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Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has refused to place the blame on Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for their 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina on Sunday, backing the shot-stopper after he issued an apology for his costly early dismissal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Okoye was sent off inside the opening eight minutes after a reckless challenge on Fiorentina striker Moise Kean. Although he had made an early save, the Nigerian international rushed out of his area moments later and collided with Kean, prompting referee Maurizio Mariani to show a straight red card without recourse to Video Assistant Referee (VAR), ruling that the…
SeamlessHR has announced a major upgrade to its Recruitment Management System, delivering a faster, more intuitive and more connected recruitment experience for organisations across the continent. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the company said the updated RMS introduces a modern design system, an organisation-wide employee job referral feature, secure real-time webhook integrations and a fully redesigned interview experience. “These improvements are aimed at simplifying recruitment operations, strengthening collaboration among hiring teams and providing HR leaders with greater visibility across the hiring pipeline,” the statement read in part. The statement added that, in addition to the major upgrades,…
Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman fueled speculation about a 2026 Senate run after posting a cryptic video days after Senator Cynthia Lummis announced she will not seek reelection. The five-second clip shows the congresswoman alongside a single-word caption: “Soon.” It breaks a months‑long lull on her account and bolsters speculation that she is eyeing Lummis’ open seat.Wyoming’s Senate seat has been a reliable voice in advancing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, from market structure bills and stablecoin regulation to banking access. Whoever replaces Lummis will help decide whether crypto keeps a dedicated champion in the Senate. Hageman’s tweet has fueled…
The Office’s Melora Hardin detailed the aftermath of being fired from Back to the Future after shooting weeks of footage as Marty McFly’s love interest. “Back to the Future was a huge disappointment. I was 17, you know. I burst into tears,” Hardin, 58, told Entertainment Weekly in an interview published on Monday, December 22. “It was very sad. There were quite a few of those that I remember, you know, things that never really got made. But that I remember being very tough.” Hardin had initially been cast in the role of Jennifer Parker opposite Eric Stoltz’s Marty for the…
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday night released Sodeeq Atanda, a senior investigative reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), hours after officers attached to the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit arrested him in Lagos. FIJ reported that Mr Atanda was released a few minutes before midnight on Monday. The President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the journalist was released following the intervention of the institute. Mr Mojeed who condemned the arrest, said he engaged senior police officials over the matter. “I was able to convince the police to…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has celebrated her release from police custody, after a two-day detention for allegedly posting private photos of Lagos pastor, Chris Okafor, who is the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, on social media. Before her arrest, Ms Ogala alleged that the pastor ruined her life after he ended their nine-year relationship and reneged on his promise to marry her. She noted her past affairs with him, claiming Mr Okafor betrayed her by marrying another woman, Pearl, despite promising to marry her Meanwhile, Ms Ogala was arrested for allegedly posting and later deleting an image…
The federal government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had confirmed that players received certificates for the allocated plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola Tinubu. Similarly, Promise Efoghe, the Media Officer of the Super Eagles, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the documents were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fes, Morocco, on Monday. Nigeria finished second at the tournament held in 2024, losing 2–1 to hosts…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by the FIRS on X. The Service further stated that registered businesses will no longer need a separate Tax ID. Instead, their Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number will function as their official tax identifier under the revised system. The clarification comes amid public concerns over provisions…
Dr. Umar Ardo, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, has said that no governor can guarantee victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in northern Nigeria, despite the recent wave of defections into the ruling party. Speaking during an interview with TRUST TV, Ardo said the belief that governors can deliver the North to the APC in a presidential election is misleading and does not reflect the political reality of the region. “I am from northern Nigeria and I know the terrain very well,” Ardo said. “There is no way any governor can deliver the…
Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the blockbuster video game franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. He was 55. According to local broadcaster NBC4, Zampella was driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles on Sunday when the vehicle veered off the roadway for reasons yet unknown, struck a concrete barrier and caught fire. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that both Zampella, the driver, and a passenger who were ejected from the vehicle died from their injuries. Witnesses shared videos online showing the mangled cherry-red…
