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Ronda Rousey scored a stunning 17-second victory over Gina Carano in both MMA legends’ return to the combat sport for Netflix. The heavily-anticipated fight took place on Saturday, May 16, at the the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, under the banner of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. (Carano, 44, last fought in August 2009 when she lost by TKO to Cris Cyborg in the first round. Rousey, 39, most recently competed in December 2016 when she lost via TKO to Amanda Nunes in 48 seconds.) In Saturday’s fight, Rousey quickly trapped Carano in an arm-bar to score the submission victory…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State on Saturday conducted affirmation exercises for aspirants in 10 of the state’s 11 House of Representatives constituencies. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, state APC chairman, Haruna Adiya, said only Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency would hold a competitive election between two aspirants. Mr Adiya said the remaining constituencies adopted the affirmation system, adding that the party ensured equal opportunity for all members interested in contesting elective positions. He stated that all arrangements were in place for a peaceful and hitch-free exercise across the state. “Adequate security measures have been provided, especially in areas facing…
What exactly is the productive structure that these subnational aviation investments are expected to support? What categories of goods are being produced at sufficient scale, value, and frequency to justify the proliferation of airports and state-backed airlines across an economy still struggling with weak industrial capacity, declining agricultural productivity in several regions, poor logistics integration, and limited domestic purchasing power? In my last few articles, I have argued that the Nigerian economy, though large in size, is not structurally deep enough to attract, absorb, and retain the volume of investment required to transform it into a broad-based, resilient, and productivity-driven…
Socialite and businessman Pascal “Cubana Chief Priest” Okechukwu has failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Imo State House of Representatives seat. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the businessman obtained the APC expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat. Cubana Chief Priest lost the ticket to the incumbent lawmaker, Canice Nwachukwu, during the primary election held on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Nwachukwu is seeking a second term in office after being elected in 2023. According to Punch newspaper, the party conducted the primaries across the state’s…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will continue next month with two international friendlies against Senegal women’s national football team, following weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Super Falcons’ build-up to the tournament. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed through the SFShow that both matches will take place in Ikenne on 5 June and 8 June during the FIFA international window, offering head coach Justine Madugu a much-needed opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the continental showpiece in Morocco. The fixtures come after multiple failed attempts by Nigeria to secure high-level warm-up games before the start of…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that proper diet, routine medical checkups and lifestyle choices have helped him in managing diabetes at 89 years old. Obasanjo made this known while stressing that he has been managing diabetes for over 40 years. Speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Saturday, the former president emphasized the need for regular exercise. He said: “One thing you must understand is that exercise is very important at every age, and even more important when you become a senior citizen. “I’m officially 89 years old, but by the grace of God, I have been keeping fit and strong…
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, says it would not be tied to any godfather ahead of the next year’s general elections. The National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Dantalle, said this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. Dantalle also said that forming an alliance became necessary because the party leadership felt that with elections approaching and time was running out. “Every voice in the party is important. Inasmuch as we need financial resources to drive the activities of the party, we would not hoodwink ourselves with any godfather to determine what happens in our party. “APM is the kind of…
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has reacted to striker Robert Lewandowski’s departure from the club at the end of the season. Recall that the Poland international recently revealed he will walk away from Camp Nou this summer following the expiration of his contract in June. During his time at Barcelona, Lewandowski has netted 119 goals across 191 matches. Reacting, Flick explained that the 37-year-old is seeking a fresh chapter, calling it an honour to have coached the former Bayern Munich attacker. “It’s been a great chapter for him. For me, it’s been a privilege to work with him because he is…
A 16-year-old junior secondary school dropout, (name withheld) says she chose marriage over staying at home when presented with the options by her parents. She disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Saturday during a media dialogue organised by the PAGED Initiative in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The teenager explained that she was not coerced into the union, but maintained that the economic reality affecting her parents made her realise that remaining at home would not yield any positive growth in her life. “I went to school until JSS 3. I had to drop out after…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a cache of military-grade ammunition concealed inside bags of cassava flakes, popularly known as garri, during one of the agency’s anti-narcotics operations. The agency also discovered thousands of pills of tramadol 225mg hidden inside a keg of red oil in a separate interception. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that officers often come across other dangerous items while searching for illicit drugs and concealed narcotics. The statement said, “In the course of our work searching for illicit drug concealment, we also stumble…
