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The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. In a continued effort to uphold its corporate social responsibility (CSR), The…

Former Italy international Roberto Pruzzo has claimed that Victor Osimhen will join Juventus next season, amid growing speculation over the Nigerian striker’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has enjoyed a prolific spell in Turkey, but reports linking him with a return to Serie A are gathering pace. Speaking on Radio Radio via TMW, AS Roma Hall of Famer Pruzzo revealed that a reliable source close to the player had confirmed Osimhen’s move to Turin is all but sealed. “I know that the next Juventus striker will be Osimhen. A reliable source, close to…

Curfew for the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, to perform the statutory traditional rites leading up to his April 5 coronation has been reviewed to start by 10pm and end at 4.30am. Earlier the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin-designate, Rotimi Osuntola, had in a statement announced an 8pm to 6am curfew starting from Friday to Saturday, March 29, 2025. However, hours after the initial announcement, Osuntola, in a conversation with The PUNCH, explained that the curfew had to be reviewed to factor in the ongoing Ramadan where Muslims have to begin fasting with the early morning Fajr prayer as…

Lara Adejoro, Abuja Stakeholders in the health sector have harped on the need to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through effective stewardship programmes, collaborative efforts and policy development. The experts said this at the Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme Sharing and Learning Event and the Africa Leadership-Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Graduation in Abuja, themed, “Strengthening healthcare facility antimicrobial stewardship programme in Nigeria.” They emphasised the global and national urgency of addressing AMR, particularly in Nigeria, where the misuse and overuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise of resistant pathogens. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,…

Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram King Charles III is sharing his taste in music in a special collaboration with Apple Music, ’The King’s Music Room’,  to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. A musical journey that reflects His Majesty’s personal taste, the collaboration brings together a mix of classic and contemporary songs that hold personal meaning for the King. The show is shaped by his extraordinary experiences from around the world. In the broadcast, which His Majesty recorded to mark this year’s Commonwealth Day, The King also shares anecdotes about his encounters with some of the artists featured and reveals why the songs help…

English Premier League club Manchester United are considering a move for French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as he is a cheaper option than Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United for the last 18 months, but the club has failed to seal the deal. Instead, they have signed other strikers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Unfortunately for them, these two strikers have failed to impress. And with the appointment of new coach Ruben Amorim, there is a good possibility that both of them will leave. Manchester United coach Ruben…

The Benin Traditional Council has announced the suspension of 67 Enigie in the Benin Kingdom, with immediate effect. The Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, made this known in a statement in Benin on Friday. Irabor said that their suspension was a result of their anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution. “This decision was made by Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin, due to their alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin and the traditional institution,” he said. According to him, the suspended Enigie’s names have been attached to the…

Combined team of security operatives, including members of vigilance group, eliminated notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu in Kebbi. The state’s Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga, made this known in a statement on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. He said Maigemu was neutralised on Thursday at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government, a remote area with challenging terrain, after a fierce gun battle. He added that “this success comes just a week after Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi visited Bagiza and Rausa Kade communities in Arewa Local Government to condole with residents over the killing of six people by…

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Barcelona are considering a summer move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as sporting director Deco looks to reshape the club’s attacking options, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman, who has enjoyed a standout campaign with Atalanta, has reportedly climbed to the top of Barcelona’s transfer wishlist, overtaking AC Milan‘s Rafael Leao. According to El Nacional, the Blaugrana have cooled their interest in Leao due to his inconsistent performances and off-field controversies, leaving Lookman as a more appealing and affordable option. Some Ademola Lookman magic against Empoli #EmpoliAtalanta pic.twitter.com/Uuf8h0ixEz — Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 24, 2025 Super Eagles star Lookman, Deco’s…