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Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment and inauguration of Honourable Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State. Speaking on the development, Kalu told newsmen that the decision was a deliberate effort by President Tinubu to encourage capable young Nigerians committed to public service. He noted that Eze, who served as his aide, exemplifies the type of youthful leadership the President seeks to nurture. “I thank President Tinubu for what he did for Peter. The President knows Peter…
A coaster bus driver on Monday morning hit and killed a female Point of Sale, PoS, operator near the Total filling station in the Berger area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). DAILY POST gathered from eyewitnesses that personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were chasing the bus driver when the incident occurred. Speaking to DAILY POST, a commuter simply identified as Nonso, who witnessed the incident, said the woman had arrived early for work and was crossing the road after buying food. Nonso further disclosed that after the bus struck the woman during the chase, neither the…
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has called out William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães following the Gunners’ Premier League 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Wenger said the two centre-backs were nervous and less dominant against Michael Carrick’s side. Recall that goals from Bryan Mbeumo,Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha gave Man United the victory against Mikel Arteta’s side. Speaking on beIN SPORTS, Wenger said: “It is the first time I feel that the central defenders [Saliba and Gabriel] were a bit more nervous and less dominant than they usually are in games. “With the [first] Man United goal, Martin Zubimendi…
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi began his 2026 season with victory at the Orlen Cup in Łódź, producing a dominant 20.82m throw to win the men’s shot put at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Poland, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Africa record holder finished ahead of Romania’s Andrei Toader, who placed second with 20.55m, while Serbia’s Armin Sinančević took third on 19.93m. Poland’s Szymon Mazur, the best-placed home athlete, finished fourth with 19.69m, with Italy’s Nick Ponzio completing the top five on 19.58m. The rest of the field was headed by Piotr Goździewicz (18.02m), Jakub Korejba (17.55m), Wojciech Marok…
A south district police unit in India has arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian, identified only as Emmanuel, for allegedly operating a factory that was manufacturing high-end psychotropic substances, including MDMA and heroin. PUNCH Metro learnt from a report by the Times of India on Monday that Emmanuel, believed to be living in India illegally, was apprehended “with ready-to-sell heroin.” The report, published on Saturday, detailed how the alleged drug lab was uncovered inside the suspect’s nondescript house in south Delhi’s Devli area. “A huge quantity of raw material required for synthesising the drugs was seized, besides the processed heroin. “According to…
Rivers State, according to 2025-2026 data, is the third-ranked oil-producing state in Nigeria by volume. That is after Akwa Ibom and Delta states, respectively. Also, Delta and Akwa Ibom states consistently rank higher than Rivers in oil derivation revenue allocation. Actually, Delta often received the highest revenue, followed by Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers. In terms of production volume, there is fluctuation in ranking, but Akwa Ibom is frequently cited as the highest producer in terms of daily crude output. The four major oil-producing states that receive about 90 per cent of the 13 per cent derivation allocation are Delta,…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked optimism among football fans after posting an update suggesting he has begun his recovery work at Bayer Leverkusen following recent knee surgery, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old forward shared a picture from the Leverkusen gym on Monday, writing simply, “12:49pm. Leverkusen.” The post came a day after Boniface hinted at a return to training on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday with a hopeful message alongside a photo of himself on the pitch. “Work starts tomorrow. Thank you, LORD,” Boniface wrote. The Nigeria international, who is still on a loan contract…
The SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has urged stakeholders to rethink the design and delivery of education in the country, stressing that young people must be treated as partners rather than passive recipients. The SOS Children’s Villages focuses on ensuring that children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it grow up with the care, relationships, and support they need to become their strongest selves. Eghosa Erhumwunse, the organisation’s National Director, made the call in a statement on Monday to mark the 2026 International Day of Education, themed “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education.” The day…
The African Smartphone International Film Festival is increasingly seen as a marker of how technology is altering film production globally. In a statement issued on Sunday, organisers said the festival’s ninth edition, held from 18 to 21 December 2025, brought together filmmakers from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas to showcase films produced largely with smartphones. Held under the theme “The Future of Film Is Already in Your Hands”, the event highlighted the growing influence of mobile technology, artificial intelligence and digital-first production models in lowering barriers to filmmaking and widening access beyond traditional studios. Founded in 2017 by filmmaker…
Ripple has partnered with the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, a major Saudi financial institution, to explore the use of blockchain technology within the country’s financial system, signaling growing interest in blockchain-based infrastructure at the institutional level.The partnership was announced Monday by Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive officer and managing director for the Middle East and Africa. Merrick said Ripple is working with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation unit, as part of an agreement to study potential applications of blockchain technology. Source: Reece MerrickThe arrangement will take the form of a memorandum of understanding that focuses on cross-border payments, digital asset…
