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By Peter Omopo  The search for Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, ended in relief as his mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo, confirmed on Saturday that he had been found. Omotayo, who had taken to social media earlier in the day to raise alarm over her son’s disappearance, announced his safe return in a Facebook post simply stating, “My son has been found.” Her appeal had sparked widespread concern and prompted responses from members of the public and government officials. Confirming the development to PUNCH on Sunday, the university’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Dr Joshua Suleiman,…

By Rashidat Ajakaye The future we hold is unclear, in the world of pride and fear, best of modern garments we wear are more of fairy tales for the peeping sunlight. Within us lives a global light that we pray hard for each night. In the floody movement of aspirations we feed on shiny glitters of each weed, hoping that one might lead us to succeed. Yet, do we see the night stars? Shining thou radiant; without caring about the scars which the night command upon other matters! Glories of most souls becoming the earliest dream of the coming era,…

By Moses Olafare The Natural Father of the Oduduwa Race Worldwide and the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II, yesterday wrapped up his 3 day working visit to Balyesa state where he held meetings with relevant stakeholders including former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Governor of Balyesa state, Senator Duoye Diri, and Chairman of the state Council of Traditional Rulers and members of his council who expressed excitements to host their national Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council(SNTRC) and Co-Chair, Notional Council…

By Peter Omopo  Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili impressed on her debut at the newly launched Grand Slam Track series in Miami on Friday, finishing third in a fiercely contested women’s 100m final. The race was won by U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who blazed to victory in 10.75 seconds, ahead of fellow American Tamari Davis, who clocked 10.79 seconds. Ofili followed closely in third with a time of 10.94 seconds, rounding off a podium packed with high-calibre talent. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas ran a personal milestone, breaking the 11-second barrier in all conditions for the first time…

By Peter Omopo  A woman, Fijabi Omotayo, has cried out over the disappearance of her son, Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, who has not been seen or heard from since she dropped him off at the campus on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In an emotional Facebook live video, Omotayo said her son’s sudden disappearance has left her sleepless and desperate for answers. She appealed to the public and security agencies to help locate him, saying that efforts to get clarity from the school have so far yielded no concrete information. “I dropped him off myself…

By Peter Omopo Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has dismissed rumours circulating online that he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Describing the reports as “clear mischief” and a “calculated attempt” to tarnish his image, Kyari took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account late Saturday to set the record straight. “I am currently enjoying a well-deserved rest following the recent dissolution of the NNPCL board and management,” Kyari wrote. He further stated that he remains ready to respond to any lawful inquiry regarding…

By Peter Omopo  A fresh dispute appears to be emerging between two of Yoruba land’s foremost traditional rulers—the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi—stemming from a recent cultural controversy in the United States. The rift became publicly noticeable on Tuesday, April 29, during a programme organised by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in Ibadan, Oyo State. A viral video from the event showed Oba Owoade refusing to stand up to greet the Ooni as he approached other monarchs seated at the venue, sparking criticism and heated debates online. While some observers interpreted…

By Peter Omopo  Libreville, Gabon – Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was among several African leaders who attended the inauguration of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as President of Gabon on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the Central African nation’s political transition. The ceremony, held at the Stade de l’Amitié Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville, featured vibrant military parades, cultural displays, and a strong show of national pride. It came after Nguema’s decisive victory in the April 12, 2025 presidential election, in which he defeated seven other candidates. Nguema had been serving as Gabon’s interim leader for the past 20 months following…

By Peter Omopo  Vatican City – Catholic cardinals gathered on Saturday for their ninth closed-door meeting at the Vatican as preparations intensify for the election of a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The meetings, known as “general congregations,” are being held daily in the lead-up to the conclave, which will begin on Wednesday, May 7. The sessions provide an opportunity for the cardinals to reflect on the challenges the next pope will face and to exchange views before being locked inside the Sistine Chapel to cast their votes. Cardinals from across the globe have…

By Peter Omopo  Chaos erupted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja as dozens of passengers, including families with children and expatriates, were left stranded overnight following the abrupt cancellation of multiple Air Peace flights. Stranded travellers were forced to spend the night on cold aluminium chairs in the airport’s departure hall, with many expressing outrage over the airline’s handling of the situation. Videos and photos obtained by PUNCH Online showed angry passengers protesting, some demanding explanations, while others sat helplessly in frustration. The mass cancellations come amid a surge in delayed and disrupted Air Peace flights in recent…