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Retired and serving staff of the University of Ibadan on Wednesday donated about N6m to rescued schoolchildren, teachers and bereaved families affected by the coordinated attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, 2026. The donation was presented to the beneficiaries at the Office of the Inspector-General of Education, Ogbomoso Zone. Chairman of the University of Ibadan Ad Hoc Committee on Support for Oriire Rescued Abductees, Prof. Ezekiel Ayoola, who led the delegation, said the intervention reflected the academic community’s solidarity with the victims. Cross section of donors and rescued schoolteachers and…

Elon Musk Grok AI predicts a major re-rating for SpaceX, and this price prediction leans entirely on execution catching up to hype. Flight 14, targeted for August 2026, is expected to deliver the first stable orbital insertion plus a ship tower catch, the milestone that finally proves the vehicle works the way the whole valuation assumes it will.Successful propellant transfer demos and early orbital refueling are named as the next dominoes. Unlocking those pieces means full reusability, payloads above 100 tonnes, and mass deployment of Starlink V3 satellites at more than 50 per flight.That kind of cadence supercharges more than…

Afrobeats stars BNXN and Asake feature in a scenes from their official Eja Meja music visualiser, showcasing moody dining aesthetics, dark sunglasses, and sleek styling. When two of Afrobeats’ finest hook creators share a studio, you already know the result is going to be effortless magic. BNXN and Asake have officially linked up to drop their collaborative new single, “Eja Meja”, complete with a mood-setting visualiser that serves pure, understated coolness. The track blends BNXN’s signature smooth, melodic delivery with Asake’s distinct energetic cadence. Teased just days before its official release, “Eja Meja” delivers the kind of warm, replayable rhythm…

By Saheed Oyelakin A 28-year-old widow identified as Tosin has become the centre of a viral case involving alleged threats, intimidation, and attempted dispossession by her late husband’s family, just eight days after his death. The incident, shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, has prompted a response from the Lagos State Government, which confirmed that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested. In a video posted by the activist, a man identified as Tosin’s father-in-law is seen padlocking the gate of the property, apparently locking the widow out of the house. Sharing the footage, Gwamnishu wrote,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has weighed in on the performance of Chiamaka Nnadozie in Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nnadozie kept her place as the undisputed first choice goalkeeper as the Super Falcons began the defence of their continental title. However, it was a night to forget for the three-time defending African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. The 25-year-old was at fault for all three goals Nigeria conceded, with her mistakes raising questions over whether head coach Justin Madugu should consider making a change in goal for the team’s next match. Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper…

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and actor Charles Okocha engaged in a heated verbal exchange during a live face-off interview on Wednesday as both men intensified their rivalry ahead of their celebrity boxing rematch. The confrontation occurred during a TVC programme titled Chaos in the Ring, where the two appeared alongside a moderator to discuss their scheduled July 31 bout. During the interview, Portable repeatedly declared that he would defeat Okocha again, boasting about his preparations and previous victory over the actor. “I’m the man… I go prepare, I don prepare, I go win again, I go…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has weighed in on Nigeria’s disappointing defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria were widely expected to brush aside the tournament debutants, especially after most of the competition’s heavyweights had opened their campaigns with victories. However, the defending champions suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Malawi to begin their title defence on a disappointing note. After a goalless first half, the match burst into life after the break with five goals in a dramatic second half. Temwa Chawinga opened the scoring in the 73rd…

July 29, 2026 4:57 pm Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. Contact: [email protected]

Russia’s FSB formally charged Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and placed him on an international wanted list. The move sent GRAM, formerly known as Toncoin, lower in early trading and added to its recent weekly losses. The case marks a major escalation from France’s ongoing investigation, shifting the focus from platform moderation to terrorism related allegations. JUST IN: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is now internationally wanted after Russia charged him with “facilitating terrorism,” Reuters reports.Russia’s FSB alleges Telegram failed to remove material used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups to coordinate attacks inside… pic.twitter.com/1KphdSFbBv— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) July 29,…

Citing a reduction in malaria prevalence, senior researchers have urged the Federal and State Governments, as well as development partners, to ensure sustained interventions to curb Nigeria’s malaria burden to a bare minimum. They explained that inconsistent interventions and the implementation of control measures could undermine the progress made in the fight against malaria. The experts made the recommendation at the 2026 Online Research Seminar Series of the Centre for Transdisciplinary Research in Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, University of Lagos, Akoka, on Tuesday. Presenters at the research seminar, which contributes to the description of the epidemiology of malaria in…