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President Bola Tinubu has vowed never to succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, promising to intensify efforts at reducing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. Tinubu made these remarks through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Sunday at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The service, themed “God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams,” was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca…

The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has formally presented its candidates for the 2027 general elections, unveiling contenders for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly positions. The party also reiterated its backing for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 poll. The unveiling ceremony, held in Lagos, saw 27 candidates receive Certificates of Return, officially confirming them as the party’s flag bearers for various elective offices across the state. Addressing party members and supporters at the event, the Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, Dele Oladeji, said the presentation…

There was pandemonium at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, when a fire outbreak occurred with emergency responders working to contain the blaze. A video sighted by DAILY POST on Sunday showed firefighters at the scene as thick smoke billowed from the affected area. According to report, the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis, adding that two petrol stations were located close to the scene.” When contacted, the Osun State Command of the Federal Fire Service confirmed the incident. “Yes, it is true. The fire investigative department is there,” Federal Fire Service said. There was no…

Barcelona forward, Lamine Yamal, has said he thought he would win the Ballon d’Or ahead of PSG’s Ousmane Dembele last year. The Spaniard finished as runner-up behind Dembele in the voting. Yamal has now admitted it was probably better that he didn’t win it. He said: “I thought I was going to win it that day in 2025 because of many things that happened. Looking back, I think it was very good for me that Dembélé won it. “Beyond helping me grow personally, I don’t think it was the right time for me to win it because I was still…

The Nigerian Defence Academy has dismissed reports alleging that prospective candidates were excluded from admission into its 78 Regular Course due to the closure of its application portal. The Academy described the allegations as inaccurate and inconsistent with the realities of its admission process. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, the Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, said the application portal remained accessible throughout the registration period. He said applications for the 78 Regular Course opened on November 28, 2025, and closed on April 30, 2026, before the deadline was extended to May 15, 2026. According to…

A fire outbreak has occurred at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, with emergency responders working to contain the blaze. Videos circulating online on Sunday confirmed the incident, showing firefighters at the scene as thick smoke billowed from the affected area. A report from Inside Osogbo stated that the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis, adding: “two filling stations were located close to the scene.” The platform further urged residents to stay away from the area to allow emergency teams unrestricted access, while calling for additional support for firefighters at the scene. In a follow-up update…

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of intimidating opposition members in the state with security agencies and state machinery ahead of the June 20 governorship election. This is as the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, dismissed the allegations by the PDP as “untrue, and laughable.” The PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, alleged that several PDP members had been arrested, detained and harassed because of their political affiliations with the opposition party. Ogunsakin, at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, called on President Bola Tinubu and security authorities “to investigate…

Christian Eriksen collapsed for the second time during a football match on Sunday during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and doing well under the circumstances,” the Danish football association wrote on social media. The incident came five years after Eriksen, 34, suffered a cardiac arrest during a European Championship match against Finland. Details later…. AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected] Read the full article here

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates scheduled for the 2026 Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now print their examination notification slips ahead of the exercise. The mop-up examination is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. The statement said the notification slip contains essential details required for the examination. “The notification slip contains vital information, including the candidate’s examination centre, date, time, and other important instructions necessary for a seamless examination exercise,” the statement said. JAMB explained that the…

Microsoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design.“For the first time, we’re bringing a translucent design to Xbox Series X, drawing inspiration from the original Xbox and OG Green so many players remember,” explains Jason Ronald, VP of next generation. “The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design that reflects…