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Dear Ma, Please keep me anonymous. I like your messages on sexual purity and how you are impacting the next generation. I stand for that, and I kept myself till marriage and even in marriage. Permit me to suggest that you also preach character to virgins while building their purity. Joseph and Esther both had character. Jesus is coming for virgins with oil in their lamps, not all the virgins. I stand to be corrected, marriage needs character to make it work in the long run, just as virgins without oil will not make the flight with the bridegroom. Just…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State have adopted President Bola Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders also pledged N50m towards the purchase of Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms. The resolutions were reached during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, party leaders unanimously reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Tinubu, saying the endorsement was aimed at…

Nigeria’s ambition to expand its footprint in global trade may depend heavily on women entrepreneurs, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni, has said. Ayeni stated this in Abuja on Tuesday during her welcome address at the Women Exporters Conference, where she disclosed that despite Nigeria’s vast resource base and entrepreneurial strength, the country still commands only a marginal share of global exports. “Ladies and gentlemen, non-oil export remains pivotal to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, especially in a country like Nigeria that has long depended on oil as a major source…

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment, amid significant reductions in international donor funding. Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF-Nigeria, Steve Aborisade, made the call during an advocacy meeting with the Kogi State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Lokoja. Aborisade highlighted the progress made in HIV/AIDS treatment in Nigeria and advocated for effective partnerships. He emphasised the need for collaboration between implementing partners, civil society organisations, and the government to mobilise local resources and sustain the gains made. Aborisade warned that without conscious efforts to allocate…

Lyon reached the final of the women’s Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with German forward Jule Brand scoring the decisive goal. Brand’s deft finish in the 86th minute of the second leg at the Groupama Stadium gave Lyon a 3-1 victory on the day and a 4-3 advantage on aggregate. Lyon had a long and nervous wait while the VAR officials examined whether Brand was offside when she received the pass, but she was marginally onside. The French side were deserved winners, turning their domination into a chance to win a ninth European title…

“Michael,” the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box office this weekend with a thriller-ing $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate, chronicles the legendary artist’s rise from a child star to one of the world’s most famous pop icons. In the starring role is Jaafar Jackson, the pop star’s nephew. “This is a record-shattering opening for a musical biography,” said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. The film has strong audience approval, “playing as a feel-good, nostalgic appreciation,” he said, but “reviews…

The State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Federal Capital Territory, has suspended the ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers with immediate effect. Pass4sure The SWEC Chairman, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Gwagwalada. Shafa said the decision followed an emergency meeting convened to review the intervention of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in the dispute declared on April 20, 2026. According to him, the minister approved a N5 billion monthly commitment to address teachers’ outstanding needs. “The minister approved the release of N2 billion monthly from FCT…

Despite the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy, trust remains the primary obstacle slowing the adoption of online payments, the Head of Consumer at Jumia Nigeria, Anthony Mbagwu, said. As more Nigerians engage with e-commerce, bill payments, and financial services online, hesitation persists, particularly among users with limited exposure to formal banking systems. “Adoption is growing, especially in urban areas, but across the country, there are still gaps in awareness and familiarity. So, while progress is clear, there is still more to be done,” Mbagwu said in a note shared with The PUNCH. Mbagwu emphasised that trust in e-commerce is earned…

Governor Dauda Lawal’s defection from the PDP to the APC has sent shockwaves through Zamfara State politics, raising fresh questions about the future of governance in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Once a stalwart of the PDP, Lawal’s defection not only reshapes political alliances but also tests the resilience of both major parties in the state, writes MAIHARAJI ALTINE The defection of Governor Dauda Lawal from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has triggered a fresh wave of political realignments in Zamfara State, raising critical questions about the future of governance and party dynamics ahead of…

Bitcoin (BTC) traders pushed the price to $77,400, but data suggests profit-taking may thwart the bull’s goal of turning the $77,000 to $80,000 zone into support. Orderbook data from TRDR shows over $130 million in asks extending from $76,700 to $79,300. BTC/USDT Binance perps orderbook. Source. TRDR.ioGiven Bitcoin’s negative futures funding rate and the small negative long-short delta (-$1.47 million at the time of writing), bulls have a slight edge in the short-term. The situation could shift further in their favor if the BTC price pushes into short liquidity starting at $76,800, where there is a -$66.5 million to -$189 million negative…