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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…
Alexis Bledel made a very rare public appearance at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. The former Gilmore Girls star, 44, walked the red carpet for the prestigious film industry gathering at New York City’s Village East Cinema on Saturday, June 6, to promote her new movie Ponderosa. Bledel looked elegant as always in a golden top with a cutout collar and bow over a knee-length black skirt, with matching pumps. The veteran TV star made this rare appearance to celebrate Ponderosa’s world premiere alongside writer-director Rob Rice and costar Jack Dylan Grazer (Luca). Related: When Were Lauren Graham and Alexis…
The Nigeria Police Force has released footage of the rescue of Busayo John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, three days after they were abducted by gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State. The video, released on Sunday, captured tense moments from the rescue operation carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan where not less than two of the abductors, were arrested in a residential house. Footage showed police operatives escorting the rescued victims to safety following an operation that authorities described as intelligence-driven…
Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, delivered another statement performance on the international stage after clinching gold at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. The Nigerian thrower produced a dominant display throughout the competition, underlining his status as one of Africa’s finest field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most consistent performers in global athletics. Enekwechi asserted his authority from the opening rounds, combining power, precision, and remarkable consistency to keep the rest of the field at bay. As the competition progressed, the Nigerian steadily increased the pressure on his rivals before sealing victory with a winning throw of 21.27…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of 360 kidnapped victims held by terrorists in Borno state. Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, Lt-Col Haruna Sani disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Sani stated that the abductees were held captive by terrorists in a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, JAS, enclave located deep within the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of of the state. According to him, the captives, comprising men, women and children, were rescued during what he described as one of the most significant hostage rescue operations…
Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Oluwole Oluyede, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state has conducted the worst primary election in the history of democracy. Oluyede made this remark on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the state APC is torn apart and has left the state in disarray. “The APC conducted a bad primaries and the party is torn apart. They thought PDP is dead in the state and we have shown that we are existing and a cohesive force. “And putting in mind that the only government that…
Famous Nollywood comic actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly called Osuofia, has described his adventure into acting as “an accident”. The veteran explained that he wanted to remain a scriptwriter but his colleagues, who noticed his comedy skills behind the scenes pressurized him into acting. Speaking in a recent episode of the Selah Meditate podcast, Owoh said, “My coming in front of the camera was an accident. I was a scriptwriter behind the scenes and people started telling me to start performing in front of the camera. “I remember ATV created a 7-minute programme for me to do stand-up comedy in the…
