MUSIC superstar Tiwa Savage is gearing up to drop her latest single, “Forgiveness,” on Friday. The singer shared a tantalising teaser, with her dancing to the upcoming record on her Instagram page. The caption accompanying the post confirmed the release date and urged fans to eagerly anticipate the single: “Oct …
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THE Federal Government is discussing with the World Bank the possibility of securing a $500m loan to support basic education. This is according to the Programme Information Document for the loan project obtained by PUNCH on Friday. The loan is part of the World Bank’s HOPE for Quality Basic Education …
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NO fewer than 170 people have now been confirmed dead in the tanker explosion that rocked Jigawa State on Tuesday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, in a statement on Friday, noted that 70 others were still critically injured in different hospitals. He said, “The death toll …
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FORMER world champion Carl Froch has cautioned Anthony Joshua against rushing into an immediate rematch with Daniel Dubois. Froch, a respected voice in the boxing community, believes Joshua should take time to regroup following his shocking fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois on September 21 at Wembley. “Honestly, I don’t think …
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THE Dutch government is exploring the possibility of sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda, according to the country’s Trade and Development Minister, Reinette Klever. The minister revealed the proposal during her visit to the East African nation, although questions remain over the legality, practicality, and Uganda’s willingness to participate. …
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WHATSAPP is rolling out a series of new features in October 2024 to enhance the user experience for both Android and iOS users. These updates are designed to improve communication, allow more customisation of chats, and boost security with a new image verification tool. New image verification tool One …
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THE Nigerian stock market extended its losses as the market capitalisation dropped by N127 billion or 0.21 per cent from N59.559 trillion to close at N59.432 trillion on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The All-Share Index also declined by 0.21 per cent, losing 210.2 points to close at 98,081.38, compared …
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By Justina Uzo MINISTER of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, inaugurated the Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI-2), the single largest Jet A1 depot in the country. The facility situated at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, can store 15 million litres of JET AI fuel. Speaking during …
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THE lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that he earns a total of N14 million monthly as a Senator. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu dismissed the widespread belief that lawmakers live in luxury while the masses suffer in …
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THE Kenyan Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The legislators voted Thursday evening regardless of a plea from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, to postpone the proceedings. Muite said Gachagua was hospitalised after falling very sick hours before the vote was set to hold. The senate speaker, Amason Kingi, stated …
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