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Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has described Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash between Senegal and France as more than a football match, saying that whichever team wins, “Africa will have beaten Africa.” Sonko made the remark during an interview with RFI and France 24 in Dakar on Monday while discussing Senegal’s chances against France in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the number of players of African origin in the French squad, Sonko said, “I think Senegal will win. At least, that’s my hope, like every Senegalese person. “In any case, it’s only…
A 43-year-old commercial bus driver, Joseph Okpe, has died after he was allegedly beaten by a group of officers of the Nigerian Air Force following a dispute over a minor traffic incident involving their vehicle. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that the incident occurred on May 9 along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, where the officers allegedly assaulted the deceased. Details of the incident were contained in an Affidavit of Facts filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in the Maitama Judicial Division and made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to the affidavit, deposed to by the…
The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that the signatures of at least three senators were either forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Oshiomhole made the allegation on Monday during an interview on Africa Independent Television while reacting to recent remarks by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who described the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan as one of the lowest moments of the 10th Senate. The former Edo State governor claimed that several lawmakers whose names appeared on the report had privately informed him that they neither…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has identified his towering header against Spain at the 1998 FIFA World Cup as the defining moment of his international career, describing the victory over the Europeans as one of the most famous results in Nigerian football history, The PUNCH reports. Adepoju, who earned the nickname “Headmaster” for his prowess in the air, represented Nigeria at three World Cups — USA 1994, France 1998 and Korea/Japan 2002 — and remains one of the few Nigerians to have scored at football’s biggest showpiece. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Footy-Africa, the former Racing Santander midfielder…
The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked, insisting that the platform remains secure and that no cyberattack occurred. The ministry was reacting to a report titled “Suspected Cyberattack Hits FG’s Education Data Platform”, which suggested that the education data platform may have been compromised. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry described the report as “inaccurate and misleading.” “The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the report is inaccurate and misleading. At no time was the NEMIS…
Steven McBee Jr.’s romance with Allie Eklund was front and center during the season 3 premiere of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys — which filmed months before their explosive split. During the Monday, June 15, premiere of the Bravo series, Steven, 33, flew his new “friend” Allie, 29, out to Missouri one day after his father, Steven “Steve” McBee Sr., was sentenced in his crop fraud case. (Steve, 53, pleaded guilty to one count of federal crop insurance fraud in November 2024 and was sentenced to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay $3 million in fines and…
Despite its relatively small size, Ekiti occupies an important place in Nigeria’s political and intellectual history. Its reputation for education, active political participation and production of influential public figures has given it a voice that often outweighs its demographic size. As political activities gather momentum ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, the state is once again likely to command national attention. Here are 15 things to know about the state. 1. Ekiti is one of Nigeria’s youngest states. It was created on 1 October 1996 by the military administration of General Sani Abacha from the old Ondo State. It was among…
The organisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of Nigeria’s foremost music awards ceremony will be held in Toronto, Canada, while simultaneously staging a live watch party and selected award presentations in Lagos. The announcement was made on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where Headies founder and HipTV Chief Executive Officer, Ayo Animashaun, unveiled plans to expand the awards’ global footprint without disconnecting from its Nigerian audience. The Headies was first held outside Nigeria in 2022 when its 15th edition took place in Atlanta, United States. The awards returned…
The National Youth Service Corps, on Monday, gave the 2,000 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members a firm promise of safety and a peaceful service year from camp to posting areas across all nooks and crannies of Jigawa State. PUNCH Online observed that the assurance came as the batch was sworn in amid tight security, at a time when the NYSC recently suspended swearing-in ceremonies in some states due to rising insecurity concerns. It was gathered that the NYSC management had suspended similar ceremonies in Niger State following security threats that dominated public discussion and social media spaces nationwide in…
A 19-year-old woman, Omowole Opeyemi, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 22-year-old boyfriend with a broken bottle during an argument in the Okitipupa area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered from a Facebook post by Ikale Heritage TV on Sunday that the incident stemmed from a disagreement between the duo. In a video shared by the page, Opeyemi narrated that an argument had occurred between her and the victim, prompting her to break a bottle and stab him. Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi…
