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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has argued that any votes cast for the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo said opposition forces must unite behind a single platform to have any realistic chance of defeating the incumbent president. According to him, political analysts have consistently warned that a divided opposition would only strengthen Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term. “The reason I said it is that either you’re working for Tinubu directly, in…
Nigerian banks earned a combined N209.18bn from account maintenance charges in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 14.07 per cent increase from the N183.37bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, an analysis of the unaudited financial statements of 11 listed lenders by The PUNCH has shown. The review also showed that total fee and commission income rose to N984.47bn in Q1 2026 from N866.30bn in Q1 2025, indicating a 13.64 per cent year-on-year increase. The figures, drawn from the results of 11 of the 13 banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange, exclude FCMB Group and Unity Bank, which…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has not broken the spirit of the squad, insisting the players remain determined to prove themselves on the international stage, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “Every footballer dreams of representing their country at the World Cup,” the midfielder said. “We didn’t achieve it, but that doesn’t mean we arrived in Warsaw demotivated. On the contrary, we want to show our best side and bring some joy to our fans.” Nigeria’s road to the World Cup ended in the most painful of fashions in Rabat last…
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot toward automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots.Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign the robot tasks in the same way they’d communicate with colleagues. Previously, workers would need to use specialized software to direct the floor-level, tortoise-like systems, which are designed for heavy lifting and moving large carts throughout Amazon’s warehouses. “You tell it what needs to be done.…
Nine Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have called on the Federal Trade Commission to launch a probe into how prediction markets are advertising to customers compared to how they present themselves to regulators. In a statement on Wednesday, US Representatives Kevin Mullin and Gabe Vasquez said the FTC should investigate whether online prediction market platforms are misleading customers by advertising as gambling platforms while telling regulators they are financial tools offering investment products.Prediction markets allow users to trade contracts on the outcome of future events. They have also been facing scrutiny over insider trading, with Congress launching…
Kathy Hilton will no longer serve as the grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade due to a backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. “I am honored to have been considered for this recognition and appreciative of the support I have received from members of the community throughout the years,” Hilton, 67, said in a statement on Wednesday, June 3. “My reason for wanting to be involved in this year’s WeHo Pride weekend was simple: to celebrate, support, and share in the joy of a community that means a great deal to so many people. Pride is, and always will…
The Osun State Government has announced that the chairman of the ruling Accord party in the state, Asimiyu Ajibola, was shot on Wednesday night. “Suspected gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of the Accord for Osogbo local government Hon Asimiyu Ajibola (aka Baba Isila) and his friends,” the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said in a statement. “Though the chairman narrowly escaped being killed during the attack, he is currently on the danger list, receiving treatment at the Uniosun Teaching hospital, Osogbo.” Osogbo, the Osun State capital, is expected to be one…
The Nigerian government has reacted to the feud between the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals which resulted in the death of an operative. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Wednesday, warned individuals and groups against economic sabotage. Recall that the police had arrested three NSCC operatives over a colleague’s death and allegedly traced over N2 billion to the suspect’s bank account. However, Commander of Mining Marshals of the NSCDC, John Onoja dismissed claims made by the police as false. He fingered the foreign elements and their conspirators for the death of…
A national leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Thursday challenged President Bola Tinubu to resign before the 2027 general elections in view of the high level of security in the country. Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Tinubu, said the President has failed to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians. Featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show, the former presidential aide urged Nigerians to reject Tinubu in the 2027 election. He said, “It’s clear Tinubu has no handle on the escalating menace. Everything that needed to be said by the media, National Assembly, and civil societies have been said,…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Johnson Elleh for producing and circulating a misleading video falsely alleging kidnapping and banditry activities along the Owode-Idiroko axis of Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, made this known on Wednesday. Babaseyi noted that upon citing the viral video, the command immediately subjected the contents to scrutiny and commenced a swift investigation to verify the claims contained. According to him, findings revealed that the video was false, misleading and deliberately designed to create fear, panic, and anxiety among members of the public. “Extensive investigation and verification further established that there…
