In a recent statement, Netflix has firmly denied rumours suggesting that it plans to exit the Nigerian market. This clarification comes in response to widespread speculation fuelled by comments from Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, who indicated that Netflix had cancelled several commissioned projects, raising concerns about the streaming giant’s future in Nigeria. Background of the…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced its disappointment regarding the National Working Committee‘s (NWC) failure to convene the long-awaited National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. This statement was made by Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT Chairman, during a meeting held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on December…
Despite the commencement of petrol production by two major refineries in Nigeria in the last three months, oil marketers have continued to import and distribute the product nationwide. The PUNCH gathered on Wednesday that marketers imported 2.3 billion litres of petrol between September 11 and December 5, 2024. The continued importation of petrol is contrary…
The Kwara State Government has taken decisive action against a teacher at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, following the brutal assault of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The incident, which occurred on November 28, 2024, has sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the treatment of corps…
In a significant development, human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison following his arraignment before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court. This decision comes amid serious allegations of defamation against prominent legal figure Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, who claims that Farotimi’s recent book maligns his character. Arrest and…
Let us Celebrate One of Our Own! The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has announced the appointment of Dr. Georgina Eromosele as Chair of its newly formed Medical Rescue and Disaster Management Committee. The appointment, overseen by the State Executive Council (SEC), is part of a broader strategy to bolster Nigeria’s capacity for…
Nigeria is on the cusp of transiting from the archaic tax regime that has been retarding its collective prosperity to a progressive alternative that places businesses and people at the core of its general principles. But this transition has elicited highly spirited debates at the National Economic Council, NEC, and the National Assembly. Again, for…
Exclusive details: Irving’s longtime therapist says in a new lawsuit that she went above and beyond for the pro baller, but has now “has lost confidence” in him, necessitating legal action A celebrity therapist hired by Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving to facilitate wellness workshops at a family retreat he hosted claims the eight-time NBA All-Star is now…
Elon Musk today runs several more companies than he did in 1999, when the photo on the left was taken.AP / Richard Bord/WireImage via Getty Images Other Big Tech leaders have significantly changed up their looks since starting their companies; some are nearly unrecognizable (remember the Jeff-Bezos-is-jacked memes?) Here’s a look at the style transformations of…
Vladimir Putin likely ordered the assassination of former spy Sergei Skripal because he knew about sources of the Russian president’s illicit wealth, according to UK officials. In 2018, Skripal and his daughter Yulia fell ill in Salisbury, UK, after being poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in an attack the UK government blamed on Russia. Moscow…
