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Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli in recent weeks, and Trabzonspor have already made a firm decision regarding his future, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onuachu has arguably been the standout performer in the Süper Lig this season. He currently leads the goalscoring charts with an impressive 21 goals in 24 appearances, with two assists to go. His contributions have been instrumental in propelling the Black Sea Storm to third in the table, where they sit just four points behind league leaders Galatasaray. Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu, Trabzonspor players. (PC:…

Ikenna Obianeri The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has said tuberculosis remains a major health threat in Nigeria, urging collective and smarter action to end deaths from the disease. Soludo said that with thousands of people and families severely affected, society and community-led efforts must strengthen commitments to combating tuberculosis. The Anambra first lady, who is also the founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation, Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo, stated this in a press statement released on Tuesday to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day. World Tuberculosis Day, observed globally on March 24 by the World Health…

The Federal Government has maintained that Nigeria’s tax reform will ultimately be judged not by how much revenue it generates, but by how fairly it distributes opportunities across society. The Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, said this at the unveiling of a book on policy guide aimed at advancing gender equity and social inclusion in Abuja recently. The presentation organised by the Policy Innovation Centre brought together policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives. Attendees engaged in high-level discussions on the 2026 tax reforms,…

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, Hull City’s Semi Ajayi, and Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are some of the first set of players to touch down in the Super Eagles camp in Turkey, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will lock horns with Iran and Jordan later this month in what will serve as Wod Cup preparatory fixtures for the two counties. Nigeria failed to qualify for the Mundial, so the games will just be games for coach Chelle to try out new things. Recall that last week a list was 23 5players was announce for the fixtures. Well, on Monay camp opened, and some of…

The Kebbi State Police Command on Tuesday said all the suspects linked to the circumstances surrounding the death of two young sisters at the General Hospital, Zuru, have been detained. The development comes as the state government’s probe panel, set up to investigate the incident, has begun sittings in Zuru. The sisters, aged three and six, reportedly died on March 18 after allegedly being administered the wrong medication during treatment at the hospital. Confirming the incident in a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafi’u Abubakar, said arrests had been made and investigations were ongoing.…

Dele Ogunyemi Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel in a major initiative to strengthen healthcare delivery across Delta State. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, announced the development at a press conference in Asaba, the state capital, on Tuesday. According to the commissioner, the move is “a strategic response to rising demand for healthcare services and ongoing upgrades in medical infrastructure in the state.” He added, “The recruitment drive is closely tied to recent developments in the sector, including the upgrade of General Hospital Warri to a Central Hospital and…

In the evolving story of governance and development in Oyo State, certain individuals distinguish themselves not merely by the offices they occupy but by the enduring impact of their service. Among such figures is Olusegun Olayiwola, a public administrator whose trajectory from grassroots leadership to state-level stewardship reflects a consistent pattern of purposeful action, institutional reform, and people-centred governance. His record, built over years of service across multiple strategic ministries, offers a compelling illustration of what it means to translate public office into measurable progress. Long before he assumed responsibilities at the state-level, Olayiwola’s imprint was already evident at the…

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has offered a timely financial lifeline to a struggling Nigeria-based footballer, stepping in with a donation that could help save a career, Soccernet.ng reports. The Slavia Prague centreback made a voluntary contribution of two million naira to support Abraham Somtochukwu, who has been battling a serious knee injury. The young player had spent weeks appealing for help on social media, sharing his situation widely on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Somtochukwu had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury earlier in the year, a condition that has kept him away from football…

Comedian and actress Princess has launched a scathing attack on colleague Biola Adebayo over her interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, known as Baba Ijesha, accusing her of insensitivity, wickedness and inflicting deliberate pain on the family of a child sexual assault victim. Princess, whose foster daughter was the victim in the Baba Ijesha case, took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to condemn Adebayo in a lengthy video statement, questioning how a self-described rape survivor could give a platform to a convicted sex offender to cast aspersions on the victim’s family. “You said you have also been a victim…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, as part of efforts to accelerate progress toward ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s HIV response through innovation, expanded prevention services, and increased domestic financing. Salako made this known on Monday during a media parley organised by the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STDs Control Programme under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja. “The…