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Ganduje loses bid to quash $413,000, N1.8bn bribery charges

1 day ago | punchng.com | Tukur Muntari

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje A Kano State High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by former Kano State Governor and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear a bribery and misappropriation case against him. The Kano State Government brought 11 counts against Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, son Umar, and five others, alleging bribery totalling $413,000 and misappropriation of N1.38 billion.
Nigeria’s national track records under spotlight ahead of NSF 2024

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

World record holder in the women’s 110m hurdles, Tobi Amusan As the 2024 National Sports Festival approaches, anticipation is building not only for the spectacle of athleticism but also for the possibility of history being rewritten.
Ofili, Brume join Amusan for Atlanta City Games

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Nigerian track stars Favour Ofili and Ese Brume have been listed to compete at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games alongside world record holder Tobi Amusan, following the release of the updated start lists for the street athletics event scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Arokodare eyes Golden Boot after best African player award

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has set his sights on finishing the season as top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League after being named the 2024/25 Best African Player in the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The KRC Genk forward, who won the prestigious Ebony Shoe Award on Monday, is currently second on the goalscorers’ chart with 20 goals, just one behind Sint-Truiden’s Belgium-born Adriano Bertaccini, who leads with 21.
Chelsea begin key talks over Osimhen’s salary

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Chelsea have entered pivotal negotiations with Victor Osimhen’s representatives this week to resolve his €12m-per-year salary demand, which is a key issue standing in the way of a summer transfer for the Nigerian striker. According to FootballTransfers, the wage package remains the principal stumbling block preventing Osimhen from completing a move to Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2025–26 season. Although both parties are eager to finalise the deal, aligning on personal terms has proven difficult.
NWFL Super Six: Bayelsa go top as Edo Queens end drought

1 day ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Match-day three of the 2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership Super Six brought fresh drama to Ikenne on Tuesday, with defending champions Edo Queens recording their first win, Nasarawa Amazons edging a tight contest against Rivers Angels, and Bayelsa Queens ending Remo Stars Ladies’ perfect run, The PUNCH reports. In the early kick-off, Edo Queens defeated Naija Ratels 2-0. The Benin Arsenals had gone two games without a win but wasted no time in settling into the match.
PICTORIAL: Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade

1 day ago | punchng.com | Hannah Johnson

Sanwo-Olu hosts Guinness World Record holder, Ayelabola Ololade Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday hosted Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, in recognition of her Guinness World Record achievement. Ololade recently made headlines after walking an astonishing 130.62Km on a catwalk, setting a new world record for the longest distance walked on a runway by a model.
Court dismisses Ganduje's application challenging jurisdiction in bribery trial

1 day ago | punchng.com | Tukur Muntari

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje A Kano State High Court on Tuesday dismissed the application filed by the former Governor of the state and current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear their case of alleged bribery and misappropriation.
VIDEO: Delta Agog as prominent figures gather for Pa Edwin Clark's burial

1 day ago | punchng.com | Hannah Johnson

The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State, the ancestral home of the late Pa Edwin Clark, witnessed a significant influx of dignitaries as the funeral rites of the elder statesman were held in his honour. Channels Television reported on Tuesday that the event drew prominent personalities from across the country, including the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon.
Aruna leads Nigerian contingent to World Championships

2 days ago | punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe

Nigeria table tennis star Quadri Aruna Nigeria’s top-ranked table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will lead the country’s charge at the 2025 ITTF World Championships Finals in Doha, Qatar, as the continent continues its quest for a historic first medal at the prestigious event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 16 to 25, with Nigerian athletes set to compete across singles and doubles events in both the men’s and women’s categories.