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punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe
Nigerian striker Chinedu Umeh Finnish club Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho have announced the signing of 19-year-old Nigerian striker Chinedu Umeh, who joins the side from Atlantic Business FC with the ambition of developing his game and ultimately playing in the UEFA Champions League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Umeh, a right-footed forward known for his pace and sharpness in the final third, has already featured for both the first and second teams at the SJK Academy.
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punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe
World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, will not compete in her trademark event at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday (today), as she lines up instead for the 100m A Final, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
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punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe
Nigeria Olympic Committee Logo The Nigeria Olympic Committee will lead the national celebration of Olympic Day on Saturday, June 28, across various states, as the country joins the global movement to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic movement, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
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punchng.com | Olamide O. Abe
World Athletics Championships World Athletics has unveiled the official medals for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, which will take place from September 13 to 21 at the National Stadium in Tokyo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The medals, which will be awarded to athletes at the championships, were crafted with input from Japanese student-athletes and design experts.
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punchng.com | Hannah Johnson
Mokwa Muslims observe Eid despite devastating flood. Photo Credit: X | ChannelsTv Undeterred by a recent devastating flood that swept through communities in Mokwa town, hundreds of Muslim faithful gathered on Friday at the Dzuko Eid prayer ground to observe the two Rakat Eid-el-Kabir prayers.
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punchng.com | Hannah Johnson
Founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Controversial Nigerian pastor and founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), now rebranded as The Nxtion Family, Tobi Adegboyega, has revealed that he is battling cancer. The lifestyle preacher, known for his flamboyant persona and youth-driven ministry, made the announcement during a pre-recorded sermon aired to his congregation on Thursday. He said, “I was diagnosed with cancer.
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punchng.com | Hannah Johnson
Biola Adebayo and ex-husband, Akinrinde. Credit: Instagram| biolabayo1 Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo, has debunked rumours of domestic violence in her now-dissolved marriage to her estranged husband, Seyi, with whom she shares a son. Taking to Instagram, the actress clarified that no form of physical abuse or violence occurred in their relationship. This follows renewed public speculation about the circumstances surrounding their separation, which was first announced last week.
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punchng.com | Hannah Johnson
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punchng.com | Hannah Johnson
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, light-heartedly corrected a Master of Ceremonies (MC) who mistakenly introduced him as the “President of Dangote Group” during an event attended by President Bola Tinubu. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 5, during the inauguration of the Lekki Seaport Access Road.
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punchng.com | Felix Oloyede
Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business and the Economic Commission for Africa, has unveiled the results of the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 |Africa’s Best Brands and Ethiopia’s Best Brands rankings. The announcement was made at the historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—the birthplace of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union.