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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday withdrew his bid to subpoena the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to testify in his alleged criminal defamation trial. Sowore informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the evidence he intended to obtain from the DSS Director-General could be produced by another official of the service. The development followed an objection by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who appeared for the Federal Government during Tuesday’s proceedings. Fagbemi argued that the subpoena…

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has praised Stanley Nwabali after the Super Eagles goalkeeper played a key role in helping the Chilli Boys win the second Annual Eastern Cape Pre-Season Tournament in South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports.Chippa lifted the trophy on Sunday after beating Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC 4-2 on penalties following a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Mthatha Stadium. The Chilli Boys had taken a 1-0 lead before halftime, but Highbury fought back in the second half to level the score and force an immediate penalty shootout, with no extra time played.Nwabali, who recently returned to Chippa United…

The Plateau State House of Assembly has received the audited financial statements of the state government and the 17 local government councils for the 2025 fiscal year, with the Speaker commending Governor Caleb Mutfwang for what he described as his “unwavering commitment to the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.” The documents were presented during plenary on Monday and laid before the House by the Speaker, Naanlong Gapyil. Gapyil confirmed the development on Tuesday in a statement issued by his media aide, Philip Eplong. According to the Speaker, the submission was made by the Office of the Auditor-General for…

Bitcoin price is trading near $63,480 as selling accelerated during the Asian session, sending BTC prediction slipped into a bearish area. The move reflects rising caution across risk assets rather than a crypto-specific event.South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply, pressuring major chipmakers including Samsung and SK Hynix. That sparked another round of risk-off trading across global markets. Bitfinex analysts noted Bitcoin often tracks equities during macro-driven selloffs but can decouple during company-specific events. KOSPI JUST CRASHED AND HALTED ALL TRADING FOR THE 9TH TIME THIS YEAR.₩500 trillion has been wiped out from Korean stocks today as KOSPI crashes 8%, triggering a…

Medical and nutrition experts have said that fortifying bouillon (seasoning) cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 will significantly reduce anaemia among pregnant women in Nigeria as the cost of nutritious diets continues to soar. The experts urged the Federal Government to make the fortification of bouillon cubes mandatory rather than voluntary, noting that seasoning cubes are consumed in virtually every Nigerian household. In September 2024, the Federal Government strengthened its food fortification programme by introducing standards requiring voluntarily fortified bouillon cubes to contain minimum amounts of four essential micronutrients—iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12. The experts,…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has re-emerged as a talking point in Barcelona’s transfer plans after the club executed a strategic U-turn, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move to Catalonia this summer, especially following Robert Lewandowski’s departure, leaving the club in urgent need of a world-class replacement. ​Initially, the Blaugrana’s primary target was Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid. Copyright:Imago xGuillermoxMartinezx However, negotiations hit a massive wall. Although the player has reportedly expressed a desire to leave, Los Colchoneros have adopted an uncompromising stance. They are insisting that they…

Twelve-year-old Nigerian actor Chibuchi Francis has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The annual championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing in acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the “Entertainment Olympics,” the competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of the National…

Former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate, Ike Onyema, has admitted that he regrets not adopting a more emotional strategy during the 2019 edition of the reality show. He said he would have done “anything” to win the grand prize if he had better understood how the competition worked. Speaking in an interview with Kaptain Jeff TV posted on Monday, Onyema said he entered the show believing that winning tasks alone would secure victory. “I regret not crying. If I knew what the show was, guy, I’d have been in that house doing emotional displays, crying up and down. But…

Dogecoin is trading at a few cents under $0.073, up about 1% this week. However, the real question is not today’s price. The question is whether the $0.07 level can hold as support or turn into resistance again. Bulls staged a weekend rebound, briefly lifting DOGE above $0.073 before momentum cooled.Polymarket currently gives DOGE only a slim chance of making a meaningful breakout before July ends. Just weeks ago, those odds were much higher. That sharp shift in sentiment shows how quickly traders have turned cautious despite the recent bounce.The weekend rally was partly fueled by easing geopolitical tensions, which…

Seasoned maternal health experts have urged pregnant women to take and complete the five-dose tetanus toxoid vaccination schedule, even after childbirth, to ensure they get lifelong immunity against a disease that is better prevented than managed. They noted that the TT vaccination is an essential part of antenatal care that protects both mother and baby against the bacteria that cause tetanus. In interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the gynaecologists said although maternal and neonatal tetanus cases have declined over the years due to improved immunisation coverage, the disease remains deadly and preventable. The gynaecologists stated that pregnant women are more vulnerable…