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Panic gripped residents of Ikotun in Lagos State after gunmen suspected to be cultists killed two people, including a bride’s father and a hypeman identified simply as Victor, during a violent attack in the area. The assailants reportedly invaded a post-wedding celebration, opening fire and causing guests to flee for safety, while the community was thrown into confusion as the incident unfolded. It was gathered that the attack occurred on Saturday along Oviawe Street, off Governor’s Road, shortly after a wedding ceremony had ended and guests had gathered for an after-party. Eyewitnesses said the hypeman, Victor, was entertaining attendees when…
Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, created a record on Monday following his side’s Premier League 3-1 win against Chelsea on Monday. The Nigerian international netted a brace against the Blues at Stamford Bridge to give his team all three points. His teammate, Igor Jesus, also scored for the visitors against the hosts during the encounter. However, Awoniyi’s early first strike in less than 2 minutes, is reported as one of the fastest Premier League away goals scored against Chelsea in recent seasons. It also remains the quickest goal since December 2013, when Jay Rodriguez scored for Southampton after 13 seconds.…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, on Monday, read a riot act to the politicians in Oyo State, especially in the ancient city, over disrespecting the sacred stool of Olubadan of Ibadanland, warning that any attempt to denigrate the revered stool will be met with severe consequences. CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, gave this warning in a statement released by the council’s Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, in Ibadan, the state capital, amid growing concerns over rising reckless utterances and conducts in the state by some power-seeking politicians He said recent actions by some political actors had crossed acceptable boundaries and posed…
Barely three days after two Nigerians were arrested for drug trafficking in India, another Nigerian, Tochukwu Afame, has been arrested alongside an accomplice, Sunny Sharma, for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside blood pressure machines. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday from a report by a local Indian news medium, Dainik Jagran, that the suspects were arrested on Saturday in what was suspected to be a cross-border drug trafficking network with links to Nigeria. According to the report, the arrests were part of an ongoing crackdown on synthetic drug supply chains in the country. The report noted that investigators said the network…
With the chanting of the ‘Renewed Hope’, it appears to be Uhuru in Nigeria, following the recent World Economic Outlook presented by the International Monetary Fund, which projected that Nigeria’s economy would expand by 4.1 per cent in 2026. This specifically shows an economy faster than that of the United States and the United Kingdom, as it handed President Bola Tinubu’s administration a powerful narrative. No doubt, the projection happens to be a narrative of progress, of reform, of a nation supposedly turning the corner after years of instability and setting the kind of moment that reassures investors, quiets critics…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and the urgent need to address Nigeria’s worsening situation. The former Anambra State governor on his X handle on Monday said his exit from the party was driven by “deep reflection” on the state of the nation and the need to reposition himself to contribute more effectively to national progress. “The condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria informed my decision to leave ADC,” Obi said. He noted that his move was not motivated…
Ademola Lookman will aim to end his goal drought against Arsenal when Atlético Madrid travel to London for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tie remains finely balanced at 1-1 following the first leg in Madrid, with both sides seeking a place in the final scheduled for May 30 in Budapest, where either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain await. Lookman, who delivered an impressive display in the first leg, remains central to Atlético’s attacking plans despite failing to score or assist in six previous meetings against Arsenal. The Nigerian…
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure company Hut 8 secured a $200 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from institutional crypto prime brokerage FalconX, replacing its prior credit facility with Coinbase Credit. The new facility reducwd the company’s fixed interest rate to 7% from 9% under the prior Coinbase credit structure, as part of the company’s focus on lowering the cost of debt on its Bitcoin-backed credit and broader cost of capital, said Hut 8 in a Monday announcement.The refinancing unencumbered about 3,300 BTC, worth roughly $260 million, from the collateral package after replacing the prior Coinbase facility, Hut 8 said.The deal shows…
Kylie Jenner made a stunning appearance at the Met Gala — without boyfriend Timothée Chalamet by her side. The reality star, 28, posed in an intricate Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture nude ensemble that blended into a white gown at the bottom. Chalamet, meanwhile, wasn’t photographed on the red carpet for the “Costume Art” theme at the Monday, May 4, gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Dune actor, 30, made his solo debut at the annual fundraiser in 2021, when he served as a cochair. Jenner, for her part, has been a mainstay at the event for…
Two of the six defendants standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu admitted on Monday that they knew about the alleged coup plot. The defendants made the admission in video recordings played at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The recordings, contained in a hard drive presented by the prosecution, captured separate interview sessions with three defendants – Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, a retired Navy captain, Ahmed Ibrahim, a police inspector, and Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, a retired major-general. In the footage, Mr Victor and Mr Ibrahim admitted they were aware of the alleged plot but did…
