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Peter Nicholas, a 26-year-old graduate of Mass Communication from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity when he secured employment with an Abuja-based photography studio owned by the notable businessman Mike Oluwole. However, his promising career soon turned into a 10-month nightmare at Keffi Correctional Centre after he resigned via text message. He

Students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State, on Friday, staged a peaceful protest over tuition hikes by the management of the institution. The students, who, during the protest, carried different placards with inscriptions such as, “We Say No Tuition Hikes,” “The Management Is Insensitive To Our Plights,” “Our Parents Cannot Afford The New

Amid prolonged delays in the appointment of ambassadors to oversee Nigeria’s diplomatic missions, the Federal Government disbursed an approximate sum of N14bn to no fewer than 16 foreign missions in July 2024, findings by Saturday PUNCH have revealed. Nigeria has 109 missions: 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates globally. Recall that on September

Fidson Healthcare Plc has announced plans to conduct a Bioequivalence study on the production of chewable formulation of Albendazole tablets in partnership with Liddie BE Limited, a leading clinical research organisation. Albendazole tablet is a worm medication approved by the  United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm

The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has revealed that the hospital has set up a high-powered panel of inquiry to look into the death of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara. Ayilara was reported to have died in the early hours of Thursday

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to politicise education, emphasising that beneficial policies and programmes from previous administrations should be upheld. The CDHR, in a statement signed by its Osun State Chairman, Emmanuel Olowu, on Friday, called on Adeleke to reinstate the essay competition, an

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has said the lack of access to finance has been discouraging farming in rural communities. Salako-Oyedele explained that this can compel rural dwellers to abandon their agricultural activities to relocate to the urban area. The deputy governor disclosed this recently when she hosted a delegation of the

In vitro fertilisation has become a widely accepted treatment option for infertile couples, enabling millions worldwide to conceive and start families. This technology involves fertilising eggs with sperm in a laboratory, with the resulting embryo being transferred to a woman’s uterus. The process can involve the couple’s own eggs and sperm or donor materials, and

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to deploy more than 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. According to a senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday, the commission is gearing up to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral

Legendary music critic and journalist, Benson Idonije, who recently turned 88 was honoured at Quintessence Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos, last weekend. The event brought together musical stakeholders from far and wide, who journeyed down to celebrate the legendary DJ, music manager, broadcaster, and columnist. At the event, Idonije, who was a one-time manager to the

Popular singer, D’banj, renowned for his electrifying stage presence has revealed the motivation behind sampling some of his hits songs in his latest album titled, ‘The Entertainer D’ Sequel’. During an exclusive boat cruise album listening experience, D’banj told Saturday Beats, “Most of my albums came out before the digital era; that’s why I went

Social media personality, Jessica Ikhile, who has over 146,000 followers on Instagram, tells FAITH AJAYI about her journey as a content creator and interest in languages  What can you tell us about your background? I come from a family of seven, and I am the eldest child. I have a twin as well. Although both

Six people lost their lives on Friday while three others were injured after a Sienna space bus carrying them rammed into a moving truck around Verony, Ogere Remo along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accident which occurred at about 7:40am was blamed on excessive speed on the part of the Sienna bus driver after which he lost

The acting Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, on Thursday, reassured the residents of Gbepakan village in the Saki West Local Government Area of the state, where some yet to be identified assailants attacked and killed some people. Recall that unknown assailants, on Tuesday, unleashed attacks on the residents in the village. Lawal, who gave

Residents of border communities between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Ogun state have decried the high price of Petroleum Motor Spirit known as petrol which has now reached N2,000 per litre in some areas. This drastic surge in fuel cost is crippling daily life in areas such as Idiroko, Ijofin, Agosasa, Ipokia, Iwoye Ketu, Tube,

Aside from being talented, the entertainment industry also places a premium on looking good. And there is a growing number of stars who have embraced fitness and are never far from the gym. From artistes to actors, comedians and social media influencers, NAOMI CHIMA takes a look at celebrities who maintain fit bodies by frequenting

Nollywood actress Fadesaye Olateru-Olagbegi talks about her acting career, her sports interests, D’Tigress, and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO Briefly recount how you became an actor? Crazy how some things happen. I’d always been drawn to the arts but never really considered acting as a career. It was a casual conversation with a

A court in the United Kingdom has jailed four Nigerians for forging over 2,000 marriage documents to facilitate the illegal stay of their fellow countrymen in the European country. According to the Home Office on Tuesday, the Woolrich Crown Court sentenced the four convicts to an aggregate of 13 years in prison. The convicts, Abraham

A federal jury in the United States has convicted a 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, for making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. The US Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that Ojo, a resident of Dallas, Texas, was found guilty of obtaining a medical certificate necessary to pilot a commercial

International students, including Nigerians, embarked on protests in Canadian major cities as over 70,000 nationals faced deportation over recent policies. According to CityNews Toronto, the foreign students protested over the fear that more than 70,000 of them might be deported immediately after their work permits expired at the end of 2024. Saturday PUNCH gathered that

Gospel artiste, Samuel Onwubiko aka Limoblaze has given his take on merging Afrobeats with spiritual messages. He emphasised that Afrobeats can celebrate Jesus. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the gospel artiste said, “Afrobeats can be about Jesus too. I am committed to spreading the Gospel through a unique blend of afrobeats, pop, and rap.”

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Epe has restrained the Nigerian Navy and the Office of the Chief of Naval Staff from trespassing, destroying, or constructing on lands in communities located in the Lekki Coastal Area Development of the state. This declaration was made by Hon. Justice I. O. Harrison on August 28 to

The President of the Rotary Club of Ota, Adunni Kassim, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s decision to prohibit candidates under the age of 18 from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council exams. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, Kassim advised that students should be allowed

A United Nations-hosted platform, RBM Partnership to End Malaria, has called on governments and stakeholders to intensify its fight against the spread of malaria in the country. The RBM Partnership CEO, Dr Adekunle Charles, stated this during an interview with Saturday PUNCH on the sidelines of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa meeting

When Alhaji Yahaya Imam Nafiu, an Islamic cleric and Missioner of the Ilorin Emirate Development Progressive Union in the Republic of Benin, received the unexpected news that his third wife had given birth to not just one, but 11 babies, he was overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of the situation. The news left him feeling