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The Christian Association of Nigeria has paid glowing tribute to the late Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, describing him as a symbol of courage and shared humanity for saving 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2018. In a statement issued on Saturday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the Imam’s actions stood as a rare example of moral bravery and selflessness at a time of grave danger that would forever be remembered. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu had expressed sorrow over the death of Abubakar, who died at the age of 92. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…

A fully loaded 33,000-litre diesel tanker on Friday overturned on the Akala Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State, spilling fuel across the roadway and crushing a parked black Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV belonging to a female motorist. A video of the incident, which circulated on X (formerly Twitter), showed the visibly distressed woman making a phone call believed to be to her husband, as she lamented the loss of her vehicle and demanded that the tanker driver replace it. Despite the scale of the spill, no fire outbreak was recorded and no casualties were reported, according to eyewitnesses at the scene. Watch…

If you have always dreamed of parenthood, but perhaps the path to building your family was not a straight line, the remarkable advancements in In Vitro Fertilisation will certainly interest you. IVF has revolutionised family planning, offering hope and new possibilities to countless individuals and couples, and with this often comes the joyous, sometimes overwhelming, surprise of multiple births. The arrival of a newborn is often regarded as a miracle, but for families who conceive through In Vitro Fertilisation, that miracle can be doubled or even tripled. In modern medicine, multiple births have become a highlight of assisted reproductive technology.…

The Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Benjamin Omale, on Saturday said that massive participation in the ongoing e-registration of party members will create opportunities and strengthen the party.   Omale made the remarks while flagging off the Benue APC membership e-registration exercise in his hometown in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. “Massive participation in the ongoing exercise will open many ways and opportunities to members,” he said, adding, “it’s also a way for us to reelect Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu in 2027.” The chairman called on all party members to remain loyal…

The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that no fewer than 55 million people across West and Central Africa are expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse during the June–August 2026 lean season, unless urgent funding and humanitarian action are mobilised. The UN agency said the worsening food insecurity, driven by conflict, displacement, and deepening aid cuts, has placed Nigeria among the four most affected countries, alongside Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, which together account for 77 per cent of the region’s food-insecure population. In Nigeria, the WFP raised alarm over about 15,000 people in Borno State who…

The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Ms Surah Animashaun, has urged traders of Aiyetoro and Oluwo fish markets to consistently ensure a hygienic trading environment. She urged the traders to maintain cleanliness and observe proper environmental sanitation in the markets. Animashaun said this during a visit to some of the market areas in Epe on Saturday. She said that clean markets were critical to public health. According to her, poor sanitation could lead to the outbreak of communicable diseases, especially in fish markets, where waste management must be handled with extra care. The council chairman urged…

Nigeria and Egypt renew one of the Africa Cup of Nations’ most enduring rivalries on Thursday as they clash in the third place play-off at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen gestures during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Nigeria and Mozambique at the Sports Complex stadium in Fes on January 5, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) For Nigeria, the stakes are historic: a ninth AFCON bronze medal and a chance to draw level with Egypt on 64 AFCON wins, the most by any…

A film production crew has confirmed the death of a special effects artist, James Akaie, following an explosion during a filming session in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident was disclosed in a statement on his Instagram page on Friday by the producer and director of the film, James Abinibi, who described the development as tragic and deeply painful for the production team. “It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we confirm a tragic accident occurred on location in Abeokuta as filming was coming to a wrap, resulting in the death of our esteemed colleague and friend, James Akaie,”…

The Vice-Chancellor of Bells University of Technology, Ota, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, has warned new students of the institution to eschew vices like drug abuse and cyber- bullying, to avoid rustication. Ojediran gave the warning during the 21st Matriculation Ceremony of the institution, held on Saturday in Ota. He explained that the university had zero tolerance for any form of drug abuse, cyber-bullying or physical bullying, adding that those found complicit would face the wrath of the institution. He noted that the institution is interested in building students into a whole individual with full respect for their well-being and the opinions…

OpenAI has announced plans to begin testing advertisements on the free and Go tiers of ChatGPT in the coming weeks. The company disclosed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle, saying the move was guided by principles of user trust and transparency as it seeks to make Artificial Intelligence more accessible. OpenAI said responses generated on ChatGPT would not be influenced by advertising, stressing that ads would remain separate from conversations and be clearly labelled. The company said, “Responses in ChatGPT will not be influenced by ads. Ads are always separate and clearly labelled. Your conversations…