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By Peter Omopo Johannesburg, South Africa – Tensions escalated over the weekend between the United States and South Africa following a diplomatic dispute at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where the White House criticized Pretoria for what it described as a “weaponized” G20 presidency. The row intensified after South Africa declined a U.S. request to have its chargé d’affaires represent Washington at the summit’s closing ceremony. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office insisted that the ceremonial handover of the G20 presidency could not be done to a junior diplomat. The U.S. is scheduled to assume the G20 leadership in 2026. White…

By Peter Omopo Football fever intensified across England on a busy matchday as Premier League clubs delivered drama, tension, and high-stakes storylines. The spotlight remained firmly on North London, where Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur continued preparations for one of the league’s fiercest derbies, while Liverpool were left searching for answers after yet another disappointing defeat. In Sheffield, derby updates kept the atmosphere charged as fans followed every development in one of English football’s oldest rivalries. North London Derby: Atmosphere Heats Up With kickoff approaching, Arsenal and Tottenham fans filled the airwaves and online platforms with predictions, debates, and mounting tension.…

Cohabiting—Is When people live together in harmony, they create an atmosphere where peace becomes natural, love becomes visible, and growth becomes possible. Psalm 133:1 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity.” Unity does not happen by accident; it is the result of intentional effort, patience, understanding, and mutual honour. * In relationships and marriages, cohabiting should reflect partnership, teamwork, and genuine care. It means creating a home where love is nurtured, communication is open, and each person feels valued. It is not just about sharing rooms but sharing hearts, dreams, and responsibilities. * In our…

By ‘dayo Adedayo Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu*, has ignited something new in Lagos. Something quietly revolutionary, something many citizens are only just beginning to recognise. And I felt this deeply, almost spiritually, as I stepped into the *2025 Ake Arts and Book Festival.* Before any artwork, author, or performance could call my attention, what first welcomed me were the vibrant sponsor banners, each proudly bearing the Lagos State logo. It felt as though the city itself reached out its hands to embrace me. This was my second time attending the Ake Festival; the first was many years ago in…

By Peter Omopo November 18, 2025, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar; Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area flagged off E-Birth Registration in Agboyi-Ketu. This event was held at the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre on Akintan Street. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) the global agency dedicated to protecting the rights and futures of children worldwide has taken a bold step in the registration of births in Nigeria. They were on ground to launch the e-birth registration programme in Agboyi-Ketu and the Chairman; Hon. Adetola Abubakar was on ground to do justice to that. The UNICEF asserts that any child…

By Peter Omopo Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has vowed to investigate reports of a recent withdrawal of military personnel from certain vulnerable communities amid rising security concerns. Matawalle made the pledge on Friday while responding to growing public anxiety over the alleged redeployment of troops from areas battling persistent bandit attacks. The minister said the Federal Government would not condone any action capable of exposing citizens to danger, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains a top priority of the administration. “We have received the reports, and I can assure Nigerians that a full investigation…

One of the leading empowerment societies in Nigeria, Adashe Women Housing, has handed over 100 newly-built housing units to widows in Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, representing a major humanitarian intervention to improve the living conditions of the widows and orphans. The initiative, conceived and driven by the Founder and CEO of Adashe Women Housing, Dr. Umma Sani, was made possible through the land she provided and partnerships with the Family Homes Fund, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Ministry of Women Affairs and NASEINI. The houses were commissioned on Monday at a ceremony that…

By Peter Omopo Former President Goodluck Jonathan has faulted persistent underdevelopment in the Niger Delta on entrenched personal interests, weak political will, and years of political rivalry among regional leaders. Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Friday at the public presentation of The Hidden Treasures, a 202-page book authored by former Delta State governorship aspirant Chris Iyovwaye. The event also featured prominent political figures, including former Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo and ex-Minister of Information Prof. Jerry Gana, who echoed concerns over the region’s stalled progress. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mike Oghiadomhe, Jonathan said numerous development plans…

By Peter Omopo The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, has outlined seven critical conditions that must be met before the association will suspend its ongoing nationwide strike. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH on Friday, Suleiman revealed that although the government had held three conciliation meetings with striking doctors—where 19 demands were agreed upon with clear timelines—virtually none of the resolutions had been implemented. The only exception, he said, was the partial payment of the 25–35 per cent allowance, which remains incomplete, with about 40 per cent of members yet to receive the…

By Peter Omopo The number of pupils and students abducted from St Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, has increased to 303, according to an updated report by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter. Gunmen had invaded the Catholic-owned school in the early hours of Friday, initially abducting 215 pupils along with 12 teachers. However, a detailed verification exercise revealed that 88 additional students, earlier thought to have escaped, were also among those taken. This brings the total number of abductees to 315, comprising 303 students and 12…