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Bill Hader and Ali Wong were a match made in comedy heaven until their 2026 split. Hader and Wong were first linked in 2022 before briefly parting ways. Us Weekly confirmed in early 2023 that they were once again a couple. The Saturday Night Live alum confirmed his and Wong’s relationship in that April when he spoke about his “girlfriend” in an interview with Collider. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Hader and Wong’s romance continued to fly under the radar throughout 2024 and 2025, with fans catching rare glimpses of the couple during a few awards shows. In April…
The 2023 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Mr Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing supporters at a rally held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. “I have made myself to contest for the office in 2027. I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes. “Can I please remind you that before His Excellency Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I aspired for the presidency before him? The records are there for you to see,” he said. Mr Baba-Ahmed was…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami The presiding judge, Emeka Nwite, granted the order after an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho. In the ruling, the judge held that the properties, which are worth several billions of naira, were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities and should be temporarily forfeited to the federal government.…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has moved to strengthen its grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections by inaugurating the party’s Membership, Revalidation, Mobilization and Registration, MRMR, Committee. The inauguration ceremony, held at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja, was led by the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and attended by members of the National Working Committee, NWC, party leaders and other key stakeholders. While administering the oath of office, Mark charged the committee members to carry out their responsibilities with fairness, diligence and a strong sense of accountability. He emphasized that the committee’s work is strategically important for…
The full implementation of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts ushers in a new era with serious implications for the private and public sectors. This analysis by OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA details the operational priorities for businesses seeking to avoid punitive measures A source of relief for salary earners, particularly those earning below N800,000 per annum, is the expectation that their take-home pay may increase, albeit modestly, at the end of January, thanks to the new tax regime. Secondly, Value Added Tax and Withholding Taxes must be applied and reported regardless of ongoing legal contentions. These aspects of the law have become top priorities…
Residents of Meiran were thrown into panic on Wednesday after hoodlums reportedly chased one another with axes along parts of the area. PUNCH Metro gathered from multiple eyewitnesses that no life was lost during the fracas, which occurred at Kabowei Bus Stop in Meiran at about 1pm on Wednesday. However, the incident caused panic among motorists, with several drivers abandoning their vehicles along the axis to seek safety. As the violence unfolded, residents and commuters reportedly scampered for cover while groups of young men, some armed with axes, ran through the road. A resident who identified himself only as Segun…
This Tuesday, I found myself glued to the television watching the Al-Jazeera ‘Counting the Cost’ interview with Prof. Victor Gao, Vice President of the Centre for China and Globalisation. He affirmed that China had a vision and made a bet on cutting down the import of fossil fuels driven by electric vehicles and won. I could perceive the pride and patriotism in Gao’s mien, and I felt a vicarious sense of elation surge through me. Indeed, there is no obstacle too great for the determined human mind, especially when they work with collective resolve and purpose. Yes, China’s strategic bet…
Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions has been accredited as a System Integrator for Nigeria’s new e-invoicing regime, a move that underscores the government’s tightening push for digital tax compliance and places fresh pressure on companies to align their accounting systems with the Nigeria Revenue Service’s reporting platform. The firm confirmed the approval in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the accreditation was granted by the Nigeria Revenue Service, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency. Under the NRS merchant-buyer e-invoicing framework, every invoice issued by qualifying businesses is expected to be converted into a prescribed digital format and transmitted to…
Super Eagles attacking midfielder Christantus Uche has won Crystal Palace’s Goal of the Month award for December after his stunning strike against KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Conference League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Palace confirmed that the Nigerian’s effort was the clear winner in the fan vote, collecting 75.6 per cent of the total. The club described the goal in a statement published on their official channels, saying, “It was audacious, and it was spectacular – you’ve voted Christantus Uche’s wonderful effort against KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Conference League as your LOADED December Goal of the Month!” Uche’s goal…
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday, many great iPad deals are available outside of those times. The day-to-day discounts come and go like changing winds, so there’s often some amount to be saved, particularly on Apple’s most affordable iPad, the iPad Mini, and the latest iPad Air. Hell, you can even often find discounts on the latest M5 iPad Pro, which is already on sale at multiple retailers. If you don’t need the latest tech, though, now may be a good time to save on the M4 Pro as inventory dwindles.All that…
