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Former president Goodluck Jonathan We must now ask: what kind of reductionist ambition will make Goodluck Jonathan bring down his political gloves from the rafters and enter the ring against, for example, a former protégé like Senator Seriake Dickson, the national leader of Obi’s party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)? If Dr Goodluck Jonathan were my brother, I would find a quiet place to have a heart-to-heart fraternal talk with him. Don’t Run “My dear brother, God has been so kind to you that He could be accused of being partial. Imagine, in a country of 200 million people, He…
Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Olugbenga Abimbola, has advised residents of the state to report suspicious movements in their communities. Abimbola gave the advice when he led his officers and journalists to the house where the kidnappers used as a hideout for the abduction of the sister of the immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and her twins. DAILY POST reports that the victims, abducted a few days ago, were rescued on Saturday. The house where they were rescued from is reportedly located at Lakon Estate, Ayegun Olojuoro Road in Ibadan and within the Oluyole local government area. “You…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Andy Townsend, wants the club’s striker Liam Delap to leave the Blues for Premier League rivals Everton. Speaking with OLBG, Townsend insisted that Delap looks awkward, adding that he doesn’t fit at Chelsea. This comes after Townsend recently urged Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, to get rid of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and replace him with another goalkeeper. “Liam Delap’s next club? Everton are desperate for a striker,” Townsend said. “Liam at Chelsea, when compared to Ipswich, he’s always looked a little inhibited. Is it the way the team plays, or is it just being a higher-profile player…
Following the rising wave of school abductions in the country, experts have called for urgent reforms in the Safe School initiative. According to media tally done by The PUNCH, over 2,000 students and teachers have been kidnapped since the establishment of the Safe Schools initiative. The initiative was established in 2014 but took effect in 2015 to secure a learning environment for teachers and students. According to media reports, isolated cases were reported between 2015 and 2017. However, since the 2018 abduction of 110 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, by the Islamic State West…
A truck loaded with building materials was found to be concealing large consignments of opioids and other illicit substances, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said. The Director of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the agency’s Taraba Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a truck conveying building materials from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Jalingo. “A thorough search of the vehicle by the NDLEA operatives at the Nukkai Timber Shade, Jalingo, led to the discovery of a massive drug stash concealed beneath the cargo, while a 22-year-old suspect, Buhari Abdullahi,…
Just when Nigerians thought things couldn’t get any harder in America, the Trump administration has served another major blow. On May 21, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security issued a policy memorandum that fundamentally changes how immigration officials are expected to treat Green Card (permanent residence) applications from foreigners already living in the US. This new policy comes on top of Presidential Proclamation 10998, which had already severely restricted the issuance of a wide range of US visas to Nigerians. What the New DHS Policy Memorandum Actually Says and What It Does Not It is critical to begin…
Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the €59m West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and strengthen the sustainable management of its marine resources. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Bolaji Akinola, disclosed this in a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday. According to the statement, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made this known in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening…
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday (today) to determine the extent of the injury he suffered in training on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ogbu was ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Portugal after suffering a suspected rupture of his left Achilles tendon during training on Saturday. With 22 players in training on Sunday evening ahead of the game, the team’s Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, noted that the player was still in camp and would be further assessed on Monday. “Injured Igoh Ogbu is still in the Super Eagles camp. Disregard…
The seat that Taylor Swift sat in while attending the Eastern Conference NBA Finals with fiancé Travis Kelce has officially been listed for auction. “As one of the most recognized and influential artists of her generation, the occupant of this chair has earned worldwide acclaim through a career defined by commercial success, critical recognition, and multiple Grammy Award victories,” a description on The Realest reads. “Her attendance reflects the cultural reach of the NBA Playoffs and the significance of the Eastern Conference Finals as one of the most visible events in sports.” The listing continues, “Sourced from the courtside seating…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has resorted to divine intervention for good governance, peace and economic recovery in Nigeria. The Governor also called for prayers against kidnappings, cultism, other security challenges in the country, as well as for wisdom, guidance and strength for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be able to lead the nation and manage its economy effectively. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo made the call on Sunday, June 7, 2026, during a visit to LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City. In his words, the Governor said, “I requested prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges. I also called…
