We’ve all heard of cancel culture, the practice of withdrawing support from public figures and companies after they’ve said or done something considered offensive. Consider Kevin Hart and J.K. Rowling, who faced significant backlash for their personal views. We may…
*Protest: Oro festival, like other religious activities, Lagos not involved, says govt (Punch)*Tinubu, APC govs meet as FG moves to stop nationwide protest (DailyTrust)
Protest: Oro festival, like other religious activities, Lagos not involved, says govt (Punch) The Lagos State government has distanced itself from the rumoured upcoming Oro festival scheduled for August 1 to 15, coinciding with the #EndBadGovernance protest. The government likened…
Gunners kickstart 2024 US Tour with Bournemouth (5-4 pens)
Our opening game of our 2024 US Tour ended in a draw over 90 minutes followed by a shoot-out win against Bournemouth in Los Angeles. Fabio Vieira drilled home a fine volley in the 17th minute to hand us a…
Netanyahu address in Congress: The Israeli leader’s fiery speech on the biggest stage was a political risk
Benjamin Netanyahu preached about unity but his presence in Washington stirred a firestorm, exposing deep division amongst Democrats and providing an awkward and delicate test for a party desperately trying to look like they agree with each other. The speech…
Police officer suspended after airport kicking video
A police officer has been suspended after a video circulated online of a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport. Greater Manchester Police confirmed an officer had been removed from all duties after a “thorough review…
Planned protest stage for Kenya-like Anarchy – Military
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest over economic hardship in the country, the military has warned organisers of the protest against any form of violence. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, at a press briefing in…
Drama as Mobile Police officer, Uber driver fight in Lagos
A dramatic confrontation unfolded on Monday after a Mobile Police officer clashed with an e-hailing driver at Wempco Road in the Ogba area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the driver while in transit along the area slowed down…
META deletes 63000 Nigerian Facebook accounts over “Sextortion”
Meta Platforms has announced the removal of approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria linked to financial sextortion scams predominantly targeting adult men in the United States. These scams, perpetrated by Nigerian fraudsters commonly referred to as “Yahoo boys,” have been…
Sanwo-Olu to Investors: Bring your business to Lagos for guaranteed returns
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a Pre-Summit Investors’ Roundtable held yesterday, pushed for an aggressive investment inflow to boost the state’s economic growth. Sanwo-Olu and his team reeled out new investment focus and areas of opportunities before potential investors…
‘I’ve aborted thrice for my school principal’, 14-year-old student tells Ondo court
A 14-year-old secondary school student, has narrated to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court, Ondo state, how she aborted for her school principal and clergyman, Adetunji Obatayo, aged 55, thrice. The victim, in her narration before the court, said the principal…