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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…

Former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has listed the various factors that stopped Barcelona from winning the Champions League. The LaLiga giants have not lifted the trophy since 2015, when they beat Juventus 3-1 in the final. Guardiola, who won the Champions League twice when he was Barca manager, has warned against an obsession with the competition. He said: “The Champions League is a competition that destroys projects, and I hope that’s not the case at Barça. “We must not think that just because you don’t win it, everything that has been built is no good. “The league is the…

Nigeria and Everton midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her delight after ending a five-year international goal drought in emphatic fashion, netting the decisive second goal as the Super Falcons beat Senegal 2-1 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. It served as a significant personal milestone for the midfielder ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Payne struck four minutes before half-time after being found by an excellent pass from Shukurat Oladipo, composing herself inside the box to finish low beyond the Senegal goalkeeper and double Nigeria’s…

You cannot miss the K when you see the Vice President. Look closely the next time Kashim Shettima appears on your screen. You will find it there: woven around the circumference of his Zanna cap (the dense, hand-stitched northern cap) is a single recurring letter K for Kashim. Like Joseph’s biblical coat, it comes in many colours: navy, cream, wine or charcoal. But the K always goes around and around the cap, and the style has spread across his harem of aides, too. But sometimes the K is not constant. The VP also sports a Tonak cap. At other times,…

Founder of Gift Imagination, Goke Iyiola, speaks with ARINZE NWAFOR on the importance of marketing collateral, industry best practices, and how leading companies are using digital and print materials to communicate their brand message and promote products and services why is gifting considered an important expression of brand identity and business value rather than simply another item on a checklist? On marketing collateral, there’s something called above-the-line marketing and below-the-line marketing. Marketing collateral falls under the below-the-line. And it has its place in the marketing mix. Marketing collateral enables you to experience the brand beyond billboards, radio jingles, TV commercials,…