Новости за 07.04.2024

The All Progressives Congress shunned the local government election conducted across 105 wards in Bayelsa State on Saturday by the state independent electoral commission. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the poll was also marred by irregularities in Sagbama as some hoodlums hijacked electoral materials meant for wards six, seven, 11, 13 and 14 in the area

The kidnappers of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the Abia State University, Uturu, Prof Godwin Emezue, have been arrested. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, revealed this during his monthly media chat with journalists at Government House, Umuahia on Friday. He said the leader of the gang was picked up at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,

The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has alleged that the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, was behind the establishment of the ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. Bodejo, who is facing terrorism charges, accused the governor of pressurising him to form the militia group. The Miyetti Allah leader was arrested by

Legendary cartoonist and humour merchant, Wale Adenuga, is one man that has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of his career. As a matter of fact, it is safe to say that ‘he has been there and done that’. Having started his illustrious career as a cartoonist, with soar-way comics such as Ikebe Super, Super Story, Nnenna

Former Commissioner for Information in Ogun State, Chief Fassy Yusuf, speaks to AJIBADE OMAPE on the highlights of the reign of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as he celebrates 64 years on the throne. As a former commissioner for information, culture, and sports in Ogun State, how did you become a writer and

Veteran juju musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who turned 82 years on Wednesday April 3, 2024, has said that he is constantly marveled at how far God has brought him. At a thanksgiving service held at Decross Gospel Mission, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State, the respected musician noted that he had every reason to be thankful. He said, “I

An entrepreneur and founder of Triple Gold Entertainment, Edidiong Mbong, has said that the Nigerian music industry lacks a well defined business structure. The music entrepreneur, whose brand focuses on artiste development and music distribution, told Sunday Scoop, “Despite its immense potential, the Nigerian music industry lacks well-defined business structures. Investors can explore opportunities, such

Former Nigerian ambassador to Mexico, Ogbole Amedu-Ode, speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO, about the Senegalese election that led to the emergence of a 44-year-old Bassirou Faye as the President, what Nigeria can learn from it, among other issues The Central Bank of Nigeria said there was an inflow of $1.5bn into the economy over the past

The spokesperson for the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, has said that only the Upper Legislative body has the right to decide on the suspension of one of its members, Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central). Ningi was suspended by the Senate for alleging that the National Assembly padded the 2024 Renewed Hope Budget with the total sum

The founder of University of Freelancing, and Outnovately Africa, Temitope Olukunle, tells KEHINDE AJOSE about her journey as an entrepreneur Tell us about your childhood and educational background. My childhood was shaped by the entrepreneurial spirit of my mother. Even with our humble beginnings of selling pure water, I gained early exposure to the world

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian promoter and the Chief Executive Officer of Baron International, Olamide Baron, has said that promoting afrobeats music is both his business and lifestyle. In a statement sent to Sunday Scoop, Baron stated that he had taken afrobeats music to over 20 cities around Europe. He said, “The goal has been to

Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, University of Ilorin chapter, Olushola Falowo, speaks to DANIEL AYANTOYE on the union’s strike and disagreement with the Federal Government Your union recently ended a seven-day warning strike. Don’t you think this would have affected academic activities and the students? There is no way it would

Veteran producer and actor, Fred Amata, has said that he sometimes wished he was still married. Asked if he had any regrets over the years, Amata told Sunday Scoop, “On a professional note, there has not been a role; whether as an actor, director, writer, producer or even marketer that I have taken and regretted.

Foreign companies from across West Africa have indicated interest in participating at this year’s Gateway International Trade Fair billed to take place between April 19 and April 29. Also, stakeholders in the food, beverages, health, agriculture and other manufacturing sectors, banks, as well as players in small and medium scales businesses have also indicated their

Gynaecologists say constant washing of the vagina with soap or other detergents raises the risk of preterm births and miscarriages. They noted that it causes an imbalance of lactobacillus – a type of good bacteria responsible for the maintenance of vaginal acidity. Though Lactobacillus is a good vaginal bacteria, the physicians warned that lower amounts

A strategic partnership initiated by the Federal Government with financial institutions and leasing companies is a crucial step towards expanding accessibility to aircraft within the country’s aviation sector. The Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ado Sanusi, stated in a virtual press conference that the partnership should guarantee lessors that the government stands behind them to safeguard

A report by the leisure, and lifestyle destination development company, Landmark Africa Group, has said the destruction of its properties to give way for the construction of Lagos-Calabar highway  threatens 80 businesses, and would lead to the loss of 16,000 jobs in its ecosystem. The Chief Executive Officer, Landmark Africa Group, Paul Onwuanibe, was quoted

•Money meant for HOD’s accommodation, travel expenses – PRO As the federal and state governments battle brain drain in the health sector and seek ways to address the scourge, the Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi, might be frustrating such efforts as more than half of the students might be denied certificates to practise

Relatives of patients under critical care at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, have described the 16 days when the health facility was disconnected from the grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company due to a debt of N495m as very traumatic. They revealed that they nursed their loved ones in pitch darkness, enveloped

VICTOR AYENI captures the pain and grief suffered by families of Nigerian soldiers who grapple with the tragic loss of their relatives and loved ones killed in the line of duty The weathered face of retired Warrant Officer, Zakari Aliu, father of the late Captain Usman Zakari, was etched with lines of sorrow and fatigue

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana says their 1-0 loss to Nigeria in Friday’s Women’s Olympic Qualifying CAF first leg in Abuja puts them in a position to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the expense of the Super Falcons, Punch Sports Extra reports. Speaking profound confidence after the keenly contested tie inside Moshood Abiola

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, is confident that the British-Nigerian and Tyson Fury would easily earn at least £100m each from fighting one other as the heavyweights could meet in the ring later this year or in 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. First, Fury faces unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on May

President Bola Tinubu’s 72nd birthday on March 29, 2024, may have come and gone, but for his family, the celebration continues. Many Lagos residents smiled home with bags of rice from the Tinubu family to commemorate the President’s birthday. Tinubu had opted for a low-key birthday celebration as a result of the challenging times the

Enyimba technical adviser Finidi George said he expects fair officiating in their Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Lobi Stars, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lobi Stars will host the People’s Elephant in a matchday 29 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Finidi expressed his team’s desire to secure a good result in the

Following their narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg, the Super Falcons will depart Nigeria on Sunday night in preparation for Tuesday’s second leg of the final round of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifier. On Friday, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s 42nd minute penalty goal was the difference between the