By Ayomide Otitoju Punchline Lagos has hosted a vibrant comedy and entertainment event at the British Council Nigeria in Lagos, delivering an evening filled with laughter, creativity, and cultural exchange. The event brought together comedians, creatives, diplomats, and entertainment industry stakeholders for a curated experience that combined humour, networking, and artistic expression. Guests were welcomed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has clarified that it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria, amid widespread confusion triggered by viral social media reports. In a statement posted on its official X account on Friday, the Commission said consumers can still access lawful telecom value-added…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, on his 80th birthday, describing him as a distinguished statesman and a symbol of dedicated public service. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor praised Smith’s contributions to national security during his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pep Guardiola has said an Arsenal victory over Manchester City on Sunday would effectively end the Premier League title race, but insisted his side would still have “a lot more work to do” regardless of the result. City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium with Mikel Arteta’s side holding a six-point lead…
By Ayomide Otitoju Coronation Asset Management Ltd has issued a detailed disclaimer outlining the scope, limitations, and intended use of its research reports, emphasising that such publications are based on publicly available information and are not independently verified. The firm stated that its research is produced independently of the companies or securities covered and should…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited of the temporary suspension of its Xtratime service, citing ongoing compliance requirements under new consumer lending regulations. In a corporate disclosure, the telecom operator said the suspension is linked to the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON), overseen…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has approved a one-day weekly off-duty arrangement for public servants, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for three months as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. The announcement was contained in a statement by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said…
By Ayomide Otitoju A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect on Friday, prompting thousands of displaced residents to begin returning south despite warnings of ongoing violations in the area. Shortly after the truce began at midnight local time, the Lebanese army cautioned civilians in the south not to return home, citing “several…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Pope Leo XIV has celebrated a massive open-air mass in Douala, Cameroon, drawing more than 120,000 worshippers to a stadium event that marked the highlight of his ongoing Africa tour. The Vatican said the crowd, many of whom travelled long distances or spent the night at the venue, filled the Japoma…
