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Footballer's daughter ends bitter feud with star... and weds son of African pharmaceuticals billionaire

The daughter of veteran Gladiators host and England footballer John Fashanu is set to marry a billionaire African businessman in a lavish wedding held over three days and spanning two continents. Bride Amal Fashanu patched up a bitter feud with her famous father on the eve of her wedding that will …

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Sugar industry can create one million jobs, boost security — NSDC boss

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin, has said a fully developed sugar industry can create up to one million jobs and address Nigeria’s security challenges by generating rural employment for youths. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online o…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures across the country following the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a recently confirmed imported case in Uganda linked to the outbreak. The Dir…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said the outbreak doesn’t meet the crit…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In DRC, Uganda Global Health Emergency - Trending News

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning of significant regional and global risks. The decision, announced by the …

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1 week, 5 days ago Business

Auto exports jump 38% as Indian firms gain ground in emerging markets

Even as global trade remains clouded by tariff tensions, slowing consumption and geopolitical uncertainty, India’s automobile exporters appear to have found a rare pocket of resilience. April’s sharp 38 per cent jump in vehicle exports suggests Indian automakers are increasingly turning overseas ma…

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Barcelona squad named for Real Betis

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The La Liga champions play their final home game of the season against Real Betis at Camp Nou in what will also be Robert Lewandowski’s farewell match, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Sunday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. W…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Makinde-backed PDP to screen over 3,000 aspirants for 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the sta…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

NDC adopts consensus primaries for all positions in Nasarawa

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress has adopted the consensus mode of primaries for the governorship, national assembly and state assembly elections in Nasarawa State. Chairman of NDC in the state, Dogo Shammah stated this on Saturday at a One-day North Central Zona…

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1 week, 5 days ago Technology

Police arrest six suspected ‘one chance’ robbers in Lagos, recover tricycle, fake gun

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a notorious “one chance” robbery syndicate allegedly operating around Ago Palace Way in Okota, Lagos State. This was contained in a statement released by the state police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi shared on X o…

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1 week, 5 days ago Business

CAF to hold AFCON 2027 qualifying draw Tuesday

The Confederation of African Football will on Tuesday conduct the qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The event will mark the start of the road to the continent’s flagship football tournament to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. CAF disclosed this in a statement publi…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

I withdrew, never participated in APC primary, says Cubana Chief Priest

Celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State. He said he voluntarily withdrew from the contest after Governor Hope Uzodimma presented…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Brazil Tops Shell Payments to Governments in 2025

Shell remitted a total of $23.84 billion to governments in 24 countries where the British energy giant has upstream activities last year, with Brazil displacing Nigeria as top recipient at $4.25 billion. Shell PLC remitted a total of $23.84 billion to governments in 24 countries where the British e…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

NDLEA seizes cocaine bound for UK, Australia, destroys 65,000kg skunk in Delta

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in carton walls and destined for the United Kingdom and Australia. The seizures were made on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a courier company in Lagos during the examination of ou…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Obi decries insecurity, neglect of boy child

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the welfare of the boy child in Nigeria, citing insecurity, poverty, and poor investment in education and healthcare as major threats to their future. Obi made the remarks in a post sha…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Oyo school attack: Yorubaland now under siege, says Afenifere

Following the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday expressed dismay and called on state governments to act, saying, “Yorubaland is now under siege.” The organisation, in a state…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Why I chose marriage over staying at home — 16-year-old Borno girl

A 16-year-old junior secondary school dropout, (name withheld) says she chose marriage over staying at home when presented with the options by her parents. She disclosed this in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Saturday during a media dialogue organised by the PAGED Initiative in Maidugu…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Timi Frank urges fair treatment of El-Rufai in detention

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for the release of businessman Tunde Ayeni and urged authorities to ensure the safety and rights of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued on his Facebook page on Sunday,…

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1 week, 5 days ago Politics

Probe N800bn FAAC 'diversion for campaign funding', SERAP urges INEC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, to investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes. SERAP made th…

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1 week, 5 days ago Business

BON Bread safe, free of harmful substances — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has declared that Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, makers of BON Bread, is not in violation of any of its regulations. The agency stated this after conducting a scientific investigation into a viral social media video alleging …

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