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The Gboko Local Government Health Authority in Benue State has evacuated 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products from Gboko Main Market following a routine inspection that reportedly uncovered beverages that had expired since 2024. The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Director of the Gboko Local Government Health Authority, Mrs Wede Victoria, alongside environmental health officers and market security personnel. According to health officials, the expired products were still openly displayed for sale within the market despite having exceeded their recommended consumption dates. Mrs Victoria stated that the action became necessary to protect consumers from potential health risks…
Former Manchester United forward, Giuseppe Rossi, has urged his old club to sign Poland captain Robert Lewandowski. Rossi believes the 37-year-old will be an incredible asset for Man United, especially for the younger players. Manchester United should target Robert Lewandowski this summer to “benefit” Benjamin Sesko. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona will expire at the end of the month, and the veteran attacker will leave the LaLiga champions. Speaking about Lewandowski, Rossi said, as quoted by The Standard, “Robert Lewandowski to Man Utd? Yeah, why not? “Of course, Lewandowski would be an incredible asset for the young players, providing his experience and…
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of pilgrims from the state who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia will arrive at the Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on Sunday. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Press Secretary of the board, Mrs. Jumoke Jimoh, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin. Speaking on preparations for the return of the pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, said arrangements had been concluded…
A former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the Africa Democratic Congress, Alhaji Bashar Geda, has defected to the All Progressives Congress alongside party executives and thousands of his supporters in Kebbi State. The defection took place on Saturday at Nasarawa I Ward, where APC leaders formally received the new members into the ruling party. Speaking at the event, the APC State Chairman, represented by the party’s Vice Chairman for Kebbi Central, Alhaji Shehu Idris, described the move as a significant boost to the party and welcomed the defectors. He assured them of equal opportunities and full participation…
The Super Falcons opened their final preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 2-1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday, with Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne providing the goals for Justine Madugu’s side, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria dominated from the first whistle, controlling possession and pressing Senegal deep into their own half throughout the opening period. Oshoala and Funmilayo Ijamilusi both came close before the breakthrough arrived in the 32nd minute, when the referee spotted a handball inside the Senegal box and pointed…
Rivals shocked viewers by killing off a major character in a shocking book change. During the Friday, June 5, episode of the hit Hulu series, Rupert (Alex Hassell) told Tony (David Tennant) that his wife, Monica (Claire Rushbrook), had died. “We found her,” Rupert told Tony. “A tree fell and hit the car. Caitlin got out but … Monica’s dead.” The aftermath of that shocking twist will continue into the second half of the season. Based on Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name, Rivals focuses on a feud between two men fighting for control of a television station in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that a suspected cybercrime suspect, Asar Sesugh, died in its custody, insisting that he was killed during an exchange of gunfire with operatives weeks after escaping from detention in Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency said Mr Sesugh was among 26 suspected internet fraudsters arrested by operatives of its Makurdi Zonal Directorate on 28 April. The commission said the suspects were profiled and detained for further investigation after obtaining a remand order…
Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martínez, has provided an injury update on his squad ahead of Saturday’s international friendly against Chile. The update comes amid concerns about the fitness of Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes just days before the Seleção’s meeting with Nigeria. Portugal will host the Super Eagles on 10 June, a fixture that coincides with Portugal Day, the national holiday commemorating the death of revered poet and national icon Luís de Camões. Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Martínez confirmed that Nunes remains unavailable due to fitness concerns and will play no part against Chile as the…
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, has warned muslims that terrorism, kidnapping, murder, and the intimidation of innocent citizens are grave sins in Islam. The council noted that crimes like terrorism, kidnapping and murder already have state-prescribed severe punishments under established legal processes in the Nigerian society. NACOMYO gave the warning in a statement while reacting to the purported demand by terrorists seeking the implementation of Shariah Law as a condition for the release of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that 39 students and seven teachers were kidnapped in some communities in Oriire…
A former aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bashar Geda, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State. Geda formally announced his defection on Saturday during a gathering attended by supporters, party members and political stakeholders in Birnin Kebbi. Speaking at the event, the former ADC aspirant said his decision to join the APC was influenced by what he described as the leadership style and policies of the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris. He pledged to support the APC and work with…
