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Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies for what he described as remarkable operational successes recorded against bandits in Mariga LGA and parts of the Niger North senatorial district of the state. The speaker described the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against insecurity in the state, noting that the bravery, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated by the security personnel resulted in the death of several bandits, while others were successfully arrested by the security agencies. The Speaker also commended the joint…
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title despite blowing a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday. Guardiola’s side raced ahead in north London thanks to first-half goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. But City collapsed after the interval. Dominic Solanke bundled home to reduce the deficit, kicking the back of City defender Marc Guehi’s leg in the act of scoring, but VAR reviewed the incident, and the goal was allowed to stand. City were unable to stem the tide of Tottenham pressure and Solanke produced a sensational scorpion…
The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway, with top artistes across the world competing for honours in 95 categories at the ceremony organised by the Recording Academy. While only a handful of awards will be presented during the main ceremony, the majority of the categories are being decided at the pre-telecast premiere event, with winners emerging throughout the ceremony. PUNCH Online will update this list as winners are announced. Nigeria is represented at the 2026 Grammys, with Nigerian artistes earning nominations in various categories. Among those nominated are Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. Winners (Updating live) Producer of the Year,…
Hell’s Kitchen season 22 alum Leigh Orleans underwent emergency surgery after suffering a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. “Got a little surprise emergency surgery yesterday,” Orleans, 30, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, January 27. “For the last two weeks, I had really intense bleeding and cramping. I am perpetually afraid of going to a doctor in pain and being told nothing is wrong.” She continued, “A week ago, I finally went to a fertility specialist who told me I was likely having either a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, and that we would continue monitoring my bloodwork. She said if I was…
The Osun State House of Assembly has accused former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, who is the current minister of marine and blue economy, of unlawfully directing the disbursement of local government funds and interfering in council administration, describing his actions as a threat to democracy, the rule of law and grassroots governance. The Assembly made the allegation on Sunday during a press conference addressed by the Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, and shared on his official Facebook page. Mr Egbedun said the House was alarmed that individuals whose elections as local government officials were nullified by courts, and whose tenure expired on 22…
The Holy Father of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba Olumba Obu, has said the organization has passed the level of being affiliated with any group. Olumba made the assertion during activities marking the 2nd edition of the International Divine Vanguard Retreat 2026, at a press briefing held at Enerhen Pentecost Centre, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. He was represented at the briefing by Patriarch Christ Shepherd, CPCS Ogar Osim. He said, “The level we are now, we have passed that level. We are no longer talking about church, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, or Pentecostal.” Osim,…
Two pedestrians have been injured following a road traffic accident involving a heavy-duty truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and a private vehicle at Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi, Lagos State. The incident occurred at the crest of the bridge when the truck reportedly rammed into a moving silver Toyota Corolla, triggering a chain reaction that led to the pedestrians being struck. According to preliminary reports, the truck, with registration number EKY 120 YK, was allegedly driven at excessive speed before colliding with the Toyota Corolla, EKY 289 HM, at the strategic Apakun Bridge corridor. Officials said the impact caused severe…
Rivers United suffered a big setback in their bid to qualify for the knockout round of the CAF Champions League after a 1-0 home defeat to Power Dynamos. Both teams battled to a 0-0 draw in Ndola last weekend. Kondwani Chiboni, however, scored the winning goal this time to help Power Dynamos secure maximum points. Rivers United are now winless in Group C after four games. Finidi George’s side also dropped to fourth position in the group with just one point. The former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions will host defending champions Pyramids FC of Egypt next Sunday.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana’s leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba’s reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. “Cuba is a failing nation. It has been for a long time, but now it doesn’t have Venezuela to prop it up. So we’re talking to the people from Cuba, the highest people in Cuba, to see what happens,” Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. “I think we’re going to make a deal with Cuba.” Trump gave no indication of what such a deal might entail.…
February 1, 2026 10:06 pm Arsenal players celebrate at the end of extra time in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final football match between Arsenal and Corinthians at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 1, 2026. Arsenal won the game 3-2 after extra time. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Arsenal scooped the biggest financial prize in women’s club football history by beating Corinthians 3-2 after extra-time to win the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday. The European champions edged out the challenge of the Brazilian underdogs thanks to Caitlin Foord’s winner to collect a $2.3 million payout.…
