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The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ibrahim Quadri, have emphasised the need for Nigerians to embrace selflessness and support one another to reduce poverty at the grassroots. The local government chairman and Quadri made the call on Saturday while speaking during an empowerment programme organised by the Eniobanke Foundation, during which over 150 traders and artisans were supported with cash grants of N100,000 each. The foundation also empowered 50 tertiary institution students who are indigenes of the state with N50,000 bursaries each, as well as laptops for ten students…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted large consignments of opioids and other illicit substances concealed in a truck conveying building materials in Taraba State, while also arresting a 75-year-old man in Ebonyi and four female drug suspects in separate operations across Edo, Imo, Kano and Gombe states. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja. According to the agency, the Taraba interception followed credible intelligence that led operatives to a truck conveying building materials from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Jalingo. “A thorough search of the…
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has offered an honest assessment of his side’s performance after Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, admitting there is still considerable work ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, who converted a first-half penalty, and Toni Payne gave Nigeria a commanding lead before Sokhna Nogaye’s long-range effort in the 86th minute reduced the deficit and set up a tense finish. While the nine-time African champions secured the result and met their primary objective of…
Ellen DeGeneres terrified her friend Kris Jenner in a throwback to her daytime talk show. “What the f*** is wrong with you?” a terrified Jenner, 70, screamed at the former Ellen DeGeneres Show host, 68, in a video posted via Instagram on Saturday, June 6. The NSFW clip started out with DeGeneres hiding behind a wall, presumably in a Mallorca vacation home where she and Jenner have reportedly been enjoying a getaway with their partners, Portia de Rossi and Corey Gamble. As a clueless Jenner walked around the corner, wearing a flowing caftan, DeGeneres jumped out and screamed in her…
Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into the controversial death of 16-year-old Atsar Sesugh in Makurdi, Benue State, while urging sweeping reforms of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, Mr Abubakar said the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death and the conflicting accounts that have emerged from the EFCC, police authorities, eyewitnesses and the victim’s family underscore the need for an impartial inquiry. “We demand an immediate and dispassionate investigation by an independent institution into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate murder of Master Atsar Sesugh by…
The Federal Government has completed the screening of Nigerians who registered for evacuation from South Africa, paving the way for the final phase of arrangements to bring them home. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement, noting that the screening exercise began on Thursday, June 4, and involved multiple Nigerian and South African agencies. According to the ministry, the exercise was conducted jointly by officials of the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the South African Police Service, and immigration authorities. The government said the exercise was aimed at verifying…
Ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said it remains confident and united despite the resignation of some members from the party. The party also said the resignation of those members will not affect its chances in the forthcoming governorship election, insisting that the party remains united and focused on securing victory. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC described recent resignations by some members as an orchestrated effort aimed at creating a false impression of instability within the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, says recent defections by some party members will not weaken the party’s structure or affect its chances ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the development as a regular feature of politics, especially during election periods. He insisted that the defections pose no threat to the APC’s readiness and determination to reclaim power in the state. Oyintiloye, according to a statement made available to PUNCH Online, maintained that the APC remains the most formidable political force in Osun, with…
The battle for the Minority Leadership of the House of Representatives has taken a fresh turn as acting minority leader, George Ozodinobi, dismissed the reported bid by the member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, describing the move as “a joke taken too far.” The controversy follows reports that no fewer than 61 lawmakers had endorsed Ugochinyere for the position following the resignation of former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda. Chinda formally stepped down during plenary last week after securing the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State.…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, national teams have unveiled creative photoshoots, dramatic departures and culturally resonant preparations. The moments have captured global attention, blending national pride, heritage and star power ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament. Here is a curated look at the top 10 most iconic visuals making the rounds. 1. Norway’s Viking warriors Norway’s return to the World Cup after 28 years was marked by an epic Viking-themed photoshoot on a rocky shoreline near Oslo. Captured by photographer David Yarrow, the squad, including Erling Haaland with flowing blond…
