. Speaking at the Government House, Lafia, on Monday after he was declared winner of the election by Read More source https://punchng.com/i-forgive-those-who-voted-against-me-sule/

The market capitalisation of Bitcoin has risen by $211.32bn in the first 76 days of 2023. This is a 66.34 per cent increase in the time under review and an indication of recovery after the most popular cryptocurrency fell by 65.29 per cent in 2022. After falling to $16,547.50 as of December 31, 2022, BTC Read More source https://punchng.com/btc-recovers-gains-211bn-in-2023/

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said the overwhelming victory that the All Progressives Congress recorded in Saturday’s governorship poll underscored the desire of the citizens to continue along the path of positive progress that Kwara had recorded over the past three years. The governor polled 273,424 votes to clinch re-election, defeating the candidate Read More source https://punchng.com/ill-build-on-past-gains-in-kwara-abdulrazaq/

Rasheed Kashamu, son of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu, has been announced as the winner of the House of Assembly election into the Ijebu North Constituency 1. He polled 10,004 to defeat the incumbent member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Sylvester ‘Niyi Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress. At 26, the younger Kashamu Read More source https://punchng.com/26-year-old-kashamus-son-rasheed-wins-ogun-assembly-seat/

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Siminaliayi Fubara, has been declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Fabura the winner of the poll on Monday night. The PDP’s flagbearer won in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Read More source https://punchng.com/breaking-pdps-fubara-wins-rivers-gov-poll/

French Ligue 1 club Marseille are interested in signing on loan Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window, but a move for the Arsenal-owned striker is unlikely to be straightforward.  The Hale End Academy product joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan last August without an option to buy included in the deal, Read More source https://punchng.com/marseille-interested-in-balogun-after-missing-moffi/

Bauchi State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Bala Mohammed, has won in all the three Local Government Areas where a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, represents, in his re-election bid. There has been a long running political battle between Dogara, who is ending his fourth term representing the Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Read More source https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-wins-dogaras-constituency-despite-opposition/

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited dropped below N30tn last week, weeks after it crossed the mark, leading to a loss of N476bn for investors. This bearish trend started on Monday with investors losing N3bn to close at N 30.391 tn. On Tuesday, the market cap lost N36bn to close the day at Read More source https://punchng.com/equities-market-tumbles-by-n476bn/

A former Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Olabode Adetoyi, has urged Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to develop a roadmap policy for agricultural production. A statement said Adetoyi urged Tinubu to back the policy up with an Act of Parliament. The former commissioner said the act of parliament should entail crop, livestock production policy and Read More source https://punchng.com/ex-ekiti-commissioner-wants-agric-devt/

Paris Saint-Germain’s march towards another Ligue 1 title was slowed on Sunday as they went down 2-0 at home to Rennes, a result that allowed Marseille to close the gap on the leaders to seven points with 10 games remaining. Kylian Mbappe had an effort disallowed for offside before Karl Toko-Ekambi put Rennes in front Read More source https://punchng.com/ligue-1-psg-falter-lose-2-0-to-rennes/

A nutritionist and dietician, Olusola Malomo, has warned Nigerians against high consumption of eggs, noting that it may increase the risk of having brain cancer and hypertension. The expert explained that eggs are the main source of dietary cholesterol, advising that they must be consumed moderately. According to him, one egg per day is recommended Read More source https://punchng.com/high-consumption-of-eggs-may-cause-brain-cancer-expert-warns/

The number of Nigerian-trained doctors practising in the United Kingdom has climbed to 11,001, Sunday PUNCH reports. Between February 2 to March 15, 2023, 162 Nigerian-trained doctors were licensed to practise in the UK. Our correspondent also observed that 15 doctors were licensed to practise in the UK in three days, from March 16 to Read More source https://punchng.com/nigerian-doctors-practising-in-uk-hit-11000/

An actor, writer and filmmaker, Adetokunbo Shittu, tells KEHINDE AJOSE about his career and other issues You studied Dramatic Arts at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. What inspired you to go for that course? I studied it because of my fascination with the arts. I have been artistically inclined since I was Read More source https://punchng.com/comparing-stage-screen-actors-needless-adetokunbo-shittu/

Global payment platform, Stripe Incorporated’s valuation fell to $50bn from its $95 valuation in March 2021. This was as the company announced on Wednesday that it had signed agreements for more than $6.5bn in a Series I round of funding with existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund, and new ones such as Read More source https://punchng.com/payment-platforms-valuation-drops-by-45bn/

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iiDENTIFii, Gur Geva, has said that biometric technology is crucial to Nigeria’s digital economy. According to him, with proper biometrics tech, financial institutions could provide safe and efficient services to consumers in the country at scale, and improve financial inclusion. He said, “Biometric technology is a crucial consideration Read More source https://punchng.com/biometrics-crucial-to-digital-economy-says-ceo/

Over the years, many women have proved that they can maintain a home and have a successful career at the same time. One of such people is the Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Tinuade Sanda. Not only is Sanda, who is the first female CEO of the company, beautiful, she is also Read More source https://punchng.com/how-tinuade-sanda-combines-work-family-fashion-effortlessly/

Economic Community of West African States has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday. This was made known in a statement made available to our correspondent. The organisation in its statement described the electoral process as peaceful. The statement read, “The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission deployed Read More source https://punchng.com/gov-poll-ecowas-expresses-satisfaction-with-election-says-its-peaceful/

A popular music producer, singer and record label executive, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he is usually uneasy whenever he is in the midst of a crowd. Speaking during an interview with a media personality, Hawa Magaji, the Mavin Records boss said, “I am not supposed to be an artiste. I and the camera don’t Read More source https://punchng.com/don-jazzy-speaks-on-being-shy-amidst-crowds/

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice, has ordered the arraignment of a Lekki-based pastor, Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniel, over the alleged rape of an assistant pastor of the church and another lady. Daniel is the founder of I Reign Christian Ministry, Ikota, Lekki, and has been trending on social media for making Read More source https://punchng.com/lagos-orders-bishops-prosecution-for-rape-of-pastor/

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yishau Ahmed, has called on security agencies to ensure maximum security of corps members serving as ad hoc staff members in the governorship and state assemblies’ elections. The DG made the call during separate visits to heads of security agencies in Bauchi State, including the Read More source https://punchng.com/nysc-dg-demands-tight-security-for-corpers/

Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Pastor Naomi Awak, talks to CHIMA AZUBUIKE, about women in leadership and other issues.   The 2023 International Women’s Day was recently commemorated in the country. How will you assess the welfare of women in  Gombe State? The Gombe woman is enabled in the sense that Read More source https://punchng.com/why-i-opposed-my-fathers-political-interest-gombe-commissioner/

…Says warrant has ‘no meaning’, ex-president calls it ’tissue paper’ …Opposition jubilate The Kremlin said Friday that the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin was legally “void” since Moscow does not recognise the Hague-based court’s jurisdiction. Top Russian officials and propagandists seethed with anger, while members of the opposition Read More source https://punchng.com/kremlin-dismisses-icc-warrant-for-putin/

• Fans query coach over delayed list Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea Bissau in March, Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has invited 23 players to execute the double-header clash against the Djurtus. The list was released by the media team of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday. The Portuguese Read More source https://punchng.com/peseiro-drops-okoye-invites-u-20-duo-for-guinea-bissau-clash/

King Osanga, the 2007 U-17 World Cup winning forward, who now features for local side Nasarawa United player, shares his humble beginnings and his experiences during the Libyan war, while playing for Al Nasr Benghazi, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE When did you start playing football? I grew up playing football as a child Read More source https://punchng.com/i-paid-2000-before-i-escaped-from-libyan-war-osanga/

Tomorrow in our polarised nation, Nigerians will troop to the polls to elect persons who will become their ambassadors in governors’ mansions and state Houses-of-Assembly. On the official list of candidates in battleground Lagos, the Independent National Electoral Commission has sitting Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu on record representing the ruling All Progressives Congress. He is in Read More source https://punchng.com/tomorrow-tinubu-is-back-on-the-ballot/

After bagging a recording deal with CSE Records owned by prolific businessman, Onyekachukwu Mba, aka Don Lamba, music artist, Jesse Chinedu, aka Mofizzay, in a stunt aimed at enticing his growing fan base, has released an extended playlist, ‘Son of the Sun’. In a chat with Midweek Entertainment, Mofizzay, while describing the new EP, ‘Son Read More source https://punchng.com/mofizzay-thrills-fans-with-new-ep/

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed confidence in the administration of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, especially for his impact on education. The association hailed the administration for ensuring a stable calendar for schools and the construction of facilities across schools in the state, which were aiding the academic pursuit of Read More source https://punchng.com/nans-commends-lagos-govts-investment-in-education/

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has said a well-developed and efficient inland water transportation was necessary for an integrated and functional multimodal transportation system whose major pillar was dependent upon accurate and timely hydrographic studies and charts. Speaking at the unveiling of the Navigational Charts of the lower River Niger on Thursday in Abuja, Read More source https://punchng.com/hydrographic-charts-crucial-for-efficient-water-transportation-minister/

The league of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, including Edo and Delta states, has urged the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to work towards liberating Nigerians from poverty. Describing the victory of Tinubu as hard-earned, the Imams, in a congratulatory message jointly signed by Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Abdullah Al-Ilori and Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmad Aladesawe, said it Read More source https://punchng.com/liberate-nigerians-from-poverty-muslim-group-urges-tinubu/

In the wake of failing electronic transactions, the Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that the country’s telecommunication networks can absorb the surge in the demand for cashless transactions that have been recorded since late 2022. The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this during an event to commemorate the ‘2023 World Consumer Rights Read More source https://punchng.com/telcos-not-responsible-for-failed-bank-transactions-ncc/

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed May 22 to hear a suit seeking  to stop the conduct of elections and examination on Saturdays. The suit was filed by one Ugochukwu Uchenwa, who said he is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which regards Saturday as the ‘sabbath day’ meant only for Read More source https://punchng.com/church-member-sues-inec-for-fixing-polls-on-saturdays/

Napoli made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their history after Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Victor Osimhen struck either side of half-time and Piotr Zielinski added another from the penalty spot to secure a 5-0 aggregate triumph in the last 16 for Serie A’s runaway leaders. Read More source https://punchng.com/osimhen-shines-as-napoli-beat-frankfurt-to-reach-ucl-quarter-finals/

The United Nations on Wednesday said that the presidential election held on February 25 have revealed the sharp ethnic, religious and demographic fault in the country, despite the signing of the peace accord by candidates and their political parties. The UN also stated that since Nigeria is standing at a crossroads, engagement in genuine dialogue, Read More source https://punchng.com/presidential-election-revealed-ethnic-religious-demographic-fault-lines-un/

Google has announced it is introducing Artificial Intelligence powered features to Docs and Gmail. According to the firm, it is now making it possible for Workspace users to leverage the power of generative AI to create, connect and collaborate. It stated that the AI-powered writing feature will be rolled out to trusted testers first. The Read More source https://punchng.com/google-introduces-ai-feature-to-docs-gmail/

Rivers United forward, Paul Acquah, is still basking in the euphoria of his incredible run in the CAF Confederation Cup, after one of his strikes on match-day four was voted as the Goal of The Week, The PUNCH reports. The second goal in his hat-trick against Motema Pembe last Thursday was announced by CAF as Read More source https://punchng.com/confed-cup-award-excites-acquah/

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ojo Akerele, in the Idoani community, the Ose Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.  The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmi Odunlami, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Akure, the state capital on Tuesday.   She said, Read More source https://punchng.com/ondo-man-defiles-10-year-old-girl-pays-victim-n100/

The candidate of the National Rescue Movement, Akinwunmi Braithwaite, has denied withdrawing from Saturday’s governorship election in Lagos. Braithwaite, who also stated that he had not endorsed any candidate ahead of the election, said the happiness of Lagosians and the emergence of a more humane society remained his topmost priority. This was contained in a Read More source https://punchng.com/im-still-in-lagos-gov-race-nrm-candidate/

The Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday continued its downward trend as investors lost N36bn at the close of trading. The All-Share Index lost 65.47 points to settle at 55,722.9 from the 55,788.37 points recorded on Monday. The market capitalisation also dropped by 0. 118 per cent to close the day at N30.355tn. A total of Read More source https://punchng.com/investors-lose-n36bn-as-stock-market-slides-further/

The police, on Tuesday, said that it recovered no fewer than 182 sophisticated illegal arms and 430 ammunition of various calibres from February 16, 2023, to date. The PUNCH reports that the police had handed over previously recovered arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Read More source https://punchng.com/police-recover-182-illicit-arms-430-ammunition-in-one-month/

President Joe Biden mourned Tuesday with Asian American survivors of a mass shooting in a Los Angeles suburb and wielded his limited powers to tighten firearms controls while pressuring Congress to “do something big.” A sombre president addressed the immigrant community in Monterey Park, praising their resilience and recalling the characteristics of each of the Read More source https://punchng.com/biden-mourns-with-mass-shooting-survivors-tightens-gun-law/

The Peoples Democratic Party, Ebonyi Chapter, has challenged Governor David Umahi to explain to the residents why he “waged hunger war” against them. This was as the party observed that the alleged sharing of public funds among select residents by the governor ahead of the March 18 governorship polls, would not save his party, the Read More source https://punchng.com/vote-buying-cant-save-apc-pdp-tells-umahi/

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (red.) has extended condolences to the family of Ismaila Mabo, a former coach of the Super Falcons, who died on Monday aged 80. The former Falcons coach died during the early hours of Monday morning in his residence in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, after a prolonged illness. Read More source https://punchng.com/buhari-nff-ex-falcons-mourn-mabo/

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has directed Commissioners of Police in charge of state commands to ensure investigations in all cases of violations of the  Electoral Act during the February 25, 2023 presidential and National Assembly polls. The IG directed them to swiftly conclude investigations and forward case files to the Independent National Electoral Read More source https://punchng.com/electoral-offences-ig-orders-case-transfer-to-inec/

Guinea Insurance Plc has said it injected about N900m capital into its business in 2022 financial period. It also said it was in the process of listing 1.8 billion shares. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the insurance company, Mr Ademola Abidogun, disclosed this at the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors’ 2023 first Read More source https://punchng.com/guinea-insurance-gets-fresh-n900m-capital/

Cyclone Freddy, packing powerful winds and torrential rain, killed more than 100 people in Malawi and Mozambique, on its return to southern Africa’s mainland, authorities said Monday. Freddy, on track to become the longest-lasting storm on record, barrelled through southern Africa at the weekend for the second time within a few weeks, making a comeback Read More source https://punchng.com/cyclone-freddy-kills-over-100-in-malawi-mozambique/

Ferencvaros midfielder Anderson Esiti has expressed confidence his Hungarian side will overturn their first-leg Europa League defeat to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition. The Green Eagles, as they are fondly called, suffered a 2-0 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie last Thursday. The Read More source https://punchng.com/ferencvaros-esiti-confident-of-win-over-leverkusen/

The traditional ruler of Ayetoro Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Micah Ajijo, on Sunday, appealed to the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, to provide security in his community as some hoodlums are terrorising him and the community in general. Ajijo alleged that the hoodlums recently invaded his palace and destroyed Read More source https://punchng.com/ondo-monarch-laments-hoodlums-invasion-of-palace/

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a technician, Destiny Okuwaiya, for allegedly stealing a lightning protection system belonging to the Sabo, Lagos branch of a bank. The value of the system was put at N800, 000. The 25-year-old suspect was said to have been asked by the bank authorities to help upgrade their cyberspace Read More source https://punchng.com/technician-in-court-for-stealing-banks-property/

Following high-end investigations, the Texas Board of Nursing, United States, has announced that it has charged no fewer than 75 nurses to court over issues bordering around falsification of certificates. On the list posted on the website of the board, 43 of the names were identified as nurses of Nigerian origin. The PUNCH had in Read More source https://punchng.com/another-25-nigerian-nurses-face-forgery-charges-in-us/

Oreoluwa Aina, a National Youth Service Corps member, was one of those who died on Thursday when a Lagos State Government staff bus collided with a train in the PWD area of the state. In this interview with DAYO OYEWO, her father, Femi Aina, speaks on her daughter’s plans after the service year How did Read More source https://punchng.com/my-daughter-preparing-for-masters-in-uk-before-train-crash-dad/

  The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is set to today, in  Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Many Nigerians look up to the emergence of Nigerian singer, Temilade Oyeniyi, in the nomination list. It will be recalled that the singer had won a Grammy award on February 5. Following a song Read More source https://punchng.com/oscars-2023-all-eyes-on-tems/

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn is still hopeful that an epic encounter between Tyson Fury and the British-Nigerian can still be made and has called on Fury’s promotional team to assist him in making the fight happen. Joshua returns from consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk on April 1 when he faces America’s Jermaine Franklin at Read More source https://punchng.com/hearn-challenges-fury-to-fight-joshua/

In this report, GODFREY GEORGE examines the difficulties and stigmatisation of parents with special needs children The street that leads to the Edafes home is scanty. A few single buildings dotted the neighbourhood — one here, another there as though the occupants had rifts to settle. A shoe shiner, Sani Aminu, sat outside the grey-coloured Read More source https://punchng.com/silent-tears-how-society-compounds-travails-of-mothers-with-special-needs-children/

The Central Bank of Nigeria says residents of rural and unbanked areas can no longer swap old notes for new ones through its cash swap programme. The CBN Acting Spokesperson, Isa Abdulmumin, disclosed this in a telephone chat with our correspondet, noting that the programme had fulfilled its mandate. He said, “The programme has stopped. Read More source https://punchng.com/cbn-ends-cash-swap-programme-in-rural-areas/