The House of Representatives has announced an extension of its ongoing recess, with the resumption of members now slated for Tuesday, January 30. The PUNCH had reported that the National Assembly proceeded on break on December 30, 2023, shortly after passing the 2024 Appropriation Bill and announced January 23, 2024 as the resumption date. However, a statement on Sunday by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, said the lawmakers have an additional week to resume following an official communication from the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria. “I am directed to inform members that the resumption date for both the Senate and…
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The United Kingdom has updated its list of companies and organizations licensed to sponsor skilled immigrants through the temporary worker immigration route. According to the updated information on its website, the latest list, updated on January 12, 2024, now includes 99,856 approved companies. It marked an increase of 31,226 companies compared to the 68,630 approved as of January 2023. The companies in the list cut across technology, commerce, education, media and advertisement, and engineering sectors, among several others. The skilled worker route includes charity workers, skilled workers, creative workers, global business mobility, senior or specialist workers, and international sportspersons. The UK government,…
A floor in a former Tuscan convent hosting a wedding reception in Italy gave way Saturday, injuring 30 people, authorities said. Five of the injured were in critical condition after the collapse at the 15th-century building near Pistoia, north of Florence, according to Tuscany’s regional governor Eugenio Giani. Some 60 people were dancing in the first-floor room when the floor dropped out below them, plunging guests into the room below, Italian media reported. Over 100 emergency workers, including members of the fire service, police, and the civil protection agency, were assisting at the scene, Giani said on Telegram. No one…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is celebrating the 6th year of operation of its flagship artificial intelligent Digital Assistant and Chatbot – Leo, and has announced new offerings aimed towards deepening the face of digital banking in Nigeria. Since its launch on January 11 2018, UBA’s Leo has emerged not merely as a technological asset but as an innovative transformative assistant that has had a profound impact, on the Nigerian and African financial industry. It is important to note that UBA remains the first financial institution in Africa that introduced a digital solution to ease customer transactions at the…
Telecom billionaire and one of Nigeria’s oil barons Mike Adenuga makes a comeback as Nigeria’s second-richest man with a $7.4 billion net worth valuation, pushing Abdul Samad Rabiu to third position. This surge in wealth can be attributed to Forbes’ recent reassessment of the valuation of his mobile phone network, Globacom, which he founded and currently stands as the third-largest telecom service provider in Nigeria. Adenuga had ceded the second-richest position to Abdul Samad Rabiu due to a heavy drop in net worth value. However, with Forbes revisiting their evaluations, he now stands as the second-richest person in Nigeria, trailing only…
Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi has said the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Labour Party, LP, and New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, have agreed to form a mega party that will wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027. Utomi made this revelation in an interview on Channels TV on Sunday. Asked if Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi and Okey Nwosu have agreed to come together, Utomi said “Yes.” He was then asked what name they had decided to call the coalition. Utomi replied: “We’re not talking about names yet. Besides, these politicians I mentioned,…
The management of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has debunked claims that the singer left behind a will. The management noted that the artist died without writing a will on how his assets should be distributed. Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, in a recent interview with TVC, claimed that he discovered his son had a will. In the interview Joseph Aloba said, “I was so shocked when I heard that the 26 years had a will. As a father, I do not have something like that. I’ve never thought of writing my will. “26-year-old boy was writing a…
With a heart full of joy and gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday on January 16, 2024. Chief Akande, CFR, was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC). President Tinubu extols Baba’s defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth, and justice, recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to Nigeria. “Baba was a principal actor in the founding of our great party, the All Progressives’ Congress. He has always been a progressive; always…
Today is the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event marked on January 15 to commemorate the nation’s departed compatriots as well as to honor our living veterans. The following are what you need to know about the day: 1. Every year in Nigeria, January 15 is marked as a special day known as “Armed Forces Remembrance Day” or simply “Armed Forces Day.” 2. In the past, it was observed on November 11 each year, aligning with the Remembrance Day (Poppy Day) for World War II veterans in the British Commonwealth of Nations. In Nigeria,…
On this solemn occasion of Armed Forces Remembrance Day,We All At Adron Homes extends our heartfelt gratitude and deep respect to the brave men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Their unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and valor in defending our nation have not gone unnoticed. As we reflect on this day, let us remember and honor the heroes who have paid the ultimate price for the peace and security we all enjoy today. Adron Homes stands in solidarity with the Armed Forces, acknowledging the sacrifices made to protect our great nation. We are inspired by their courage, commitment, and selflessness.…