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The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has described the petition filed by Air Peace against the union as ridiculous. The workers, who honoured the police invitation following the petition, stated that the airline’s petition also accused the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Airport Command of the Nigeria Civil Police, among others, of various wrongdoings against it. The union made this known in a short statement sent to aviation workers across the country after meeting with the police on Wednesday over the Air Peace petition. Recall that The PUNCH had earlier reported…

Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has shared an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu amid rumours linking the striker with a potential exit from the Turkish club before the transfer window closes, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been heavily linked with a move away from Trabzonspor throughout the summer following an impressive 2025-26 campaign with the club. The Super Eagles striker scored 26 goals across all competitions, including 22 in the league, as he jointly won the Golden Boot alongside İstanbul Başakşehir’s Eldor Shomurodov. Super Eagles stars Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Paul Onuachu. Copyright: xAndrzejxIwanczukxIMAGO Despite only joining Trabzonspor on a…

Adeyinka Adedipe The Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organisation, with support from the Global Greengrants Fund, has trained 60 women and persons with disabilities in Gelegele Community of Edo State in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. GWEDO Executive Director, Cynthia Bright said the capacity-building programme was designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of environmentally-friendly farming practices, as well as equip them with practical skills to address environmental challenges affecting their livelihoods and community. Bright, who spoke on Understanding Sustainable Agriculture and Bio-Fertilizers for Environmental Protection, encouraged participants to adopt farming practices that protect the soil and environment while improving food production…

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has opened an Adire Hub at the Ake Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of efforts to upgrade local Adire production and position the indigenous textile for domestic and international markets. The initiative, promoted by Global Adire Egba Development Limited in collaboration with ICLED Business School, Lekki, Lagos, is expected to provide training, skills development and access to financing for Adire producers. Speaking with journalists during the opening of the hub on Thursday, the Project Coordinator, Prof. Olajumoke Familoni, said the facility was established to train and upskill Adire producers…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 3, 2026 Dogecoin (DOGE) is approaching a critical technical milestone as the market prepares for a highly anticipated space exploration milestone. With only 11 days remaining until SpaceX’s scheduled DOGE-1 lunar mission, the original meme coin is once again targeting the $0.10 level.DOGE is currently trading at $0.083, representing an 18.5% increase over the past month…

Nigeria youngster Victor Orakpo has left French club OGC Nice to join Turkish side Gençlerbirliği on loan, giving the highly rated forward another chance to build his senior career, Soccernet.ng reports. Nice confirmed on Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Gençlerbirliği for Orakpo’s loan, which includes an option to buy. The 20-year-old joined Nice in January 2024 and made five appearances for the French club’s first team.The move takes Orakpo to Turkey after two loan spells in France, where regular first-team football proved difficult to secure. Gençlerbirliği forward Victor Orakpo. Photo by IMAGO Orakpo: A fresh start in…

The Sokoto State Government has urged political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to stop politicising insecurity, stressing that addressing the state’s security challenges requires collective action and cooperation. The government made the call on Thursday while responding to concerns raised by the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Manir Dan’iya, over reported threats against residents of Kebbe Local Government Area. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), said the reported threat to Kebbe was being taken seriously by the government and security agencies. “The reported threat to Kebbe is being treated with…

Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has explained the key areas Super Eagles striker Akor Adams must improve following the club’s 2-1 defeat to Udinese in the Coppa Italia Round of 32 on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The newly promoted Serie A side were eliminated from the 2026-27 Coppa Italia after suffering a narrow defeat at the Bluenergy Stadium, marking their third successive defeat across all competitions. Venezia began their season with an impressive 3-2 comeback victory over Modena in the Coppa Italia Round of 64, with Adams scoring twice and providing an assist on his debut. However, they have lost all three matches since…

Johnson Idowu The Head of the Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos, Prof Olayide Obidi, has unveiled bio-based coating solutions developed with nanotechnology to help address health and environmental risks associated with the use of lead in paints. Obidi disclosed this while delivering her inaugural lecture, titled “From Micro to Nano: The Colourful Voyage of an Industrial Microbiologist,” at the Ade Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG campus, Lagos, on Wednesday. The don said her interest in paint research and development led her to explore solutions to challenges facing the Nigerian paint industry, particularly the use of lead to extend the shelf life…