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Read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s full speech on the third anniversary of his administration, detailing economic reforms, infrastructure, and social progr Read More: https://punchng.com/full-text-tinubus-speech-on-third-anniversary-of-his-administration/ Read the full article here

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two schoolchildren in Ore, the headquarters of the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The command stated that the suspects were arrested by operatives of its Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad following an intelligence-led operation carried out after the victims were kidnapped and ransom allegedly paid. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. According to him, the suspects are Taofeek Lukman, 23; Blessing Saturday, 27; Peter Moses, 25; Sunday Isaac, 23; and Sanusi Dan…

Ebola virus, with its devastating nature, broke out in 2014, mainly in Guinea, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone. It resulted in about 28,000 cases and 11,300 deaths. Within the same year, 2014, it spread to Nigeria via Lagos on July 20, by an infected traveller who arrived from Liberia. The disease spread from Lagos to Port Harcourt, resulting in 20 cases and eight [8] deaths. It was, however, curtailed effectively through rapid contact tracing and the combined efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, which promptly…

National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the selection of Aminu Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. The former Kano State governor also announced Nasiru Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat. Kwankwaso disclosed this in a statement issued on his handle on Friday. According to him, the decision followed consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence. “I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has been selected as our…

Atalanta are weighing a summer move for Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi as the Italian club prepares for a major overhaul following a difficult 2025/26 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bergamo side missed out on a top-four finish in Serie A, failed to win a trophy and are bracing for significant changes, including a possible managerial switch with Raffaele Palladino’s future uncertain and Maurizio Sarri linked as a potential replacement. As part of their squad strengthening, Atalanta have identified Sanusi as a target, attracted by the 28-year-old’s wealth of experience at the top level of European football. Sanusi came…

An increasing number of Bitcoin holders are seeing their investments turn red as the holding structure continues to deteriorate across major cohorts, according to CryptoQuant. Annual balance growth for whale accounts holding between 1,000 and 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has turned negative in the fastest contraction this year, CryptoQuant said in a report on Thursday.Monthly growth has been flat since February, suggesting a shift from accumulation to mild distribution mirroring the 2022 bear market, it added.Bitcoin “dolphins”, who hold between 100 and 1,000 BTC and are dominated by exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries, are still growing annually but growth has sharply decelerated.Monthly…

Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Kelly Dodd’s family has allegedly “cut her off” amid her revenge porn case and other legal drama. “This has been a nightmare for her mother [Bobbi Meza],” a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly. The family rift has come to light amid reports that Dodd, 50, is involved in multiple legal investigations and could face jail time. In one case, Dodd is accused of illegally sharing explicit images of another person without their consent. An insider revealed to Us that Dodd’s extended family refuses to engage with her unless she agrees to an…

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, May 29 issued a statement where he defended some tough policies of his government while marking his 3rd year in the Presidential Villa. Tinubu said the fuel subsidy and multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage were sabotaging the growth of the nation’s economy prior to his administration. The president also addressed other issues including the ravaging security crisis, saying that his administration has made tremendous progress in the fight against insurgency. Read the full statement: Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our…

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has announced the emergence of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Kwankwaso’s official page. According to the statement, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna was also selected to contest for the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the party. “This decision was made in the spirit of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence — values that remain central to our party and Kwankwasiyya’s progress and unity,” the statement read. Kwankwaso also prayed for…

The Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two policemen along the Osogbo/Gbongan Road in the Oogi community.The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed the development while speaking on Thursday. Ojelabi said the deceased operatives, identified simply as Kehinde and Tobi, were travelling on a motorcycle when they were struck by a Lexus car on Wednesday in Oogi town. According to him, “The driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, abandoning the vehicle involved in the crash. “The two police operatives were travelling on a motorcycle…