Новости за 06.12.2023

Popular Nigerian transgender, Daniel Nsikan, popularly known as Jay Boogie, has debunked claims that she scammed Nigerians amidst BBL fraud. Earlier in November, the popular transgender had claimed both her kidneys were failing due to a botched BBL surgery, a claim that was slammed by one Doctor Loveth and influencer Tosin Silverdam. In an interview

Those who abducted the parish priest of St. Michael’s Catholic Church Umuekebi in the Osuowerre autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze, also known as Father Ichie, together with his driver, Uchennna Newman, have demanded N10m ransom. Gunmen had on Thursday night kidnapped the two of

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from La Liga side Granada next summer, the German champions announced on Wednesday. The agreed fee for the 22-year-old winger is a reported 15 million euros ($16 million) and Bayern said he will pen a five-year deal running until 2029. “Bryan is one

Ogu kingdom, a community in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, once again gathered lots of attention on social media over the pictures of its annual Iria festival, a ceremony that ushers in young virgins into womanhood. A PUNCH report revealed that the Iria, a ceremony of womanhood, is an ancient festival of

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it cozy nights perfect for family bonding and making memories. After a very busy year full of different activities, the Christmas holiday period is often the time families spend more time together under one roof. It is also the best time to watch some classic Christmas movies

The Bauchi State Police Command has revealed that the 500-level Geology student of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, who was stabbed and later died in the hospital, was trying to retrieve his girlfriend’s handbag from some assailants when the incident happened. The PUNCH online had reported that the final year Geology student, Joseph Agabaidu, according

A man identified as Mustapha Yekeen has expressed his disapproval over the disconnection notice issued by an electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, after he was served an outstanding payment of N1,340,729.51, on November 8, in the Somolu area of Lagos State. Mustapha, a printing press operator, was left in shock after he was informed of

A legal practitioner and rights activist, Mr. Favour Enuji, has called on the Chief Judge of the state and the State Judiciary to save a 17-year-old male, Chiemere Nneji, who is currently detained at the state police in Agbor, after his conviction. PUNCH Metro gathered that Nneji was sentenced to three years imprisonment on November

The Founder, Chair Centre Group, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, has called for the inclusion of entrepreneurial studies in the basic education curriculum. Awosika made the call as the guest lecturer at the seventh public lecture of Corona College of Education, Lagos State. She emphasised the importance of incorporating effective entrepreneurship programmes into early academic curricula. She

A chieftain of Afenifere, Adebayo Odunowo, has said that the socio-cultural group must learn to evolve and move with time to continue to be relevant. Odunowo also lamented the neglect and relegation of Yoruba Language warning of its dire consequences on the preservation of the tribe’s rich history and cultural identity. The APC stalwart, according to

Tinuola Aina, the older sister of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, has died at the age of 90. In a statement released on Tuesday, her family announced that she died on November 7, 2023. The announcement indicated that a service of songs will kick off the funeral rites on Thursday, December 7 in Lagos. The two-day

A Tehran court has ordered the United States government to pay nearly $50 billion in damages for assassinating a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, nearly four years ago, the judiciary said on Wednesday. Then-US president Donald Trump ordered a drone strike near Baghdad airport that killed Soleimani, 62, and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

The PUNCH Media Foundation says it is organising a webinar on gender-based violence in commemoration of the 2023 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The webinar, tagged ‘Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: The What, Why, and Way Forward,’ will be held on Thursday, December 7, at 11 am. According to PMF, the webinar

The Ogun State Police Command is on the trail of a patient of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba Abeokuta, in Ogun State, identified as Saba Elizabeth. PUNCH Online gathered that the patient reportedly absconded on Saturday due to her inability to pay her medical bills after receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment at the medical

A footballer identified as Sodiq Adebisi has died after he reportedly slumped during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. PUNCH Online gathered that the player was undergoing training along with other footballers on Saturday when the incident happened. Seeing the 34-year-old fall to the ground, his teammates reportedly rushed

The Federal Government has earmarked the sum of N460,217,071 for the State House’s “Materials and Supplies” in the 2024 Appropriation Bill. Out of the sum, foodstuffs and catering materials will gulp N253,277,638 Other items under the subhead include foodstuffs, stationeries, newspapers, and books, among others. This is contained in the Appropriation Bill document released by

Whether you are running a business, managing construction work, or hosting an event, security and safety should be your topmost concerns. It’s critical to prioritize lives, properties, and data by implementing ways to prevent fire outbreaks. Searching for the “Best Fire Watch Services Near Me” and employing these professional services is a key step in

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, will be spending N138,066,187 to combat fake news and print calendars. Part of the sum will also be used to facilitate media appearances for ministers and organise engagement with social media influencers among others. This is contained in the details of the 2024

Dogecoin ($DOGE) is the original meme coin that currently ranks 9th in total market cap. However, its path has not been easy, and the currency seems to be facing stiff competition from a number of other strong competitors. The popularity of the meme coins has usually been connected to public figures promoting it. In Dogecoin’s

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has disclosed plans to organise a one-day sensitisation workshop for personnel of security agencies to proffer a lasting solution to the consistent attacks on schools by kidnappers in the North Central geo-political zone According to the NSCDC, the workshop which is expected to have 500 security personnel in

A Nigerian-owned fintech company, Convexity Technologies Limited, has announced the launch of an application that monitors palliative disbursement and donor funding to stipulated beneficiaries. The Chief Operating Officer, Convexity, Adedeji Owonibi, disclosed this after a meeting with representatives of the French Embassy on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking to journalists, Adedeji stated that the app code-named

The Convener, Hope Alive Initiative for Africa, and the Ooni of Ife,  Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, alongside his wife, secured the release of five inmates from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday. Ogunwusi, according to a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, said

The planned arraignment of the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Cletus Ibeto, failed again on Tuesday at the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. This is the fourth time the arraignment has failed as the defendant once again failed to show up in court. His legal team, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria,

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented a budget of N434.2bn for 2024 to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Tagged,  “Budget of Economic Recovery,”  it has N222.3bn capital expenditure and N211.8bn recurrent expenditure. Makinde said when implemented, it would cushion the harsh effect of fuel subsidy removal on

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has nullified the appointment of a caretaker committee to run the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Justice Olusegun Ogunyemi reinstated the State Working Committee of the party led by Alaba Agboola. The PDP National Working Committee had in June, this year, dissolved the