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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a member of the House, Yaya Tongo, describing his passing as shocking and a painful loss to the parliament and the nation. Mr Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, died in Abuja on Friday evening after a brief illness. He was six days away from his 63rd birthday. Until his death, the lawmaker served as Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House. In a condolence message issued on Saturday through his Special Adviser on Media…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West (Zone D), has sympathised with victims of the recent building collapse in Lekki, Lagos State, and called for an investigation into the incident. The student body also demanded accountability from all those found culpable in the tragedy. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Tope Olugbemi, and made available to Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, the student body expressed condolences to the family of Mr. John Asabere, described as a hardworking father and breadwinner who reportedly lost his life in the incident. The association condemned the increasing cases of building collapse across…
Yes, Kyle Cooke has seen the chatter surrounding his now-viral laughing photos with estranged wife Amanda Batula — and he’s setting the record straight. “Alright, some of you have your tinfoil hats on, so I’m going to respond to the picture of me and Amanda laughing and smiling as we walk out from the In the City reunion,” Cooke, 43, said in a video shared via Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 13, referring to the images captured earlier this week. “It was a pretty chaotic, action-packed reunion for a season 1 show, and you guys have a lot to look…
The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has called on all Nigerians, including the Nigeria Bar Association and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to demand for a forensically-tracked mandatory public stress test of INEC’s technology, not later than six months before the 2027 elections with the results of the findings broadcast live. CIFCFIN’s Founder and Chairman, Governing Council, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, stated this during the occasion of Democracy Day in Abuja on Friday. He also called for pre-election forensic vetting of academic certificates, birth records and tax clearance certificates of candidates of political parties, long before the…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has criticised a protest staged by former workers of the defunct Assurance Bank Plc at its Lagos State office, describing their demands as contrary to Federal Government guidelines. The ex-workers staged a demonstration on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, over their non-inclusion in the N32,000 pension increment approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024. Reacting to the development through a statement sent to Sunday PUNCH, the management of PTAD stated that while it recognised the constitutional right of retirees to express their concerns, the protesters were fully aware that they were not entitled to the specific…
A Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnerships, Jerome Green-Amakwe, has said the state’s recent governance and development initiatives are strengthening public confidence and attracting wider attention as Nigeria marked its Democracy Day. In a statement personally signed on Friday in Umuahia, Abia State, Green-Amakwe said this year’s Democracy Day celebration carries added significance for residents of the state. “For Abians, this year’s commemoration carries a deeper significance, symbolising renewal, responsible governance, and the emergence of a new era anchored on accountability, development, and service to the people,” he stated. According to him, Abia…
Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have successfully overturned visa refusals and will now be allowed to enter the United States, while 11 others remain barred ahead of the tournament. The decisions follow a series of appeals submitted after an initial wave of rejections affecting members of the delegation of the Iran Football Federation. According to BBC Sport on Saturday, of 15 individuals originally denied entry, 10 reapplied after arriving in Mexico, where the team has set up its pre-tournament base. Among those now granted visas are a technical staff analyst and two officials from the federation’s international department.…
Cleveland Cavaliers athlete James Harden was reportedly arrested for the misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of weapons. Harden, 36, was arrested in Texas on Saturday, June 13, after local law enforcement discovered a handgun in his car, according to TMZ. Per to the outlet, the NBA star was released on bond within hours and a court date has been scheduled for Monday, June 22. Harden has not publicly addressed his arrest. Us Weekly has reached out to the pro athlete’s rep for comment. Harden, who was drafted into the NBA in 2009, currently plays for the Cavaliers. The Ohio-based basketball…
President Bola Tinubu has indicated that terrorists who kidnapped ex-military spokesperson Rabe Abubakar demanded the release of their arrested colleagues as a condition to free the retired army general. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Abubakar died on Saturday while in the custody of the terrorists who kidnapped him on 30 May in Katsina. According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the president vowed not to give in to the demand of the terrorists. “While the terrorists have done their worst, the president wants them to know that the government will never bow to their demand to release their…
The premiere of the movie, Iwe Ala: An Ojude Oba Story, which held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Filmhouse Cinema, Lekki, Lagos State, brought together lovers of Yoruba culture, storytelling, and cinematic excellence for a night of glamour and cultural pride. The movie which revolves around themes of love, forgiveness and originality, also depicts what goes on behind the scenes of the popular Ojude Oba festival. It features a lineup of actors including Owobo Ogunde, Mercy Aigbe, Dele Odule, Tobi Makinde, Eniola Ajao, Demola Adedoyin, Farooq Oreagba, Aishat Isiaka, and Tolu Otebiyi. The executive producer is Olawumi Fajemirokun, while…
