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Influencer Estee Williams is paying tribute to her 8-month-old daughter, Estelle, after her death. “Until we meet again, my sweet Estelle,” Williams wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, May 30, alongside a photo of her holding her daughter. She added an angel wings emoji to the image. Williams confirmed to People on Sunday, May 31, that Estelle died from multiple organ failure and had spent several months hooked up to various hospital machines. Williams gave birth to Estelle in 2025. The baby was born with the congenital heart defect known as ventricular septal defect. Related: Influencer Esther Thomas Died…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State appears to have begun his re-election campaign on an attacking note, questioning the credentials of some opposition figures seeking to contest the state’s governorship seat in 2027. Speaking on Saturday during a media chat to mark his third anniversary in Uyo, the governor said some of his challengers lived in rented apartments but desired to govern the oil-rich state. Mr Eno, however, did not mention the name of any politician or gubernatorial aspirant. The governor’s remarks came amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition politicians and other stakeholders…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed a 31-day series of project commissioning across the capital city. Wike said the commissioning is earmarked to celebrate the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. While speaking at a political lunch in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the Minister highlighted the important achievements in his administration during his time, crediting the significant infrastructure growth to the President’s strategic support and vision. Wike stated that the month-long commissioning circuit will include important road systems, public services, and large-scale city improvement projects aimed at completely transforming the country’s…

The Labour Party, LP, has affirmed a former senator, Ishaku Abbo, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Adamawa. The party also unveiled candidates for the three senatorial districts, eight House of Representatives seats and 25 House of Assembly constituencies in Adamawa. The affirmation took place during the party’s primary election and candidate affirmation exercise on Sunday, in Yola. Mr Sam Ochiama, Chairman of the Labour Party Primary Election Committee, said the exercise complied with the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution. Ochiama said candidates who emerged unopposed were affirmed through voice votes by delegates and party stakeholders.…

Lobi Stars have released 18 players following the completion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The list includes Orya Joseph, Daniel Abah, Atavti Samuel, Eyigege Pius, Achiv Douglas, Eru Jackson, Amia Kenneth, Ingbila Henry, Ofem Emmanuel, Itim Paul, Yanmar Moses and Iorliam Eric. Bello Raji Egigogo, Edeh Chukwuebuka, Amara Christian, Ifeanyi Ezema, Jonathan John Abu and Okoh Chukwuma complete the list. Meanwhile, Lobi Stars have retained 17 players for the 2026/27 campaign. Kumaga Suur, Kwambe Solomon, Odinaka Francis, Akile Monday and Iteji Jimmy are among those retained. Onah Peter, Agugu Benjamin, Foga Dominic, Imenger Barnabas Jnr, Kongbenda Joseph, Uja Manasseh, Sunday James,…

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating female genital mutilation and other forms of gender-based violence in the state. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, described FGM as a harmful practice with no health benefits, questioning why mothers still subject their daughters to the practice despite its consequences. Filani, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during a two-day training for health educators and assistant health educators in the state. The training was organised by the United Nations Population Fund in collaboration with…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, the suspects included Adeola Kolawole, 56; Alhaji Gani Bello, 73; Oladoja Akeem, 56; Wasiu Adigun, 55; Azeez Yusuf, 49; and Ojo Mudasiru, 40. The PPRO stated that they were arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an intelligence-led investigation by operatives of the Fagun Division. Jimoh said the case was reported to the police on May…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday distanced itself from various results of its recently concluded nationwide primaries circulating on social media, insisting that only the party’s National Executive Council is authorised to announce the outcome of the exercise. The party also warned that the results being shared in the media should be disregarded, stressing that the official outcome of the primaries conducted across the country on May 28 and 29 remains under the custody of the NEC. The PUNCH, however, could not independently verify whether the advisory applies to all the primaries, including Saturday’s affirmation of Peter Obi’s sole presidential…

The price of  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) has continued to rise across the country despite a significant increase in its domestic production and a decline in imports, The PUNCH reports. Data obtained from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority showed that local production from refineries and gas processing plants accounted for the bulk of Nigeria’s LPG supply between April 2025 and April 2026, reducing the country’s dependence on imports. However, the increased domestic supply has not translated into lower prices for consumers, with the cost of cooking gas rising to as high as N2,000 per kilogramme in…

Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 — though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping; it’ll start at $699 for everyone else. The $599 promo exactly matches up with the MacBook Neo’s starting price, but students can actually get Apple’s budget laptop for $100 less. That means Dell has its work cut out proving that the XPS 13 is worth the extra money.This will be Dell’s thinnest and lightest…