The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, has assured stakeholders that the House will give favourable consideration to a bill seeking to reserve three additional seats for women in the state legislature. Olemgbe gave the assurance on Monday when the Imo State chapter of the League of Women Voters …
The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework for the taxation of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions in line with the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The new guidelines are aimed a…
The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flood-affected sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following recent torrential rainfall that disrupted movement on parts of the highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in …
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House, Chimsom Chuka, has stirred reactions by asking fellow housemates to observe a prayer before the commencement of a house meeting on Sunday. The pharmacist and actor from Anambra, who became the first Head of House of the season, made the request while addressing the housemates …
The 2026/27 Premier League season is almost here, with fans already debating which club has unveiled the best home kit ahead of the new campaign. Traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all introduced refreshed home strips, while newly promoted sides Coven…
With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press ev…
…its presidential candidate, Canada tightened work permit rules for foreign workers and a PUNCH investigation revealed that over 6,500 Primary Healthcare Centres across Nigeria remain non-functional despite years of funding. See the top stories here: Fake agency scandal: Controversial DG fights back, fingers more MDAs T…
Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “O…
…comedy filmographies, including Billy Madison, Big Daddy, 50 First Dates, Mr. Deeds, Punch-Drunk Love, and Grown Ups, among others.In 2025, he starred alongside his daughters, Sadie Madison and Sunny Madeline Sandler, in Happy Gilmore 2. The sisters play Charlotte, Happy's friend, and Vienna, Happy’s daughter. The Amer…
Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names. With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants. From a World Cup winner who ar…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. Makinde disclosed the visit in a post on…
The Federal Government has barred Ministries, Departments and Agencies from awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first securing the required budgetary approval and cash backing, in a move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and enforcing compliance with procurement laws. The directive…
The Federal Government has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and 17 other categories of allied health professionals in 71 federal tertiary health institutions, with implementation taking effect from June 1, 2026. The approval, granted by the National Salaries, …
Organisers of a campaign aimed at preserving the history of Nigerian women, HerStory of Nigeria, have said that exposing young girls to the stories of trailblazing women will equip them with the confidence, identity, and values needed to excel and contribute meaningfully to national development. The project team lead a…
Despite being completed several months ago, the new Rivers State House of Assembly complex remains unoccupied, with lawmakers continuing to hold plenary and other legislative business at their residential quarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt. The reconstructed complex on Moscow Road, equipped with modern facilities…
…the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the suspected electrocution occurred after a distress call reported a motionless body along the Ringim-Sintilimawa Road. According to the police spokesperson, the incident occurred on July 31 at about 9:00…
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has distributed educational materials to pupils in Lokoja, Kogi State, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. The company’s General Manager, Social Performance Department, Ademola Adeyemi, in a statement on Sunday, described the initiative as an extension of Dangote…
The Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign for the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday accused the state police command of drawing up a list of 46 people, including a commissioner in the state cabinet, that will be arrested before the August 15 governorship poll. Addressing journ…
…that the dispute should have been settled privately. Media outlets like Legit.ng and Punch dissected the charges, while fans debated whether Jude was a villain or a victim. February 28, 2025: Bail Hearing Unfolds According to PUNCH, Jude's bail application was heard on February 28 but was moved by Justice Alexander Owo…
Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents, rather than candidates, for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria. Oloyede described their involvement as the most painful experience of his 10-year tenure at the examination body. Speaking during an intervie…
Venezuela’s imprisoned former leader Nicolas Maduro on Sunday welcomed “any path to dialogue,” ahead of a US-backed meeting in the coming week between representatives of the Latin American country’s interim government and opposition leaders. The leftist Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured in a US military ra…
The Presidency on Sunday dismissed criticism by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Bola Tinubu administration’s economic policies. The presidency stated that the country’s reform programme has begun to yield positive results despite the hardship experienced by Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President …
The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over alleged political violence and intimidation ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council urge…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has unveiled Aikou and Flora as the first recipients of the season's "The Gambit" twist, guaranteeing them places in the house until the grand finale but ruling them out of the race for the ₦160 million grand prize. The announcement was made during Sunday's live show after viewers voted to d…