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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is facing drug trafficking charges in the country. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that the suspect entered India on a business visa but was later arrested for allegedly selling hard drugs. After arriving in India, Soporuchukwu reportedly travelled to Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he became connected with suspected drug dealers. He was accused of buying MDMA crystals and selling them to college students and IT workers. The report stated that Beguru police arrested him in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals near Begur Lake…

Globally, citizens respond positively when leaders show up, listen, and follow through on commitments. The reason is that public trust is built not only through speeches by these leaders but also through visible action and responsiveness. That is the deeper message from the recent visit of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to the reconstructed Oba Market in Benin City. Beyond the open display of excitement, the songs and the cheers from traders, the visit reflected something many Nigerians from the state are becoming unaccustomed to — the fulfilment of a promise. For years, the story of Oba Market was…

The African Development Bank has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as the African champion for its newly unveiled Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa, a $7bn initiative aimed at repositioning the continent’s aviation industry. According to the letter of appointment obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, the appointment follows what the bank described as Nigeria’s leadership and vision in implementing reforms targeted at transforming the country’s aviation sector and improving investor confidence. The development is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s influence within Africa’s aviation space, while placing Keyamo at the forefront of efforts to drive…

Terem Moffi says he is proud to have captained the Super Eagles for the first time after leading the team to the final of the Unity Cup in London, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Moffi started and wore the captain’s armband for Nigeria on Tuesday in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in a Unity Cup semi-final match played at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium, in London. The FC Porto striker delivered a positive performance and provided the assist for the second of the two goals scored by debutant Femi Azeez. After the game, the striker reflected on the win and looked…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 marks a sharp decoupling from a record-breaking stock market fueled by the AI boom.Crypto trader sentiment remains weak as key US regulatory acts face ongoing delays.Bitcoin’s (BTC) rejection at $78,000 on Thursday marked a decoupling from traditional markets after two months of strong correlation. Wednesday’s decline below $75,000 happened while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index jumped to an all-time high.The factors behind Bitcoin’s underperformance are unlikely to fade in the near term, reducing the odds of a bullish breakout above $82,000.Russell 2000 Index (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingViewThe US small-cap Russell 2000 Index reached…

Travis Kelce is reacting to the debate over whether Taylor Swift will change her last name once the couple say “I do.” Kelce, 36, played into thoughts that Swift, 36, would change her name after the pair got married, via Instagram on Tuesday, May 26. “Do you think Taylor Swift will change her last name? I don’t think she will,” a guest asked hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan during the latest episode of their “Bussin With the Boys” podcast. “That is a good question,” Compton, 36, replied. Kelce seemingly agreed and showed his support by “liking” a social media…

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from the All Progressives Congress days after losing the party’s Delta Central senatorial primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. PREMIUM TIMES had reported that the incumbent senator representing Delta Central District, Ede Dafinone, defeated Mr Omo-Agege in the APC primary conducted on 18 May across the local government areas in the district. According to the APC, Mr Dafinone secured 116,252 votes, while Mr Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes. Mr Omo-Agege, however, rejected the outcome and declared himself the winner of the exercise despite the party’s official declaration. The former deputy senate president…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has urged the residents of the nation’s capital to translate the spiritual teachings of Eid-el-Kabir — namely sacrifice, obedience, and selflessness — into proactive civic engagement to contribute to the development of a world-class city. In his official message for Eid-el-Kabir directed at FCT residents, Wike highlighted that the celebration is more than just a holiday.  “It serves as a significant reminder of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) steadfast faith and his readiness to prioritize the common good over personal interests,” he stated. The minister pointed out that the contemporary interpretation of the…

The Labour Party, LP, has noted that the values embodied by Eid al-Adha have become even more urgent and relevant at this time, when the nation continues to grapple with economic hardship, insecurity, hunger, and growing social and ethno-religious tensions. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluna Asogwa, the Labour Party felicitated the entire Ummah on the solemn and spiritually significant occasion. Muslims in Nigeria and across the world are commemorating the sacred festival of Eid al-Kabir. LP noted that Eid al-Adha symbolises profound faith, obedience, sacrifice, and total submission exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon…

Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has claimed that set plays are the secret weapon that Arsenal must use against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The Gunners are hoping to lift their first European title in Budapest on Saturday. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Merson said their advantage against the Ligue 1 champions will be their physicality. According to him, PSG will struggle to defend corners and free-kicks. “I think they’ve got a chance, especially with the way they do set-plays,” Merson said. “Anytime they get a set-piece will be like a penalty because PSG…