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With one year left on his deal, Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, remains optimistic about his future at the club, and is grateful for the support he has received during his time at the City Ground, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi enters the final 12 months of his Nottingham Forest contract this month, and the Nigerian striker is optimistic abiut the future The Nigerian moved to the City Ground on a record fee from Union Berlin in June 2022 and has established himself at the club with over 100 appearances for the club across all competitions, as well as 23…

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order establishing a framework for developing data centers and advanced computing facilities, underscoring the state’s push to attract AI infrastructure investment as demand for computing power accelerates.In an order published Wednesday, titled “Data Centers the Wyoming Way,” Gordon directed state agencies to support the responsible development of large-scale data centers and other advanced computing projects. The framework emphasizes water and environmental sustainability, workforce development and protections for residential electricity customers.“This Executive Order applies to executive branch agencies involved in permitting, reviewing, regulating, supporting, or facilitating large-scale data center development within Wyoming,” the…

Jennifer Garner opened up about balancing life with her three kids following her split from Ben Affleck, admitting acting can be a “selfish” career. “I feel lucky because I really come at [acting] from a place of joy,” Garner, 54, told InStyle in a new article published on Wednesday, June 3. “I’m not tortured. It’s not filling a hole. I just really love to do it. And I love to be around people who love to do it.” During her marriage to Affleck, 53, Garner took time off from her passion to raise their three kids: Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17,…

The Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, has debunked reports of attacks on schools, saying there was no record of a breach of the peace in the schools. The agency, in a statement by its spokesperson, Jimoh Adeniken, on Wednesday said the reports are “false and misleading.” Mr Adeniken said there is no confirmed case of bandit invasion or occupation in any part of Ondo State as being speculated. He therefore, urged residents of the state continue their lawful daily activities and business engagements. “The information being circulated regarding the presence of bandits in the Akure metropolis is false. We advise…

The Federal Ministry of Finance has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and strengthening economic partnerships with global financial institutions following the country’s participation in an investment engagement at the London Stock Exchange. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie. It said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented President Bola Tinubu at the official opening of trading at the London Stock Exchange alongside the President of Ghana and other African leaders. The ministry noted that the event brought together…

Nigeria were denied victory in dramatic fashion on Wednesday after Poland scored deep into stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw in an international friendly at the Stadion PGE Narodowy in Warsaw. The Super Eagles appeared set for a morale-boosting win after substitute Paul Onuachu’s second-half penalty had given them the lead, but Przemysław Wiśniewski struck with virtually the last kick of the game to rescue a draw for the hosts. The match was played between two nations still recovering from the disappointment of missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria started brightly and gradually took…

Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, has demolished unapproved shops, shanties, and other makeshift buildings in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State. The General Manager of UCDA, Mr. Kingsley Agomoh, said that some of the demolished structures allegedly served as hideouts for criminals and drug peddlers, prompting the state government to move against them. He said that the owners of the demolished structures were properly served notices by the Abia State Government on March 17 and April 17, 2026, before bulldozers were deployed on Tuesday. The UCDA General Manager stated that the exercise was carried out in line with its…

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Makurdi on Wednesday, struck out the Notice of Appeal filed by the Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Benjamin Omale, following developments that rendered the case unnecessary for judicial determination. The appeal, marked CA/MKD/1199/2024, was initially filed by Dr Omale challenging a decision of the lower court which had earlier given judgment in favour of Mr Augustine Agada as State Chairman of the APC in Benue State. However, while the appeal was still pending before the appellate court, a significant development altered the political and legal landscape of the dispute. The…

At least five worshippers kidnapped during the violent attack on ECWA Church in Omugo, located in the Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are reported to have died in terrorists’ captivity. Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Security, Zubair Olaitan, confirmed to DAILY POST on Wednesday that the report is true. The tragic development emerged from reports filtering out of the terrorists’ camp, including accounts provided by one of the abductees who reportedly escaped from the armed gang. Informed sources revealed that the wife of the church pastor, Rachel Oluwaremilekun Omole, is among those reportedly killed alongside…

Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Yinka Alaseyori, has publicly apologized to Nigerians over remarks on the abducted school children in Oyo state. DAILY POST reports that bandits invaded Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15 2026 and abducted 7 teachers and several students. A few hours after the abduction, the gunmen beheaded one of the teachers in a scary viral video online. The attack has raised concerns over insecurity in schools and educational institutions nationwide,  Following the government’s inability to secure the release of the kidnapped victims, Labour Union, parents, and many Nigerians…