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Graduates of the University of Leicester have mobilised their network to support Nigeria’s development agenda following the official launch of the institution’s Nigerian alumni chapter in Abuja. The chapter, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in January, was inaugurated at an Alumni and Stakeholders Reception in Abuja on Wednesday, bringing together graduates, partners, and key stakeholders. Speaking at the event, the Director of the Future Students Office, Phil Dalby, said Nigerian alumni had continued to contribute significantly to the university’s legacy and were well-positioned to drive change back home. “You enriched the life of the university when you were studying…
The growing use of social media has increased the influence of online personalities on young audiences, often shaping their attitudes, behaviour, and the choices they make. Rapid technological advancements have enabled social media influencers to build strong engagement with their followers. Recently, a heated exchange erupted online between content creator Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, and social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, following a school renovation project in Delta State. King Mitchy, who frequently shares videos of her charity work, had earlier announced that she renovated a school within six days, presenting the project…
Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, expertly matched at the 2026 Kentucky Derby — and used their attendance at the iconic event to seemingly shade their haters. Belichick, 74, sported a pastel blue suit with a pale pink shirt and tie to Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2. His outfit coordinated with the colors of Hudson’s strapless gown. Hudson, 25, opted for a gown with a blue bodice and pink floral appliqués dotting the skirt. True to classic Derby style, Hudson topped off her look with a hot pink fascinator. “Not the first time we’ve trudged through the mud…
The Kano State Government says no public official was involved in the alleged theft of N1.5 billion from workers’ salaries, blaming the issue instead on loan companies. The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, made this known during the 2026 Workers’ Day award event organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Government House in Kano. He explained that a government committee, supported by an independent financial audit firm, investigated the matter and found that the problem stemmed from excessive deductions made by loan companies from affected workers’ salaries. According to…
The Obidient Movement on Saturday urged calm as speculation mounts over a political realignment involving Peter Obi and other opposition figures. In a statement shared on X, the National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi was in consultations with political allies and stakeholders to determine “the most strategic and effective path forward” for Nigerians. “The Obidient Movement acknowledges the growing concerns and widespread reports regarding recent political developments in the political landscape and evolving engagements with current and potential partners,” the statement said. It added, “We urge all Obidients to remain calm, patient, and focused. Do not be swayed by speculative…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is tempted after receiving a proposal to join Inter Miami in the summer transfer window. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet via his X account on Saturday. According to him, Casemiro remains in talks with the Major League Soccer (MLS) side in a bid to join them at the end of the season. Romano added that Inter Miami keeps working on the Brazilian’s deal as a “priority target for their midfield” options. Casemiro will leave the Red Devils as a free agent at the end of the season, and he…
Mene Ogidi was sitting in his family’s backyard in Effurun, Delta State, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 27, when a friend called and asked him to help collect a package at the Effurun Main Park on Sapele Road. He then asked his elder sister, Vine, for the fastest route to the park and left home. Within the hour, he had been shot twice by a policeman at the park and twice more at a police station, where he died. He was 28 years old. Mene was also the second son his mother lost to police bullets. Sunday PUNCH gathered…
Dayo Oyewo writes on how a 10-year-old girl, Faith, allegedly died after weeks of abuse and neglect, and how her lifeless body was reportedly kept inside a room overnight Residents of Jemesi Papa Street, Egan, in the Igando area of Lagos State, are still struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl, identified simply as Faith, and the disturbing circumstances surrounding her demise. What began as an ordinary Sunday night in the modest compound at No. 16, has since unravelled into a chilling story of alleged abuse, neglect and concealment. The minor was reportedly ill…
As you read this, the door to crossing from one political platform to another is already swinging shut, even if the lock has not yet been snapped by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The tempo of who runs for what office is simmering: aspirants morphing into candidates, lawyers sharpening briefs to challenge the validity – or otherwise – of INEC’s guidelines. It is, unmistakably, a month of reckoning for the polity and its politicians. Then came Thursday’s Supreme Court verdicts on the leadership crises in the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress – two judgments that were immediately…
Controversial remarks by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde referencing the 1960s “Operation Wetie” crisis have triggered fresh concerns over rising political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections, with stakeholders warning that inflammatory rhetoric and deepening mistrust could endanger Nigeria’s democratic process. ISMAEEL UTHMAN writes oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stirred a hornet’s nest in the country’s political space following his remarks at the Ibadan opposition summit on April 25, where he warned that those acting “as if there’s no tomorrow should remember that ‘Operation Wetie’ started from here. This is the same Wild Wild West.” The comment, delivered…
