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The Federal Government has launched a public consultation to gather opinions on potential measures to protect children online, including age restrictions for social media platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday via his official X account, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, highlighted the opportunities and risks of the internet for children. “While the internet offers significant opportunities for learning, creativity, and communication, it also exposes children to risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, online exploitation, misuse of personal data, and emerging challenges linked to artificial intelligence tools,” Dr Tijani wrote. “As Nigeria evaluates potential policy…

A close-up portrait of Tems wearing a monochromatic polka dot dress with a high, ruched neckline. She is wearing small silver hoop earrings and her hair is styled in a structured updo. Photo Credit: Tems/Instagram Polka dots were in full display at the O2 Arena in London on 7th March 2026, and Tems was the reason. The Nigerian singer stepped out for Dave‘s concert wearing a form-fitting white midi dress covered in black polka dots, with a straight strapless neckline sitting clean across the chest. She paired the look with a chunky silver chain-link necklace sitting close to the collarbone,…

Resident doctors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the hospital’s management fails to provide a lasting solution to the lingering power crisis at the institution. They said the electricity problem had reached a tipping point, affecting the quality of care for patients and preventing doctors in training from getting the best out of their residency programme. The doctors warned that if nothing changed within three weeks, they would commence an indefinite industrial action to press home their demands. The resident doctors had earlier embarked on a one-week warning strike…

Onigbinde, who turned 88 on March 5, died on Monday, with his family announcing his passing in a WhatsApp message signed by Bolade Adesuyi. The family described him as “a respected football figure and community leader” and prayed that “your soul will rest perfectly in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.” In a statement on Tuesday via X, the Super Eagles paid tribute to the late coach. “We commiserate with the family of our former coach, Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde, following his passing. A respected leader and a true servant of Nigerian football. Rest in peace, Coach,” the team said.…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned that Victor Osimhen will face a much tougher test when the Reds lock horns with Galatasaray on Tuesday, according to Soccernet.ng. ​The Turkish giants are set to welcome the reigning English champions to Rams Park for a high-stakes UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter. With a quarter-final berth on the line, the opening leg of this knockout tie will likely dictate the tempo for the entire aggregate battle. Victor Osimhen contests for the ball with Virgil Van Dijk. (Photo by Imago) ​While Liverpool arrives with a star-studded squad featuring the likes of Mohamed…

The Kwara State Government has extended renewable energy infrastructure to more public hospitals as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board and sighted by The PUNCH in Ilorin, the state capital. According to the statement, the initiative forms part of the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable and climate-friendly healthcare systems while improving electricity supply in public health facilities. It explained that several hospitals have now joined other health institutions already benefiting from renewable…

Janet Ogundepo The Guild of Medical Directors has called for a balanced, fair, and humane approach to the regulation of medical practice, stating that disciplinary actions must protect patients while also safeguarding the sustainability of the nation’s healthcare system. The guild noted that suspension should be considered after culpability has been established, noting that the sudden interruption of a doctor’s career without ascertaining guilt may result in profound psychological distress, reputational damage, and social stigma. In a statement signed by the GMD President, Dr Raymond Kuti, the guild expressed deep concern regarding the recent suspension of certain medical practitioners by…

The Computer-Based Test Centres Proprietors Association of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the N700 Computer-Based Test Centre Registration Service Charge for candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing it as “grossly inadequate” amid rising operational costs and logistical challenges. The association’s President, Austin Ohaekelem, spoke to The PUNCH on Monday shortly after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced the disbursement of N1.57bn to accredited CBT centres for the 2026 UTME registration exercise. In a bulletin on Monday, JAMB, through its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, said the payment represents the N700 fee collected from candidates on…

Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has been on an upward trajectory since his move to Atalanta in 2022, Soccernet.ng reports. However, he had spells with clubs across England like Everton, Leicester City and Fulham, which didn’t go so well, even though he spent a little time with RB Leipzig. Lookman’s move to Atalanta steadied his career, then took it a notch higher in 2024 when he won the club’s first-ever major trophy by scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Ademola Lookman celebrates with the trophy during the award ceremony following…

Family businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, from the likes of Dangote of the Dangote Group to the Waltons of Walmart superstores and the Mom-and-Pop family businesses that dot Nigerian towns and cities. They combine heritage, vision, and long-term stewardship in ways that their non-family-owned counterparts often struggle to match. Yet, the same family bonds that inspire loyalty and resilience can also become liabilities when governance is weak, succession is informal, and emotions outweigh strategy. Across Nigeria and other markets, where family-owned businesses dominate the private sector, this lesson is especially urgent. Professionalising governance is no longer…