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Investigations into the fatal train crash on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service in Delta State on Monday have commenced, the Federal Ministry of Transportation said Wednesday, assuring of ongoing efforts to identify all injured victims. The ministry, alongside the Nigerian Railway Corporation, also expressed its regret over the disaster, while sympathising with the families of the victims, according to a statement by Funsho Adebiyi, the permanent secretary of the ministry. “The Ministry and the NRC extend their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the quick recovery of all those injured,” the statement noted. At least five…

Nigeria’s para-sports movement will receive another boost this week as Folmus Wheelchair Basketball Club hosts a four-team invitational wheelchair basketball tournament at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The two-day competition, scheduled for 11 and 12 June, will bring together some of the country’s leading wheelchair basketball teams to celebrate resilience, inclusion, and sporting excellence. According to the organisers, the host team Folmus Wheelchair Basketball Club will compete alongside A.D. Bakre Wheelchair Basketball Club, Stacy Dave Care Home, and Flight Transport Wheelchair Basketball Club. The tournament is expected to showcase the growing standard of wheelchair basketball in Nigeria while providing athletes…

As the football world looks ahead to the next FIFA World Cup, debate continues over the players who have left the greatest mark on the tournament’s history. With thousands of participants across 22 editions since 1930, selecting the top 10 remains a deeply subjective exercise that pits individual brilliance, team success, longevity and cultural impact against one another. In a fresh ranking on BBC Sport’s website, Pelé has been ranked number one as the undisputed king of the World Cup, the only player to win the trophy three times (1958, 1962 and 1970). The Brazilian superstar is followed by compatriots…

A 35-year-old woman identified as Osasere has been arrested after she was caught throwing her baby into the River Ovia in the Ovia North East Local Government Area. In a viral video, Osasere, who was caught by fishermen and escaped being lynched, said a seer told her the baby was a python demon. The fishermen pursued and dragged her into a canoe to go in search of the baby. Osasere explained that she gave birth to the baby five years ago, but the baby refused to walk, while her attempt to get pregnant again resulted in several miscarriages. Osasere said…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery could gain stronger positioning in the global aviation fuel market following Russia’s decision to extend its ban on jet fuel exports until 30 November 2026, amid sustained attacks on its refining infrastructure. Russia announced the restriction on Monday, saying the move is aimed at securing domestic aviation fuel supply as Ukrainian drone strikes continue to disrupt key refineries and export facilities. The ban follows earlier curbs on gasoline exports introduced in April. Although Russia is not a major exporter of jet fuel, the development adds to concerns about tightening global aviation fuel supply, especially at a…

Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has urged fans to get behind the Super Falcons as they bid to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Oshoala was on target in both legs as Nigeria defeated Senegal in an international friendly double-header at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, played last Friday and Monday. The Al Hilal striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first game, helping the Falcons to a 2-1 victory, before adding Nigeria’s third goal in Monday’s 3-0…

A Canadian teen stole more than $13 million in crypto through social engineering scams to pay for an “exotic lifestyle” in Miami and Los Angeles, including buying luxury cars, jewelry and taking private jet trips, US prosecutors say.In May, US prosecutors charged then-19-year-old Trenton Richard Johnston for a scheme in which he and co-conspirators impersonated Google, Trezor and other crypto firm employees to gain access to victims’ crypto.On Tuesday, Johnston, now 20, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, avoiding further charges that could have resulted in a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison. Trenton Richard Johnston’s…

Millie Bobby Brown is a strong, independent woman who does not need a man to carry her belongings. “Hi, I’m Millie Bobbie Brown and I’m not gonna lie, when did women become incapable of holding their own bags, car seats and stuff?” Brown, 22, shared in a sneak peek of the Thursday, June 10, episode of the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. “This stems from me holding all of my suitcases and bags and my kid and people are like, ‘Your husband doesn’t hold a single thing.’ Because I’m three miles ahead. I have been planning this all night.” Earlier this…

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kyari, to compel his appearance before the committee. The committee issued the threat following Mr Kyari’s failure to honour several invitations to explain the alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancy flagged in reports submitted by the Auditor-General of the Federation covering the period between 2017 and 2023. Mr Kyari was removed from office by President Bola Tinubu in April 2025 amid several corruption-related petitions filed against him. Chairman of the committee, Ibrahim…

There was palpable fear in Osun State on Wednesday following the sudden collapse of a podium where guests, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, were seated at a rally held in Ijebu-Jesa. In a 30-second video obtained by The PUNCH showing the moment the podium caved in, Adeleke, Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, and the spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, were among those on the platform when the incident occurred. In the video, musical performances were ongoing when the event anchor brought the session to a close and was about to announce…