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Researchers warned on Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the world’s nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use. That was a marginal decrease compared to the year before, as since the end of the Cold War old warheads have generally been dismantled more quickly than new ones have been deployed, resulting in a decrease in…

A United Kingdom court has remanded a 32-year-old man, Maxwell Oguanaya, in custody over the alleged murder of a 41-year-old Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, following an assault in Lewisham, London. The Metropolitan Police disclosed this in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Sunday. The police noted that Oguanaya was charged with murder after Ekerin died from injuries sustained during an altercation. According to the statement, officers were called to Lewisham High Street at about 4:40am on May 24, following reports of an altercation. The police said Ekerin later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on May 30. The…

Many times, one has looked at the state of the Nigerian economy and wept silently. This is more so when, as an economist, one cannot just visualise but possesses the knowledge of the sizes and varieties of natural resource endowment, human and non-human, Nigeria owns, and the quantum of revenues the various governments have derived from these resources. The majority of Nigerians below 45 years have never known affluence, except those born with silver spoons. Yet, the resources have always been there, been exploited, and been stolen by the privileged few. I can recall that under the National Party of…

With the June 20 date for the Ekiti State governorship election fast approaching, the African Democratic Congress national body has expressed readiness to step up the mobilisation of eligible residents to vote for its candidate, Dare Bejide, with a door-to-door campaign. The ADC, while setting up committees for the Ekiti election, specifically saddled the contact and mobilisation committee with the responsibility, urging the members to dwell on the party manifesto on education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth employment, among others. The ADC national body, in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Sunday by the Director of Media and Publicity…

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has recovered N521.77m in unremitted Value Added Tax from the Central Bank of Nigeria, marking a significant breakthrough in an ongoing investigation into revenue leakages linked to government collections processed through the Remita platform. The recovered sum represents VAT deductions on fees earned from Remita transactions that were not remitted to the Federal Government over a period spanning November 2018 to April 2024. The recovery emerged from a far-reaching investigation launched by the House of Representatives following concerns over alleged revenue leakages, non-compliance with approved financial procedures, and breaches of service-level agreements governing…

Portugal winger Rafael Leão is expected to miss his country’s final World Cup build-up game against Nigeria on Wednesday after being sent off in Saturday’s friendly against Chile, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Leão was dismissed shortly before half-time for punching Chile defender Ivan Román in the face. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Portugal secured a 2-1 victory courtesy of second-half goals from Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes before Román halved the deficit in stoppage time. The AC Milan forward was handed a starting berth after missing several of the club’s recent matches through suspension and selection decisions by coach…

Chartered accountant and World Bank Group consultant, Luqmon Oladele, speaks with DARE OLAWIN on Ogun State’s economic future, the 2027 governorship race, and why he believes the next governor must possess strong fiscal expertise, federal influence and a commitment to continuity in governance As Ogun enters a defining governorship cycle, do you think the state’s economy demands a particular kind of leadership? Within the past 18 months, the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport at Iperu has been commissioned by President Bola Tinubu; the Olokola Deep Seaport has been rebranded the Blue Marine Economic Zone and approved for take-off. Commercial oil drilling…

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue shared a behind-the-scenes look from her “disgusting” stunt she claimed to have in store for her baby shower. In a Sunday, June 7, Instagram post, Blue, 27, was seen posing in front of several men wearing blue balaclavas to hide their faces. Blue opted for a white off-the-shoulder cropped top that showed off her stomach, pairing the look with white pants and styling her hair in a half-up, half-down. “golden 🚿,” she captioned the post. (The caption seemingly alluded to her so-called “disgusting” stunt, but she did not provide further details.) Blue (real name Tia…

Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production. Participants at a World Environment Day 2026 event held in Nkana, Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on 5 June and organised by Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a civil society organisation promoting ecological justice in the Niger Delta, said communities must take practical steps to protect the environment and strengthen resilience against climate-related challenges. The event, themed “Climate Action and the Role…

Household items such as a solar panel, plastic chairs, and mattresses were among the items found in the house where the sister of the immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twins were held after being kidnapped. DAILY POST reports that the victims were abducted on Wednesday in Ibadan. They were subsequently rescued by the police on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that several items were discovered in the house when the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, led officers and journalists to the location for an on-the-spot assessment. A DAILY POST correspondent who visited the scene alongside the Commissioner of Police observed…