…Aderibigbe, said the facility had become under-utilised after the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it available for conversion to a new public purpose.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google She said the state approved the renovation and expansion in December 2024, with PCP Construction Nigeria…

…Granit Xhaka has been handed a suspended fine of £136,265 after admitting to forging a Covid-19 vaccination certificate while he was an Arsenal player. The Switzerland international was sentenced to a suspended fine of 50 daily rates of 3,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to around £2,725 per day.The 34-year-old will not ha…

…fine of 150,000 Swiss francs, about £136,000, over his purchase of a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. As reported by Sky Sports News on Thursday, the ex-Arsenal midfielder and Switzerland captain was sentenced by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor’s Office to 50 daily fines of 3,000 Swiss francs each, wi…

…In 2020, Missouri authorities sued him after he promoted a product as a treatment for COVID-19. The case was eventually settled, with Bakker and his ministry agreeing to pay restitution.Despite the turbulent chapters, Lori remembered her husband for his devotion to ministry.“Jim loved people deeply,” she said, adding t…

…said despite improvements in aviation revenue and domestic passenger traffic since the COVID-19 pandemic, international traffic had remained the major driver of revenue in the sector.Kuku, who said the contribution of domestic passenger traffic to the overall revenue base remained relatively low despite a slight improv…

…as they were seen together multiple times. Many believed they also spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic in one another's houses.Iggy Azalea: The pair were rumoured to be dating while working together in 2022; however, neither party ever publicly confirmed. Ahead of Tory Lanez's sentencing, Iggy Azalea was one of sev…

…was coronated in Iloro-Ekiti. I was the only Oba who was coronated in Iloro-Ekiti during COVID-19. That of the Oore of Otun, which followed mine, was done in Ado-Ekiti. The Deputy Governor came. The late Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, was the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditi…

…studies of GMO discussions online find recurring clusters linking GMOs to Monsanto, to COVID-19, to vaccine misinformation. But debunking conspiracies does not erase a real worry: concentration. A handful of corporations dominate the global seed market. Monsanto, now Bayer, is the biggest name. Market domination does n…

…10 per cent to N7.11tn in 2020, reflecting the economic disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and developments in the oil market. The distributable revenue, however, recovered to N8.12tn in 2021 and increased to N9.18tn in 2022. The document put the average annual growth rate for the pre-reform period at ei…

By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Niger…

…of Italy featuring lost passports, wallets and good wine. Their last trip was prior to COVID-19, when they did a Western parks tour with a Grand Canyon stop complete with helicopter ride. These days, Southwick's home hosts large Christmas gatherings each year where her grandson Clint cooks and relatives decorate. The e…

…we use when there’s a polio outbreak was deployed for Ebola. It was deployed for COVID-19. The house-to-house mechanism, the enumeration process, identification and mapping to be able to get to every child are the kind of systems that we have built, as well as the one for vaccine storage. So you find in many places whe…

…chose to watch Holland's drama movie Cherry during major award show nights.During the COVID-19 quarantine, the pair surprised fans by going live together on Instagram, where they discussed their admiration for each other's work. "Such a big fan, man," Bieber told him, to which the actor replied, "Likewise, bro."Bieber…

…false applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans ("EIDL") provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, and false applications for unemployment benefits. Farrow recruited Stone and Atwater into the conspiracy to work along with Fateru. Farrow and Fateru provided Stone and Atwater directions on opening bank accounts and h…

…as businesses seek alternative production locations following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks. She said despite rising protectionist rhetoric, about 72 per cent of global trade still takes place under WTO rules, underscoring the resilience of the multilateral t…

…doubted the project would ever be completed. Despite challenges ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic and foreign exchange volatility to scepticism from lenders, he said the successful delivery of the refinery demonstrates the capacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs to execute projects of global significance. “What we have ach…

…to her childhood friend, Jonathan Mabry. The couple got married twice in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting their original plans.The couple had their first wedding in June 2020 with few guests, before conducting another one in September the same year in front of a large group of guests. Katie also shared a we…

…Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) supports households and MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This loan finances essential assets for small businesses.Maximum facility amount: N2,500,000.00Tenure: 3 yearsMoratorium: 6 months (grace period before repayment starts)There are two categories: application for household fac…

…significant events, including the 2024 campus protests and the trucker protests against COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa, Canada. Before joining FNC, she was an anchor and reporter for WFXT-TV (FOX 25) in Boston, MA, and WXXA-TV (FOX 23) in Albany, NY.FAQSWho are the female news anchors who left Fox News?Below are some of t…

…an experimental vaccine developed using the same technology as the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. According to the BBC, the first volunteer received the vaccine last week as part of an early-stage clinical trial.The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has also warned that the movement of Ebola victims'…

…the challenges he faced upon assuming office as governor in 2019, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the #EndSARS protests, saying both crises tested his administration’s resolve and leadership capacity. He said Lagos responded to the pandemic by strengthening its healthcare infrastructure, establishing a COVID-19 War…

…next month. Dabiri-Erewa also recalled the role played by Nigerians abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and humanitarian crises, as well as NiDCOM’s coordination of the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from Sudan, Ukraine, Libya and South Africa. She said the commission had also intervened in more than 1,200…

…in strengthening its ability to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks since the COVID-19 pandemic, but glaring gaps in health security infrastructure continue to expose the continent to future epidemics, a new report has revealed. The post Africa still vulnerable to pandemics despite improved preparedness — Report a…

…to 645 million. However, the report noted that the figure remains higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. The UN agencies also observed that while undernourishment in Africa has been increasing since 2017, preliminary estimates for 2025 indicate signs of improvement. The report further revealed that Africa has the hi…

…visa, which opened the route to care workers to address acute vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic and post-Brexit loss of European labour. Nigeria was among the three most common countries of origin for migrant care workers arriving in 2022 and 2023, the report said. In 2023 alone, 146,000 Health and Care Worker…