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The House of Representatives has directed Multichoice, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to halt its planned subscription rate increase, citing the prevailing economic hardship in the country. The Pay-TV provider had recently announced a price adjustment effective from March 1, with the DStv Premium package rising from N37,000 to N44,500, while Compact+ subscribers would pay N30,000 instead of N25,000. The Compact bouquet would also increase from N17,000 to N19,000. The directive followed a motion moved by Esosa Iyawe, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker from Edo State, during plenary on Tuesday. Iyawe said, “Multichoice recently announced a hike in subscription…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Medical Director of General Hospital Mushin, Dr Oluyemi Taiwo, has revealed that diabetes and hypertension are common ailments among market traders. Taiwo noted that these non-communicable diseases were worsened by factors such as poor dietary choices, financial constraints, and limited access to healthcare. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and premature death worldwide, with Nigeria seeing a dramatic increase in cases over the years. The World Health Organisation estimated that diabetes affects 4.3 per cent of Nigeria’s population, while hypertension is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases, which…

  NSG and Lyvia have just dropped the visuals for “Venus,” bringing the energy of the track to life. The song is all about the thrill of meeting someone at a party, feeling that instant connection, and enjoying the night without any worries. Lyvia’s chorus, “Take this tequila out my hand and take me to Venus on the dancefloor,” gives you that vibe of letting go and embracing the moment. In the verses, the guys from NSG bring in their own unique energy. Kruddz raps, “You told me you said you can’t dance, well you can, but I’m feeling you…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his first provisional squad list as he begins preparations for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports.  Nigeria will take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later — two crucial matches as the Super Eagles look to revive their faltering qualification campaign. Appointed in January as the first non-Nigerian African to coach the Super Eagles, Chelle has largely kept faith with the core of the squad that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 39-man squad comprises five goalkeepers,…

The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square, for an alleged theft of $1 million and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi remanded him at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre where he is being held, pending the hearing of his bail application. The judge adjourned the case until March 6 for a hearing of the bail application. The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge. In one of the counts,…

For Atalanta, every inch matters in their pursuit of Serie A success — and few know this better than Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been the club’s unluckiest player this season, frequently denied by the woodwork at crucial moments. Lookman is Atalanta’s most unfortunate player this season, with the former Everton forward hitting the woodwork more times than any of his teammates in Serie A. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X Despite enjoying a stellar Serie A campaign with 12 goals and five assists, Lookman’s tally could have been even higher had luck favoured…

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen waste management strategies to curb the rising threat of environmental pollution and its associated health risks across the country. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Julius Pondi, the lawmaker representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Delta State, during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Presenting the motion titled “Waste Pollution and the Management of Its Impacts on Health and Environment,” Pondi lamented the growing challenges Nigerians face in handling waste disposal, particularly in the oil and gas sector and manufacturing industries. He noted that ineffective waste management had…

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent leadership crisis and chaos in the Lagos State House of Assembly as an eyesore and embarrassment to the nation’s democracy. The PDP Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), Mr Hakeem Olalemi, in a statement, on Tuesday, in Lagos State, said that the leadership crisis stagnated the state for about two months. Olalemi noted that the crisis did not only bring setbacks to the state but also to democracy. “The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly is nothing short of an eyesore and an embarrassment to democracy…

Janet Ogundepo As paternity disputes and DNA testing cases become common, a physician and Molecular Biologist, Dr Emeka Obiodunukwe, has said that Capillary Electrophoresis, a technique used in forensic medicine, genetic testing, and human identification, remained the most reliable method for paternity testing in the country. He explained that the precision, accuracy, affordability and proven track record CE offered made it the “most trusted method for paternity tests” despite recent breakthroughs in genetic technologies. Obiodunukwe, Chief Executive Officer of DemyHealth told PUNCH Healthwise that CE was the backbone of DNA analysis for decades, offering high reliability in genetic comparisons. “This…

Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr are among the nominees for the 2025 Music Week Awards, happening on May 8 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. The awards highlight the hard work of professionals and teams behind the scenes, from labels and publishing to live events, A&R, radio, marketing, and PR. It’s not just about the artists; it’s about the entire ecosystem that supports them. With 23 categories, they recognise teams across everything from frontline labels and music publishing to promoters, festivals, radio, and tech. Bose Ogulu is up for Manager of the Year for her work…