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The National President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Godwin Abumisi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the payment of N39.6bn being 10.6 per cent pension increase arrears owed to pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Abumisi spoke in an interview with TVC News shortly after the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate and the Ministry of Finance announced the disbursement on Friday. He said the gesture, alongside other pension interventions by the Federal Government, had strengthened confidence in the administration’s commitment to the welfare of elderly citizens. He said, “We are very happy with the present government. No president in…

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss sparked a nearly inseparable bond back in 2012, but their friendship appeared to take a turn for the worst over time. The BFFs quickly hit it off after Swift mentioned Kloss during her January 2012 Vogue cover story, saying, “I love Karlie Kloss. I want to bake cookies with her!” The comment caught Kloss’ eye, and a famous friendship was born. Through the years, the duo put their connection on full display, both on social media and at high-power Hollywood events. Though it seemed like nothing could ever come between the two, their friendship seemingly…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded, with more than 1,400 confirmed cases and over 400 deaths. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, disclosed this on Friday during an online media briefing on the Ebola situation in the DRC and Uganda. Mr Janabi described the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year and called for sustained international support to bring the virus under control. Despite the rising number of infections, he said response…

Trading on the Nigerian stock market closed bullish on Friday, ending the week with a N3.156 trillion gain for investors. This was driven by renewed investor interest in banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas stocks. The market capitalisation closed at N147,102 trillion from an opening of N143.946 trillion, representing a 2.19 per cent gain. Similarly, the All-Share Index gained by 2.19 per cent or 4,918.37 points from 224,321.97 to 229,240.34. While the market’s Year-to-Date (YTD) return improved to 47.31 per cent, the market breadth closed positive, recording 39 gainers and 14 losers. Airtel Africa, The Initiates, Omatek Ventures, Daar Communications…

For many Nigerians, suya is more than just a roadside delicacy. From city streets to neighbourhood joints, the spicy grilled meat remains one of the country’s most popular ready-to-eat foods. Suya, traditionally known as ‘tsire’ among the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, is believed to have originated in the region before spreading across the country and beyond. It is typically prepared from thin slices of beef, although chicken, ram and other meats are also used. The meat is coated in yaji,a traditional Hausa spice blend usually made from chilli pepper and other spices, before being grilled over charcoal. Praised for…

Africa’s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been reduced to just two teams after Ghana and Cape Verde suffered narrow Round of 32 defeats to Colombia and defending champions Argentina respectively. Their exits leave Morocco and Egypt as the continent’s only remaining representatives in the Round of 16. While the Atlas Lions will be up against co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16, Egypt have a tougher assignment against the defending champions Argentina who narrowly scraped past Cape Verde. Tunisia were the first African side to exit the tournament after failing to progress from the group stage. In…

The management of Osun State University has rejected aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, over allegations of sexual assault reportedly involving some military personnel and members of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations linked to some recently passed-out personnel, even as it reaffirmed that an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct would be thorough and transparent. In a statement issued on Friday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, Major…

Despite my initial skepticism, I’m now sold on wireless Qi chargers that add integrated fans to keep your phone cool while charging. I figured they’d be too loud, or too weak, or too gimmicky, but I’m a convert after spending a week with the new $59.99 Kuxiu D5 Qi2.2 charging dock. Its active cooling system has kept my phone from heating up, unlike every other Qi charger I’ve tried. Good thing, given my own history with an overheating phone.Last year I fried the logic board on my titanium iPhone 15 Pro. I was on a sweltering train and trying to…

NFL players Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce made history in 2023 when they became the first brothers to face off against each other at the Super Bowl. When Jason, who is a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Travis, who is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, cross paths on the football field, their parents are often caught in the middle. In 2022, the duo’s mother, Donna Kelce, traveled over 1,200 miles in one day to see both of her sons play their Wild Card games. She watched Jason defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Philadelphia before hopping…

The swift arrest of the kidnappers of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, in September 2015, briefly showcased the promise of a new policing approach introduced by former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase. At the time, Mr Arase described intelligence-led policing as “the ultimate for Nigeria,” arguing that modern law enforcement must be driven by intelligence gathering, analysis and coordinated response rather than reactive policing. More than a decade later, kidnapping has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most persistent security challenges. While intelligence-led policing remains part of modern law-enforcement practice, the trajectory of the…