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World record holder Tobi Amusan, has again stunned many as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year. Amusan ran a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, to win the race ahead of Jamaican and world champion, Danielle Williams. For most part of the race, Amusan was behind reigning world champion Williams and America’s Nia Ali but surged ahead in the closing stages, beating the previous world-leading time of 12.42s set by Tonea Marshall of the USA on April 20. Williams finished second in 12.46s seconds, with Christina Clemens of the USA taking…

Israel Umoh   Age is a figure, not deterrence to him. His unimpaired vision helps him to read without a pair of glasses. His razor-sharp memory is penetrating, capable of delving into archives of his life’s existence. His comportment, articulation and elocution are turning points to a first-time visitor. What an extraordinary being! This is introducing nonagenarian Moses Akpanudo to the front row seat of great achievers. Born in Obong Ntak then in Abak Division now in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Moses is a man richly endowed in diverse ways and is blossoming like a fruitful…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will picket the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises nationwide on Monday over the hike in electricity tariff.  “We write to inform you of the picketing action scheduled to take place in the offices of the NERC and Electricity Distribution companies (DISCOS) in all states, including the FCT,” the unions said in a joint statement by NLC’s acting General Secretary, Chris Uyot and his TUC counterpart, Anka Hassan. “The action will jointly take place on Monday, 13th of May, 2024 nationwide simultaneously.…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Menghan Markle received asho oke gifts from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Aso oke fabric is a hand-woven cloth created by the Yoruba people of west Africa. Usually woven by men and women, the fabric is used to make men’s gowns, The couple also danced with Dabiri-Erewa. This took place when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a reception hosted by the Chief of Defense Staff at the reception held at the Armed Forces Officers Mess & Suites in Abuja. This was after they attended a volleyball…

Burnley have joined Sheffield United in the relegation waters from the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday. Vincent Kompany’s side needed a victory in north London to have any chance of taking their survival bid to the last day of the season. Jacob Bruun Larsen’s 25th-minute opener gave the second-bottom Clarets a glimmer of hope. But Pedro Porro equalised seven minutes later and Micky van de Ven bagged Tottenham’s winner in the 82nd minute. Also read EPL Table: Arsenal Lead as Burnley thrash Sheffield 5-0 Arsenal’s EPL title hopes suffer blow as Aston Villa strike twice …

Veteran actress, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, who starred as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom ‘The New Masquerade,’ is dead.  Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s demise was confirmed by a family member who stated that she died surrounded by loved ones. According to the statement, the actress died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing. Read also 2024: Top politicians  who bow to death…

After two years in detention, Mr. Charles Oberu accused of circulating the recorded sex tape between him and his ex-girlfriend, Ms Paradise Gracious John, has breathed air of freedom. Ms. John, a nurse in training at the time at the Cross River State School of Nursing, Itigidi and a pastor’s daughter, had petitioned Mr. Oberu after her sex tape was shared widely online in April 2022. Mr. Oberu was arrested late April 2022 and arraigned on June 9, 2022 with a two-count charge bordering on cyber stalking and blackmail was preferred against him. In a suit number FHC/CA/126C/2022, the Federal…

Ex-Nigerian footballer and Gold Medallist, Ibrahim Babangida, is dead while the wife is hospitalised after a ghastly motor accident. Ibrahim who was a member of the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eagles squad in Japan died in the ghastly accident involving his brother Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games gold medallist and President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Tijani Babangida on Thursday. Babangida’s former teammate, Emmanuel Babayaro, the General Secretary, PFAN, announced the incident in a statement. Though the details of the accident remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report, PUNCH’s correspondent learnt that the accident…

Nigeria’s Senate has approved the death sentence as a penalty for drug traffickers in the country, as it passes through the third reading, the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill.   The proposal was adopted on Thursday when the Senate dissolved into a committee of the whole for a clause-by-clause consideration of a report of the Chairman of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters and Drugs & Narcotics National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Senator Tahir Munguno.    Also read Senate approves ADBN Alongside six TV stations to cover its live plenary Alleged N3.7trn…

Anyim Vera, Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC member who went viral after she was accused of lying during a testimony has been arrested and detained by the police. Vera was reportedly detained by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday, May 7 over a breach of etiquette. This is coming hours after announcing that she would love to meet the 30BG singer, Davido and Comedian Sabinus over her recent celebrity status. Recall that Vera’s story had gone viral after the Senior Pastor of the church, Dr. Paul Enenche obstructed her testimony at the Church Headquarters. Also read ‘I bear no…