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The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered several items allegedly stolen during a robbery operation in Uyo, the state capital. The police said the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led investigation into a robbery incident reported on 25 May. In a statement issued on Saturday by the police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, the command said a resident alerted the police after three armed men allegedly invaded his residence and carted away valuables. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said detectives immediately launched an investigation and commenced efforts to track down…
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State government orchestrated the recent school kidnapping to blackmail President Bola Tinubu. Some school children and teachers were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in some local governments in Oyo State on Friday. Aggrieved, Tinubu despatched a high powered delegation to the affected areas who promised to ensure the safe return of the abducted school children. However, Fayose while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said: “Let me branch to Oyo State, before you get to the president in the hierarchy of leadership and governance, there is local government, there…
The Presidency has reacted to the resignation of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing it as a setback for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Monday said Lawal’s resignation amounted to a strong rejection of Atiku and the ADC. “Babachir David Lawal just handed Atiku Abubakar and his captured ADC a stinging rebuke, along with a bitter divorce,” Onanuga wrote while sharing a post by the former SGF. DAILY POST reports that the reaction followed Lawal’s announcement on Facebook that he had resigned…
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has revealed two positions Santos forward Neymar will play for his team at the World Cup, starting this month. Ancelotti spoke at his post-match interview after Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 in an international friendly match at the weekend. Neymar did not play the Panama match because he is still recovering from injury, as the likes of Raphinha and Vinicius played in the attack. “Neymar has to play in the position he’s meant to play,” Ancelotti said. “That is in the centre of the field; he can’t play on the wing. “He won’t play as a winger;…
Fertility specialists have outlined key considerations for women planning to freeze their eggs to increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy when they wish to have children later. They stressed that while egg freezing can expand reproductive options, it does not guarantee future pregnancy. However, they noted that factors such as age, overall reproductive health, cost, and the chances of future success of the procedure must be carefully evaluated before making the decision. They explained that egg freezing offers women an opportunity to preserve their fertility for future use, particularly for those who wish to delay childbearing due to career,…
Two men have been sentenced to a combined 24 years and five months’ imprisonment for their roles in a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a UK-based Nigerian, Sylvester Abayomi, in Manchester. The convicts, Uways Hussain, 20, and Usmon Mahmood, 23, were sentenced after being found guilty over the March 2026 collision on Kingsway, Manchester, which resulted in Abayomi’s death. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the Greater Manchester Police, obtained on Monday, that Hussain was sentenced to 11 years and eight months, while Mahmood received a sentence of 12 years and nine months. The statement disclosed…
In many Nigerian classrooms today, success is still defined by test scores. A “good student” passes examinations, earns distinctions, and progresses without disruption. While academic achievement matters, it raises a more important question: are we preparing young people for life, or simply preparing them for the next exam? In my work with young people through The International Award for Young People Nigeria, part of the global The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and as a practising counsellor, I have seen a recurring pattern. Many high-performing students struggle when faced with real-life demands: making decisions, managing emotions, handling failure, or navigating…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has issued a fierce rallying cry ahead of Nigeria’s June friendlies against Poland and Portugal, declaring that his side will travel to Europe not to participate but to win, despite being without several key players, including Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, The PUNCH reports. Chelle, who guided the Super Eagles to Unity Cup glory with a victory over Jamaica in London, made his intentions clear when asked about the upcoming tests against two World Cup-bound nations. “No, we go definitely to make a fight, to make a war,” Chelle told the NFF media. “If…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced plans to unveil the N10bn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Centre of Excellence in Intercultural Dialogue and Youth Empowerment on June 8. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Simeon Bamire, disclosed this on Monday during a press conference to unveil activities marking the institution’s 65th anniversary. Bamire said the centre was designed to serve as a platform for research, dialogue, leadership development, innovation and youth empowerment. He added that the centre would be at the grand finale of the celebration where the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, would deliver…
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has purchased another $52 million worth of Ether (ETH), with its chair, Tom Lee, saying that the token’s price isn’t yet reflecting the Ethereum blockchain’s strengths.“Over the past week, we acquired 26,497 ETH,” Lee said in a statement on Monday. “In our view, ETH prices are not reflecting the strengthening of Ethereum fundamentals, but then again, this is not surprising given we are in the early stages of crypto spring.”Bitmine is the largest Ether treasury company with 5.4 million ETH worth more than $10.5 billion. It had slowed its pace of buying earlier this month after scooping…
