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Nigeria endured another setback in the women’s 4×100 metres at the 2026 World Athletics Relays after a botched baton exchange ended their hopes of qualifying from the heats on Saturday, PUNCH Online reports. The Nigerian quartet of Chigozie Nwankwo, Jennifer Chukwuka, Maria Omokwe and Miracle Ezechukwu were in a strong position during their race at the Botswana National Stadium but failed to complete the final baton handover between Omokwe and Ezechukwu. The error resulted in a disqualification under rule TR24.7, denying Nigeria a place among the five teams that successfully finished the race. Jamaica dominated the heat in 41.96s to…

The organisers of the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally 2026 have unveiled a high-profile entertainment committee featuring top government officials and Nollywood stars ahead of the May 5 event in Abuja. The initiative, linked to the office of Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, said the committee will drive cultural and creative engagement at the rally scheduled to hold at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Nollywood Actress and Filmmaker, Toyin Abraham.. Credit: Instagram | toyin_abraham According to the organisers on its official handle on Instagram on Sunday, the event, themed “The Power of 10 Million: One…

The National Universities Commission has awarded full accreditation to five academic programmes at Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, following the October/November 2025 accreditation exercise. The programmes that received full accreditation include Allied Health Sciences: Nursing Science, Communication Arts and Media Studies: Mass Communication, Computing: Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Social Sciences: Economics NUC in a statement cited by PUNCH Online on Monday, said the full accreditation confirms that these programmes meet the national minimum academic standards in curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, and teaching resources. “The accreditation ensures that graduates from these programmes hold degrees that are recognized nationally and…

Digital Realty and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria have extended peer access across multiple data centre campuses in Lagos, in a move aimed at strengthening interconnection capacity and improving the efficiency of local internet traffic exchange. According to a statement, the expansion follows the activation of a new IXPN point of presence at Digital Realty’s recently commissioned data centre in Ibeju-Lekki, adding to its existing presence at the company’s Victoria Island facility. The development effectively broadens IXPN’s reach across key carrier-neutral sites in Lagos, consolidating the city’s position as Nigeria’s primary interconnection hub. The Lekki facility is strategically located…

Unlike Lagos, Ogun and Oyo where quiet moves toward consensus candidates are emerging, deep-rooted rivalries, competing power blocs and zoning disputes threaten to derail any similar arrangement in Kwara State, DARE AKOGUN and TOYEEB OMOTAYO write As Nigeria’s ruling party quietly experiments with consensus candidacy in parts of the South-West, the situation in Kwara State presents a sharp contrast one defined by intense internal rivalry, overlapping interests and a political culture resistant to easy compromise. The PUNCH reported on Tuesday that the All Progressives Congress was exploring consensus arrangements in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states in n the western part…

Solana-based decentralized finance yield protocol Carrot said Thursday that it is shutting down permanently, becoming one of the first DeFi protocols to fall due to contagion from the Drift Protocol exploit in early April. In an X post on Thursday, Carrot said the Drift exploit was “catastrophic” for the protocol and had left it financially unable to continue operating. The platform set a May 14 deadline for users to withdraw remaining funds. It said it will continue to help recovery efforts related to Drift and distribute assets once they become available.“We are setting May 14th as the deadline to withdraw any…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It doesn’t matter how cute an item of clothing it is — it can be made of sneaky polyester and other synthetic fibers that don’t hold up well or feel good on the skin. That’s why I’m paying extra special attention to what I’m putting on my body for my seasonal wardrobe refresh. One thing is for sure: I’ll only add a spring dress to my closet if it’s made of 100% cotton. A purely cotton dress is bound to…

The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reversed its earlier decision to zone the party’s 2027 governorship ticket to Abia Central District, hours after the announcement. In a statement on Thursday by the spokesperson of the APC in Abia State, Uche Aguoru, the party had announced the zoning of its 2027 governorship ticket in the state to Abia Central District. The party had said the zoning arrangement was intended to guide members and prospective aspirants in the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms. It further explained that the zoning was aimed at promoting equity,…

Commuters in Lagos’ Obalende area experienced an unusual break from routine this week as Burger King Nigeria introduced its new “BK Small Chopzzz” offering through a street-level activation. The initiative saw more than 500 commuters receive freshly prepared small chops during peak movement hours, transforming the busy transit hub into a temporary tasting ground. Known primarily as a staple at social gatherings such as weddings, birthdays and other celebrations, small chops are rarely associated with everyday, on-the-go consumption. The activation appeared to test that boundary, bringing the traditionally event-based snack into a more casual, urban setting. The rollout featured a…

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, has stated that the ministry has reactivated its Emergency Response Centres to strengthen readiness against any possible outbreak of COVID-19. Ogwuche made this known on Tuesday in Makurdi while responding to questions from journalists. His statement comes after reports emerged that a Chinese citizen tested positive for COVID-19 in Cross River State last week, sparking fears in neighbouring Benue State. According to the commissioner, “The emergency response centres are functional; all the pillars of operations are very active, so there is no need for anyone to panic because of…