Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are about to be parents for the first time. Hailey and Justin announced the happy news on Instagram today, May 9. They shared photos and a video of Hailey’s baby bump on display as she posed with her husband Justin. This comes 5 years after they…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested five suspected rapists for allegedly defiling six minors aged between 4 and 14. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Nadada stated this when he paraded the alleged rapists and 28 other suspects at the Police Headquarters in Lafia, the state capital on Thursday, May 9, 2024….
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Sadiq Zubairu, for the murder of Bello Bukar Adam, a staff of the Kano State Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). His corpse was later found at a location in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. Bello’s younger brother, Abdullahi Abubakar, said the deceased was at…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in conjunction with several civil society organizations, has voiced apprehension regarding the draft agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and pandemic response strategies aimed at bolstering communities’ resilience against future pandemic threats. During a media briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, stakeholders expressed their concerns ahead of the finalization…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its projection for Nigeria’s growth rate in 2024, estimating it to be at 3.3%. This forecast is underpinned by anticipated improvements in both oil and agriculture sectors, coupled with enhanced security measures. According to a statement from the IMF headquarters in Washington D.C., Nigeria’s financial sector has shown…
A commandant serving with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Christopher Oluchukwu, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in an employment scam. The verdict was delivered by the Katsina State High Court 3, following a case brought forth by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a stern ultimatum to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), demanding an immediate reversal of the recent electricity tariff hike to N65/kwh. In an official statement released by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, the ultimatum requires…
AS part of activities marking the ‘Safeguarding Week’, the management of Chrisland Schools, recently held a programme, to sensitise students on the need to stand against bullying and other vices. A statement by a member of Chrisland Schools’ Advisory Board, Mr. Akin Fadeyi, explained that the event underscored the commitment of Chrisland to school safety….
The World Bank said yesterday the conditional cash transfer programme of the Federal Government has had limited impact on household consumption and financial inclusion. The Bretton Woods institution disclosed this in its latest report, titled, ‘Beta Don Come: Effects of Cash Transfers on Women and Households in Nigeria’. According to the report, the intervention also…
•Backs recapitalisation of banks, tax raise, FX reform •Keeps Nigeria’s 2024 growth forecast at 3.3% •Says petrol subsidy will be fully off in 2yrs The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the Federal Government against the proposed amendment of the Act establishing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), calling rather for the strengthening of…
As unresolved complaints rises 7.5% Five leading commercial banks in Nigeria were forced to refund about N1.18 billion to their customers in their bid to resolve complaints in 2023. The amount refunded represents a 736 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase when compared to N141.14 million refunded in 2022. Analysis of data contained in the banks’ 2023 Financial Statement showed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been asked by the House of Representatives to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country. The motion on the urgent need to stop and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy was moved by…
The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid’s appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Atletico were initially ordered to partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches following monkey chants heard by Spain international Williams at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium last month. The Spanish…
Former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has backed Arsenal to secure a ‘comfortable’ win at Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend. Fabregas also predicted Fulham’s clash with Manchester City to be ‘tricky’. Previewing the action on the Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas said: “I consider it a big game, Arsenal v United,…
THE Senate has pegged death penalty as punishment for those involved in the manufacture, processing of dangerous drugs and those who engage in trafficking of hard drugs in the country for people to consume. The Senate has also approved fifteeen years imprisonment without the option of fine for those who consume the hard drugs in…
Nollywood actress and media personality, Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo1, says recent data indicated that 80 per cent of gymgoers are professional sex workers. She stated this on the latest episode of the ‘Say My Piece’ podcast. “Stats say that 80% of the people that come to the gym now are career prostitutes,”…
American Express Co. is launching its first business credit card in Nigeria in partnership with local neobank O3 Capital, potentially improving access to dollars in the West African nation. O3 Capital and Amex unveiled the product on Thursday in Lagos, the commercial capital, offering the business card with a spending limit of $10,000 and a…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer headline the list of nominees for the Premier League Young Player of the Year award. The announcement, made on Thursday morning, showcases a fiercely competitive lineup, with Foden and Palmer emerging as standout contenders in the category. Joining them are six other talented players, including Arsenal’s Bukayo…
The House of Representatives has issued a directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), instructing the suspension of the proposed implementation of a 0.5% cybercrimes levy on electronic transactions conducted by bank customers. Consequently, the House mandated the CBN to retract the existing ambiguous circular and issue a clear directive in alignment with the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has augmented its defensive capabilities with the acquisition of 20 upgraded Armor Personnel Carriers (APCs), aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s resolve in addressing prevailing security challenges. In a formal ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the…
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, along with his daughter, Fatima, and son-in-law, Jalal Sule Hamma, have entered a plea of not guilty to charges of alleged corrupt practices amounting to approximately ₦2.7 billion, leveled against them by the Federal Government. Appearing before Justice Sylvanus Oriji at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the defendants, including…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a directive requiring all Point of Sales (PoS) agents affiliated with major financial technology firms in Nigeria to formalize their businesses through registration. Failure to comply may lead to arrest by law enforcement for engaging in unauthorized transaction activities. During the official launch of the CAC’s registration initiative…
Erling Haaland, the dynamic striker for Manchester City, secures a coveted spot on the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist, marking his second consecutive year in contention for the prestigious award. During the previous season, Haaland etched his name in history by clinching both the Player of the Season and Young Player Award accolades,…
Videos out of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukuwu University (COOU), Uli campus, show chaos unfold as cultists clash off campus. Students of the institution, formerly called Anambra State University (ANSU), are seen running as cultists on bikes and on foot unleash mayhem. Gunshots can be heard ringing out as the clash, said to have been…
Miss Teen USA has resigned, just days after Miss USA said she would relinquish her crown, sending further shock waves through the pageant community in America. In an Instagram post, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava said her “personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” “After months of grappling with…
US President Joe Biden has announced he would halt some shipments of American weapons to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah. “Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs and other ways in which they go after population centres,” Biden told CNN’s…
Iran has warned its adversaries the US and Israel that it could be pushed into building a nuclear weapon if Israel threatens its existence. “We have no decision to build a nuclear bomb but should Iran’s existence be threatened, there will be no choice but to change our military doctrine,” said Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser…
Kim Kardashian has explained why she attended the 2024 Met Gala with a cardigan on top of her dress. On Monday, May 6, Kardashian arrived at the red carpet for fashion’s biggest night draped in a short, gray sweater by John Galliano that covered the top of her Maison Margiela corset dress. As…
A US-based Ghanaian couple will spend the next 25-years of their lives in prison for second-degree murder in the death of their five-year-old son. Valerie Owusu, along with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Addae, both 28 years old and residing in Corona, Queens, New York, had been convicted in March of depraved indifference murder for the death…
An Islamic cleric, Ahmed Ojo, has reportedly set fire to his wife’s house in the Egbe Odo area of Isua Ijesa in Ekiti State after she refused to join him in observing a late-night prayer Speaking in an exclusive interview with the punch on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the wife, Bosede Afolabi, disclosed that the incident happened…
A Nigerian man identified as Young C caused a stir online on Wednesday, May 8, when he embarked on a challenge to be buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Young C said he intends to broadcast live footage from the coffin at night. Sharing a…
