Новости за 18.06.2021

The Ondo State Government has stated that it did not involve in the suit filed by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu at the Federal Hight Court Abuja.. The Abuja Court on Thursday, restrained the state government from investigating Justice Akeredolu over a viral video made by a man, Olupelumi Fagboyegun. In…

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohammed Buba Marwa, has described drug abuse as a national tragedy and a major cause of insecurity in the country. Marwa, who spoke at a stakeholders meeting held on Friday in Lokoja, lamented that drug abuse remained the major cause of insecurity in the country. He…

UEFA has threatened to relocate the Euro 2020 final to Hungary unless the government provides a quarantine exemption for 2,500 VIP officials. England are due to host the tournament’s semi-final and final at Wembley – with the latter taking place on Sunday, July 11. However, UEFA is said to be discussing their options given the…

A faulty electronic timer marred the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Olympics Trials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos on Friday. Tobi Amusan, who was hoping to break Gloria Alozie’s 23-year African record in the event, won the race comfortably, but the electronic timer failed…

The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church International (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, has spoken against social media, saying it unconsciously robs people of their future. Oyedepo said this on Friday at the seventh convocation of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. This is amid the suspension placed on the operations of Twitter in Nigeria…

Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State has announced June 19, 2021, as the resumption date for the Rain Semester of the 2019/2020 Academic Session. Students of the institution are expected to be back on campus by June 19 as lectures in hybrid form will commence on June 21, 2021. This was contained in a…

Nigerian-British actor, David Oyelowo, has revealed that although he spent his early days in Nigeria, he can barely speak the Yoruba language. The Selma actor said that to his shame, he only understands the Yoruba language but cannot speak it. In an interview with Channels Television, the Gringo actor said due to his British accent, people…

Patrik Schick moved top of the Euro 2020 goalscoring charts with his third of the tournament as the Czech Republic held Croatia 1-1 in Glasgow to edge towards the last 16. Schick broke Scottish hearts on Monday with two goals to beat the hosts at Hampden Park 2-0, including an incredible strike from nearly 50…

The death toll in the gas explosion on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, in the Maryland area of Lagos State, on Thursday night, has risen to five.

The United States on Thursday designated Juneteenth as a federal holiday, in commemoration of the end of slavery in the country.

Some Nigerians on social media have slammed some Northern groups for placing a bounty on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The PUNCH had earlier reported that a coalition of 75 Northern groups under the aegis of the Northern Consensus Movement placed a N100 million reward for anybody who could produce…

Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani on Friday announced that she’s pregnant. This is coming barely a week after she got married to her husband, photographer, Segun Wealth. Sharing side-by-side photos of her bare bump and a doctored one, Toyin told her followers that she would only let them know what she wants them to know….

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed as Youth Ambassador by the Federal Government to inspire young Nigerians towards excellence. This was made known at an event held at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday, which was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. According to the…

The Nigeria Correctional Service, Ondo State Command, has said that an #EndSARS protester, who recently gave birth to a baby boy in its custody, was charged with conspiracy, arson, riotous assembly, stealing, and malicious damage. The PUNCH had earlier reported that 18-year-old Kemisola Oguniyi was arrested, alongside three others – Ayodele Bukunmi, Ojo Samuel and…

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following a “successful operation” six days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, the Danish Football Union (DBU) announced Friday. Doctors had said Thursday that Eriksen, 29, would have a heart defibrillator implanted to regulate his heart rhythm, casting doubt over whether he will be…

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will not tolerate any form of harm or pain inflicted on women or minors in the state by sex violators, noting that the government will be ruthless with gender-based violence offenders. Obaseki stated this at a dinner party organised in honour of the Nigerian Academy…

A global child rights group, Save the Children, on Friday urged the Federal Government to provide access to safe, quality and uninterrupted education free from security threats in the country.

The Federal Government on Friday announced the appointment of five new permanent secretaries. The five appointees emerged from the 11 candidates that participated in the last stage of the appointment process. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. AbdulGaniyu Aminu, announced the appointment…

Nigerian actress, Yetunde Barnabas, who is famed for her role as Miss Pepeye in Wale Adenuga’s hit comedy hit series, Papa Ajasco, has tied the knot with her sweetheart — Nigerian football star, Peter Olayinka. The elated actress took to social media to share the good news with her friends and fans. On her verified…

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana on Saturday. He will be joining other Heads of State to participate in the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this on…

Emil Forsberg’s second-half penalty sealed Sweden a 1-0 win over Slovakia in Saint Petersburg on Friday as the Scandinavians moved top of Euro 2020 Group E. Janne Andersson’s men, who played out a goalless draw with Spain in their opener, now look set to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2004. A…

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Jos, Professor Gray Goziem Ejikeme, has emerged the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Ejikeme replaces Prof. Sebastian Maimako whose single five-year tenure expires next week. The PUNCH gathered that the Professor of Social Work and Clinical Psychology was elected the Acting VC on Friday at an…

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has sacked 99 political appointees as part of the rightsizing policy of his administration.

Former BBNaija Season 4 housemate, Ike Onyema, has revealed his new love interest. The reality television show star was once romantically involved with his fellow housemate and winner of the contest, Mercy Eke, before they parted ways. Simply referred to as Ike by his fans, the young man decided to reveal the identity of his…

Iranian football great Ali Daei is ready for Cristiano Ronaldo to break his all-time international goalscoring record, perhaps during Euro 2020. The ‘Shariar’ (King in Persian) scored a remarkable 109 goals in 149 appearances for Iran between 1993 and 2006, an achievement many thought would never be matched. But Ronaldo is fast closing in, moving…