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Chelsea interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, has named Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto as the two players who caused Liverpool problems during both sides’ Premier League tie on Saturday. McFarlane watched as the Blues drew 1-1 with Arne Slot’s side at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch and Enzo Fernandez scored the goals of the encounter as Chelsea and Liverpool got a point each. Speaking at his post-match press conference after the game, McFarlane also said that his team was effective against the hosts. “I think we were effective on both sides, in my honest opinion. I thought Cole [Palmer] and Malo [Gusto] caused…
Toyosi, media personality and wife of actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong, has continued to build anticipation ahead of her 40th birthday with a countdown on social media. As part of the celebration buildup, Toyosi took to Instagram during the week to reveal that she was turning on her “feminine energy” in a bid to get her husband to add more gifts to whatever he had already planned for her special day. The post read in part, “Turning on my full feminine energy this week so he can add to whatever it is he’s gotten for me for May 10. I want to…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Musa, in connection with the killing of his elder brother, Muhammed Haruna, and his wife, Habiba Muhammed, in Asarara Village. According to the police, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the couple were allegedly attacked with a cutlass while asleep in their home at about 5:15am. The victims reportedly sustained severe injuries during the assault and later died. Police spokesperson in the state, Bashir Usman, who confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday evening, said investigators recovered “substantial and incriminating evidence” linking…
There was heavy security at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State where House of Assembly aspirants were screened by the party. A heavy security presence was observed around the secretariat located along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, when our correspondent visited the area on Saturday. Over 20 police vehicles, including patrol vans and Armoured Personnel Carriers, were sighted at the venue with uniformed operatives on ground. Sunday PUNCH gathered that a total of 98 House of Assembly aspirants, including the current Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and all 29 members of the Assembly were screened. The spokesperson for the…
Electricity consumers in Lagos may need to brace themselves for a hike in electricity tariffs as the state government says there will be no subsidy in Lagos. As the state transitions to an autonomous electricity market, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said consumers in the state would pay the real cost of electricity as directed by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Unless the governor changes his mind, Ogunleye insisted that there is no power subsidy in Lagos. Speaking at the recent maiden stakeholders forum organised by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission in Ikeja, Ogunleye said everybody…
Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, will headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, FIFA has confirmed, as Nigeria’s music industry prepares for a commanding presence at football’s biggest tournament despite the Super Eagles’ absence from the competition itself. The “Calm Down” hitmaker will perform at the Los Angeles ceremony on June 12 alongside a star-studded lineup that includes pop superstar Katy Perry, Grammy-winning rapper Future, South African singer Tyla, Brazilian artist Anitta and Thai rapper Lisa of BLACKPINK. In a historic departure from tradition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the…
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Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have died ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed this on Saturday during a farewell ceremony for intending pilgrims held in Jalingo, the state capital. Tanko said the state would airlift 716 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on Sunday for the annual pilgrimage. He explained that although 738 persons initially indicated interest in participating in the exercise, only 716 completed payment of their Hajj fares before the deadline and were cleared for travel. According…
The Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, on Saturday accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plunging Nigerians into poverty and using state institutions to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Bugaje made the remarks while speaking at the SDP National Convention and Presidential Primaries held in Bauchi. He alleged that the APC had “stolen the country high and dry” while Nigerians continue to battle insecurity, rising fuel prices, unemployment and poor electricity supply. According to him, many Nigerians now return to homes without electricity and struggle to afford food despite…
Manchester City closed the gap between themselves and Arsenal to two points with a 3-0 victory on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s dropped points earlier in the week, after they were held to a 3-3 draw at Everton. But they bounced back to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with a home win. Although the first half ended goalless, City made their dominance count after the break. In-form Jeremy Doku opened the scoring with a curling effort, before Erling Haaland bundled the second over the line. Omar Marmoush came off the bench to add the third goal. Arsenal can extend their lead…
