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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier, Emirates, has further extended suspension of its flights to Nigeria till September 5, fuelling uncertainty on resumption of travels between the two countries. The extension of flight cessation is coming despite the decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to open its borders to welcome fully vaccinated tourists […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption-related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters, and other related offences in the electricity sector. The Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, while speaking at a consultation meeting of business membership organisations and electricity regulatory bodies organised […]

Some Nigerian doctors in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have knocked the Federal Government for its alleged failure to invest in the health care sector. The doctors, who spoke with Sunday Punch, said the inconsistency of the government to adequately cater for the needs of medical practitioners had led to […]

A new report has indicated that the percentage of women living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria increased between 2016 and 2019 while that of men decreased within the same period. The result from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), which was conducted in 2018, shows that about 1.9 million people under the age of […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent an emotional message to Juventus ahead of his move to Manchester United. In a farewell message posted, the soccer giant admitted mixed feelings leaving the club, which he described as now “part of his history”. He said while at the club, he gave in his best but the time had come […]

NO fewer than 400,000 Nigerians applied for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission 200 job slots. The recruitment exercise was said to have begun early 2020 but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICPC spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the commission had received approval […]

Deposit money banks have asked their customers to return purchased Personal Travel Allowance/Business Travel Allowance (PTA/BTA) within two weeks from the date of purchase if not utilized for the intended purpose or the scheduled trip is cancelled. Daily Trust investigation revealed that the mail became necessary following the surge that trailed the demand for foreign […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is asking the public to donate funds to support his legal battles – he is facing trial for corruption linked to a $5bn (£3bn) arms deal. A post on his foundation’s official Twitter page asks South Africans and the world to “lend a helping hand” to cover legal fees. […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has once again distanced himself from a flurry of activities by groups insinuating that he has joined the 2023 presidential race There had been the release of campaign style promotional videos, banners in the social media and even the deployment of political posters in some parts of the country, including the […]

Edo state will restrict access to banks, churches, mosques and event centres to anyone without proof of COVID-19 vaccination starting this September. Governor Godwin Obaseki announced the restrictions on Monday at the flagoff of the second phase of vaccination against COVID-19 in Benin City. He said the Delta variant was spreading fast and on the […]

The Federal Government says it has achieved 100 per cent in the production of Subscriber Identification Module cards as well as the manufacture of many components of cell phones used in the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said this when featured in a special News Agency of Nigeria interview programme in […]

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has said it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, announced this in Abuja when he featured on FORUM, a special News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) interview programme. The minister said […]