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Cristiano Giuntoli’s exit from Juventus is expected to dent their move for Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Juventus sporting director’s decision to step down has cast uncertainty over the club’s transfer plans, which is expected to end their pursuit of the Nigerian international, per Football Italia. Osimhen, who has been linked with several European giants, now appears more likely to consider offers from Liverpool, Manchester United, or clubs from the Saudi Pro League as he eyes an exit from Napoli. Victor Osimhen SSC Napoli looks on, Serie A TIM, SSC Napoli vs…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised Nigeria’s heavy reliance on curative medicine, urging a nationwide focus on preventive healthcare and indigenous wellness solutions. Speaking at the launch of The EverHale Living Company and its maiden Wellness Expo in Lagos at the weekend, the former president declared that wellness is not a luxury but a responsibility, urging Nigerians to take charge of their health through lifestyle changes. Obasanjo, who revealed he has been managing diabetes for over four decades using traditional African practices and discipline, said the country’s healthcare system must prioritise prevention over treatment. “You can call me…

Feelers from the broad-based opposition coalition being forged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, reveal that the immediate past Transportation Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, may emerge as the ultimate presidential standard-bearer of the group. It was reliably gathered that Amaechi came into the picture following Peter Obi’s insistence on contesting the presidential poll alongside his former running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Amaechi, who turned 60 on May 27, had, during an anniversary lecture organised in his honour, disclosed that he pointedly told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

• Abiodun sends delegation to Kano, supports victims’ families with N1m each• FRSC blames driver fatigue, speeding for fatal crash The Kano State government has declared today a public holiday to mourn the death of 22 athletes who lost their lives in a tragic auto crash on Saturday. The athletes were killed near Kuri, about 50 kilometres from Kano, while returning from Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they had represented Kano at the 22nd National Sports Festival. In a statement signed by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt…

By Gilbert Ekugbe The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of a broader strategy to promote a cleaner, safer, and flood-free Lagos. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Sunday during an inspection tour of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area. Wahab emphasised the importance of making sanitation a daily culture, stating that the return of the monthly exercise is currently under consideration at the State Executive Council level. “Lagos is strongly considering reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation…

The World Institute for Peace (WIP) has urged the Osun State Police Command to strengthen security measures ahead of the upcoming Ifa Festival and Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ile-Ife, scheduled to take place on June 6, 2025. In an open letter addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, WIP’s Executive Director, Lamina Omotoyosi, highlighted the potential for religious tension, citing past incidents of clashes between traditional worshippers and Muslims during similar events. Omotoyosi expressed concern over the overlapping dates of the Annual World Ifa Festival and the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, noting that the proximity of the Ifa Temple to the Ile-Ife…

The World Health Organization on Friday raised concerns over the rise in addiction linked to flavours among youths across the world. To stem the tide, WHO called on governments across the globe to urgently ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes, to protect youth from addiction and disease. The WHO raised the alarm in commemoration of 2025 World No Tobacco Day. With around 8 million tobacco-related deaths each year, the organisation said it was time for action. The world health body said flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the…

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has fired back at critics who dismissed the Unity Cup as a minor tournament following Nigeria’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Jamaica, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles held their nerve to edge the Reggae Boyz 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time, with the Bayern Munich target among the players who converted from the spot. Taking to his social media after the final whistle, Arokodare responded to those who downplayed the importance of the friendly competition. “Say I no go win anything this season. If you like, make una call am backyard…

A Vice Principal of a private secondary school in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been attacked and brutally beaten by thugs allegedly hired by the mother of a student for preventing her child from cheating during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Vice Principal, Rotifa, of Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, was assaulted after seizing an Android phone from an SS3 student, Wisdom Elisa, in the examination hall. According to a teacher in the school, the Vice Principal is currently receiving treatment at St. John and Mary Hospital, Odokoyi, with other members of staff…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of Environment, Mr. Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, has made a surprise move by resigning from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The 57-year-old politician from Nasarawa State was appointed Minister of Environment by The post 2027: Buhari’s minister, Abdullahi, dumps APC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.