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A consultant on Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Temitope Olatunji-Agunbiade has warned women against the abuse and use of contraceptives, noting that studies have confirmed that their use increases the risk of breast cancer. Olatunji-Agunbiade disclosed this at an event organised by Beulah World Initiative in partnership with Covenant University to commemorate the World Cancer Awareness Read More source https://punchng.com/contraceptives-may-increase-risk-of-breast-cancer-oncologist-warns/

The unfolding events in Nigeria since the presidential elections in February 2023 leads every discerning citizen of Nigeria to the conclusion that our politics, economic management and social cohesion are in the process of putrefaction and something urgent needs to be done to the rescue. We have always been on the cliff of situations that Read More source https://punchng.com/heal-nigeria/

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, said the country would have paid $15 billion if it had lost the case against the international firm, Process & Industrial Development Limited. He lamented that such monetary loss could be substituted to finance key infrastructural projects, among others. The PUNCH reports that, following a 2010 agreement between P$ID Read More source https://punchng.com/challenging-pid-fraud-saved-nigeria-15bn-buhari/

A former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, Prof Akpan Ekpo, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO about the state of the economy and the way forward There has been a continued slide of the naira, and the Federal Government appears to have no Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-may-become-another-venezuela-if-inflation-is-not-controlled-ekpo/

A retired principal of Eleyo High School, Ikere Ekiti, Pa Ayo Olujobi, tells ABIODUN NEJO about his career as a teacher and why Nigeria’s leaders should implement policies to improve the lives of the suffering masses What type of family were you born into? I was born on June 5, 1936, in Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti Read More source https://punchng.com/i-avoided-polygamy-because-of-bitter-experience-87-year-old-retired-principal/

Residents of highbrow estates in Isheri and OPIC estates, off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, have in the last few days battled heavy flooding resulting from the water release from the Oyan Dam, with some residents constrained to remain indoors, some abandoned their homes outright while some others devoted days to pumping water out of their expensive Read More source https://punchng.com/agony-in-luxury-sorry-tales-of-lagos-ogun-rich-landlords-displaced-by-flood/

The Federal Government has launched the Literacy Through Economic and Empowerment Strategy programme in the southwest to boost mass literacy and lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy and Non-Formal Education, Prof. Simon Ibor Akpama, also called on the state governors to support the renewed Read More source https://punchng.com/mass-literacy-fg-launches-lees-programme-in-southwest/

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nassarawa Division at Badawa Layout, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State have arrested two suspected car snatchers. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ibrahim Abdullahi, on Friday. According to Abdullahi, the incident happened on Friday around 9am. The Read More source https://punchng.com/kano-nscdc-arrests-suspected-car-thieves/

The Labour Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress have disagreed over an alleged plan by the present administration to begin a clampdown on opposition members. While the LP claimed the clampdown may follow the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court, the APC said there was no truth in the allegation. The Read More source https://punchng.com/scourt-lp-apc-disagree-over-alleged-planned-clampdown-on-opposition/

Nigerian striker, Gift Orban, is no longer the most valuable player in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, according to Germany-based footballing statistic website, Transfermarkt, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As at June, Orban was rated the most valuable player in Belgium at €20m, but he has now been toppled by Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, who is Read More source https://punchng.com/orban-no-longer-mvp-in-belgium/

Terminal owners increased prices of Liquefied Natural Gas or cooking gas by 60 per cent in the month of October alone, The PUNCH can authoritatively report. Market survey carried out revealed that as of the beginning of the month, the price of 20 metric tons of cooking gas at the terminal was N10 million. However, Read More source https://punchng.com/cooking-gas-price-rises-by-60-in-october-report/

Gabriel Jesus scored a sublime goal and created another to earn Arsenal an important 2-1 Champions League win over Sevilla on Tuesday, making up for their shock defeat at Lens earlier in October. The Brazilian striker crafted Gabriel Martinelli’s opener with a masterful turn and pass and then doubled the Gunners’ lead with a lethal Read More source https://punchng.com/champions-league-gabriel-jesus-steers-arsenal-to-win-over-sevilla/

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has revealed that over two million unregistered pharmaceutical premises are presently operating in the country. The body lamented that the country is becoming a fertile ground for fake and substandard drug production due to the large number of such locations where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold. This alarm was Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-over-two-million-unregistered-pharmaceutical-outlets-says-psn/

A few weeks ago, Nigeria LNG Limited, sponsor of the $100,000 Nigerian Prize for Science award announced a Nigerian Professor of Medical Engineering and Technology at the Imperial College London, Hippolite Amadi, as the 2023 winner of the annual award with his work on respiratory technologies for keeping Nigerian newborns alive. Amadi, who is also Read More source https://punchng.com/keeping-premature-babies-alive-inspires-my-innovative-incubators-amadi-nlng-100000-prize-winner/

Team Nigerian Army have emerged as overall champions of the just concluded 11th Korea Ambassador Cup in Abuja on Sunday. Nigeria Army won a total of 10 medals consisting of four gold, four silver and two bronze at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium. An elated Director of Physical Training in the Nigeria Read More source https://punchng.com/taekwondo-nigerian-army-win-korea-ambassador-cup/

Tottenham surged to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham on Monday. Ange Postecoglou’s side extended their unbeaten start to nine league games thanks to Son’s opener and Maddison’s first goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since his close-season move from Leicester. Tottenham leapfrogged Read More source https://punchng.com/son-maddison-star-as-spurs-go-top-of-premier-league/

The Director General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Lanre Gbajabiamila, has called for the formation of continental and regional associations to combat incidences of money laundering, terrorism funding and similar concerns in the African gaming industry. Gbajabiamila said this during his paper presentation at the 2023 International Gaming Regulators Association Conference in Botswana. In Read More source https://punchng.com/gbajabiamila-advocates-collaboration-to-combat-money-laundering/

Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, on Saturday gave a thumbs up to Chairman, Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, Yemi Idowu, for the renovation of the Maracana Sporting Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos State, saying it’s the way forward for sports development in Nigeria. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facility on Saturday, the minister said he Read More source https://punchng.com/renovated-ajegunle-maracana-model-for-sports-dev-enoh/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Babatunde Adeyemo, are among the dignitaries expected to grace the Pre-Conference Abeokuta 2023 session of the forthcoming Canada Trade Mission ‘24. The pre-conference Abeokuta 2023, slated for October 23 at the June 12 Cultural Centre Read More source https://punchng.com/obasanjo-abiodun-to-attend-canada-trade-expo/

In a bid to improve its operation, the Nigeria Postal Service organised two-day training for its 41 staff in its financial service department, vowing to improve its infrastructure for the benefit of the country. The training, which ended on Wednesday in Benin, held in conjunction with Stanbic IBTC Bank and Ekode Mega Touch Limited with Read More source https://punchng.com/nipost-trains-staff-promises-to-upgrade-infrastructure/

The Global President of the Kingsway International Christian Centre, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, talks to BLESSING ENENAITE and EMMANUEL OJO about his journey among other issues You have been the Global President of Kingsway International Christian Centre for the past 31 years. How will you describe your journey so far? We have seen God open doors Read More source https://punchng.com/i-spent-n670-to-purchase-1000-dollars-in-1978-pastor-matthew-ashimolowo/

Ayomide Charles is a baker and the founder of Durabakes and Edibles. She tells MOTUNRAYO AKINRUN about her career and other issues What inspired you to go into the baking industry? It has been an awesome ride as the Lord has been helping me. Besides, my bosses in the industry and my colleagues have also Read More source https://punchng.com/baking-allows-me-express-my-artistic-talents-ayomide-charles/

Many people in Kogi East Senatorial District trooped out on Saturday to show support for the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate, Usman Ododo, promising to deliver massively for the APC in the November 11 governorship election. At the rally were many Igala indigenes, especially members of the Social Democratic Party, Peoples Democratic Party, and the Read More source https://punchng.com/kogi-gov-apc-candidate-holds-rally-in-kogi-east/

Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party, South-East Zone, on Saturday drummed support for governorship candidate Senator Samuel Anyanwu, calling on members to work together for the victory of the party. The call came after a meeting of the party’s South-East Zonal Executive, held in Enugu on Friday. Read More source https://punchng.com/south-east-pdp-drums-support-for-imo-gov-candidate/

How did your love story begin? It began in 2012. I had heard her voice on the radio when she read the news and other presentations a couple of times and I was impressed. Sometime around August or September 2012, I visited the station to promote my upcoming event. While in the waiting room, I Read More source https://punchng.com/my-marriage-with-dan-d-humorous/

The Labour Party governorship candidate for Imo State, Athan Achonu, has stated that his governorship ambition was due to his readiness to serve the people, adding that the incumbent governor, Hope Uzodimma, can’t buy him “even with $100 million.” The LP member’s comments are not unrelated to the forthcoming November 11 governorship election. Achonu made Read More source https://punchng.com/hope-uzodimma-cant-buy-me-even-with-100m-lps-achonu/

The Republic of South Korea, on Friday, sought Nigeria’s support for its bid to host the Expo 2030 in its second-largest city, Busan. Revealing the contents of a letter from President Yoon Suk Yeol to President Bola Tinubu, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said, “He (Yoon) also conveyed an invitation to Read More source https://punchng.com/south-korea-seeks-nigerias-support-to-host-expo-2030/

Says physically challenged persons can now demand equity The National Leader, All Progressives Congress Persons With Disabilities, Tolu Bankole, on Friday, praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the instrument of ratification of the African Union Charter on the rights of the PWDs. The APC chieftain also congratulated all physically challenged persons in the country, declaring Read More source https://punchng.com/pwds-rights-apc-chieftain-hails-tinubu-for-signing-au-charter/

The Lagos State Governor alongside his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Thursday paid their final respect to the first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Akintola Williams at his funeral service on Thursday. Also present at the funeral service which was Read More source https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-abiodun-dangote-bid-akintola-williams-farewell/

Commercial motorcyclists have returned fully to the major road around Ojodu Berger Area of Lagos State despite that the route is one of those the state government has placed a ban on their activities. PUNCH Metro reports that motorcycle riders have turned a section of Alhaji Kosoko Street in the area to their park, therefore Read More source https://punchng.com/okada-riders-shun-govts-ban-return-to-restricted-lagos-road/

A former Chairman of Ngeski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Garba Hassan, has allegedly been kidnapped by bandits along with 12 other people, in Niger State. Hassan and the others were said to be passengers in a commercial vehicle travelling along Tegina-Kontagora road in Niger state at noon on Thursday when they were abducted. Read More source https://punchng.com/bandits-kidnap-kebbi-ex-lg-chair-12-others-in-niger/

The New Nigeria People’s Party has urged the United Nations agencies and other international stakeholders to give their support to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. The National Vice Chairman of the NNPP, Prince Onu Nwaeze, disclosed this while receiving the UN’s team from the Office of Internal Oversight Services for the United Nations Secretariat at the party’s Read More source https://punchng.com/nnpp-urges-un-to-strengthen-nigerias-democracy/

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday emphasised the unity and maturity of the Nigerian Senate, even amidst disagreements. “In the parliament, sometimes you disagree to agree. But we will never get to the point of throwing chairs. The Senate is too mature, full of matured people,” Akpabio told State House Correspondents after closed-door talks with Read More source https://punchng.com/ndume-akpabio-meets-tinubu-affirms-unity-in-senate/

Investment firm, United Capital, grew its profit in the third quarter by 9.76 per cent to N8.47bn from N7.72bn in the same period in 2022. This was revealed in the Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the Period Ended 30 September 2023 filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday. Within the period under Read More source https://punchng.com/united-capital-grows-profit-by-9-76-to-n8-47bn/

After starting the week in the reds, the Nigerian Exchange Limited rebounded and returned a profit for investors on Tuesday. The market capitalisation had lost N89bn on Monday just as the National Bureau of Statistics announced that inflation rose to 26.72 per cent in September, mostly driven by food inflation. At the close of trading Read More source https://punchng.com/ngx-rebounds-with-n158bn-gain-for-investors/

A Nigeria-based insurance company, Guinea Insurance has listed 1,802,800,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at 50 Kobo per share on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Guinea Insurance, in a notice to trading licence holders signed by the Head, Listings Regulation Department, Lilian Dako, on Tuesday, revealed that the shares were listed on the Daily Official Read More source https://punchng.com/guinea-insurance-lists-1-8bn-ordinary-shares-on-ngx/

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investment in agriculture to ensure the attainment of food security. This was as the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, said the governor had approved the creation of the Kwara Agriculture Help Desk that will be located at Read More source https://punchng.com/kwara-creates-help-desk-for-farmers/

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Roberto Martinez’s relentless Portugal thrashed Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-0 on Monday in Euro 2024 qualifying. Portugal, who booked their place at the tournament in Germany next summer with a win over Slovakia last Friday, continued their superb form under the Spanish coach with their eighth victory in eight games since Read More source https://punchng.com/ronaldo-hits-two-as-portugal-thrash-bosnia-and-herzegovina-5-0/

Sustainable banking is a form of banking that aims to balance the environmental, social, and economic impacts of financial activities. It seeks to promote positive development outcomes for society while protecting the communities and environment where financial institutions and their clients operate. Sustainable banking, which advocates sustainability in the financial sector, is a segment of Read More source https://punchng.com/regulatory-approach-to-sustainable-banking/

First Ally Capital Limited, an investment banking Group, has announced the appointment of Mrs Olumayowa Ogunwemimo and Mr Tolu Osinibi as group executive directors. In a statement issued by the firm, Ogunwemimo hads been an integral part of First Ally Asset Management, the asset management subsidiary of First Ally Capital since her appointment as managing Read More source https://punchng.com/first-ally-appoints-new-group-executive-directors/

The first part of this discourse reviewed some of the conditions to be met at all levels of government for a rule-based borrowing. The general thrust of the discourse has shown that due process is not being followed in most of the debt transactions at all levels of government. Factual illegality and lack of due Read More source https://punchng.com/borrowing-without-due-process-2/

Federal University, Gusau on Sunday warned students residing at the off-campus area of Damba on the outskirts of Gusau to relocate and be safe from bandits. In a statement issued by the university’s Information Officer, Umar Usman, the varsity urged the students to relocate to the Gusau metropolis or the Sabon Gida area, now well Read More source https://punchng.com/zamfara-varsity-warns-students-to-vacate-off-campus-residences/

The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s power transmission capacity increased to 8,500 megawatts. It disclosed this through the Transmission Company of Nigeria, a Federal Government’s firm, stressing that TCN was currently capable of evacuating every quantum of electricity produced by power generation companies. Speaking on the sidelines of the just concluded Bi-annual Joint Operations, Generation Read More source https://punchng.com/power-transmission-capacity-now-8500mw-fg/

Taiwo Oyebanjo, the estranged wife of On Air Personality Kayode Oladotun, popularly known as Do2dtun, has broken her silence following countless accusations from her estranged husband. Do2dtun, in an Instagram post on Thursday, called Taiwo out for denying him access to their two children. In subsequent posts, Dotun shared court documents showing that he and Read More source https://punchng.com/why-i-denied-you-access-to-our-children-oap-dotuns-estranged-wife-replies-husband/

The 2023 edition of the World Twins Festival was held on Saturday at the festival arena, Methodist Grammar School Field, Igbo-Ora, Oyo State. At the event on Saturday were twins of all ages. Facebook user, Babalola Sunday Emmanuel, in a post shared photos from the event and provided some insights about the yearly event. Emmanuel’s Read More source https://punchng.com/photos-oyo-community-celebrates-2023-world-twins-festival/

The Federal Government, on Friday, expressed readiness to achieve a significant reduction in unemployment rates, through massive tech skill acquisition to boost the digital economy drive. It said the promotion of digital skills would overcome underemployment, and restlessness among youths, and help actualise the current goal of 90 per cent digital literacy among Nigerians by Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-to-reduce-unemployment-with-tech-skills-presidential-aide-2/

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it is raising dollar supply in the foreign exchange market, just as it also lifted the ban on 43 items that were previously not qualified for forex at the official market. The decision came after the naira tumbled to 1,050/$ at the parallel market on Thursday, following pressure Read More source https://punchng.com/forex-crisis-cbn-raises-dollar-supply-lifts-ban-on-cement-42-items/

A team of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has impounded over 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles in the state. Disclosing this to newsmen late Tuesday in Alausa, Giwa said the operation covered the last 48 hours. “Unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to Read More source https://punchng.com/lastma-impounds-200-unregistered-unpainted-vehicles/

•Adebayo, Ojo, Dele-Bashiru expected Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been handed a recall to the Super Eagles for the friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique following the uncertainty over the availability of goalkeepers Adeleye Adebayo and Olorunleke Ojo. Okoye returns to the Eagles fold for the first time since November 2022, when he was invited Read More source https://punchng.com/peseiro-recalls-okoye-for-saudi-mozambique-friendlies/

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said that the South-East geopolitical zone remained crucial to the growth and development of Nigeria. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima stated this in Owerri, Imo State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports Read More source https://punchng.com/south-east-remains-pivotal-to-nigerias-growth/

Inflation will slow Nigeria’s economic growth to 2.9 per cent in 2023, the International Monetary Fund has predicted. It also downgraded the country’s economic growth prospect by 0.3 percentage points to 2.9 per cent for 2023 following weaker oil and gas production. The IMF disclosed this in its new World Economic Outlook (for October) themed, Read More source https://punchng.com/inflation-to-slow-nigerias-economic-growth-to-2-9-says-imf/

The National Emergency Management Agency said, on Tuesday, that 13 states have experienced flooding flooding the release of water from Lagdo Dam by the Cameroonian authorities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a representative of the agency, Mr Dapo Akingbade, stated this in Abuja at the monthly meeting of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene Read More source https://punchng.com/flood-kills-45-displaces-171545-persons-in-13-states-nema/

The Federal Government has said it will invest in 8,000 primary healthcare centres with the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2022 National Health Insurance Authority Act operational guidelines. The Operational Guidelines is the secondary Read More source https://punchng.com/fg-to-provide-funds-for-8000-healthcare-centres-minister/

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to rebuild the Nigerian Army primary school demolished during the expansion of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The governor said this when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, led a delegation of the Nigerian Army on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Marina, on Read More source https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-promises-to-rebuild-army-primary-school/

Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has advised Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, to join Chelsea ahead of his boyhood club, Manchester United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Mikel, a member of the Eagles squad that lifted the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa for a third time, made this known in the latest episode Read More source https://punchng.com/come-to-epl-join-chelsea-mikel-tells-osimhen/

The Federal Government says it will soon issue an order compelling airline operators to start paying compensation to passengers for delayed and cancelled flights not attributed to natural occurrences. The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated this during a meeting with airline operators in Abuja on Monday. He said, “On delayed flights, Read More source https://punchng.com/airlines-to-pay-compensation-for-delayed-cancelled-flights-fg/

As two teams from the Eastern Conference face off in the NBA preseason this Tuesday, it’s a perfect opportunity to think about some Hawks vs Cavaliers predictions. Both teams aim for a top-four position in the East this season, with a face-off featuring star players like Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell Read More source https://punchng.com/betting/basketball/hawks-vs-cavaliers-predictions/

The first step that Kenyan bettors must complete before placing bets is fulfilling the BetLion registration process. BetLion offers its customers various athletic markets, events, odds, and promotions.  The website provides a user-friendly interface. Take a step further by reading this guide to learn how to register at BetLion. How to Complete the BetLion Registration Read More source https://punchng.com/betting/bookmakers/betlion-registration/

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has regained his freedom from the Beninese authorities. The embattled agitator said on Sunday he was now legally free to leave Cotonou, capital of the Benin Republic, to Nigeria and other countries. “I am now free to return to Nigeria and visit any country in Read More source https://punchng.com/sunday-igboho-regains-freedom-in-benin-after-two-years/

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Colleges of Education, Aliyu Boya, has described the removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the Bola Tinubu administration as a harsh policy which needed to be made for the country’s economic liberation. Boya, who represents Song/Fufore Federal Constituency had disclosed on Thursday during the distribution of Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubus-policies-good-for-nigeria-lawmaker-assures-constituent/

Without meaning to bore readers with the issue, I wish to lay down the actions taken by the government of Nigeria under Muhammadu Buhari in response to the audit findings of the Global Fund to counter false narratives. This is to achieve two things. First to put on record that those fraudulent practices which predated Read More source https://punchng.com/facts-olumhense-needs-to-know/

Wakbul Thomas, the brother of a commercial bus driver, Fwinbe Thomas, who was attacked and killed by a mob along Tudun Wada Ring Road in Jos, Plateau State, talks to JAMES ABRAHAM about the incident Your junior brother, a driver, was reportedly lynched by hoodlums suspected to be commercial motorcyclists in Jos for bashing into Read More source https://punchng.com/hoodlums-wrongly-accused-my-brother-of-stealing-vehicle-murdered-him-plateau-man/

Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Afrobeats megastar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said the singer is still a work in progress in spite his achievements. “I admire the diligence, the hard work but he’s still a work in progress,” Bose Ogulu told the BBC. She said, “There are many Read More source https://punchng.com/burna-boy-still-a-work-in-progress-says-mother/

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, extended warm wishes to his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, commends Alake’s unwavering dedication to service and reflects on their four-decade journey together, from Read More source https://punchng.com/president-tinubu-hails-alake-at-67/

Sports betting in Ghana is increasing, and the Betika app is one of the numerous platforms bettors use to participate in the action. In this Betika app review, we will explore the Betika Ghana betting app. In this article, you will see steps to download the app, app requirements, its features, and how to use Read More source https://punchng.com/betting/bookmakers/betika-app/

No fewer than nine persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that involved two vehicles in the Adedero area of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Wednesday. PUNCH Metro gathered that the accident occurred when a DAF tipper collided with a Toyota Coaster bus. Our correspondent who visited the scene of the accident observed that Read More source https://punchng.com/nine-injured-in-ogun-crash-frsc-blames-speeding/

The Federal Government on Wednesday assured Nigerians that food security remained a crucial component of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and would not embark on food importation. The government also said that it would avoid food imports by enhancing its ability to produce adequate food for its citizens. The Minister of Read More source https://punchng.com/food-crisis-fg-rules-out-importation-insists-on-adequate-production/

West African Examinations Council has announced the appointment of Dr. Amos Dangut as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. The announcement was made through a statement released by WAEC on Monday, revealing that Dangut previously served as the Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s office. Dangut is set to assume the leadership role, succeeding Read More source https://punchng.com/waec-appoints-new-head/

Hoodlums suspected to be enforcing sit-at-home order at Ezzangbo community, the Ebonyi State hometown of self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafran Government in exile, Simon Ekpa, on Monday, burnt three vehicles, five motorcycles and other valuable items. It was gathered that the hoodlums, who operated in a Sienna bus and numbering up to eight, equally chased Read More source https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-enforcers-burn-vehicles-others-in-simon-ekpas-hometown/

A combative Donald Trump lashed out at the judge and attorney general on Monday on the first day of a trial for civil fraud that could see the former president barred from doing business in New York state. The 77-year-old Trump, who is facing legal battles on several fronts, denounced the business fraud case as Read More source https://punchng.com/trump-fraud-trial-begins-ex-president-tackles-judge/

Over the next sections, we will examine the Nigerian bookmaker and all that it has to offer. This includes its betting markets, odds, mobile app, payment options and more.  AccessBET Review Our Rating Bookmaker offer Soccer Freebet Markets 5/5 Odds 4.5/5 Steaming/Live options 4/5 Mobile app 3.5/5 Payment options 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Average grade Read More source https://punchng.com/betting/bookmakers/accessbet-review/

The United States District Court in Northern District of Illinois has ruled in favour of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and ordered the Chicago State University to release President Bola Tinubu’s academic record by Monday (today). But Tinubu’s lawyers insisted that the documents would not be relevant in Atiku’s appeal Read More source https://punchng.com/chicago-academic-record-tinubu-lawyers-kick-as-court-orders-release/

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Yakubu Pam, has urged Nigerians to work together to make the vision of a bright future happen, adding that there is “high hope for the future”. This was contained in an Independence Day message signed by the NCPC Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Read More source https://punchng.com/nigeria63-theres-hope-for-future-says-ncpc-boss/

The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday ordered a rerun in the constituency of Miss Rukayat Shittu, the youngest female lawmaker in the state. Shittu is a member of the All Progressives Congress. The 26-year-old female legislator represents Owode-Onire constituency of Asa Local Government Area in the state House of Assembly. Read More source https://punchng.com/tribunal-orders-rerun-in-kwara-youngest-female-lawmakers-constituency/

I got a text message from a reader after last week’s article. He wanted to know if palm oil has cholesterol. Let us talk about it. There is no cholesterol in palm oil. However, it is roughly 50% saturated fats. Saturated fats can be converted to cholesterol by the body. Some studies have found that Read More source https://punchng.com/mushrooms-the-edible-fungus-that-are-among-us-2/

Ogun State Police Command has denied rumours that three students of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Osiele, Abeokuta, were kidnapped. The command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday night. Odutola, who described the report as misleading and capable of creating panic, enjoined members of the public Read More source https://punchng.com/kidnap-of-three-students-in-ogun-is-fake-news-police/

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality nationwide. “We are implementing programmes and policies to empower our citizens to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality, and terrorism,” Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said at the passing-out parade of Cadets of Read More source https://punchng.com/tinubu-pledges-end-to-reign-of-terror-insecurity/