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Veteran filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has responded to claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is broke. Ayoyinka sparked online reactions after alleging financial hardship despite his long-standing role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, Adenuga dismissed insinuations of neglect and described the narrative as “false and misleading,” while providing details about his relationship with the actor and the structure of their professional engagement. “My first impression when I watched the Papa Ajasco video now trending on the internet,…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have commended Rite Foods Limited for its commitment to safe, high-quality manufacturing and its consumer-centric approach that continues to strengthen consumer confidence in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector. The commendation came during a recent stakeholder forum commemorating World Consumer Rights Day, themed Safe Product, Confident Consumers, organised by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) and hosted by Rite Foods Limited at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ososa, Ogun State, on Friday. The forum brought together key…

By Ndahi Marama The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered medical consumables and assorted medications to support the treatment of persons injured in the recent explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. The agency also provided food and non-food items for families of those affected by the incident. The items were delivered by the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, during her visit to Maiduguri alongside the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. During the visit, Shettima sympathised with the victims and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring their full recovery. At the University of Maiduguri Teaching…

The Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that when President Bola Tinubu wins in 2027, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, would crawl back into the hole he came from. Fani-Kayode made the remark while noting that Momodu’s glory days were certainly over. He was reacting to Momodu’s comment about himself and Reno Omokri, in which he described them as “perpetual agents of perfidy” lacking credibility. Responding, he posted on X: “I saw Dele Momodu’s response to my article on him and was amused. “I tried to be polite and restrained in that write-up,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMarch 18, 2026 21:12 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Fernandez could leave Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has refused to rule out a potential departure from the Blues during the summer transfer window. The Argentine has been a key player in the first-team squad at the Blues but his future seems doubtful beyond the ongoing campaign.Fernandez wants to play regular Champions League football in the prime of his career, and that may not happen with the Blues next term.The west London giants are sixth in the Premier League with 48 points, one behind Liverpool, who are occupying…

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has stirred conversation online after contrasting the award process at the Academy Awards with that of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The actor made the remark on his Instagram story on Monday while reacting to a viral video showing Michael B. Jordan watching his Oscar statuette being engraved shortly after his win at the 2026 ceremony. Sharing his reaction, Remi expressed admiration for the process, jokingly comparing it with how winners reportedly receive their trophies at the African award event. “So happy for MBJ. “So they engrave your name after you win! Right there. Take…

Dare Akogun The Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have unveiled the thematic days and action agenda ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties, with a strong focus on land restoration, drought resilience and sustainable food systems. COP17 is scheduled to be held in Ulaanbaatar from August 17 to 28, 2026, under the theme, “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope.” In a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday, the UNCCD Executive Secretary, Yasmine Fouad, said the conference presents a critical opportunity for countries to move beyond commitments and deliver measurable outcomes on land restoration. “COP17…

If Nigeria has strategic reserves of petroleum products, it is not evident, though Google says that in 2025, Nigerian petroleum reserves, second in Africa after Libya, and 11th in the world, were 37.5 billion barrels. So, Nigeria’s strategic reserve is still in the soil, not readily available as petroleum products waiting to be discharged into the market to stem shortages due to emergencies of war or natural disasters. It is not even ready for conversion to petroleum products. That is why the diplomatic feints that became a war between Iran, America and Israel made Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, which…

Every few weeks, James Mugambi meets another freelancer who has done the work but can’t touch their money. Payments from Upwork or PayPal arrive late, sit in limbo for weeks, or vanish into a maze of bank partners and compliance checks, while rent and school fees don’t wait. Hurupay, a Nairobi-based cross-border fintech he co-founded in 2023, is trying to untangle that mess. The startup provides African freelancers with virtual dollar, euro, and pound accounts backed by stablecoins, to receive international payouts like US-based workers and cash out to local bank accounts or mobile money. Since January 2025, Hurupay has…

Arizona attorney general Kris Mayes has filed criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business in the state without a license and for election wagering. The 20-count complaint, filed in Maricopa County court on Tuesday, accuses the company of engaging in unlicensed gambling activities, claiming that the site “accepted bets from Arizona residents on a wide range of events,” including state elections, a practice that is illegal in Arizona. The complaint charged Kalshi with four counts of election wagering for accepting bets from Arizona residents on the 2028 presidential race, the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial…