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Gbenga Sodeinde In Ado Ekiti The Most Reverend Oluwasun Fagbohun, President of the African Union of Old Catholic Churches and Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church in Nigeria, has called on the Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, to once again offer what he calls an “unreserved apology” to Christians, Nigerians and the international community for issues related to terrorism and insecurity in the country. He protested his recent alleged denial of the genocide of Christians in Nigeria. Bishop Fagbohun made this call in his New Year message, a copy of which…

main eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureCorner flags flutter in the wind on the south coast. Photo: Hongbo Chen/Action Plus/ShutterstockshareArsenal players warming up at the Vitality Stadium. Photo: Toby Melville/ReutersshareElsewhere in the Premier League: Wolves finally won their first game of the season, scoring three goals without reply against a disappointing West Ham at Molineux. In news that truly feels like ages ago for those of us who remember making his debut for Leeds United at the age of 16, James Milner celebrated his 40th birthday by helping Brighton to a 2-0 win over Burnley,…

After months of pressure with accusations of drug trafficking and corruption in power, President Donald Trump said the United States attacked Venezuela and detained longtime President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday.The US government has not intervened so directly in Latin America since it invaded Panama in 1989 to oust military leader Manuel Noriega over similar allegations.”The United States has successfully launched a major attack on Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been detained and exiled along with his wife,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Prior to the overnight attack, the United States had accused Maduro of…

Canada has ramped up immigration enforcement at the fastest pace in more than a decade, deporting 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, according to official data obtained by Saturday Punch. The figures, taken from the Canada Border Services Agency’s Forced Migration Program statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “forcibly relocated” inventory, awaiting deportation from Canada. According to the latest statistics updated on November 25, 2025, Nigeria ranks 9th among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada under review, with 974 Nigerians awaiting deportation coming in at 5th place. A breakdown of the data showed that…

Every Friday, we pick the best or most exciting matches to watch in football every weekend. From derbies to top-flight showdowns, from relegation six-point battles to world-class battles and other interesting tactical battles, there’s something for everyone.This week we take you through big derbies, possible big bench managerial debuts, big upsets and knockout games in England, Italy, Spain, France, Scotland and Morocco.French Ligue 1 Round 17Kickoff: Sunday, 2:45pm ET, 7:45pm GMTFor the first time since the end of the 1970s, a Paris derby has taken place in France’s top league!On Sunday, local rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Paris Football Club will…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested the driver of the Lexus sport utility vehicle involved in the fatal accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua’s close friends, but the case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026 to allow for further proceedings, Saturday Punch reported. The driver, identified as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was arraigned at the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on Friday, according to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olusei Babasei. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday, Babaseyi disclosed that the case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026 to allow for further proceedings. The…

1. “This is a game in a hostile environment.”Manager Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United teenagers Jack Fletcher, Shay Race and Bendito Mantat they must prepare for a hostile environment at Leeds United on Sunday.Amorim was forced to use all three debutants as substitutes as the team’s strength declined in recent matches. The head coach is once again expected to be without eight of his frontline players for this weekend’s trip to Elland Road. Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Koby Mainu, Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are all injured, while Nousair Mazrawi, Brian Mbuumbo and Amad Diallo are absent on…

Nigerian sustainability and carbon researcher Feysayo Michael Ogunyemi has been elected as a member of Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society. The Society, based in the United States, is an international organization that recognizes excellence in scientific and engineering research through peer nominations and recognition. According to an official digital certificate issued by the association, Mr. Ogunyemi was elected as a full member in 2025 after approval by Sigma Xi’s Eligibility and Membership Committee. The certificate states that he has been “duly elected to full membership” and has accepted the privileges and responsibilities of membership as set out in…

President Donald Trump said the United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, after weeks of accusing the group of targeting Christians.The president said in a post on the Truth social platform: “Tonight, at my direction as Commander-in-Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly attack against the ISIS terrorist scum in northwestern Nigeria. They have primarily targeted innocent Christians, committing brutal killings at levels not seen in years, or even centuries!””I previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop their slaughter of Christians, there would be a punishment in hell,…

Canada has ramped up immigration enforcement at the fastest pace in more than a decade, deporting 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, according to official data obtained by Saturday Punch. The figures, taken from the Canada Border Services Agency’s Forced Migration Program statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “forcibly relocated” inventory, awaiting deportation from Canada. According to the latest statistics updated on November 25, 2025, Nigeria ranks 9th among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada under review, with 974 Nigerians awaiting deportation coming in at 5th place. A breakdown of the data showed that…