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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, Governor Makinde relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. He said, “Prof Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government. “Barrister Temilolu Ashamu has been moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.” Also, the governor has announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as…
At least 25 people, including farmers and some who had reportedly gone fishing, have been confirmed dead, while 14 others remain missing following a boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State on Saturday. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the boat was carrying approximately 52 passengers travelling from Adiyani town in Guri LGA of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru LGA when the incident occurred. The passengers were reportedly returning from Adiyani town, where they had engaged in fishing, farming, and other local commercial activities, before the canoe overturned midway through the journey. A statement by…
The defining test of leadership in 2026 will not be whether executives recognise risk. Most serious organisations already do. Risk registers are full, dashboards are sophisticated, and committees meet regularly. The real test will be whether leaders have moved beyond recognition to an institutional yet flexible design. The coming year will favour organisations that have translated awareness into operating muscle, where strategy is not a document but a living system that shapes daily decisions under pressure. This matters acutely for Nigerian organisations. Preparation for the 2027 general elections will quietly but materially affect enforcement behaviour, regulatory interpretation, labour relations, public…
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kaduna State Council, has denied reports circulating on social media that it plans to embark on a statewide strike. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, the union made the clarification in a statement addressed to the Head of Service of Kaduna State and signed by Sani Saulawa on behalf of the chairman. According to the statement, the attention of the union was drawn to unverified reports alleging an impending industrial action by MHWUN in the state. “The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kaduna State Council, has…
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has been ruled out for up to three months after sustaining a thigh injury during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed ahead of Monday’s round of 16 clash against Mozambique, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Dessers withdrew from the tournament after picking up the injury, while Ryan Alebiosu is also facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a deep cut to his right leg during his cap-tying appearance against Uganda. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Sundat, Chelle revealed the extent of Dessers’ setback and confirmed the forward…
Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It’s definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that’s the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It’s a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access, without resorting to an app.While palm scanning is still relatively new to the consumer market, Xthings claims it’s more reliable than fingerprint scanning because it’s actually reading the vein pattern under your skin, so it doesn’t care if your hands are wet or dirty. And, since vein…
Visa-issued crypto cards saw a massive spike in usage in 2025, with the total net spend increasing by 525% last year.According to Dune Analytics data, the total net spend for six crypto cards issued by blockchain projects in partnership with Visa went from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million at the end of December.The six cards tracked come from crypto payments platforms GnosisPay and Cypher, along with decentralized finance projects EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell. The crypto card from Visa-partnered EtherFi led all competitors by a fair margin, notching a total spend of $55.4 million, compared to second-placed…
Rob Reiner was honored during a live telecast of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. As Hollywood’s biggest stars attended the annual event at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 4, host Chelsea Handler took time during her opening monologue to honor Rob and his late wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Handler, 50, began her tribute to the Reiners after calling Adam Sandler “the nicest guy in Hollywood.” “Actually, you’re the second nicest guy in Hollywood,” Handler said. “Because everyone in this room knows that the nicest guy in Hollywood was Rob Reiner. Anyone who ever spent time with Rob…
Nigerian stocks reported a 1.9 per cent gain last week, supported by strong demand for insurance and consumer goods stocks. Investor sentiment continued to improve with all the sector indexes recording gains as investors realigned their portfolios to take advantage of stocks with price growth prospects. Strategic positioning for the New Year is likely to shape activities in the market in the next couple of weeks as investors seek right entry points for reinvestment in fundamentally sound stocks. “Overall, the market tone is expected to remain mildly bullish, supported by targeted buying in quality names,” Meristem Securities stated in a…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has entered its unforgiving phase. At this stage, there are no reruns, no explanations and no room for recovery. One bad night, one loose pass, one lost duel, and the journey ends. Already, Senegal, Mali, hosts Morocco and Cameroon have punched their tickets to the quarter-finals. Four more will follow after the Round of 16, while the rest will pack their bags. Tonight in Fès, the spotlight swings firmly onto Nigeria. At the Complexe Sportif de Fès, the Super Eagles face the Mambas of Mozambique in a knockout duel heavy with consequence. Nigeria arrive…
