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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned party members against bitterness, careless remarks, unguided utterances, and anti-party activities that could jeopardise the party’s chances at the polls. Oyintiloye also predicted victory for the party but appealed to members to close ranks and be more united ahead of the August 15 governorship poll in the state. The APC chieftain made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, urging party leaders and elders in the state to urgently address every perceived grievance and dissatisfaction among members. According to him, “victory for the APC in the…
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze are in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Fulham listed 15 goals for the individual accolade. Versatile midfielder Alex Iwobi earned double nominations. The 30-year-old was nominated for his goals against Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Chukwueze is in contention for his superb effort from inside the box against Manchester City. The winner will be selected based on votes cast by fans.
French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG’s triumph. But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition. Highlighting an increased use of fireworks directed at law enforcement, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press briefing 57 security forces were injured…
A distraught woman has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to intensify efforts to secure the release of her daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The woman made the emotional appeal during the governor’s visit to the affected community on Saturday, pleading for urgent action to ensure the safe return of her family members still in captivity. “Please have mercy on us. My daughter-in-law and four grandchildren are among the kidnapped victims. My daughter-in-law is the woman carrying a baby on her back, who spoke in a viral video. She…
The Democratic Leadership Alliance has dismissed allegations by former presidential aspirant, Abisayo Modupe, that she was unfairly excluded from the party’s presidential screening process, insisting that her disqualification followed established procedures and guidelines. The PUNCH had reported that the party last week picked Barrister Samuel Memeh as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The DLA, in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Judith Aguenu, faulted Modupe’s claims, describing them as “false and misleading.” According to the statement, Modupe’s exclusion was informed by a screening exercise duly conducted in compliance with the party’s…
Former Super Eagles forward Simon Zenke has advised Terem Moffi to seek a fresh start at a new club this summer rather than return to OGC Nice, where the Nigeria striker’s relationship with the club’s supporters appears beyond repair, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Moffi has not played for Nice since November, following an incident in which he and Ivorian forward Jeremie Boga were confronted and assaulted by sections of the club’s ultras at the training ground after a 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Lorient. Both players were subsequently placed on administrative leave after reportedly refusing to play for the club…
Despite headwinds from the current administration, automakers continue to release well-equipped EVs with bigger battery packs and increasingly faster charging speeds. For those who want to travel further between plugging in, the future is still bright, just slightly tinted.But there haven’t been many sedans starting around or below $50,000, as crossover SUVs have largely taken up this territory. Now, Mercedes-Benz has released its CLA compact sedan which ticks every box above for the 2026 and 2027 model year, and throws in pleasant interior amenities and fun driving character for good measure.The CLA with EQ Technology (Mercedes’ term for “EV”) is…
Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown has died at the age of 43, according to his brother Bear Brown. “They found a body in the river a few hours ago and it was positively identified as being Matt,” Bear, 38, announced via TikTok on Saturday, May 30. “[Brother] Noah was with them and helped them pull the body out of the water. Noah identified [Matt].” Bear said that he “never would have suspected that [Matt] would have hurt himself” even though his brother “struggled for a long time.” “I was so worried that he would end up ODed or something like…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed a major shake-up to Nigeria’s squad ahead of next month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with several key players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, set to miss the matches. The development comes after Nigeria successfully defended the Unity Cup title in London, where the Super Eagles put on an impressive display to defeat Jamaica 3-0 in the final, continuing the positive momentum under Chelle. However, despite the optimism generated by the Unity Cup triumph, the Franco-Malian tactician will head into the next phase of Nigeria’s June international programme…
The Borno State government has raised alarm over an outbreak of acanutbreak infecting more than 3,000 people So far the outbreak has claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas of the state in May 2026. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Saleh Abba-Kaza, disclosed this in a public health alarm on Saturday in Maiduguri. He urged residents to take urgent preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease. He said the outbreak was first reported on 1 May and subsequently confirmed on 4 May, as cases increased across affected communities, adding that more…
