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  1. Portable Shocks in Celebrity Boxing Match Against Charles Okocha

    Nigeria Portable Shocks in Celebrity Boxing Match Against Charles Okocha

    The celebrity boxing match between controversial singer Habeeb "Portable" Okikiola and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha reached its climax on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Landmark Beach in Lagos state. Portable, representing the blue corner, donned a striking blue boxing gear, while Okocha...
  2. ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strikes in 2024 Over Budget and Low Pay

    Nigeria ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strikes in 2024 Over Budget and Low Pay

    In a recent interview with The PUNCH, Prof. Emmanuel Oshodeke, a representative of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), disclosed that universities across Nigeria may witness strikes in 2024 due to the insufficient budget allocated to the education sector and poor remuneration...
  3. Loss to the Financial Community: Olabode Agusto, Nigeria’s Credit Rating Stalwart, Dead at 68

    Nigeria Loss to the Financial Community: Olabode Agusto, Nigeria’s Credit Rating Stalwart, Dead at 68

    Olabode Agusto, the esteemed founder of Agusto & Co. Limited, has passed away at 68, although the cause of his death has not been disclosed. Agusto was influential in Nigeria's economic landscape, having worked in the private and public sectors for over three decades. According to TheCable...
  4. Senate President Accuses EFCC of Sensationalism Over Rigorous Investigations

    Nigeria Senate President Accuses EFCC of Sensationalism Over Rigorous Investigations

    During the Senate's screening and confirmation of the newly appointed EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, and the Commission's Secretary, Muhammad Hammajoda, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) unprofessionalism. Akpabio...
  5. Tinubu's Eight-Year Ambition Will Fail - Sheikh Gumi

    Nigeria Tinubu's Eight-Year Ambition Will Fail - Sheikh Gumi

    Cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has made a public statement accusing the Tinubu administration of having intentions to secure an eight-year term, pledging that they will not succeed in their efforts. In a video that has gone viral, Gumi did not explicitly mention the president's name but it...
  6. Dreams Dashed: Nigerians Excluded from US Green Card Lottery 2025

    Americas Dreams Dashed: Nigerians Excluded from US Green Card Lottery 2025

    The United States has announced the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for the fiscal year 2025, and it comes with a harsh reality for many Nigerians. Nigeria is not included in the list of eligible countries - this is a devastating blow for countless hopefuls who saw the DV program as a beacon of hope...
  7. Naira’s Freefall: Nigeria's Currency Hits Unprecedented 999/Dollar Low Amid Economic Strain

    Nigeria Naira’s Freefall: Nigeria's Currency Hits Unprecedented 999/Dollar Low Amid Economic Strain

    In a distressing economic downturn, Nigeria's naira has reached an all-time low against the dollar, trading at 999 on the official market, as reported by Reuters. This significant depreciation is similar to the persistent weakness in the parallel market, where a scarcity of dollars puts enormous...
  8. President Tinubu Hosts Senate President Akpabio

    Nigeria President Tinubu Hosts Senate President Akpabio

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the villa, with Senate Majority Leader Senator Opeyemii Bamidele and Senator Solomon Adeola in tow. The meeting, focused on key national matters and enhancing collaboration between the executive and legislative arms...
  9. Nollywood Icon Mr. Ibu's Desperate Appeal for Medical Help: "I Don't Want My Legs to be Cut Off"

    Nigeria Nollywood Icon Mr. Ibu's Desperate Appeal for Medical Help: "I Don't Want My Legs to be Cut Off"

    Renowned Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has reached out for help through an Instagram video as he battles a serious medical condition. The actor revealed that he has been hospitalized for several weeks and is facing a dire situation. He stated that the doctor has...
  10. Senate Confirms Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman and Muhammad Hammajoda as Secretary

    Nigeria Senate Confirms Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman and Muhammad Hammajoda as Secretary

    The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Muhammad Hammajoda as the Secretary of the anti-graft agency. This confirmation comes after their screening by the Senate, about a week after their appointment by...
  11. Nigerian Senate Appoints New Deputy Leader and Deputy Chief Whip, Shuffles Leadership Roles

    Nigeria Nigerian Senate Appoints New Deputy Leader and Deputy Chief Whip, Shuffles Leadership Roles

    In a swift change of leadership roles, the Nigerian Senate announced the appointment of Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Kwara South, as its new Deputy Leader of the Senate. This development comes as Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru replaces...
  12. Naira Crashes to All-Time Low: Hits N1,100 Against US Dollar

    Nigeria Naira Crashes to All-Time Low: Hits N1,100 Against US Dollar

    In a significant and alarming development, the Naira, Nigeria's national currency, suffered a dramatic drop to its lowest rate ever against the United States dollar in the official market. According to market data released on the FMDQ website, the local currency concluded its trading session at...
  13. Millions in Tax Incentives: 71 Companies Benefited from N390.26 Billion Tax Waivers in Two Years

    Nigeria Millions in Tax Incentives: 71 Companies Benefited from N390.26 Billion Tax Waivers in Two Years

    An investigation conducted by The PUNCH has revealed that approximately 71 companies benefited from N390.26 billion in pioneer status incentives over a two-year period. This data was obtained from the Federal Inland Revenue Service annual reports, which indicated that N1.43 billion was utilized...
  14. Guinea-Bissau Faces Blackout as Unpaid Power Bill Hits $17M

    Africa Guinea-Bissau Faces Blackout as Unpaid Power Bill Hits $17M

    Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, has been hit by a power crisis due to an unpaid electricity bill of $17 million owed to Turkish utility company Karpowership. Karpowership, one of the world's largest floating power plant operators, has a five-year contract to supply the majority of...
  15. APC Rebukes Babachir Lawal's Claim of Obi's 2023 Election Victory Over Tinubu

    Nigeria APC Rebukes Babachir Lawal's Claim of Obi's 2023 Election Victory Over Tinubu

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, for claiming that Peter Obi, not Bola Tinubu, won the presidential election held on February 25, 2023. In a statement signed by the party's spokesperson, Felix Morka, the APC...
  16. Elon Musk's X Embarks on Testing $1-Per-Year Subscription for Content Posting on Social Media Platform

    Americas Elon Musk's X Embarks on Testing $1-Per-Year Subscription for Content Posting on Social Media Platform

    Image Credit: Trevor Cokley Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has begun testing a subscription model called "Not A Bot" in the Philippines and New Zealand. The plan, priced at $1 annually, grants users the ability to post content...
  17. High Court Rejects No-Case Submission by Osinachi Nwachukwu's Husband, Orders Him to Defend Against Homicide Charges

    Nigeria High Court Rejects No-Case Submission by Osinachi Nwachukwu's Husband, Orders Him to Defend Against Homicide Charges

    In a recent development, Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone 2 has dismissed the no-case submission put forth by Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. The Federal Government had filed a 23-count charge against...
  18. House of Reps Sticks to Plan to Buy N130 Million SUVs for Each Lawmaker Amid Economic Hardships

    Nigeria House of Reps Sticks to Plan to Buy N130 Million SUVs for Each Lawmaker Amid Economic Hardships

    Amidst economic challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has announced its finalization of plans to distribute official vehicles to members of the 10th National Assembly. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi...
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    Metro Gunmen kill eight soldiers, policemen in Imo - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/breaking-gunmen-kill-eight-soldiers-policemen-in-imo/#:~:text=No%20fewer%20than%20eight%20security,thrown%20the%20area%20into%20panic.
  20. Nigeria News

    Metro BREAKING: Gunmen kill eight soldiers, policemen in Imo - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/breaking-gunmen-kill-eight-soldiers-policemen-in-imo/#:~:text=No%20fewer%20than%20eight%20security,thrown%20the%20area%20into%20panic.
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