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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…

Former Super Eagles and Roda JC midfielder Garba Lawal has pitted Morocco’s captain Achraf Hakimi to cause damage to Neymar’s Brazil when both nations square up in the FIFA World Cup tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. Brazil and Morocco were drawn into Group C alongside Haiti and Scotland, but the opener sees two of the favourite nations to qualify directly go head-to-head. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be without Neymar, who’s been sidelined with a calf injury. The news is a big boost for the Atlas Lions, who were announced as African Champions months after the AFCON 2025 final was played. Hakimi celebrating…

Fulham have held discussions with Álvaro Arbeloa as they begin the search for a new manager following the departure of Marco Silva, according to reports. Silva left Craven Cottage after five years in charge to take over at Benfica, ending a successful spell that saw Fulham establish themselves as a stable Premier League side and finish 11th last season. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Arbeloa, 43, has emerged as a strong contender for the role, although sources suggest that talks are not yet at an advanced stage. The former Spain international is admired within Fulham’s recruitment structure for…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing the good people of Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Saturday intensified support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, describing him as a competent, experienced and people-oriented leader who possesses the vision needed to move the state forward. The senator made the remarks during the grand finale of the PDP governorship campaign held opposite Eagle Hall, Ikere Road, Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, ahead of the June 20 governorship election. Addressing thousands of party supporters, women groups, youths and members of the Ebira…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms, ammunition and suspected criminal charms during a raid on a hideout in Ibadan. The Command said the operation was part of its sustained intelligence-led efforts to combat violent crimes and enhance public safety across the state. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the suspects were apprehended during an operation carried out in the early hours of June 12, 2026, at Gbeku Area, Olodo, Ibadan. The police said operatives, acting on credible intelligence, stormed the residence of…

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…