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Chivita, a trusted fruit juice brand in Nigeria, has said that it is reinforcing its commitment to healthier living, wellness, and purposeful innovation across its product range, including Chivita Fruit Juice, Chivita Active, Chivita Happy Hour, Chivita Ice Tea, and Chivita Exotic. It stated in a statement that since its introduction into the Nigerian market as Chivita Premium Fruit Juice, the brand has played a major role in shaping consumer expectations around fruit juice and nutrition, positioning itself as a wholesome option for families seeking quality and nourishment. It noted that over the years, the brand has become part of…
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has credited what he described as the “god of soccer” after helping Celtic secure the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion on Saturday, capping a remarkable debut season in Glasgow, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Celtic staged a late comeback at Celtic Park to defeat Hearts 3-1 and clinch their 14th league title in 15 years, denying the Edinburgh side a first championship since 1960. Iheanacho, introduced from the bench, played a notable role in Celtic’s second-half pressure and came close himself when he struck the base of the post, helping to shift momentum in the…
The Director-General of the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance, Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, has called on patents to pay attention to the girl-child. This is as he cautioned young women against total financial dependence on others, warning that over-reliance on spouses has left many women vulnerable and unable to navigate life’s challenges. He also said that investing in female child education is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future. Ogunmuyiwa stressed that empowering girls through quality education remains critical to national development and economic growth. He stated this on Sunday in Lagos during an event organised by the First Class…
The US Senate’s crypto market structure bill could take until August to pass and risks not advancing at all if lawmakers cannot pass it before the midterms, said Greg Cipolaro, head of research at financial services firm NYDIG.Patrick Witt, a senior White House crypto adviser, said earlier this month that he was targeting July 4 for the Senate’s crypto bill to pass, saying there was enough time for a Senate markup, floor vote and House vote. “This may represent an aspirational benchmark rather than a fixed legislative deadline,” Cipolaro said in a note on Friday. “The realistic window, however, is June…
Kelsea Ballerini is calling dibs on owning the red carpet all by herself. While attending the 2026 ACM Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, Ballerini, 32, showed up solo after a few public reunions with ex Chase Stokes. The country music superstar wowed fashion lovers with her ethereal Roberto Cavalli dress, which included a short train. She completed her look with curly locks and hair pins that matched the design of her dress. It’s about to be a special night for Ballerini, who is once again nominated for Female Artist of the…
Last week, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the exemption of admission seekers into Colleges of Education and Agriculture from taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. DAILY POST reports that the decision has been generating diverse reactions from stakeholders in the education sector. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, had announced the decision at the annual policy meeting on tertiary admissions, following extensive consultations with key education stakeholders across the country and relevant agencies in the sector. Alausa stressed that all eligible candidates must still register with JAMB for proper documentation, screening, verification, and admission processing through Central Admissions…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has called for restraint among members following protests that trailed the party’s House of Representatives primary elections in several constituencies. The appeal came after aggrieved party loyalists in Ayedaade, Obokun/Ori-Ade, and Ila federal constituencies rejected the outcomes of the primaries, alleging irregularities and imposition of candidates. In Ayedaade Federal Constituency, multiple aspirants, including former lawmaker Taiwo Oluga, were in contention before the exercise was reportedly disrupted in parts of the constituency. Supporters of other aspirants alleged that despite the disruption in areas such as Gbongan and Ode-Omu, results were…
Michael Oyedokun, one of the kidnapped teachers of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has been reportedly killed. DAILY POST reports that the gunmen invaded the school on Friday May 15 and abducted the principal, alongside other teachers and several students. The attack, which happened some weeks after a failed kidnap attempt that left one traveler dead along Ibadan-Ijebu road, has renewed concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Oyo State and across Nigeria. However, a new video released by the bandits on Sunday, May 17, 2026, captured the gunmen beheading Oyedokun. The viral inhumane…
Udinese manager, Kosta Runjaic, has praised Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, stating that the Nigerian is now the type of goalkeeper he desires. He characterized the Nigerian goalkeeper as an essential component of the club’s defensive structure. Okoye, who made the move to Udinese following a challenging period at Watford, has had a remarkable season, achieving ten clean sheets in the league thus far. Runjaic emphasized the goalkeeper’s growth, poise, and increasing impact within the squad, remarking that his contributions have been vital in maintaining the team’s competitiveness in numerous matches. He expressed to Udinese’s official website, “Okoye’s progress is…
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou city at 12.21 am (1621 GMT), state news agency Xinhua said, adding that one person remained missing as of the morning. State broadcaster CCTV identified the deceased as a couple — a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman — and said search and rescue efforts for the missing person were ongoing. Authorities had evacuated over 7,000 people from the area, it added. Videos published by CCTV showed people fleeing high-rise buildings and piles…
