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Ahead of the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for re-election by former Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime. A leader of ADC, Comrade Adolphus Ude said this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Enugu. Describing the endorsement as inconsequential and self-seeking, Ude, who is the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, said Chime neither has a political machine nor the grassroots presence to deliver anybody in his ward in Udi town, not to speak of the entire South-East Nigeria. He said…

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as the best in his position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, the Fulham defender has been outstanding and has taken charge of the Super Eagles’ defence. Nigeria have won all their matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, scoring 14 goals in the process and keeping clean sheets in their last two games. However, the Super Eagles face what is widely considered their toughest challenge so far in the tournament as they take on host nation Morocco in the semifinals. Analysing…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face host nation Morocco tonight in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Ahead of the encounter, the Super Eagles have released their starting XI for the high-stakes clash, as the three-time African champions seek to overcome a determined Moroccan side backed by home support. The line-up, announced via the Super Eagles’ official X handle, blends experience with attacking firepower as Nigeria aim to secure a spot in the final. Head coach Eric Chelle confirmed Victor Osimhen as captain for the match, handing the armband to the Galatasaray forward…

A 38-year-old Nigerian, Oghenemaro Ejerua, has been arrested by the Toronto Police Service in Canada for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults while working as a caregiver in the Sibley Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement obtained on the Toronto Police Service website on Tuesday that Ejerua was arrested after being declared wanted in December 2025. The statement disclosed that Ejerua was employed as a caregiver at a group home for vulnerable adults between November 1 and November 30, 2025. It noted that during the period of his employment, he allegedly committed a series of assaults on…

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Kano State Government of allegedly forcing state officials and elected local government chairmen to sign documents indicating defection to the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso made the allegation in a statement posted on his verified social media platforms, claiming that reports reaching him on the issue were deeply troubling. “I have received several reports—some good and some very terrible—indicating that the Kano State Government is compelling state officials and elected local government chairmen to sign either in support of Gandujiyya or Kwankwasiyya,” he alleged. He described the development…

Financial Services Innovators has marked its sixth anniversary, highlighting years of fostering innovation, developing talent, and supporting startups across Africa. Since its founding in 2019, FSI has focused on bridging the gap between technology, practical skills, and enterprise growth, with programmes that inspire students in tertiary institutions and provide incubation, acceleration, mentorship, and market exposure for early-stage startups. The milestone was disclosed in a Tuesday statement by the organisation, which outlined its achievements over the past six years. These include training thousands of students and young professionals, strengthening the link between talent development and real-world problem solving, and collaborating with…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, will captain Nigeria against the host nation, Morocco, in the semi-final of the AFCON 2025. Head coach, Eric Chelle, confirmed Osimhen as skipper while unveiling his matchday squad for the crucial encounter, handing the armband to the Galatasaray forward in the absence of regular captain, Wilfred Ndidi, who is unavailable. Osimhen, Nigeria’s talisman and one of top goal scorers at the tournament, is expected to lead the Super Eagles with both experience and intensity as they face a determined Moroccan side backed by home support. Super Eagles starting line up 23 Nwabali 2 Osayi 6…

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has hit back at fans of Grammy-winning singer Wizkid, popularly known as Wizkid FC, following a social media dispute over his longtime nickname, “Big Bird,” and what he described as repeated attempts to drag the name of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, into online music debates. The latest controversy followed a Tuesday Instagram Live session in which a Wizkid fan urged Seun to change his nickname because Wizkid is also referred to as the “Biggest Bird.” Rejecting the demand, Seun said he had used the name long before Wizkid and accused the fan base of provocation…

A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of these problems and more.One of the best smart home upgrades you can make, a smart lock gives you remote control access to your house from anywhere, plus easy, key-free ways to unlock and lock your door. Smart locks also remember everything that happened, so they can tell you when your door was unlocked, and sometimes…

The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto.Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Texas as part of a strategy to move deeper into AI and high-performance computing (HPC).In a Wednesday announcement, CleanSpark said it had entered a definitive agreement to buy 447 acres of land in Brazoria County, Texas as part of plans to develop a 300 megawatt (MW) data center, which could potentially be expanded to 600 MW. Combined with another initiative in the area, the data centers are “designed…