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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…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made a bold statement ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies, dropping several high-profile names, including Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, from his latest squad. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Chelle has selected a 23-man squad for the two matches, retaining a strong core of experienced internationals while introducing fresh faces into the team. Team captain Wilfred Ndidi returns to anchor the side, alongside midfield regular Alex Iwobi and former African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman, who is expected to lead the attack in…

Shares of Zenith Bank Plc climbed by approximately 8 percent on the Nigerian Exchange, positioning the lender among the session’s strongest performers as investors responded to signals of a potential offshore listing. The upward movement was driven by renewed buying interest after reports indicated that the tier-one bank is evaluating a listing on the London Stock Exchange. The proposed move is viewed as part of a broader strategy to deepen access to foreign capital and support expanding international operations. Trading activity in the stock strengthened during the session, with increased demand reflecting investor confidence in the bank’s long-term growth trajectory.…

The Ondo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Mr Victor Olabimtan, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has directed the group to recruit 25 persons from each of the 3,933 polling units across the state to support his re-election ahead of the 2027 presidential poll. Olabimtan said the 98,325 recruits—drawn from the polling units—would engage in grassroots mobilisation, with each expected to convince at least five voters to support the President during the election. He stated this at the inauguration of the Ondo State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. The coordinator…

The Delta State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to violent crime, dismantling a kidnap syndicate and rescuing three victims from their hideout in a forest near Issele-Uku. The operation, which also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, followed a kidnapping report received by the Issele-Uku Division on March 16, 2026. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said:“Sequel to the report, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aderemi Badiru, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation,…

News » Premier League news » AFC Bournemouth newsMarch 17, 2026 20:51 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Martinez to return vs B’mouth Manchester United are set for a big injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Friday night. The Red Devils returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend. Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were the goalscorers.United have a short turnaround time before their next game, given they will be in action against the Cherries on Friday night. Ahead of the clash, the club are set for a timely boost.Lisandro Martinez…