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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allocate a parcel of land along the Airport Road in Abuja for the development of the Abdulsalami Abubakar African Resource Centre, and pledged that the Federal Government would fund the construction of the facility. The President gave the directive while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the public presentation of three books in honour of former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to mark his 84th birthday. Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim…

Senior medical experts have identified trust deficit as a major factor responsible for Nigerians going abroad to seek healthcare, and not necessarily the lack of trained personnel in the nation’s health sector. The experts noted that though the country’s healthcare sector faces some critical challenges, Nigeria still has some of the best medical doctors in the world. They explained that systemic challenges in Nigerian hospitals often influence patients’ decisions to seek care outside the shores of Nigeria, even when similar medical expertise is available locally. PUCNH Healthwise reports that there has been a surge in medical-related travel spending despite President…

Zambian mixed martial arts fighter Shelda “Miracle” Chipito fought back tears on Saturday as she revealed that her family have never attended any of her bouts and that her pursuit of a career in combat sports has effectively led to her being exiled from home — even as she continues to rise in the sport, Sunday PUNCH reports. Chipito, 27, made the revelation ahead of her strawweight bout against Egypt’s Haidy Ahmed at the Professional Fighters League Africa 2 event at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The Ulemu Fight Academy product, who trains out of Lusaka, Zambia, spoke candidly…

Two suspected cultists arrested in Kogi University Two students of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the death of a 300 level student of Microbiology department. The deceased Mr David Ocholi Solomon of the Biochemistry department was allegedly killed by the two suspects in a cult-related violence in the school campus. The development promoted a condolence visit by the Vice Chancellor Prof Usman Salisu Ogbo to the family of the deceased at their residence in Lokoja on Saturday. In a statement by the Public relations officer of the University, Mrs Uredo Omale on…

When students began collapsing in classrooms and parents received distress calls from schools, fear spread rapidly across Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. With children rushed to hospitals and classes disrupted by a mysterious odour later linked to methane emissions, residents are demanding answers, DANIEL AYANTOYE writes On June 3, 2026, Mrs Bukky Salami received a distressing message that her daughter, Motunrayo, an SS1 student of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, had been rushed to the hospital after inhaling a strange odour that had once again invaded the school environment. Just weeks earlier, on May 15, the same mysterious smell…

A Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnerships, Jerome Green-Amakwe, has said the state’s recent governance and development initiatives are strengthening public confidence and attracting wider attention as Nigeria marked its Democracy Day. In a statement personally signed on Friday in Umuahia, Abia State, Green-Amakwe said this year’s Democracy Day celebration carries added significance for residents of the state. “For Abians, this year’s commemoration carries a deeper significance, symbolising renewal, responsible governance, and the emergence of a new era anchored on accountability, development, and service to the people,” he stated. According to him, Abia…

The premiere of the movie, Iwe Ala: An Ojude Oba Story, which held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Filmhouse Cinema, Lekki, Lagos State, brought together lovers of Yoruba culture, storytelling, and cinematic excellence for a night of glamour and cultural pride. The movie which revolves around themes of love, forgiveness and originality, also depicts what goes on behind the scenes of the popular Ojude Oba festival. It features a lineup of actors including Owobo Ogunde, Mercy Aigbe, Dele Odule, Tobi Makinde, Eniola Ajao, Demola Adedoyin, Farooq Oreagba, Aishat Isiaka, and Tolu Otebiyi. The executive producer is Olawumi Fajemirokun, while…

Nigerian Police Force (NPF) The Katsina State Police Command has it its personnel have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims during an incident along the Katsina-Kankara road. Spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement, said the foiled abduction incident occured on June 12, at about 2:30pm. Aliyu said armed bandits had blocked the road around the Tashar Kanya community, in Kanakara council area, where they intercepted a commercial vehicle conveying 11 passengers. He said a swift operation by the command’s personnel led to a gun duel, abd that the armed bandits fled the area while…

By Favour Alabaka Religious leaders, mental health experts, and community stakeholders have raised concerns over the growing prevalence of substance abuse in the country, revealing that an estimated 14.4 million Nigerians have been exposed to drug use. The concerns were raised at the 40th Anniversary Lecture of Fountain of Hope Society 10NG held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, according to a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday. The lecture, themed “Overcoming the Scourge of Substance Abuse and Addiction: The Role of the Church in Prevention and Rehabilitation,” brought together experts to examine the…

The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc, has empowered no fewer than 2,000 beneficiaries, mainly women and children, with equipment, working tools/materials, as well as entrepreneurial support, as part of efforts to build sustainable development, strengthen their livelihoods and economic independence. In the exercise conducted under the ‘Fidelity Bank/Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Empowerment Programme’, the women received, among other items, sewing machines, grinding machines and food bank packs. The children also received solar-powered school bags to support learning and inspire academic excellence. Speaking during the event held at the Banquet Hall…