Author: News Room
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the defection of 17 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress, describing their action as reckless and an act of betrayal carried out at a critical moment for the state’s democracy. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, said the lawmakers had portrayed themselves as “enemies of democracy by abandoning the platform through which they… Read the full article here
A lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Tasir Raji, has donated 400 stalls in the reconstructed Ayetoro Market, located in Epe Town, to his constituents. According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH by the lawmaker’s Media Assistant, Babatunde Kaka, the initiative forms part of the official commissioning of the heritage Ayetoro Market, which was rebuilt by Raji. Raji said he donated the stalls… Read the full article here
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is on weight for his heavyweight fight with Jake Paul, with just two weeks to go until the highly anticipated bout in Miami. The Briton fights the YouTuber-turned-boxer on December 19 in a six-round contest that has generated significant interest due to the weight and experience disparity between the fighters. Joshua, 36, cannot weigh more than 17st 7lb (111kg) for the contest. Posting a video on… Read the full article here
Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Abaga, popularly known as Jesse Jagz, set social media buzzing after appearing in a viral video declaring support for 2Baba amid the singer’s ongoing controversies. In the video, filmed outdoors, the rapper appeared distressed and intoxicated, holding a cigarette while shouting at broadcaster Daddy Freeze to defend 2Baba. He repeatedly told Freeze to be quiet, saying, “Daddy Freeze, your papa. Una… Read the full article here
One of the easiest things to do during the holidays is spend too much money. It happens to many of us, even when we swear that things are going to be different this year. We want to help you stay true to your intentions to save money when possible, and we’re doing that with a gift guide focused on products that cost no more than $50. We’ve already posted a guide to the best gifts under $100, but you might be surprised how many good gifts can be purchased for half the amount.You can… Read the full article here
Bitcoin (BTC) miners are learning the hard way that “number go up” doesn’t always trickle down. Even with Bitcoin prices still elevated by historical standards, mining margins have been sharply squeezed, with some industry analysts describing the current climate as the “harshest margin environment” on record. Balance sheets are shrinking, leverage is being reduced, and companies such as CleanSpark are moving to pay down Bitcoin-backed credit lines.The strain is spilling into public… Read the full article here
The Critics Choice Association is ready to celebrate the very best of film and TV in the past year. On Friday, December 5, the nominees for the 2026 Critics Choice Awards were announced, with Sinners leading the film contenders with 17 nominations. Ryan Coogler’s vampire movie earned nods in major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. As for TV, the psychological crime drama Adolescence earned six nominations,… Read the full article here
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has rejected allegations linking him to terrorism financing, following a SaharaReporters publication that named him among Nigerians allegedly connected to terror financiers. The SaharaReporters article, published on Friday, reported that two suspects arrested under a counter-terrorism investigation were “linked to” Mr Malami and other prominent Nigerians. In a statement on his… Read the full article here
Reproductive health experts have warned that unsafe abortions continue to drive Nigeria’s high maternal mortality burden due to restrictive laws, stigma, poor access to safe services, and persistent misinformation. The experts made this known during a three-day media training on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, held in Keffi, Nasarawa State between 2-4 December. Talemoh Dah, CEO of the Soteria-Afrique Rural Healthcare Initiative, explained the… Read the full article here
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has relieved the acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr. Michael Ango, of his appointment. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on public communications and social media, Lere Olayinka. According to the statement, the most senior official within the FCT-IRS has been directed to… Read the full article here
