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Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday. “Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpoint, after which multiple militants entered the post,” Bannu police official Muhammad Sajjad Khan told AFP. He said that 12 officers were confirmed dead with one more missing, the latest attack in the border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a wave of militancy that has strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul. Gunmen stormed the…

The Chief Executive Officer of HoganHost and ZuumHost, Joseph Hogan, in this interview with DANIEL AYANTOYE, speaks on the growing concerns around illegal websites and cybercrime, the role of hosting companies in safeguarding digital spaces, infrastructure limitations, foreign competition, and the need for stronger regulation and government support to boost the sector’s contribution to the economy Illegal websites used for cybercrime are on the rise. Why are hosting companies allowing this to persist? Web hosting companies have policies. Just like we do at Hogan Host, companies are empowered to shut down sites that are found to be fraudulent. Also, people…

Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Super Falcons, will travel to the United Kingdom later this month for a training camp as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The short tour is expected to include one friendly match as the team continues its build-up to next year’s continental competition, according to Savid News. The camp is scheduled to take place from May 23 to 28, with the Nigeria Football Federation using the opportunity to keep the squad active despite the absence of a FIFA international window.  “Super Falcons will embark on a…

Long before the winners were announced at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards on Saturday night in Lagos, films like “The Herd,” “Gingerrr,” “To Kill A Monkey,” and several commercially successful Nollywood titles had dominated conversations online. Many of the films arrived at the ceremony with strong fan bases, impressive streaming numbers, viral moments, and massive box office performances. But by the end of the night, one film quietly overshadowed the rest. “My Father’s Shadow,” a deeply personal and emotionally layered drama directed by Akinola Davies Jr., emerged as the biggest winner of the 2026 AMVCA,…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has withdrawn a proposed FDA rule that would’ve banned tanning bed use for minors. “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal of the proposed rule titled ‘General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products,’ which published in the Federal Register of December 22, 2015,” RFK Jr. the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services for President Donald Trump’s administration, wrote in a March 2026 withdrawal letter. “FDA is taking this action because it no longer intends to finalize the proposed rule,” the controversial HHS secretary continued, citing “support…

The stage is set for the Premier League match of the weekend as Liverpool hosts Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The kick-off for the Premier League match is at 12.30 pm, Nigerian time. Both teams head to the game after losing their last matches in the Premier League. Liverpool lost 3-2 against Manchester United, while Chelsea lost 3-1 against Nottingham Forest. The Reds currently sit in fourth position on the Premier League table with 58 points from 35 games, while the Blues occupy the 9th position with 48 points from 35 games However, if Chelsea loses to Liverpool, they risk dropping to 12th…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the graduation of the 12 Chibok schoolgirls abducted on April 14, 2014, has raised hope for women’s education in the country and beyond. Speaking at the 17th graduation ceremony (commencement) of American University of Nigeria in Yola, Adamawa State, on Saturday, Shettima, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, commended the university for providing a conducive atmosphere for the 12 Chibok schoolgirls to earn a university degree. He said the 12 Chibok schoolgirls’ graduation represented hope that women’s education is paramount for national development. Busari said, “A year…

There is an old English proverb that says, “What is good for the goose is good for the gander.” It is a short adage that has become the conscience of every parent with two or more children, every supervisor with more than two staff, and should be the conscience of every political party with two or more candidates vying for the same office. Once you grant a privilege to one party, you must be ready to grant it to anyone with the same standing, whether at the same time or in perpetuity. Otherwise, you are not acting on rules but…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure consistent crude supply to refineries and petrochemical plants and invest massively in gas supply infrastructure following the Dangote Petroleum Refinery deal with Honeywell UOP to expand petrochemical production. In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, the Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said the deal would strengthen Nigeria’s petrochemical industry, establish a stronger local value chain, and position the country as a net exporter of petrochemical products. Dangote refinery announced on April 20 that it had agreed with Honeywell UOP to deploy Oleflex technology, enabling the production of an…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has warned clubs against violating fixture directives for the final two matchdays of the 2025/26 season, stressing that any breach could attract severe sanctions, including points and goals deductions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. With matchday 37 and 38 expected to determine the title race, continental qualification spots and relegation battle, the league body insisted that all fixtures must be played simultaneously to preserve sporting integrity and fairness across the competition. In a directive issued by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, clubs were reminded that all remaining matches had been fixed for the same date…