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The BWF has approved a major change to the badminton scoring system, moving to a 3×15 format from 2027 to create more dynamic and engaging matches. Read More: https://punchng.com/badminton-to-change-scoring-system-to-3x15-from-2027/
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his first playoff triple-double to help the Knicks even the series with the Hawks with a 114-98 win in Game 4.
Italy has called for continued harmony within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization following reports of an ostensible plot to suspend Spain. Speaking on the sidelines of an EU leaders summit in Cyprus, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed that the alliance must remain united. “I don’t view the idea of Spain leaving NATO positively,” Meloni […] NATO: Italy backs Spain amid ‘suspension plot’
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
Human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa calls the Lagos movement restriction for sanitation unlawful, describing it as a breach of citizens’ rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/adegboruwa-slams-lagos-for-restricting-movement-during-sanitation-exercise/
Footballer Hugo Ekitike has sparked conversation after adding the Yoruba phrase “Omo Olorun” (Child of God) to his Instagram bio, exciting fans. Read More: https://punchng.com/hugo-ekitike-sparks-reactions-after-omo-olorun-instagram-change/
Sebastian Aho scored two goals, and goaltender Frederik Andersen made 25 saves, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Saturday, sweeping the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to become the NHL's first team to advance to Round 2.
Desmond Bane connected on seven 3-pointers and closed with 25 points, as the Orlando Magic watched a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate before rallying to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
The crucial strike came in the 10th minute, with a set-piece routine that caught the visitors completely off guard. Martin Ødegaard’s clever dummy allowed Noni Madueke to slide the ball into Kai Havertz, who laid it off to Eze.
The Chairman of the Niger State Internal Revenue Service, NGSIRS, Mr. Mohammed Etsu, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to deepening tax reforms through statewide sensitisation, full automation of revenue collection, and stronger enforcement mechanisms to curb extortion and ensure compliance. Mr. Etsu stated this after receiving a Service Award at the gala night of the […] NGSIRS moves to curb illegal tax collection, spearhead automation in Niger
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar declares his intention to run in the Bauchi governorship race, vowing to tackle insecurity and boost the econo Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-foreign-affairs-minister-tuggar-joins-bauchi-governorship-race/
Joao Palhinha poked in a late winner for Tottenham as they picked up their first Premier League victory of 2026 in a 1-0 win at Wolves that gives them hope of survival.
