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A six-year-old Nigerian girl has died after falling from a high-rise residential building in Toronto, Canada, in a tragic incident that has left the community in shock. Reports indicate that her mother was in Nigeria at the time of the incident. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Chalkfarm Drive in North York, close to Jane Street, at about 8:15 p.m. Toronto Police Service said officers responded to a report described as “unknown trouble” and later found the child unresponsive on the ground outside the building. Residents of the building described the girl as cheerful and familiar within the…
Supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan, under the aegis of Coalition for Jonathan, have insisted that he will contest the 2027 presidential election. Convener of the coalition, Dr Tom Ohikere, spoke in an interview on Arise Television on Friday. This is coming 24 hours after the former President said he would embark on consultations over possible participation in the election. Ohikere said, “Goodluck Jonathan must not be misunderstood by Nigerians when he said it’s not a computer game to run for presidency. What he was trying to say is that it’s not an easy thing for somebody to just come up…
Troops of the Quick Reaction Force attached to 17 Brigade have recovered an abandoned vehicle after suspected terrorists reportedly ambushed commuters along the Karaduwa–Matazu road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a security update shared by analyst Bakatsine on X, “On 4 May 2026, a team of Quick Reaction Force from 17 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base Matazu received a distress call about terrorists that waylaid commuters along Karaduwa-Matazu road in Matazu LGA. Troops immediately mobilised to the scene, but the terrorists had fled on sighting advancing troops.” The report added, “However, troops engaged them…
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared that his team want to do the double over Malawi. The Nigerian girls are in Lilongwe for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the Young Scorchers. Aduku’s side have a 2-0 lead from the first leg. The reverse fixture will hold at the Bingu National Stadium on Saturday. The gaffer said his players are prepared to withstand the pressure of the hosts. “We are here to play and to win. The players understand the importance of this match, and we are fully prepared mentally, tactically, and physically for…
A new global sports analysis has ranked the world’s most popular sports by estimated fan base, confirming that Football remains the undisputed leader with an estimated 3.5 to 4 billion followers worldwide. According to a report obtained from Enterpriseworld cited by PUNCH Online on Friday, the ranking, based on global viewership data, participation rates, and industry reports, places football far ahead of all other sports, driven largely by its universal appeal and massive international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup, which is regarded as the most-watched sporting event on the planet. These are the sports that made the list…
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Delta State. The development followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise the integrity of the examination through technology-assisted fraud and unauthorised remote access to examination systems. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, the incident occurred at the College of Education Warri examination centre during the ongoing UTME exercise. The police explained that preliminary investigations revealed…
The group leading the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for the August 15 governorship poll, the Imole Campaign Council, has alleged that billboards belonging to the Accord Party were vandalised across the state. In a Thursday statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, and obtained in Osogbo, the council alleged that billboards in Irewole, Ayedaade, Irepodun and Osogbo local government areas were destroyed by hoodlums working for the All Progressives Congress, aided by security personnel. The council called for a probe into the incident by the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies, describing it as…
Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona, with Aurelien Tchouameni also involved following his bust-up with teammate Federico Valverde. Top goalscorer Mbappe had been sidelined for two weeks, but Real said the French striker completed part of the group session two days before their trip to Barcelona. Tchouameni also took part in the training the day after his altercation with Valverde resulted in the latter reportedly needing stitches. The team confirmed that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against both players after the training ground clash, one of a spate of…
Controversial street-pop singer Portable has revealed that he escaped unhurt after suffering a brake failure that led to a minor car accident in Ogun State on Thursday night. The singer disclosed the incident in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story, explaining that he deliberately drove into a ditch to avoid crashing into another vehicle after losing control of the brakes. “My fans, thank God on my behalf. This is my usual route. All of a sudden, I lost control of the wheel,” he said in the video. Portable noted that the accident occurred within his neighbourhood and…
Although you can charge Govee’s first set of solar-powered string lights via USB-C, they can last up to 13 hours using the included 6W panel and its integrated 4,800mAh battery, which requires a single day of sunlight to fully charge. Each of the eight all-weather, IP67-rated LED bulbs has a maximum brightness of 50 lumens, though, unsurprisingly, Govee’s runtime estimates assume you limit the brightness to just 10 lumens. The higher the intensity, the shorter the battery life.Like most of Govee’s color-changing smart bulbs, the company’s Solar String Lights can produce warm white light or one of 16 million different…
