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Like the proverbial bitter kola that does not miss every season, a vibrant multitude of Ijebu sons and daughters again converged on Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Saturday in resplendent attire and enviable steeze. With passionate fervour, they consolidated their position as a larder of cultural reverence and a display of a stupendously rich artistic heritage. It was at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, which First City Monument Bank sponsored. The event attracted many visitors and gracefully unfolded as a feast of spectacles, colours, grandeur, and an unbreakable bond. For one, the great ‘omo alares’, as Ijebus are traditionally praised, proved…
Team Nigeria wins one silver and two bronze, concluding its competition at the ongoing Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) 3rd Ranking Series on Saturday in Mongolia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole won silver and bronze in their categories. NAN reports also that Ojo and Kolawole have joined Christianah Ogunsanya in securing medals at the ongoing competition. The championship allows athletes to earn crucial seeding points for upcoming global championships. Nigeria’s Ojo put up a 10-0 superlative display against Mongolian Tuvshinjargal Tarav to set up a semi-final clash with Priya of India,…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Friday convened an emergency security meeting in response to recent bandit attacks in parts of the state.The meeting, held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, brought together security stakeholders to review the security situation and strengthen strategies aimed at addressing emerging threats across affected communities. Speaking during the meeting, the governor expressed concern over the recent attacks and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting lives and property. Idris said the state government would continue working closely with security agencies to curb criminal activities and restore confidence among residents. “My administration…
Brazilian legend Romario had named six favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Speaking with The Guardian, Romario snubbed England and named Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, France and Portugal as the favourites to win the World Cup. “Brazil has a stature, and the Brazil shirt carries a weight that people respect a great deal,” Romano said. “England are a good team, but I would not put them among the favourites. “My favourites are France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Germany and Brazil.” Romano has won the World Cup in the past with Brazil in 1994.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have freed the 416 captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Sunday, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, said the captives were released on June 6. Previous reports from April 10 indicated that BOSYA has been in communication with the press and serves as an intermediary between the terrorist group and the affected victims. This was when Boko Haram displayed the abducted victims. He said, “BOSYA has secured the release of all the Ngoshe 416women and children. They…
Tomorrow, June 6, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi is turning 85. Now, if your idea of an 85-year-old involves rocking chairs, early bedtimes, and complete confusion over how to use a smartphone, you clearly have not met the convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi. As a part of his digital strategy team, I have a front-row seat to some part of his daily life. Let me let you in on a secret: the man operates at a speed that puts Gen Z to shame. We do not worship him, and we definitely do not idolise him, because he would be…
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi delivered a commanding performance to claim gold in the men’s shot put at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia, reinforcing his standing as one of Africa’s premier field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most dependable performers on the global athletics stage. Enekwechi dominated the competition from the early rounds, showing the consistency and control that has become a hallmark of his international outings. He gradually built pressure on the field before sealing victory with a best throw of 21.27 metres — a mark that none of his rivals could surpass throughout the event. Mexico’s Juan Vazquez Gomez…
Richard Childress spoke out for the first time following his NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s shocking death at age 41. “Kyle will go down in history as one of the greatest race drivers that’s ever been,” Childress, 80, told reporters at the Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, June 6, per the Associated Press. “His legacy is that he was a man that a lot of people thought he was tough to deal with, and that he wouldn’t last long. He is a man that loves his sport.” Busch spent the final three seasons of his career racing in the NASCAR Cup…
The Super Eagles have suffered a setback ahead of next week’s international friendly against Portugal after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury during training in Lisbon. Team officials confirmed on Saturday evening that Ogbu picked up the injury during the team’s training session, with medical personnel suspecting a rupture of his left Achilles tendon. The injury immediately rules the defender out of Wednesday’s high-profile encounter against Portugal in Leiria and raises concerns over a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines. Ogbu had been among the players being closely monitored by Head Coach Eric Chelle as the Franco-Malian tactician continues to…
As Nigeria enters the 2026/2027 farming season while also battling economic hardship and lingering farmers-herders conflicts, the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to pastoralists and farmers to safeguard farmlands, grazing reserves, and cattle routes to protect national peace and food security. The National President of the association, Hon. Khalil Mohd Bello, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to DAILY POST in Damaturu. “Herders and farmers are partners in progress. Sustainable peace can only be achieved when both groups operate within the ambit of the law, with mutual respect and understanding,” he…
