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The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed Tuesday, December 29, 2026, for the conduct of local government elections across the 33 local government areas of the state. The Chairman of the commission, Babatunde Adeniyi, disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday. The development, according to the statement dated March 4, 2026, followed the revision of the Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission from February 20, 2027, to January 16, 2027 — a date previously scheduled by OYSIEC for the conduct of the local government council elections in the…

By Adeola Badru The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has granted all parties involved in the dispute over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elective convention leave to pursue an out-of-court settlement, adjourning the case indefinitely while urging stakeholders to resolve the crisis peacefully in view of the timetable for the 2027 general elections released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, on Wednesday granted all parties involved in the dispute over the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leave to explore…

The Nigeria Cricket Federation is moving closer to appointing a new high-performance manager for the male senior national team, the Yellow Greens, and other national teams, following the shortlisting of applicants for the role previously handled by former Kenya international Steve Tikolo, The PUNCH reports. The search for Tikolo’s replacement began on February 2, just a week after his departure. According to an advertisement published on the federation’s official Facebook page, interested candidates were required to possess at least a Level 3 coaching qualification, along with between eight and 10 years of coaching experience. One month later, the federation is…

Digital creator and popular TikToker,  Ralph Georges, has urged young people, particularly in the Caribbean and the diaspora, to take advantage of opportunities in the digital economy while staying connected to their cultural roots. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Georges said social media platforms have created a new pathway for young entrepreneurs and content creators to build global communities without abandoning their heritage. “Today, the internet allows us to connect with the world without losing who we are. Young people should use digital platforms to share their talents, support each other, and build something meaningful.…

Pope Leo on Wednesday ​lamented the death ‌of numerous civilians in the ongoing Iran war ​and also expressed ​closeness to people in ⁠Lebanon, saying the ​country, targeted by Israeli ​strikes, was going through a “great trial.” Leo, the first ​U.S. pope, called ​on pilgrims in his weekly ‌audience ⁠in St. Peter’s Square to pray for peace. “Let us continue ​to pray ​for ⁠peace in Iran, and throughout ​the Middle East, ​especially ⁠for the many civilian victims, including many ⁠innocent ​children,” said ​the pontiff.

The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly ​Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that ‌used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain’s role “into account”. The Bryansk regional governor said Tuesday’s strike killed at least six civilians and injured ​37 in what he called a “terrorist missile attack”, without saying ​what was hit. Ukraine said it had struck a ⁠key plant producing missile components. Moscow accused it of deliberately targeting ​civilians. Asked  if there would be a military response to ​the use of British missiles against sovereign Russian territory, Kremlin…

The main Hungarian opposition party Tisza’s lead over long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz shrank slightly in a poll published on ​Wednesday, as campaigning enters its final month before an April ‌12 election. Nationalist Orban faces the biggest challenge to his rule in 16 years, although the outcome of the vote – coming against the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia war ​and building economic challenges – remains highly uncertain, with opinion polls showing ​that many voters are still undecided. The main Hungarian opposition party Tisza’s lead over long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz shrank slightly in a poll published on ​Wednesday,…

The Queen has told survivors of sexual violence: “We stand with you and alongside you, today and every day, in solidarity, sorrow and sympathy.” The speech will be seen as Camilla’s strongest sign of support for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, the late paedophile financier, as she called for boys to be taught the difference between consent and assault. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “I think Her Majesty’s speech speaks for itself.” Camilla hosted a Women of the World (WOW) reception at St James’s Palace on Tuesday to mark International Women’s Day, which was on Sunday. Addressing guests including the actors Dame…

A British couple visiting Australia drowned at an unpatrolled beach south of Sydney on Wednesday, leaving relatives distressed on nearby sands. The 66-year-old man and 64-year-old woman were swimming at Shellharbour, 65 miles south of Sydney, when they got into difficulties in the water shortly after 11am, Luke Geradts, an inspector with New South Wales police, said. Members of the public, including two off-duty nurses, pulled the couple from the water and attempted to resuscitate them. A short time later, paramedics arrived and continued CPR. However, the husband and wife could not be revived and died at the scene. Police…

Roman Abramovich is obliged to pass on only the £987million net proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to a charitable foundation rather than the full £2.35billion he received from the club’s new owners, the latest accounts of his company have revealed. Fordstam Ltd’s accounts for the year ending June 2023 state that the company owes £1.4billion to a Jersey-registered company called Camberley International Investments which needs to be repaid from the Chelsea cash. That is a related party company that was used by Abramovich to loan money to Chelsea during his two decades owning the club. “The owner of Fordstam Ltd, Roman Abramovich,…