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The widow of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees and other basic needs. The appeal was made in a video interview with a content creator, King Mitchy, in which the actor’s wife and children spoke about the family’s living conditions following his death. Speaking emotionally, the widow said the family had been without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills. She also revealed that they rely on water from a well…
A three-storey building has collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:40 am on Thursday, and the exact number of persons trapped could not be immediately ascertained. As of the time of filing this report, emergency responders and rescue operators had yet to arrive at the scene, while anxious residents and bystanders gathered around the collapsed structure, awaiting intervention. Further details on casualties or the cause of the collapse were not immediately available. Authorities are expected to commence rescue operations as efforts…
The Peoples Democratic Party 2027 Lagos State governorship candidate, Adedeji Doherty, has said the successful implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda depends largely on Lagos State, insisting that the PDP is better positioned to translate federal policies into tangible benefits for residents. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Doherty argued that despite being Nigeria’s economic and financial hub, Lagos had failed to adequately complement federal initiatives in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, power, transportation and security. He said, “I wouldn’t want to say too much today, but I want to let you know that…
Former Nigerian Chapter President of the African Shipowners Association, Captain Ladi Olubowale, has described Nigerian seafarers as more than just participants in the maritime industry, stressing that they are strategic national assets whose skills and expertise are critical to economic growth, international trade, energy security, national development, and the achievement of Nigeria’s maritime aspirations. Olubowale made this known in a document obtained by The PUNCH over the weekend ahead of the 2026 Day of the Seafarer, scheduled for 25 June and themed, “Carrying World Trade. Carrying the Risks.” Every year on 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to…
Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, hailed Vinicius Junior as “one of the best players in the world” after the Real Madrid forward continued his excellent World Cup form with a brace in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Scotland. Vinicius scored twice in the first half in Miami, including a header, to set Brazil on their way to a victory which allowed them to progress to the last 32 as winners of Group C. “I had no doubts about how he would be coming into this World Cup,” said Ancelotti of the 25-year-old, who has four goals in three games at this year’s…
It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales event, and unsurprisingly, many deals are still sticking around. There have been all kinds of discounts on things like TVs, smart home gadgets, chargers, headphones, and more.Prime Day typically isn’t as big of a deal as Black Friday, but it’s a chance to get some solid discounts on tech purchases both large and small. Many items are at or near their all-time low prices, and in the case of things that got more expensive this year due to RAMageddon it can be…
Kanga, a crypto exchange founded in Poland, said it has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Latvia, allowing it to provide services across the European Union in accordance with the cross-border notification procedure under the framework.SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the Kanga Exchange EU brand, received a Class 3 MiCA license from the Bank of Latvia after its Supervisory Committee approved the authorization, according to a Wednesday statement shared with Cointelegraph.The license was granted on June 18 and authorizes the company to provide services, including crypto custody, trading and transfers, across the EU, said the exchange.Kanga’s approval comes…
Christina Ricci paid tribute to her husband, Mark Hampton, for Father’s Day before her legal drama with ex James Heerdegen came to light. “Happy Father’s Day!!!!!! The best dad we could have ever hoped for,” Ricci, 46, wrote to Hampton, 41, via Instagram for the holiday on Sunday, June 21. The Yellowjackets actress shared a sweet photo of her second husband cuddling with both her and Heerdegen’s son Freddie, 11, as well as with her and Hampton’s 4-year-old daughter Cleo. “I honestly didn’t know they made them like you, babe,” she added in the Father’s Day message. “I am so…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has asked members of the legal profession and the public to disregard a publication by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) concerning the issuance of secured tamper-proof seals for Notaries Public. In a statement on Thursday by the Head of the Notary Public Unit of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hadiza Bamaiyi, the court said its attention had been drawn to the NBA publication dated 21 June, which referenced a letter dated 11 October 2024 on the subject of secured tamper-proof seals for Notaries Public. Notaries public play crucial roles in the administration of justice.They are…
It was a sunny Wednesday in early June. Yet the persistent buzzing from the Heirs Energies gas plant in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State and the intense heat radiating from its flare stack shrouded the atmosphere in a haze of soot and smoke. A towering yellow flame burned continuously, illuminating the area even in broad daylight. Dozens of motor mechanics and spare-parts dealers, including Mrs Nkiru and her husband, whose shops are located only a few metres from the facility, have grown accustomed to the constant noise and heat. Gas flares are a common sight across Nigeria’s oil-rich…
