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Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and in the diaspora celebrate Africa Day, a moment to reflect on our shared history, our struggles for liberation, and our collective aspirations for prosperity and dignity. But Africa Day 2026 must become more than a symbolic celebration. It must serve as a wake-up call for deeper African unity, stronger climate adaptation efforts, and accelerated investment in clean energy for the survival and development of our people. Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the harshest impacts…

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The Oyo State Police Command has said its operatives, in collaboration with local hunters and other security agencies, neutralised three suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted victim during a security operation in Otu, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. According to the statement, the operation followed a distress call received on May 25, 2026, from local hunters who reportedly came under gunfire attack from suspected kidnappers while on a hunting expedition in Otu. The police said no casualties were recorded among the…

Fuel prices may drop in the coming days if oil prices continue to plunge following ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. This came as oil prices fell from $111 last week to $97 on Monday morning. The PUNCH had earlier predicted that a major drop in oil prices might be imminent if the United States and Iran reached an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As of Sunday, Brent crude hovered between $103 and $105 amid positive signals that the warring nations were ready to end the months-long conflict. As predicted, prices dropped sharply to…

What looked like a settled succession plan in Kwara APC unraveled within 24 hours. Despite widespread backing for Ambassador Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, the party’s governorship primary delivered a surprise outcome: Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu emerged victorious, triggering a fresh debate over zoning, elite influence and the future of the ruling party ahead of 2027. DARE AKOGUN reports For much of the week leading to the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Kwara State, the political narrative appeared settled. The momentum was firmly behind Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki-Gambari. Eight aspirants had withdrawn from the race and publicly endorsed him. Party insiders spoke…

Disputes over the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State have triggered a wave of defections from the party, with two serving senators, Shehu Buba (Bauchi South) and Samaila Dahuwa (Bauchi North), crossing over to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Mr Buba withdrew from the APC governorship primary in protest over alleged lack of internal democracy and violations of both the party’s and the country’s constitution, while Mr Dahuwa resigned after losing his return ticket in the senatorial primary. The Bauchi APC governorship primary produced former Governor Mohammed Abubakar as the candidate for the 2027 election. Buba grabs…

Basketball icon Michael Jordan led a star-studded list of tributes as Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Guardiola, 55, announced last week that he would step down as City manager, bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year spell that delivered 20 trophies and transformed the club into one of Europe’s dominant forces. Around 19,000 supporters gathered at Co-op Live for a farewell celebration packed with surprise appearances, emotional speeches and video tributes. Jordan appeared on the arena’s big screen with a special message for Guardiola. As reported by BBC Sport on…

Veteran fashion designer, Mudiaga Enajemo, popularly known as Mudi Africa, tells TOFARATI IGE about his illustrious career, fashion on the continent and other issues The Mudi brand has been around for decades. What is the newest thing you have up your sleeves? I recently opened my flagship store in Lekki Phase One, Lagos. The project is almost two years old. That actually took a lot from me. Most times, I prefer to keep my plans close to my chest. People only get to see them after execution. That’s the way I work. I still have a lot of things lined…

Frank Ileogben, popularly known as Itom, is a content creator and skit maker. The social media personality, who has one million followers on TikTok, and 281,000 followers on Instagram, tells OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career and other issues Tell us about your family background I hail from Owan West in Edo State, and I am the last of four children. I spent most of my early years in Benin city, where I had my elementary and secondary education. I got my first degree at Delta State University, Abraka; while I bagged a Master’s degree in Environmental and Public Health Microbiology…

Don’t entertain any fears that I’m about to preach to you today; not at all! The pace of the beatings of the hearts of Nigerians has increased lately, inspired by fear owing to the alarming level of terror in the land. While unseen lurking dangers send shivers down the spine of mere men, the super mortals behind the iron walls of government houses run commentaries and perfect their art of lamentation each time purveyors of death strike. I have no doubt hiding in any part of my mind that President Bola Tinubu has not been informed of the evils that…