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Subscribers of Showmax are being directed to transition to DStv Stream as the platform prepares to shut down on Thursday, marking a significant shift in digital streaming operations under MultiChoice. A notice sent to users and seen by PUNCH Online informed subscribers of the imminent closure, stating: “Big NEWS! The Showmax app is…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced Friday, May 1, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of this year’s International Workers’ Day, reaffirming the role of workers in national development amid ongoing economic and labour policy debates. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement issued on…
A landmark moment is set for English football as Akil Howson becomes the first Black match official to feature in an FA Cup Final, underscoring a gradual shift towards diversity within the game’s officiating structure. The 35-year-old has been appointed assistant referee for the final between Chelsea FC and Manchester City, scheduled for…
A tense UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid ended level as Julian Alvarez struck from the penalty spot to cancel out Viktor Gyokeres’s opener in a 1-1 draw between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. The result leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in London, with both sides still chasing…
Fresh criminal charges filed in the United States have drawn a sitting Mexican governor into an international drug trafficking case, intensifying scrutiny of political links to organised crime in one of Mexico’s most volatile regions. The US Justice Department announced on Wednesday that Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials are facing charges related…
Ugandan authorities have detained dozens of foreign nationals in a coordinated immigration enforcement operation that has raised fresh scrutiny over undocumented migration and informal religious activities in the country. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control confirmed that 62 Nigerian nationals were arrested in Adjumani District for allegedly residing and working without valid permits,…
Nigeria’s police leadership has moved to enforce internal accountability after approving the dismissal and prosecution of officers linked to the fatal shooting of a civilian in Delta State, a case that has drawn renewed scrutiny to rules governing the use of force. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, authorised the disciplinary action following the conclusion…
Rising consumption of salt among Nigerians has come under renewed scrutiny as Mojisola Adeyeye signals regulatory action to curb what health authorities describe as a growing public health risk linked to preventable deaths. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on the draft “Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods Regulations 2026,” the Director-General of National Agency for…
Nigeria’s legal framework for child protection is facing a major reset as the Federal Government begins a comprehensive review of the Child Rights Act, 2003, citing its inability to address modern threats confronting children. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made this known in Abuja during the inauguration of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally cleared Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, following a comprehensive six-month investigation into his finances. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed the probe during a business grant ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday. The investigation originated from intelligence reports and petitions triggered by massive, frequent…
