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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his ex-fiancé, Sarah Jane Ramos, presented a united front in honor of their daughter Aurora’s first birthday party. “How is this perfect baby 1 today?” Ramos, 32, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 22, sharing party pics. “Grateful for the best day celebrating her.” In the image, Prescott, also 32, and Ramos stood side-by-side as their baby Aurora dug into a single-tear yellow cake. (Prescott held the pair’s eldest daughter, 2-year-old MJ, in his arms.) Ramos also shared a handful of other family memories with Aurora. Related: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s Fiancee…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held across Ogun State on Saturday recorded massive participation, peaceful conduct, and overwhelming support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as party leaders and members reaffirmed their commitment to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across various wards in the state, party faithful turned out in large numbers to participate in the affirmation exercise, which was conducted peacefully and without disruption. At Ward 3, Iperu 1, in Ikenne Local Government Area, members began arriving as early as 9 a.m. for the exercise. A total of 830 accredited voters participated, unanimously affirming President…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday secured 321,579 votes to emerge winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Zamfara. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu is seeking the APC’s mandate for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Chief Returning Officer for the APC presidential primary in Zamfara, Governor Dauda Lawal, announced the result in Gusau on Saturday. Lawal declared Tinubu the winner after collating results from all 14 local government areas of the state. “According to the results presented, Tinubu secured an overwhelming majority of the votes, polling a total of 321,579 votes, while his opponent, Stanley Osifor, scored 42…
Serie A club, Atalanta are reportedly working on a deal to sign FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. According to transferfeed, Atalanta have already established contact with Porto regarding the contractual situation of the Nigeria international. Sanusi has one year left on his contract with the newly crowned Portuguese champions. Porto are expected to demand around €7m for the 28-year-old. Atalanta are looking to strengthen their defence after an underwhelming campaign. Sanusi joined Porto from Santa Clara in 2020.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has allayed the fears that the country’s land borders can serve as unchecked entry points for the Ebola virus currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The NIS insisted that every border crossing in Nigeria was manned and that the service had deployed digital surveillance infrastructure to monitor routes that personnel alone could not cover. The service’s spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, gave the assurance on Friday in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, as concerns continue to mount over the country’s vulnerability to the Ebola outbreak. Akinlabi said, “Our borders are not porous. Anyone who…
On 24 March, The PUNCH broke the story, and other outlets confirmed it soon after. At President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos Eid meeting, Sharafadeen Alli in Oyo, Obafemi Hamzat in Lagos, and Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) in Ogun were all unveiled as consensus candidates in a pre-primary arrangement that has now become the anchor of the APC’s South-West strategy. This was no ambush. Every aspirant and their promoters stepped into that Lagos gathering of APC heavyweights with hope in their pockets, convinced that “collegiate politics”, the South-West’s peculiar brand of collective decision-making, would tilt in their favour. Here, consensus was not demonised;…
Lagos will host the 10th International Chamber of Commerce Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution from June 3 to 5, 2026, as arbitration practitioners, business leaders, regulators, and legal professionals gather to discuss dispute resolution and cross-border commercial transactions across the continent. A statement from the organisers on Saturday stated that the conference, organised by the ICC International Court of Arbitration in collaboration with ICC Nigeria, will be held at the Lagos Continental Hotel under the theme, “A Decade of Excellence: Shaping the Future of International Arbitration & ADR in Africa.” “Activities will commence on June 3…
From technology investments to grassroots sports support, ForteBet is positioning itself as more than just another betting operator in Nigeria’s crowded gaming market. The company’s Media Manager, Feranmi Samuel, says the brand’s strategy revolves around transparency, seamless customer experience, and sustainable growth across its Nigerian operations, in this interview with Peter Akinbo ForteBet has grown into a recognisable name in the sports betting and gaming industry across several African markets. Can you tell us about the company’s journey and the vision behind its expansion into Nigeria? ForteBet’s journey has been defined by a deliberate focus on building trust, consistency, and…
Drew Carey is slamming reality TV star Spencer Pratt as his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles continues to gain momentum. “Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their ass,” the comedian and game show host wrote via Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.” The actor continued, “F*** this guy already.” The former U.S. Marine’s comments sparked a widespread response, with some fans praising the TV host,…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday secured every vote cast in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Gombe State. Governor Muhammadu Yahaya announced the outcome after the collation of results from the 11 local government areas of the state. The governor described the development as a strong indication of the party’s unity and loyalty to the APC leadership at the national level. According to the governor, who served as the APC Presidential Primary Collation Officer and Mr Tinubu’s coordinator in the state, the election recorded massive participation by party members and was conducted peacefully across the state. He disclosed…
