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By Adetutu Sobowale The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to inaugurate the Oyo State Climate Council next week, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen climate governance, deepen environmental sustainability initiatives and advance the state’s commitment to tackling climate change through the implementation and review of its Climate Action Plan. In a statement on Friday, issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, said the inauguration of the council represented a significant milestone in the implementation of the state’s environmental sustainability agenda. “The Council will serve as the…

Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun was the hero for the United States of America after he scored a brace against Paraguay in the Group D opener, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Nigerian parents, before the family returned to the United Kingdom when the striker was only two months old. Growing up, the Monaco forward was caught up in three cultures, and expressed his desire to play for the three nations he had affiliations with. Balogun played for England at the U-17 Euro tournament eight years ago, before switching to represent the United States later…

The Osun State Government has dismissed a report published by a national daily (not PUNCH) purporting that the state has the highest number of out-of-school children in the South-West, describing it as misleading. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Adekilekun Jimoh, and obtained in Osogbo on Saturday, said the report wrongly claimed Osun had 297,000 out-of-school children. The Permanent Secretary also said the report attributed the figure to a recently concluded media dialogue organised by the ministry in collaboration with UNICEF and held in Ede. Jimoh said that at no point during the event was 297,000…

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has dismissed reports linking Victor Osimhen with an immediate move to Atlético Madrid, insisting that no official offer has arrived for the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The transfer rumour gained momentum after reports in Spain and Turkey claimed Atlético Madrid had made a verbal offer worth €120 million for the Super Eagles star. The reports further suggested that Galatasaray rejected the huge proposal as they prepared for the 2026/27 campaign. According to the speculation, Atlético manager Diego Simeone identified Osimhen as the perfect addition to his attack amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of Julián Álvarez…

The Adamawa State Local Government election recorded high voter apathy, as many polling units were without election officials and voters. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri was not in the state when the election was conducted on Saturday. Preliminary results showed that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was leading in 18 of the 21 local government areas in the state. Speaking to PUNCH Online on the local government poll, the state Commissioner for Information, Leader Leneke, blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress for not campaigning as vigorously as the PDP. “The PDP governorship candidate and the chairmanship candidates were going out every…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ….Says mock accreditation confirms commission readiness for governorship poll The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Amupitan on Friday said the Commission had conducted extensive security mapping and identified about 469 polling units, out of the total 2,445 polling units in the state as potential flashpoints. Amupitan explained that the findings had been shared with security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), leading to plans for enhanced deployment of security personnel in vulnerable areas. The INEC Chairman added that INEC had established communication channels, including a dedicated…

The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Senator Emma Anosike, has declared support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu, pledging full backing ahead of the 2027 general election. Anosike made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting of ward chairmen and secretaries with the State Executive, noting that the party was focused on a ward-to-ward mobilisation strategy ahead of the elections. He explained that all political office holders, including members of the National Assembly, operate within their wards, where grassroots political activities take place. According to him, the state APC has already conducted its…

Residents of Gwallaga area in Bauchi metropolis have been thrown into fear following the killing of a 33-year-old man, Najamu Aminu, who was found murdered in his room on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. According to residents, the deceased was discovered lifeless in a pool of blood, with indications that he was attacked while sleeping at night. The incident has sparked panic and confusion within the community.The killing was reported to the Township Police ‘A’ Division, whose operatives evacuated the corpse. The body was later released to the family within three hours for burial. Speaking on the incident on Friday, the…

Tyla and Future performing their official song Game Time together on stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. If you thought the opening festivities in Mexico City with Burna Boy and Shakira were massive, wait until you hear about what went down at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. South African superstar Tyla and American rapper Future completely took over the pitch just minutes before the United States vs Paraguay match to perform “Game Time,” their official track from the tournament’s album. The song fit a global football crowd perfectly, pairing Future’s melodic rap with Tyla’s…

By Solomon Odeniyi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called for urgent action to address funding gaps, affordability barriers, and supply constraints threatening the nationwide scale-up of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation for pregnant women. The appeal was made on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of research findings on MMS landscaping and segmentation in Nigeria, organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Sight and Life, and the Development Research and Projects Centre. Presenting the findings, Lead Researcher, Dr. Stanley Ukpai, urged government, development partners, and the private sector to take decisive steps to ensure that pregnant women across…