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Vladimir Kuts was Russia’s unforgettable long-distance runner who, in a wildly combative career that lasted only three years in the 1950s, trashed the records for both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres in one single competition. He didn’t believe there was any limit to man created in the image of God. Any being with such divine trappings couldn’t fail. They would strive to reinvent the wheel, march across dreaded territory, and plunge wordsmiths into uncharted depths to attempt to capture their achievements. Therefore, retiring from global athletics while still at his peak, when there were no more challenges, Kuts worked as…
The factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Agbo Major, on Thursday, expressed concerns over ongoing disputes surrounding the party’s leadership and structure, warning that unresolved issues could affect democratic processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja, Major said the NNPP remained committed to the rule of law and constitutional procedures in handling matters relating to membership, discipline and leadership within the party. He said, “The New Nigeria Peoples Party is a law-abiding political organisation guided by its constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Decisions relating…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation is considering an upward review of passenger and freight tariffs as mounting operational costs continue to pressure its finances, The PUNCH has learnt. The planned fare adjustment comes barely hours after the expiration of the Federal Government’s 50 per cent Eid-el-Kabir train fare discount, a temporary intervention introduced to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the festive season. Findings showed that the corporation is battling escalating expenses on fuel, maintenance, security, personnel, spare parts and infrastructure management, with officials warning that the current pricing structure may no longer be sustainable. The NRC currently operates three standard…
Latest NewsPublishedJun 4, 2026Political activist Bill Browder, the teenager’s father, said his son was “the first high school student in the world to be sanctioned by an authoritarian regime” over a report on the ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5.Alexander Browder, the son of American-British political activist Bill Browder, said that he has been targeted by Russia over allegations that officials used the ruble-pegged A7A5 stablecoin to evade sanctions amid the country’s war on Ukraine.In a Wednesday X post, Browder said his work through the website Global Cryptocurrency Laundering Database had resulted in him being “sanctioned by an authoritarian regime for uncovering corruption.”…
Allie Hayes’ hair was one of the notable book-to-screen changes in Off Campus — and there’s a reason for that. “Her skin tones factored into it because once you start changing those hair colors, the skin tones change,” series hairstylist Debra Wiebe told Elite Daily in an interview published Wednesday, June 3, referring to actress Mika Abdalla, who brings Allie to life onscreen. “We enhanced the color to make it a bit more golden. Her highlights had more of a golden blonde tint, where Stephen [Kalyn]’s was lighter and more pastel.” Off Campus is adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling hockey…
A post-primary audit of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections has found that loopholes in the Electoral Act, costly nomination forms, consensus arrangements and money politics are limiting women’s participation and chances of emerging as candidates. Gender rights advocates and electoral experts disclosed on Wednesday during a media briefing held via X Space, where they presented findings from an audit of internal party elections. Cynthia Mbamalu, a gender and human rights advocate, said the Electoral Act 2026, which limits party primaries to direct and consensus modes, failed to provide clear guidelines for direct primaries. Ms Mbamalu said Section…
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA). The MOU is a follow-up to an earlier invitation by NAMPA to APRA to co-host the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference (ECC), scheduled to take place on 14-17 July, at The Dome, in Namibia’s adventure capital and coastal resort city of Swakopmund. Focusing on “Communication Reconsidered: A Driving Force for Constant Progress,” the ECC is co-organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Namibia under the leadership of the Minister, Emma Theofelus who in Windhoek had earlier performed…
The Presidency has said that the establishment of state police to curtail insecurity in the country is close at hand. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on Thursday after a high-level consultative meeting convened by the Presidency at the State House, Abuja. Gbajabiamila stated that the Federal Government has made substantial strides toward establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment anticipated in the coming weeks. According to him, deliberations on the framework for state police began three to four months ago, following a direct order from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Establishing…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the updated campaign committees of the Ekiti State govership election. This is contained in a statement posted on official X handle of the party. According to the statement, the inauguration of the committee is fixed for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja. The committe has Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and Senate President Godswill Akpabio as chairman and co-chairman respectively. DAILY POST reports that the 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Nigeria National League, NNL, Chairman, Mr George Aluo, has urged NNL clubs to push for quarter-final qualification in the 2026 President Federation Cup. Four teams from the NNL have qualified for the Round of 16 of the competition. They are Sokoto United, Adamawa United, Kada Warriors and Basira FC. Sokoto United will face Adamawa United at the Abuja Area 3 Stadium, while Plateau United will take on Basira FC at the Abuja Goal Project. The match between Kada Warriors and Wikki Tourists will hold at the Abuja Area 3 Stadium. All the matches are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. Aluo…
