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  As the economic hardship persists, many Nigerian youths are turning to marijuana as a means of escape. Many of them are resorting to the use of edibles infused in pastries and other foods which are offered to friends, minors and even unsuspecting people, leaving behind a trail of consequences in their wake, writes VICTOR AYENI Mark Osagie, 33, with a warm smile extended a welcoming handshake as he gracefully opened the door and gestured for our correspondent to enter. Osagie’s friend, Joe, sat on one of the couches, half-absorbed in a Netflix action movie, its booming soundtrack filling the…

Femi Branch, the actor synonymous with furrowed brows and stern expressions, has once again captivated audiences, this time as the formidable Bashorun Ga’a in the historical drama, House of Ga’a. The actor, known for his roles in TV series like Domino, has seemingly perfected the art of portraying characters on the edge. Social media has been abuzz with praise for Branch’s performance, with many users comparing his latest role to his previous, more comedic outings. While some have jokingly suggested that Femi Branch is simply acting out his real-life persona, others have applauded his versatility as an actor. Interestingly, the…

It wasn’t a pleasant Blackburn home debut in the EFL Championship for Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Dennis, as he was sent off against Norwich City, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old versatile attacker joined Rovers on a six-month loan from Nottingham Forest, after failing to feature for the Reds in over a year. Since moving to Ewood Park, he’s been largely a fringe player, as he continues his journey of a return to full fitness. However, his home debut lasted less than thirty minutes as he was given his marching orders in front of the home fans. Blackburn Rovers forward Emmanuel Dennis…

The Oyo State Government has commenced investigation into a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, the state capital. Many children were said to have died in the process with Governor Seyi Makinde commiserating with the parents who have lost their children. The governor in a personal message on X on Wednesday said his administration has arrested the organisers of the programme and will ensure that those responsible are prosecuted. “While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody,” Makinde said. “I want to reassure our people that…

Fraudsters have stolen N329m by using static images to register for Bank Verification Numbers. This is according to a new report by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, which outlines emerging fraud trends in Nigeria’s financial sector. According to the report obtained by Sunday PUNCH, some unscrupulous BVN enrollment agents facilitated the scheme by registering still images of individuals, both Nigerians and foreigners, as live enrollees. The BVNs were then used to open fraudulent accounts across microfinance banks, mobile money operators, and payment service banks. The fraudulent scheme enabled transactions involving the N329m just days after the BVNs were generated and…

Debuting Blackburn head coach, Valerien Ismael, has come to the defence of Super Eagles attacker, Emmanuel Dennis, after he picked up a red card in his side’s 1-1 draw against Norwich City, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old moved to Ewood Park on a six-month loan from Nottingham Forest after failing to feature for the Reds in over a year. Since joining Blackburn, he’s been largely a fringe player as he continues his journey of a return to full fitness. However, his home debut lasted less than thirty minutes as he was given his marching orders in front of the home fans…

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahce at the end of the season after contract extension talks collapsed due to disagreements over his wage demands. According to Turkish news outlet Mackolik, Fenerbahce has closed all negotiations with Nigerian international and is resigned to losing him on a free transfer when his contract expires in June. Osayi-Samuel, earning less than €3m per year at the Turkish club, has been seeking a significant salary increase, but the former Turkish champions have refused to meet his demands. The 27-year-old defender already has several admirers in England, with Premier League side…

Patrick Odey, Uyo A health and environmental consultant, Dr Obi Anyadiegwu, has attributed the rise in cancer and liver cases and deformities among babies to harmful and dangerous emissions from factories in big cities. He stated that the emissions seeped into our waterways, contaminated the water sources and polluted the water fetched for drinking and cooking. The environmental consultant called for efficient and effective management of industrial activities to curb emissions and their attendant diseases in the country. PUNCH Healthwise reports that the Federal Government stated that 41 per cent of public drinking water sources in the country were contaminated.…

Godswill Oyor brought “Favour” to life in a live session for Glitch Gospel, delivering it with the same conviction that has made the song a beloved part of worship. From the opening lines, “Favour, it surrounds me like a shield, and it will cover me from now until the day I see my King,” he sang with certainty, letting every word sink in. “Favour” is a song about God’s blessings, protection, and presence. It speaks of divine covering, power, and mercy, reminding listeners that they are never alone. Watch his live performance below.

Super Eagles and Rangers defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun, has berated his side’s performance in their 2-1 loss to Motherwell, Soccernet.ng reports. The 36-year-old veteran centre-back recently returned from a knee injury sustained in Rangers’ 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League in January. Balogun returned to action for Rangers today, coming on in the second half at Ibrox, replacing Robin Propper at half time. Leon Balogun receives treatment during the Europa League match between Manchester United and Rangers at Old Trafford, England, on 23 January 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp…