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The Justice for Afe Babalola Legacy group has urged the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, to consider the facts in the ongoing defamation case involving activist lawyer Dele Farotimi and the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN). The case stems from Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, in which

Fleet’s Aerin Frankel is one of the best goaltenders in the world. The 25-year-old, 5-foot-5, small but mighty Boston netminder has a .937 save percentage and 2.02 to start the PWHL’s second season — good for best in the league for goalies that have played in three games. What makes Frankel so good? It’s pretty […]

The family of 19-year-old Ebube Orjike, who has been missing since Thursday, December 12, 2024, is appealing to the public for assistance in locating her. PUNCH Metro learnt from the Ogun State Police Command on Sunday that the teenager reportedly left her home on Mubarak Street last Thursday and headed to her workplace on Onwe

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has announced the formation of a five-member committee to advocate for the repeal or amendment to anti-media laws in Nigeria. These laws, which the NGE describes as “obnoxious,” have been criticised for undermining press freedom, democracy, and transparency. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General

The 2024 CAF Awards, celebrating African football, will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. Set for Monday, the event will honour Africa’s footballing greats of the past year, with two distinguished presenters, Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara, at the helm. This was announced in a press release on the CAF website,

Quick commerce business Zepto saw its operating revenue increase by 120% year on year in the 2024 fiscal year, touching Rs 4,454 crore, which helped the business to marginally reduce its net loss.

Ofowino Toritsemuwa has emerged as the new Nigeria Women’s National Chess Champion at the just concluded 2024 National Chess Championship at the Orchid Hotel, Lekki. Playing her first National tournament in 2012, Toritsemuwa has been in the dugout of the Nigerian chess industry as she battles her way up the ladder of women in chess.

1. Bali Nine: Australians jailed in Indonesia 'relieved' to be home  BBC
2. ‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal  The Guardian
3. 'Bali Nine' drug smuggler ring members released after nearly 20 years in prison  Sky News
4. Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world  The Conversation
5. Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from ‘Bali Nine’ drug... Читать дальше...

The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.

A disastrous fire again wreaked havoc in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday morning, destroying three shops while the prompt arrival of the state fire services saved 13 others. Investigations by PUNCH Metro revealed that the blaze, which began around midnight behind a branch of the First City Monument Bank, Dugbe in Ibadan, is

Grading the Jets' 32-25 road win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

The Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted over 695,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) being smuggled to neighbouring countries. The NCS Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, said the feat achieved in collaboration with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, is to fight economic saboteurs who ventured into smuggling and diversion of petroleum products.

Super Bowl champions Tedy Bruschi and Julian Edelman weigh in on Bill Belichick's shocking decision to leave the NFL ranks for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Four families competed for the character-filled three-bedroom house on a large block, owned by the sellers for about 30 years.

Greece reportedly aims to cap banks’ money transfer fees, while eliminating consumer bill pay fees. As Bloomberg News reported, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told lawmakers on Sunday (Dec. 15) that efforts by banks to lower administrative costs for customers “were not enough.” Mitsotakis announced a cap of €0.50 ($0.52) on banks’ fees for transfers of […]

Turmeric for Pets involves introducing this beneficial spice into their diets safely and effectively. Raw turmeric alone, however, is not enough. Its key compound, curcumin, is poorly absorbed by the body in its natural form.

Two people have been taken to hospital and a dog has died after an explosion on board a 'pleasure boat' at a marina in Wrexham, North Wales, on Saturday

The Energy Commission of Nigeria has expressed outrage over the arrest of its workers by police at the construction site of the multi-billion-naira Renewed Hope Bio-Methanol Pilot Plant in Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State. The commission, an agency under the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, alleged that the arrests, which occurred on

NHS England issued new guidance on the “safest, most effective” way to treat patients in corridors

Two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC are walking tightrope in the group stage of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup after suffering two defeats in three games so far this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The nine-time Nigerian champions were handed a 3-0 defeat by Black Bulls of Mozambique on Sunday, a further dent in

After showing gradual weakness amidst range movement in last fi ve sessions, Nifty witnessed an excellent upmove from the intraday lows on Friday and closed the day higher. A long bull candle was formed on daily chart with a long lower shadow.

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan discussed her experience returning to work two months after giving birth to triplets. Balancing work on the reality show "Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstars" with new motherhood, she initially felt guilty but realized her babies primarily slept. Khan highlighted the societal pressure on mothers, noting that fathers aren't questioned about career sacrifices.

The five men have returned to Australia after having the rest of their life sentences commuted "on humanitarian grounds."