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Surrounded by family members, friends and colleagues, actress, Sharon Ooja, has tied the knot with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The church wedding took place on Saturday at Harvesters International Christian Centre in Lagos. Apparently soaking in the joy of the event, the bride beamed with smiles as her father walked her down the aisle. Meanwhile,

A stand-up comedian, Maurice Imadu, aka MC Morris, has said that there are a lot of deep divisions in the country’s comedy industry. The comedian, who is based in Canada, told Sunday Scoop, “There are deep divisions in the industry, but things have not always been like this. This is happening because there are senior

The Federal Government has, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, and development partners, emphasised the critical need to strengthen the social protection system to address growing poverty, according to a communique on Saturday. This was contained in a communique jointly endorsed by UNICEF Representative, Cristian Munduate, EU Ambassador in Nigeria, Samuela Isopi,

NIGCOMSAT Limited, Nigeria’s leading provider of satellite communication infrastructure, has announced a partnership with Hotspot, a technology company specialising in rural connectivity solutions, to enhance internet access in underserved communities across the country. According to the firm, the strategic collaboration aims to deploy cutting-edge satellite technology and innovative connectivity solutions to remote and rural areas

The Society of Energy Engineers has projected that the prices of fossil fuels will remain high in the third quarter of 2024. The society also projected that fuel imports would be on the rise in the period, mounting pressure on the naira. In the projection released recently, the energy engineers said, “Fuel imports to remain

The Federal Government may have rolled out palliatives worth N4.3tn to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal under the current administration, Sunday PUNCH has gathered. Parts of the palliatives have been payments of cash to no fewer than 18.7m vulnerable households, and acquisition of CNG powered buses amid the rising spate of inflation.

Abia State governor, Alex Otti, on Saturday said the state government would fish out the killers of two policemen shot dead by unknown assailants in the state on Friday. The two policemen, Inspector Augustine Ogbudu (36 years) from Cross River State and Superintendent Eziekel Sunday from Kebbi State were killed, while two other police officers

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has called for an elaborate review of the 1999 constitution, saying such bold steps will improve the justice system and governance in the country. Osigwe made the call on Friday at a lecture organised by the Sagamu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association as parts of its Law

The Nigeria Stallions faltered at the Africa Men’s Sevens 2024 tournament on Saturday, winning one of three matches on Day One of the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament at the Labourdonnais Stadium in Port-Louis, Mauritius. They made a bright start by thrashing Madagascar 34-14, but slumped to 25-0 and 24-5 defeats to Kenya and Mauritius in

Veteran Nigerian midfielder Felix Orode is being courted by a flurry of clubs in mainstream Europe, with offers from St Pauli FC, Rapid Vienna, and some Dutch clubs seeking his attention on the table. The 33-year-old has played the last 15 years in South America, especially in Argentina and Peru. He left Sharks for Lleida

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order transferring regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Imo to the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in compliance with the Electricity Act 2023. The order signed by the NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, shall take effect from July 1, 2024.

Twenty-seven states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, have failed to access the N36.1bn education fund provided by the Universal Basic Education Commission in 2023. The N36.1bn figure is obtained from a document prepared by UBEC in March 2024, which showed how state-by-state matching grants were not accessed. The document, which was signed

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to launch the Osun Young Agropreneurs Incubation Programme, which would target several young farmers and agropreneurs across the agricultural value chain. The governor said the initiative was part of the recommendations of the food security committee put in place by the state government, noting

A Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Sini has said he turned down a N150m bribe allegedly offered to him by a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele to have peace of mind. Akindele who was arraigned for the offence at the Federal High Court in Abuja in August 2023 was remanded in the Kuje correctional centre. According to

In no particular order, here are a few thoughts to consider, if you are still trying to decide whether Nigeria is a country or a game. In September 2023, four months after Mr. Bola Tinubu assumed the presidency, he undertook the unprecedented step of recalling the nation’s ambassadors abroad, effectively decapitating its 109 diplomatic missions

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently celebrated his birthday with a series of events. He turned 59 on June 25, 2024. The events began with a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Lagos House, Marina, tagged, ‘Celebration of God’s faithfulness’. Some of the guests in attendance were the governor’s wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu;

Rivers Angels claim ninth women’s title The newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side, El-Kanemi Warriors, have won this year’s President’s Cup by defeating Abia Warriors 2-0 in the final at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Maiduguri side thus secured Nigeria’s second CAF Confederation Cup ticket for next

Nigeria’s reserves have continued an upward trajectory, hitting $34.14bn on Friday, having appreciated by 4.06 per cent from $32.74bn on June 3, 2024, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria has shown. The country’s reserves are boosted by the latest rounds of loans the Federal Government got from the World Bank. In May, the Bureau

That there is a cholera outbreak in the country is no longer news. Let us educate ourselves a little about cholera. A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. Contaminated water supplies are the main source of cholera infection. You need to take some safety precautions. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, drink

Dentist and amputee life coach Akintola Sabaa speaks with AJIBADE OMAPE about the life-altering accident that led to the loss of her leg at a young age Can you share a bit of your early life and background with us? My name is Akintola Sabaa. I was born into a Muslim family, and I am

The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Monisade Afuye, tells ABIODUN NEJO about her job, governance, political career, and her relationship with the governor of the state What informed your decision to study Public Administration at the tertiary level? It was a decision I took out of my own personal volition. I am a politician, and

Politician and former presidential aspirant, Victor Ani-Laju, has released a new book titled, HELP. According to him, the book has the potential to make a positive impact on anyone who reads it. Speaking about the inspiration behind the book, Ani-Laju said, “Help is a fundamental human need, transcending social status, wealth and education. “The book

VICTORIA EDEME speaks to investment banker and founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, about her family and career journey Could you tell us about your childhood? I am the first of five children. My childhood was predominantly in Nigeria, and when I was 15 years old, I moved to the United Kingdom. I grew up

In a bid to improve the quality of filmmaking talents in the country, the Rivers State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria recently trained and inducted over 100 new members in the state. The event, which held in Port Harcourt, the state capital, last weekend, was attended by respected personalities in the industry such

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has trashed a trending report stating that 40 athletes that represented the country at the 2024 African Senior Athletics Championships travelled by night bus from Nigeria to Douala, Cameroon, the venue of the event rounded off earlier this week, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. David Doherty, an aspirant in the last