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Jennifer Lopez was a very proud mom as she shared a behind-the-scenes look at her twins Max and Emme’s high school graduation. “They say I’m lucky, I don’t disagree…Just this feeling,” Lopez, 56, wrote on Saturday, June 27, alongside an Instagram carousel of recent events in her life. The photos include the twins celebrating being part of the class of 2026, as well as other personal milestones, like commemorating the release of her new comedy Office Romance on Netflix with a box of cupcakes and chowing down on what might be the world’s largest croissant. Lopez has often reflected on…

The Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates as winners of the chairmanship and councillorship elections held across the state’s 11 local government areas and 11 local council development areas. Announcing the results on Saturday at the Commission’s headquarters in Gombe, the GOSIEC Chairman, Abdullahi Talatse, confirmed that the ruling party won every seat. “Having received, collated and verified the results submitted by our returning officers, and in accordance with the powers conferred on the Commission, I hereby declare the candidates of the All Progressives Congress duly elected as chairmen of the 11…

Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has called for stronger support and empowerment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, describing them as the backbone of global economies and critical drivers of job creation, innovation and inclusive economic growth. She also described entrepreneurs as key drivers of economic development, saying their ideas create jobs, strengthen families and promote sustainable growth. She stated this in a message posted on her Facebook page on Saturday, to mark the 2026 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, observed globally on June 27. She commended entrepreneurs for their resilience, innovation and determination in building stronger…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspected criminals for offences ranging from armed robbery and “one-chance” robbery to cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and obtaining money by false pretences. The command also recovered a stolen Toyota Venza, three locally made firearms, a Toyota Camry allegedly used by a one-chance robbery syndicate, 17 stolen mobile phones, an HP EliteBook laptop and N1.1 million traced to an alleged travel scam. The suspects were identified as Bola Salau, 42; Segun Balogun, 25; Emmanuel Friday; Tunde Abioye; Ankpa James; Tunde Ogunseye, 41; and Owodunni Seun, 36. The state Police Public Relations Officer,…

A group of non-politicians from Abiriba in Abia North Senatorial District on Saturday declared its commitment to sustaining good governance beyond 2031 and endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term, citing what it described as his “exceptional and visible performance” across key sectors. The group, comprising leaders of a non-political and non-partisan alliance for good governance in Abia State, alongside stakeholders, captains of industry, professionals and opinion leaders from Abia North, made the declaration at the end of its inaugural meeting held at the residence of Chief Ebueme Ezikpe in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area. Addressing journalists after the…

Quadri Yusuf produced a commanding display of consistency and nerve to retain both the Under-19 and Senior Men’s titles at the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament for the second consecutive year, defeating Giwa in two gripping five-set finals to complete a remarkable double that underlined his status as the outstanding talent in Nigerian squash, Sunday PUNCH reports. Yusuf won both encounters 3-2, repeating the identical scoreline he achieved against the same opponent during the 2025 edition of the tournament, a feat that speaks as much to the resilience of the competition as it does to the champion’s quality. Defending champion Rofiat…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will on Tuesday honour seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates with ₦5 million each at the maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony in Lagos. The initiative is aimed at rewarding exceptional academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise. In a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the examination body said, “each of the seven award recipients will receive ₦5 million in recognition of their exceptional performance in both the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the respective Post-UTME or institutional screening exercises conducted by their…

Pro wrestler Joe Doering has died at age 44 following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Joe Doering,” TNA Wrestling announced via X on Friday, June 26. “A commanding in-ring performer and a wonderful person, he will never be forgotten. We offer our deepest condolences to his fans, his friends and his family. Doering worked for TNA Wrestling on and off between 2005 and 2022 and was a former co-holder of the TNA World Tag Team Championships on two occasions. The wrestler battled health issues for the past decade. Doering was…

For decades, African teams have arrived at the FIFA World Cup with enormous expectations, only to leave wondering what might have been. There have been unforgettable moments, giant-killing performances and inspiring individual displays, but rarely has the continent produced the collective consistency needed to challenge football’s traditional powerhouses. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, that narrative changed dramatically. The expanded 48-team tournament presented Africa with its biggest-ever opportunity on the global stage, and the continent embraced it emphatically. Nine of Africa’s 10 representatives progressed beyond the group stage, marking the greatest collective performance by African nations in World Cup history.…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has unveiled a new toll-free short-code hotline, 3367, to strengthen emergency response, improve traffic management and promote accountability across Lagos State. The agency said the platform replaces its former long-service code with a more accessible communication channel that allows residents to report traffic-related incidents free of charge. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA said the hotline is available to subscribers on MTN, 9mobile (Etisalat) and Glo networks. According to the agency, road users can use the 3367 hotline to report vehicle breakdowns,…