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Transcorp Hotels’ energy cost has surged by 95.88 per cent from N2.43bn in 2023 to N4.76bn in 2024, according to the company’s 2024 annual report and financial statements.   This rise in energy expenses makes it the second-largest operating cost for the company during the year.   The PUNCH observed ...

  Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.   The Gunners said Thursday the 27-year-old Brazil centre-back will require surgery on the hamstring injury he suffered during the club’s 2-1 Premier ...

  The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, South-West Zone on Thursday lamented the failure of the government to implement the N32,000 pension increase across board for the pensioners as directed by President Bola Tinubu last year September.   President Tinubu was said to have given the directive at the commencement of ...

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption date for schools following a five-week break for Ramadan.   In a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools will resume on ...

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that the 2025 UTME Mock Notification Slip is now available for printing for candidates who registered for the optional test.   JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said in a statement on Thursday that the slip contains key details such ...

  India’s parliament passed a bill on Thursday to reform hugely wealthy Muslim land-owning organisations, with the Hindu nationalist government saying it will boost accountability while the opposition called it an “attack” on a minority.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government argues the bill will boost transparency to more than ...

The Nigerian Army has commenced the enlistment of tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women for its 89th regular recruits intake.   The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday.   The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular ...

  President Bola Tinubu felicitates the Chancellor of Joseph Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, on his 70th birthday.   Tinubu lauded Adegbulugbe for his achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said in a statement on Wednesday.   He quoted the ...

Germany and Nigerian public policy think tank, Nextier, have explored the evolving landscape of German-Nigerian cooperation, focusing on economic growth, security, climate resilience, and investment opportunities.   The discussion was featured in the latest episode of Nextier’s Crossing Perspectives podcast, where Nextier’s Managing Partner, Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, engaged with the ...

Breaking! Nigerian Televangelist Rev Tim Omotosho Cleared of Rape after 8 Years in South Africa Members of the South African based Jesus Dominion International of Reverend Timothy Omotosho are currently in jubilation as the Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor of the Durban, South Africa based church has just been found not guilty ...