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A Nigerian nail painter from Plateau State, Lisha Dachor, 19, has wrapped up her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest nail painting marathon by an individual. At the event, dubbed a “nail-a-thon,” Dachor was reported to have painted over 4,000 artificial nails in 72 hours. In a post on her

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of the recruitment application process for non-tradesmen and women. The Army made the announcement on its official X account on Friday, stating that the application is free and starts from May 3 to May 4, 2024. The post read, “This is to inform the general public & all

A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order restraining the National Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Kano Electricity Distribution Company from implementing the new electricity tariff for Band A consumers. The suit marked FHC/KN/CS/144/2024 was filed by Super Sack Company Limited and BBY Sacks Limited. Others are Mama Sannu Industries Limited, Dala Foods

The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, has confirmed that the Ministry of Works applied for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway last year December. He also stated that the ministry received a preliminary impact assessment certification for site clearance and scoping for compensation before the commencement of

Tesla, the carmaker founded by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against an Indian battery manufacturer. The lawsuit alleges that the battery maker has violated Tesla’s trademark by using the name “Tesla Power” to market its products. Tesla is seeking damages and a permanent injunction from a judge in New Delhi. According to details of

The management of Landmark Resort Beach says it has initiated the refund process for customers impacted by the recent demolition of portions of its properties by the Federal Government. According to a statement posted on its X account on Friday by Landmark Africa, the parent company of Landmark Resort Beach, refunds are being facilitated through

A Nigerian bride recounted how her pastor told her to remove her lashes during her church wedding. Jessica Okah, the bride, disclosed this incident on TikTok, mentioning that the pastor had raised the issue of her eyelashes before the wedding day. However, she said she had completely forgotten about it and thought it would be

Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, popularly known as A.A Rano, transformed from a humble boy from Kano Village into a billionaire magnate, overseeing a conglomerate that includes 200 filling stations across Nigeria. Born into an average family in Lausu, Kano State, Rano started small, with an ice block and groundnut oil business, including other local items.

Shell Nigeria Gas and the Oyo State Government have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. A statement released on Friday by Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, disclosed that SNG will build and operate the gas distribution

Some terrorists have reportedly killed eight vigilante members and two other persons in Kakangi and Unguwan Matinja communities in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The village heads of Kakangi and Kisaya villages under Kakangi Ward were also abducted. A resident of the LG identified as Idris Khalid, who confirmed the incident

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, a.k.a KWAM1, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism. This was according to a viral video of her father thanking the governor, and congratulatory messages sighted by PUNCH Online on her Instagram page, @damimarshall_ on

Nigerian singer, Oluwabamishe Abioro, popularly known as Young Duu, has finally broken silence on his beef with popular skit maker, Efe Oderhohwo, aka Carter Efe. Recall that Young Du had accused Efe of cheating him after their music collaboration that produced his popular song titled ‘Oyinmo’. However, Efe, in an interview with Saturday Beats, insisted

The Oyo state council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days. The council in a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday, May 2, 2024, stated that the resolution was made after its state

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two persons, one Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah, for attempted child trafficking, while they rescued five minors who had been taken by the suspects. PUNCH Metro had reported in February that operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad

A physically challenged entrepreneur from Akwa Ibom State, Mr Jones Okon Akpan, along with 779 others has been awarded a N400 million business grant by the State Government. This grant was part of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme initiated by state Governor, Umo Eno. During the presentation ceremony held at the Government House Banquet Hall in

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has congratulated Princess Owowoh on making history at the United Kingdom’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). Taking to X.com on Thursday, Montgomery expressed his pleasure in meeting Owowoh, who was accompanied by an officer from the Nigerian Defence Academy. Sharing photos, he wrote, “I was pleased to

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Our Brest vs Nantes predictions focus on this vital Ligue 1 match at Stade Francis-Le Blé. The visitors need a result to not lose their fight against relegation. At the same time, Brest will be keen to keep their Champions League dreams alive. This prediction article has Predictions and Tips across GG, a goal market,

•IPMAN begs NMDPRA, NNPC not to delist operators from sales portal to avert fuel crisis •Queues persist as more filling stations open for sale, pump price drops marginally As Nigerians battle fuel scarcity, over 9,000 oil marketers are on the verge of losing their operating licences. As a result, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms of the past one year “saved the life of the nation”. He described them as necessary given the poor state of Nigeria when he assumed office on May 29, 2023. “His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, chose the option that will save the life

The visitation panel to the Taraba State University, on Thursday, said it uncovered financial infractions to the tune of N3.5bn in the university. The chairman of the panel, Prof. Josiah Sabo-Kente, who addressed journalists in Jalingo on Thursday, the university operated a poor accounting system since its inception in 2008. He added that the university

The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, on Thursday, commenced sitting on a N100bn lawsuit filed by indigenes of Okuama community in Ughelli North Local Government Area against the Nigeria Army, challenging the military invasion and destruction of the community. The military invasion and vandalism of the Okuama community came on the heels of

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, said troops killed over 715 terrorists in April, while 465 kidnapped hostages were freed in the same period. The feat, according to the military, was achieved through coordinated ground and air operations. The Director of Defence Media Operation, Maj-Gen Edward Buba, disclosed these during a bi-weekly media briefing in

The death toll from flood-related incidents in Kenya has crossed 200 since March, the interior ministry said Friday, as a cyclone barrelled towards the Tanzanian coast. Torrential rains have lashed much of East Africa, triggering flooding and landslides that have destroyed crops, swallowed homes, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Some 210 people have