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Daniel Ayantoye In commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the Elkheir Foundation has launched a menstrual equity initiative with the unveiling of the Pilot Period Box at Government Girls’ Secondary School Junior Section in Kaduna. According to a statement sent to Saturday PUNCH, the initiative marks a significant milestone in Elkheir’s broader mission to build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. The statement said the foundation stocked the box with approximately 500 sanitary pads to provide immediate support for girls in the school and promote menstrual health and dignity among adolescent students. In her address at the programme, Strategic Advisor of the Foundation, Munira…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Reggae Boys of Jamaica via penalty shoot-outs to win the Unity Cup at the 2025 Unity Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. After beating Ghana in the Jollof derby on Wednesday, Nigeria sealed date with Jamaica, who beat Trinidad and Tobago, in the final of the Unity Cup. On paper, Nigeria had the better quality and were the slight favourites to win. And it seemed like it would be an easy roll for them, as they grabbed the opener just nine minutes into the fixture. Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi located Cyriel Dessers with a fine…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Nigerians have allowed bandits to occupy positions of authority. El-Rufai, while speaking at a Public Lecture to celebrate former Minister of Transport Rotimi Amechi, said, “What we have done in this country is to allow bandits, not the ones in the bushes, the urban bandits, to take over the governance of our country.” Ahead of the 2027 general elections, he stressed the need for Nigerians to look at those offering themselves for leadership and pick those with competence, capability, capacity, and commitment to make Nigeria move forward. “And I believe…

In SummaryThe top 10 most expensive real estate markets in Africa are less than half of the average person.Mozambique and Ghana have the highest value price per square meter, which rapidly reflects urban development and strong investor interest.Many of these countries rank high not due to strong property demands, but due to increasing inflation and limited housing supply.Deep Dive!Africa’s real estate market in 2025 shows both improved economies, increasing housing shortages, and a larger spread of monetary value. In major cities, housing prices are climbing faster than income, making it difficult for the average citizen to buy or invest.This article…

Tragedy has struck the Kano sporting community as 21 contingent returning from the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State died in a ghastly auto crash. The unfortunate incident, involving 36 passengers in an official coastal bus, left 15 other occupants in critical condition. The Guardian gathered that the fatal accident occurred early Saturday at Dakasoye town about 50 kilometers to Kano, after the participants had travelled several hours overnight from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Guardian gathered that those confirmed dead included young athletes, a journalist, a chief medical personnel, a public relations officer of the Kano…

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are planning to offer Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen ₦27 billion per year to convince him to join the club permanently, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has enjoyed a remarkable campaign at Galatasaray following his season-long loan from Napoli in the summer. Many thought that Osimhen would just pass time at Galatasaray after Napoli removed him for their plans for the season. However, the Super Eagles star has quickly become a fan favourite and one of the club’s most valuable figures. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray (photo credit: Imago) The reason is not far-fetched, Osimhen has contributed 37…

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele is facing new charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) related to the alleged unlawful possession of billions of naira in several proxy accounts and the illegal purchase of 753 housing units in Abuja. EFCC claims that in August 2021, Emefiele and a fugitive associate, Eric Ocheme, conspired to fraudulently purchase the estate at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, in an eight-count charge submitted to the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court in Abuja. The anti-corruption agency also alleged that Emefiele laundered billions of naira through corporate accounts…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as misleading and baseless the recent statement by Anambra-born businessman Prince Arthur Eze that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for a second term in office. In a strong rebuttal issued at the weekend, the Enugu State Chapter of the party dismissed Eze’s claim as “personal opinion driven by self-interest rather than political reality.” “Prince Arthur Eze is not a member of the APC. He is neither a spokesperson for President Tinubu nor has he ever played any official role in the President’s campaign or administration,” the…

Former National Electoral Commissioner and Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Prof. Adele Jinadu, has said that the recent wave of defections by political actors is a direct result of the abuse of state power ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the Professor of Political Science, the spate of defections is not merely coincidental, but reflects the deliberate use of state apparatus to weaken the opposition and consolidate power by those in office. Jinadu stated this at a one-day dialogue on Promoting Grassroots Mobilisation for Election Mandate Protection, organised by the CDD in collaboration with the…

Jide Ajia President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre following the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives and displaced more than 3,000 families. The order was given early Saturday after the President received reports on the scale of the disaster. From available reports, no fewer than 75 victims have been buried, while over 100 people remain unaccounted for amid ongoing search-and-rescue operations. In a statement issued via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialABAT, Tinubu expressed grief over the incident and promised a…