Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi to protest the government’s failure to implement the new ₦75,000 minimum wage. During a visit to the court premises, The Punch correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance and preventing access … Read more
In Nigeria’s dynamic online sports betting and casino industry, MSport has firmly established itself as the leading choice for bettors who value reliability, excitement, and premium features. Recognized as one of the biggest and best online sports betting and casino platforms, MSport offers an unparalleled experience through live betting, top-tier sports markets, live streaming, and … Read more
Mobile money agents have become a common sight in Nigeria. Photo: Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFPSource: AFP Mobile money agents have become a familiar sight across Nigeria, using handy point-of-sale machines to provide essential services to millions of people without access to banking, particularly in hard-to-reach rural areas. Even on the streets of major cities … Read more
The Nigerian Army on Monday marked the beginning of a new era with the symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters, as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede officially assumed office as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede’s appointment, following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, was approved by President … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has extended his sincere commendations to Nigerian-born Dr Bolu Ogunyemi, a distinguished Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland over his recent election as President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga celebrated this remarkable achievement of Dr. Ogunyemi, a … Read more
Nollywood actor and media personality Gideon Okeke took a moment to hype his colleague Zubby Michael In a moment of reflection on his social media page, the thespian claimed that Zubby was Nollywood’s biggest actorFollowing that, Gideon mentioned how he had confirmed his claims about Zubby, triggering reactions online Nollywood actor and media personality Gideon Okeke … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has advised justices of the Appeal Court to uphold fairness and equity in all cases. Osigwe (SAN) advised the justices against compromising on justice because of the difficulties facing the nation. He stated this on Monday while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the … Read more
American rapper and businessman, Shawn Corey Carter, widely known as Jay-Z, has denied allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old alongside embattled music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2000. In a statement addressed to CNN, the music record executive called the allegations “so heinous that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil … Read more
A man has sent an important message to all who applied for the announced Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited 2024 job vacancies He urged applicants to check their emails to find out if they made it to the next stage of the recruitment exercise His update on the NNPC Limited recruitment exercise caused a … Read more
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he does not wish his former club, Paris Saint-Germain to win the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League title. Kylian Mbappe, who made a high-profile switch from PSG to Real Madrid during the last summer transfer window, conveyed his desire for his new team to claim the prestigious title, … Read more