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Nigerian military codenamed Operation Hadin Kai has urged residents of the North East to remain vigilant as Muslims prepare for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, assuring that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful festivity. The Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. The statement extended warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful ahead of the Sallah celebration scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. The Theatre Command said it has made comprehensive security arrangements well ahead of the celebrations…

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has explained why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the best choice to emerge as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, flag bearer ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Onochie explained that only Atiku can give ADC the strongest opportunity to win the 2027 presidential election and govern Nigeria. In a statement, the former presidential aide said if ADC aspires to make history, its members should ensure that Atiku emerges as the party’s candidate. The timetable by the ADC stated that the party’s presidential primary is scheduled to hold today, Monday. Onochie…

Lagos State Government has disclosed that 5,715 persons were arrested for highway crossing offences, while 3,886 others were apprehended for acts including street trading, environmental pollution and cart-pushing across the state. The government also revealed that 102 individuals were arrested for open defecation, while another 931 persons were apprehended for various waste management violations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Sunday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in the environment sector. The briefing was held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. Wahab reiterated…

Super Falcons duo, Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo won a domestic double after AS Roma beat Juventus in the Coppa Italia Women final. Manuela Giugliano scored the winning goal for the Galliorosi 10 minutes from time. Oladipo, who was named the best defender in the Italian top-flight in the 2025/26 season featured for 90 minutes in the game. Versatile striker Babajide was unused substitute in the keenly contested encounter. AS Roma had earlier sealed the Serie A Femminile title this month. Oladipo made 31 appearances across all competitions for the club, while Babajide featured 14 times contributing one goal and…

The Kano State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed no fewer than 1,889 personnel for a week-long special patrol operation ahead of the 2026 Eid El-Kabir celebrations. The Sector command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. “The deployment of over 1,889 personnel comprising Regular and Special Marshals across the state will ensure safer roads, smooth traffic flow, and prompt emergency response services,” the statement said. According to the statement , the special patrol operations, which commenced on 25th May and run through 31st May 2026, form part of the…

Motorists were stranded for hours on Sunday as heavy gridlock hit the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a surge in patronage at the popular Kara Market ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The annual Sallah celebration, observed by Muslims worldwide, is expected to hold on Wednesday, prompting increased patronage at ram markets across Lagos and Ogun states. PUNCH Metro gathered that the Kara Market, located a few kilometres inward from Berger, witnessed a massive influx of buyers and traders, resulting in severe congestion along the ever-busy expressway. The traffic situation, which reportedly began building up on Saturday, worsened significantly on Sunday as buyers,…

Nigeria finished second overall at the African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships in Oran with an outstanding haul of 49 medals after Onyinyechi Mark smashed both the world and African records on the final day of competition, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team Nigeria ended the four-day championships with 32 gold, 12 silver and five bronze medals, behind only Egypt, who topped the standings with 84 medals comprising 47 gold, 28 silver and nine bronze medals. Onyinyechi produced the standout display of the competition in the women’s 67kg category, setting new world record as Nigeria’s reputation as a dominant force in para-powerlifting continue…

Artificial intelligence agents settling payments have gone from concept to reality in the last 12 months, with $73 million settled across 176 million transactions from May last year through April 2026, according to crypto investment firm Keyrock.In a report released Thursday, written in collaboration with crypto exchange Coinbase and the blockchain Tempo, Keyrock researcher Ben Harvey said that “in the past 12 months, machine-to-machine payments have gone from concept to a developed ecosystem.”“Agents have settled over $73 million across 176 million transactions, and incumbents have deployed more than $8 billion in acquisitions to secure their position in what is emerging…

Ariana Madix is showing Ciara Miller the way after navigating her own public scandal. In an Instagram video released on Sunday, May 24, Madix, 40, walks in on Miller, 30, counting each piece of luggage she has in a large pile. “You don’t need all that,” Madix says, as she starts to toss aside the baggage. “No, no, no, no, no.” As Miller protests about ditching her hats, she asks, “Are you sure?” to which Madix replies, “Trust me. I’ve been there before.” Related: Ciara Miller Teams Up With Ariana Madix After ‘Summer House’ Drama Ciara Miller and Ariana Madix…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed for unity and discipline among party members ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday, amid deepening internal divisions within the party. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC urged presidential aspirants, delegates and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the exercise. The appeal came shortly after a rival faction of the ADC led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, announced the dissolution of the David Mark-led National Working Committee and unveiled him (Kachikwu) as its sole presidential candidate. Mr Kachikwu’s faction accused…