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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has dismissed reports linking him with a summer exit from Sevilla, insisting he is happy at the Spanish club and not focused on transfer speculation as the window begins to gather pace, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old, who is currently with the Nigeria squad preparing for Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal in Leiria, was responding to reports in Spain suggesting he could be among the players to leave the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this summer. Marseille have been identified as the most serious suitors, with the Ligue 1 side reportedly preparing an offer in the region…

Hulk Hogan’s occupational therapist is detailing the WWE star’s final moments in a newly-released police report. “So… we’re trying not to say much in front of her, but he is in rough shape,” the wrestler’s occupational therapist, Justin McCamey, told responding Clearwater Police Department officer Jordan Bailey, according to the 72-page final report obtained by Us Weekly on Saturday, June 6. “We knew this was gonna be happening,” McCamey told the officer, per the report and after claiming he “saw it,” referring to Hogan’s death at age 71. “Came in, did the… chest wasn’t elevating. Couldn’t wake him up ……

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has issued a precautionary advisory to hospitals, medical waste handlers, transporters, and treatment operators across Lagos State following the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, reported in parts of East Africa. The agency said in a statement issued by the Lagos state government that the move was aimed at strengthening preparedness and ensuring strict compliance with infection prevention and medical waste management procedures across the state. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this while addressing concerns over the possible spread of infectious diseases through improper medical waste…

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted he has never rewatched the 2022 World Cup final, in which they lost to Argentina on penalties. Mbappe netted a hat-trick, but it was not enough for Les Bleus, as they suffered a heart-breaking defeat. The Real Madrid forward has now claiming watching the game back would “awaken some demons.” In an interview with Sorare, Mbappe said: “The greatest final of all time? I think nothing matches it in terms of entertainment, the clash, the match scenario, with so many twists and turns. “It ended with penalties, the most brutal way for anyone. “It…

The presidential ambition of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, is facing serious resistance from some northern political stakeholders and sections of the electorate, findings by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. Some of the stakeholders, who spoke with our correspondents, disclosed that “majority of northerners” had yet to embrace his party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress. It was also gathered that some northern leaders had started warning their followers against the party, while portraying Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as anti-northern interests. In one of the political materials being circulated across some WhatsApp platforms in the region, Obi and Kwankwaso…

Democracy flourishes when public officials and governments at all levels are subjected to scrutiny. Criticism is healthy. Dissent is necessary. Yet, criticism acquires value only when it is rooted in facts, consistency and intellectual honesty. On the other hand, when it abandons those foundations, it becomes little more than drivel dressed up as political commentary. It is for this reason that a recent intervention by Mobolaji Sanusi, a former head of the Lagos State Advertising Agency, deserves a response. Not because every political opinion merits one, but because there are moments when misleading narratives must be confronted before they harden…

the Lagos Waste Management Authority has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers across the state following the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of East Africa. LAWMA disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, and obtained by The PUNCH. According to the statement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said that the move was necessary to ensure that health facilities, medical waste handlers, transporters, and treatment operators remained vigilant and fully compliant with established infection prevention and medical waste management…

Former Super Eagles and Luton Town defender Efe Sodje has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as deeply disappointing, insisting that a squad of such quality should have been at the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria missed the Mundial after falling to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a playoff penalty shootout, having finished second in Group C of the CAF qualifiers behind South Africa. Despite defeating Gabon in the semi-finals, the Super Eagles were eliminated by DR Congo in what proved to be a second consecutive World Cup absence following their failure to…

Morgan Wallen has canceled his second show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, following his viral on-stage incident involving a piano. “After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night,” Wallen, 33, announced via his Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 6. “Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority.” The country music star concluded by reminding fans, “Refunds available at point of purchase.” Wallen was scheduled to perform at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium Saturday night before the concert was…

The National Leadership of Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) paid a high-profile courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Otu, formally conferring on him the prestigious position of National Patron of the organization. The delegation, led by the Deputy Director General of RTIFN and veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, arrived in the state capital to kickstart a series of major political and humanitarian activities, including the inauguration of the state executive council, a massive solidarity rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a comprehensive free medical outreach program. During the presentation at…