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The African Democratic Congress and the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general election, Adewole Adebayo, have criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of deepening economic hardship, insecurity, and public dissatisfaction across the country. The ADC, in a statement on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi said Nigerians had lost confidence in Tinubu’s administration. According to the party, a nationwide survey by Eagle Badger Data Analytics confirmed that most Nigerians have lost confidence in the administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Saturday PUNCH couldn’t independently verify the report of the reported survey.…

Starting a family is expected to happen naturally, but for many couples, the journey becomes painfully complicated, especially when the fear of passing on a serious inherited disease hangs over every pregnancy. In Nigeria, thousands of families quietly live with genetic conditions that alter lives forever. Among the most common inherited conditions is sickle cell disorder, and for couples who know they carry the genetic traits, the dream of having a healthy child often comes with deep anxiety. Thanks to advances in reproductive medicine, things are changing for the better. At Nordica Lagos, a highly advanced genetic technology known as…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning to expand its crude processing flexibility to as many as 130 different crude grades. The refinery, which recently reached its full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is also preparing for a major capacity expansion that will double output and significantly widen its crude sourcing options beyond Nigeria’s domestic supply base. The Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, David Bird, disclosed this in an interview with S&P Global Energy, describing the facility as a fully merchant-style refinery built to compete with global trading hubs rather than a conventional single-feed crude processing plant. “This is…

Former Super Eagles players have split along nostalgic lines ahead of Saturday’s (today’s) UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest, with Jay-Jay Okocha and Godwin Okpara backing PSG while Nwankwo Kanu and Tajudeen Disu have thrown their weight behind the Gunners, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The final at the Puskás Aréna pits the defending champions against Premier League title winners Arsenal, who are appearing in their first Champions League final in 20 years. Okpara, who spent two seasons at Parc des Princes and won the French League Cup during his time in Paris, is backing his…

Texas is seeking a custody and liquidity provider to help move its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) into directly held coins, according to a state procurement document. The move, posted May 7 and announced in a Thursday release from the Texas Comptroller’s office, would move Texas closer to directly held Bitcoin through a third-party custody arrangement rather than relying solely on ETF exposure, marking a shift from ETF exposure to direct onchain ownership.Texas has allocated $10 million to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which the state has used to buy IBIT as…

Maura Higgins is not interested in pursuing romantic connections at this point in her life. “I’ve been celibate for like a year and a half now, which is great,” Higgins, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her partnership with Wingstop. “I feel great. I’m like a new woman, not dating, not even speaking to anyone.” Higgins noted that she doesn’t “have the time” for a love life considering she’s heading to the ballroom soon to begin Dancing With the Stars season 35 and will be “on a flight every three days” beforehand. “I actually don’t have time for it,…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that 204 people have died from Lassa fever this year, as the disease’s fatality rate continues to rise despite a decline in new infections. In its latest Lassa fever situation report for Epidemiological Week 19, covering 4 to 10 May 2026, the agency said the country recorded 793 confirmed cases and 204 deaths across 23 states and 108 local government areas. The agency noted that the case fatality rate (CFR) stood at 25.7 per cent, significantly higher than the 19.4 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025.…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs were in control of several communities in the state when he took over leadership, before his administration dislodged them. Otti, who was delivering his third anniversary speech at Umuahia Township Stadium on Friday, said that the bandits had set up camps inside forests from where they terrorized innocent villagers, forcing natives to panic or flee. He announced that the state government had been able to recover the communities from the bandits and reassert control of the areas through effective collaboration with security agencies. “Security was a…

The Accord on Friday conducted its National Assembly primaries across the nine federal constituencies and three senatorial districts in Osun State. The exercise, which was conducted through a consensus arrangement, took place in different locations across the state and was attended by party leaders, delegates, and supporters who gathered to witness the emergence of candidates for the 2027 general elections. In his welcome address, the party’s Publicity Secretary and representative of the National Chairman, Ambassador Joseph Omorogbe, commended members of the party for their commitment towards sustaining the representation of Salam in the National Assembly. Omorogbe appreciated party faithful across the state…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says his team is battle ready for the Unity Cup final against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica, DAILY POST reports. The three-time African champions will be meeting Jamaica for the third time in the final of the invitational tournament at the Valley on Saturday. The two countries battled to a 2-2 draw during regulation time of last year’s final, before the Super Eagles prevailed 5-4 on penalities. Chelle stated that his team is fully prepared to handle any situation that may arise during Saturday’s match. “Penalties are part of the game, and it can…