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Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over epileptic power supply and exorbitant billing of customers in the area.
Abuja, Nigeria; March 11, 2026 – The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation announces the N1 billion Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship for Miva read more Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship launches with a ₦1 Billion Fund
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed that semester examinations will continue despite a directive by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNILAG chapter, asking its…
The remains of a seasoned administrator and accomplished businessman in Delta State, late Chief Sir Hon. Young Atajomavbo Patrick Esiekpe (JP) (KSJI), were laid to rest in his hometown of…
Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Hospital has reacted to viral claims linking the facility to the death of Nigerian socialite, Jessica Elena, after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. Reports circulating on social media alleged that the young woman known as Jessica Elena developed serious complications after undergoing a second BBL surgery at the Lagos-based aesthetic […] Cynosure Hospital breaks silence on case of BBL victim Elena Jessica
The Special Court handling cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) also slammed a fine of Rs200,000 on each of the convicts.
German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.
Meta is adding more scam detection tools to Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp that can help users protect their accounts. In its announcement, Meta says the new features aim to alert users about suspicious activities before they engage with them, such as unrecognized friend requests and device linking notifications, because "we know that scammers try to avoid our detection and may not immediately use accounts maliciously." WhatsApp users will now receive a warning when red flags are detected in the behavioral signals for device linking requests, helping to prevent scammers from linking other WhatsApp accounts to their own device. Meta says … Read the full story at The Verge.
Eli Lilly & Co will invest $3 billion in China over the next decade to expand local production, with a focus on weight loss as the US drugmaker looks to cement its dominance in the booming obesity market.
Visaro, a financial technology platform building flexible, credit-powered payment solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Nigerian read more Visaro Announces Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Responsible Consumer Credit in Nigeria
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is poised to become Nepal’s youngest PM after his RSP party secured a majority in parliamentary elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/35-year-old-rapper-shah-set-to-become-nepals-youngest-pm/
Cintas Corp. agreed to buy UniFirst Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the uniform supplier at $5.5 billion, clinching a years-long pursuit of its rival.
