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Team Nigeria boxing head coach, Tony Konyegwachie, has expressed his displeasure over non payment of allowances to some of the boxers who won laurels for the country at the 13th African Games in Ghana, Sunday PUNCH reports. Team Nigeria topped the boxing medals table at the Games with eight gold and two silver medals ,

Dignitaries, family members and well-wishers gathered on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos State, to celebrate the holy matrimony of Omobayonle, the son of a former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, and his bride, Anjolaoluwa Adesanya. Many hearts melted when the father of the bride walked her down

Several dignitaries, family and friends recently came together to celebrate the 65th birthday of a former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi. The festivities, comprising a thanksgiving service, an elegant dinner, and a concert, took place in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The venue was adorned with spectacular decorations which added finesse

Actor, Chidi Dike, tells NAOMI CHIMA about his career, childhood and other issues How did acting start for you? It was shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown, and it actually started like a joke. A lady wanted to make a film and was looking for fine people to feature in it; so, my friend linked me

A new palace that was built by Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was on Saturday handed over to the monarch of Osoogun town, Oyo State, Moses Olalere. The event, according to a statement, was witnessed by representatives of the state government, traditional rulers from the state and clerics from the Anglican Communion. Osoogun is the ancestral

Following the approval of 240 per cent tariff increment for Band A customers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, some power consumers in that category are complaining of severe extortion by the various electricity distribution companies in the country amidst worsening power supply. NERC had on Wednesday announced the tariff increment for Band A power

The long queues that resurfaced in filling stations across Lagos and Ogun states on Friday have subsided. Checks by our correspondent on Saturday indicated that filling stations are gradually getting supplies to sell to motorists. Saturday PUNCH reported that long queues resurfaced in filling stations across Lagos State on Friday, creating fears of impending fuel

Zobo, a popular Nigerian beverage made from the dried calyxes of hibiscus flowers, is cherished for its vibrant colour, refreshing taste, and numerous health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, zobo is often consumed as a delicious and nutritious alternative to sugary drinks. However, despite its many gains, zobo, according to several health experts,

Prof Abass Adedibu, the eldest son of the late popular politician, High Chief Lamidi Adedibu, and a member of the Governing Council of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, talks to ALEXANDER OKERE about the legacy of the man who was known for calling the shots in Ibadan politics Did you spend your formative years

No fewer than 50 contractors, consultants, and staff members of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the government are being investigated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission under phase five of its ongoing tracking of constituency projects embarked upon by federal lawmakers. This was revealed in the phase five tracking report shared

A hunchback, also known as kyphosis, is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal outward curvature of the upper spine. This condition can affect people of all ages, from children to the elderly. While some cases of kyphosis are mild and cause no symptoms, severe cases can lead to pain, limited mobility, and other complications.

A traditional ruler in Delta State and the Ovie of Umiaghwa Abraka Kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area, His Majesty, Lucky Ochuko Ararile, on Saturday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the military stationed in troubled in Okuama community to vacate the area. The monarch also described the killing of 17 soldiers

A new report by Sophos, a global cybersecurity company, has revealed that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This is according to the Sophos Active Adversary Report for the second half of 2023, released recently. This method, commonly used for remote access on Windows systems, was found to be abused in a staggering

A private equity firm specializing in investments across Africa, Adenia Partners Ltd., announced the closing of its latest fund, Adenia Africa Fund, with a total capital raise of $470m. The funding will be strategically deployed in high-growth sectors such as fintech, telecommunications, healthcare, and others, supporting innovative businesses that are poised to make a significant

Chelsea have reportedly identified Girona striker Artem Dovbyk as an alternative option to Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. The Blues are widely expected to strengthen their forward line this summer, having been left unconvinced by their current options. Nicolas Jackson has struggled for consistency in his first season with the club, scoring 12 goals in 34

Panache Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, and Kora, a pan-African payment gateway, have entered into a strategic partnership to empower tech founders across Africa to secure venture capital funding. The alliance aims to address the persistent challenges faced by African tech entrepreneurs in accessing adequate funding to scale their groundbreaking ventures. This disclosure was

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to assemble 120 Nigerian researchers, startups, and stakeholders in Artificial Intelligence to formulate a cohesive framework for AI implementation throughout the nation. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, made this announcement in a statement on his authorised X account. The minister said the team of

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to a viral video showing two officers demanding a permit from a drone operator on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. The video raised questions from netizens about whether the operator required a permit to shoot a video on the bridge. In a press release on Saturday, the command confirmed