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Pope Francis Admitted To Hospital For Bronchitis, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican announced on Friday that Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis testing and treatment. The 88-year-old, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, was admitted following his morning audiences, the Vatican stated. He was hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for “some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue...
Ex-Speakers Warn Of Imminent Defections To PDP
The Forum of ex-Speakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Nigerians to expect the return of numerous politicians who have departed the party in recent years to join other political organizations. The Forum described the PDP as the most widely accepted, well-organized, and best-positioned political party to address the nation’s challenges. This statement was made on Friday following a...
“Partnership With Google Will Turn Nigeria To Global Tech Hub” – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday said its partnership with Google is set to transform Nigeria into a global technology hub. The Director-General, National Information Technology Developmental Agency, Mr Inuwa Kashifu, said this in a television interview monitored in Lagos. Kashifu said that the partnership was focused on infrastructure development, scaling of citizens, AI innovation, cloud adoption and investment framework. He said that...
14 Escape Death In Third Mainland Bridge Auto Crash
No fewer than 14 commuters escaped death in an accident that involved a commercial bus and a private car along the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos StateTraffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, that the accident occurred at the Iyana-Oworonshoki area of the bridge...
“Yahoo Boys Now Involved In Ritual Killings, Banditry” – EFCC Chair
The EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has defended the commission’s ongoing crackdown on internet fraudsters, (Yahoo boys), despite criticisms from some quarters. Speaking on Thursday while receiving the management of The PUNCH at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede stated that the country lost over $500m in one year due to internet fraud. The EFCC boss noted that the activities...
Nedu Wazobia Steps Down From ‘The Honest Bunch Podcast’ Amid Controversy
Popular Nigerian radio personality and media figure, Chinedu Emmanuel, widely known as Nedu Wazobia, has announced his departure from The Honest Bunch Podcast following growing controversy involving social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The controversy erupted after reality star Deeone, during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, made claims suggesting that Verydarkman had an interest in...
S’South Leaders Oppose Benin Meeting, NWC Splits Over Anyanwu
The Peoples Democratic Party is facing deepening internal strife as key figures challenge the authority of party leadership. In Abuja on Thursday, the embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, defied directives from governors, the Board of Trustees, and the National Working Committee to vacate his position, for Sunday Ude-Okoye. In the South-South, the Zonal Secretary of the party, Chief Felix Omemu, rejected...
“Free My Son”, 2face Mother Begs Natasha Osawuru
Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent, (2face), has raised the alarm that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru, to leave her son. She made the appeal in a video that went viral on Thursday evening. According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with...
“Nigerian Tax Laws Not Conducive For Growth” — Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the current tax laws in Nigeria are unconducive for growth. Oyedele said this on Thursday at the inaugural Economic Roundtable/2025 macroeconomic outlook event of rating firm Agusto & Co., held in Lagos. After months, the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the four tax...
Murdered Poland Returnee, Chimaobi, To Be Buried On Valentine’s Day In Ohafia (Photos)
The remains of Chimaobi Anya Ojo, the 36-year-old Poland returnee who was tragically murdered in Abia State, will be laid to rest on February 14, 2025, at his family compound in Ndi Imaga, Elu Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area. The burial, scheduled on Friday 14th February 2025, Valentine’s Day—a day known for love—adds a somber note to the tragic story...
