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2 months 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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2 months ago Sports

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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months ago Politics

Morning recap: Obasa, Buhari's son secure reps ticket, APC declares Rivers Assembly Speaker, loyalists winners, other top stories

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, were among prominent figures who secured All Progressives Congress tickets to contest the 2027 House of Representatives election. This is just as the ruling party declared …

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2 months ago Politics

FG to unveil radio station for adult education

The Federal Government will soon inaugurate a dedicated radio station to broadcast lessons for adult and non-formal education learners across the country. Dr John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development at the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, disclosed this …

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2 months ago Sports

D’Tigers coach Fizdale eyes 2028 Olympic gold medal

David Fizdale has set out an ambitious blueprint for Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, insisting that his objective goes beyond qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and extends to competing for a medal, and ultimately victory, at the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The new…

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2 months ago Sports

Northern Lions, Middle-Belt Tigers shine on Nigeria Super League launch

The Nigeria Super League bowled off on Saturday with an action-packed opening day at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, as Northern Lions and Middle-Belt Tigers secured victories in their respective fixtures to kickstart the inaugural competition in style. The opening match of the tournament saw Northern…

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2 months ago Politics

World Taekwondo honours two Nigerian Grand Masters

Two Nigerian Taekwondo Grand Masters were decorated by the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation in an emotional ceremony at the ongoing Nigeria Taekwondo Federation National Open Trials in Abeokuta, with one of the honourees moved to tears as he received recognition after 54 years of service to the …

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