Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, may no longer join the African Democratic Congress as both have reportedly slowed consultations following the de-recognition of the party’s leadership by the electoral commission.
Meanwhile, inter-house sports events are evolving beyond students, with parents now actively participating.
This was evident at Sunshine International School in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a recent event featuring parent involvement drew widespread attention and praise.
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1. ADC crisis: Govs, lawmakers shelve defections
There are indications that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and his counterpart from Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed, may no longer join the African Democratic Congress.
Credible sources close to Makinde and the ADC told Sunday PUNCH that the two governors had slowed down their consultations to move to the ADC following the de-recognition of the party’s leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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2. How parents turned inter-house sports into fashion show
Inter-house sports competitions, once largely reserved for students, are increasingly evolving into shared experiences, with parents stepping into the spotlight alongside their children.
This shift was evident at Sunshine International School, Ibadan, Oyo State, where parents actively participated in a lively and unconventional inter-house sports event that has since drawn widespread attention.
Held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Adamasingba Stadium, the event—tagged the “Sunshine School Olympiad”—blended athletic competition with entertainment and cultural expression.
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3. Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History”.
The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face “all Hell”.
“This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies,” Trump said on Truth Social.
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4. Haunted wigs: Lawyers share mysterious courtroom experiences
Although Nigeria’s constitution does not recognise witchcraft or the use of charms, long-standing rumours persist about alleged spiritual attacks on lawyers and the judicial system, writes CHIJIOKE IREMEKA
In many parts of the world, men in white wigs face undue pressure from political interests, powerful individuals, and aggrieved parties while discharging their professional duties.
However, beyond the visible pressures of the courtroom, physical threats and assaults, some lawyers and judges told Sunday PUNCH that they face unusual spiritual attacks while handling certain sensitive cases.
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5. VIDEO: Police identify officers in viral harassment video, promise disciplinary action
The Complaint Response Unit of the Nigerian Police Force has said the officers caught on camera harassing young men in a viral video have been identified and would face disciplinary action.
The unit made this known in a statement on Saturday in reaction to a video on X.com, formerly Twitter, showing some police officers subjecting young boys to harassment under the guise of a search operation.
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