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Nigeria’s Senate has resolved to set up a joint ad hoc committee with the House of Representatives to address the growing wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa. The proposed committee, to be chaired by the leadership of the National Assembly, is expected to embark on a diplomatic and fact-finding visit to South Africa as part of efforts to identify lasting solutions to the recurring crisis. Lawmakers said the delegation would engage directly with the South African Parliament, where it will formally convey Nigeria’s displeasure over the reported attacks on its citizens. As part of broader diplomatic steps,…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has declared that he reserves the right to anoint and appoint his successor as governor of the state. Fintiri disclosed this while noting that he would reveal his anointed candidate next week as the state prepares for the 2027 governorship election. Speaking with some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yola, the state capital, the governor vowed to ensure the right candidate succeeds him. He said: “I have the right to appoint and anoint my candidate, and by next week I will make him known. We will go all out, with God…

A 45-year-old ex-convict identified as Owen Osas has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, for alleged armed robbery and possession of firearms. DAILY POST reports that the suspect was sentenced in 2023 to prison for armed robbery, possession of illegal arms and involvement in criminal activities. Following his release from prison, the suspect, who hailed from Urhonigbe in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, was again arrested on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Fish Pond Road in Eyaen, Benin City, by operatives of the security corps during a covert operation. The Deputy Commander, Operations,…

Newcastle United icon, Alan Shearer, has declared that Arsenal are capable of claiming both the Premier League and Champions League trophies this term. The Englishman stated this on The Rest Is Football podcast ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. He insisted that Mikel Arteta’s side can win all their last remaining matches (5 games) in both the Premier League and the Champions League this season. “Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal players now are five games away from being legends of that football club forever,” Shearer said. “They can win the Champions League…

African Games 400m champion Chidi Okezie says he is looking forward to winning again on Ghanaian soil as the African Senior Athletics Championships hold in the West African country from May 12 to 17, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. It was in Ghana that the 32-year-old won his first individual gold at the senior level for Nigeria, claiming the men’s 400m title at the 2024 African Games. Okezie recently helped Nigeria qualify for the mixed 4x400m relay event at the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, securing the ticket via the repechage at the just-concluded World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The US-based…

Residents of Ogunbowale, Taiwo, and Adegbola streets in the Ilasamaja area of Lagos have raised concerns over a prolonged blackout that has lasted for over a month, warning that the situation is exposing the area to burglary and economic hardship. The residents, who spoke exclusively with PUNCH Metro on Tuesday, said the transformer serving the community had developed a fault around late March which prompted the Ikeja Electric to pick it up for repairs. According to them, repeated visits to Ikeja Electric’s Okota office to know what the update on the repair was and when it will be fixed have…

Ordinarily, no one should ask President Bola Tinubu to reverse the removal of subsidies from petrol, electricity and foreign exchange just because it has caused a hike in the cost of living of rich and poor Nigerians, whose personal finances and well-being have practically become train wrecks of sorts. But maybe the President and his aides, who have been asking the media to pay more attention to how state governors spend the windfall they now receive from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee after the removal of the subsidies, should take a second look at their economic policies. The policies seem…

Former Nigerian quarter-miler Innocent Egbunike has backed rising star Samuel Ogazi to achieve even greater milestones after the youngster broke his long-standing national 400m record, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ogazi clocked 44.02s to surpass Egbunike’s mark of 44.17s, which had stood since it was set in Zurich in August 1987, bringing an end to a 38-year reign. Reacting to the development on Facebook, Egbunike congratulated the new record holder and reflected on the enduring legacy of Nigerian athletics, noting that his own achievements were built on the contributions of past greats while paving the way for the next generation. “Congratulations…

Bitcoin (BTC) may have a clear path to $90,000 after $7.9 billion in short liquidations in February put pressure on the bears. Data show liquidations came in three waves that extended from February through April. The liquidations highlight a growing imbalance as BTC traders continue to build short positions above $80,000, while the price holds firm, creating repeat conditions for future short squeezes.Repeat short squeezes pressure bearsBitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. tracked over $7.9 billion in forced short liquidations since early February. The largest spike hit $737 million on Feb. 13, followed by multiple waves through March and April. The liquidation…

UPDATE 5/5/26 at 3:53 p.m. ET: One day after police in Birmingham, Alabama, asked for help looking for missing person Clisby S. Jones Jr., it was revealed that he was found safe. The Birmingham Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, May 5, that Jones was located and was safe. They did not share any additional information regarding his disappearance or how he was found. However, the department also took to Facebook to share the good news with members of the community. Original story continues below: After a 71-year-old man went missing in Alabama, police revealed that he may…