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President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. President Tinubu noted that the election of Mr Ibrahim is noteworthy at a particularly critical moment for the United Nations, as the world body navigates significant financial realignment while advancing critical institutional reforms to strengthen its effectiveness, accountability, and long-term sustainability. President Tinubu’s words: “Your election to chair this important committee within weeks of official resumption at the UN validates your wealth of experience in…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has sponsored a bill seeking to establish the Microbiology Council of Nigeria to regulate the practice of microbiology and improve professional standards in the country. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Microbiology Council of Nigeria,” scaled second reading on Tuesday during plenary in the Senate and was referred to the relevant committee for further legislative work. Leading debate on the bill, Barau said the proposed council would help regulate microbiology practice and address long-standing gaps in the profession. “The bill seeks to regulate and control the profession of…

Three former members of the Osun State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The former lawmakers, Lekan Oyediran, Aleem Bakare and Folorunso Oladoyin, submitted separate resignation letters addressed to the APC chairmen in their respective local government areas. The resignations occurred between June 1 and June 2, according to letters obtained by DAILY POST. While Bakare cited the absence of internal democracy within the party as the reason for his departure, Oyediran and Oladoyin did not disclose any reasons for resigning from the APC. Oyediran represented Odo-Otin State Constituency in the Osun State…

Manchester City are negotiating a compensation fee with Chelsea for Enzo Maresca. According to Sky Sports, a deal is in the hands of each club’s respective lawyers, who are involved after Maresca left Chelsea still with three-and-a-half years left on his contract in January. City are hopeful of an agreement this week, as they look to appoint the Italian as Pep Guardiola’s successor. Maresca’s proposed three-year deal is not yet fully agreed. However, a contract is expected to be finalised in the coming days, as discussions centre around the timeline of his appointment, the make-up of his backroom staff, and…

Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have dismissed speculations about a possible 2027 presidential bid, insisting that there is no indication that the former leader intends to return to the ballot. They described reports linking him to the race as politically motivated, adding that a statement reiterating his lack of interest in the 2027 presidential race would be released soon. The associates, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly on the matter, told The PUNCH that Jonathan’s name was being used to pursue certain interests and create confusion within the political space.…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old, Aisanu Nura, over the alleged drowning of a 17-year-old boy, Abdullahi Muhammad, in Kari Village, Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to him, the incident was reported to the Darazo Divisional Police Headquarters on May 24, 2026. Habib said, “A report was received at the Darazo Divisional Police Headquarters alleging that one Abdullahi Muhammad, male, aged 17 years, of Kari Village, drowned in the Kari River under circumstances suspected to involve one Aisanu Nura, male, aged…

A striptease does exactly what its name suggests: it stimulates your emotions through gradual revelation. The dancer stands in front of you, slowly and seductively removing their clothing while some soft, sweet music plays. Now, picture this: the music is tight, the light is dim, the anticipation is building, but this dancer just never reveals anything. Yes, that’s how I feel about the rumoured presidential ambition of former president Goodluck Jonathan, who has refused to confirm or deny his interest. Nobody knows for sure if he will be running in 2027, and he seems to be getting a kick out…

The International Finance Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand access to supply chain finance for businesses across eight African countries, including Nigeria, as firms on the continent continue to grapple with funding shortages. The initiative, announced in a statement by Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday, is expected to support supply chain and trade finance transactions worth about $1.9bn over the next three years, benefiting more than 500 suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises. According to the statement, the programme will be implemented in Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and…

After another outstanding season across Europe, Nigerian stars once again showcased their quality on some of football’s biggest stages. From title races to relegation battles, they delivered memorable performances, earning their places in PUNCH Sports Extra’s Super Eagles Team of the Season for 2025/26, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation GOALKEEPER — Maduka Okoye (Udinese) Maduka Okoye enjoyed a standout 2025/26 season, establishing himself as one of Serie A’s most dependable goalkeepers and strengthening his claim for Nigeria’s No. 1 shirt. The Udinese shot-stopper kept 10 clean sheets in 29 league games, becoming the first Nigerian goalkeeper since Vincent Enyeama…

Key points:Bitcoin risks falling below $65,000, but lower levels are likely to attract solid buying by the bulls.HYPE, ZEC and XLM look strong on the charts while other major altcoins risk resuming their downtrend.Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting a bounce off the $65,426 level, but the bulls are struggling to hold onto higher levels. The launch of fresh strikes by the US and Iran has hurt sentiment, but Bitrue Research Institute research lead Andri Fauzan Adziima told Cointelegraph that the fall was more about “leveraged liquidations, heavy ETF outflows, and technical breakdowns than pure Iran news, but it amplifies the fear.”All…