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President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. He described the appointment as a significant recognition of Nigeria’s growing contribution to global health leadership. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations in a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu congratulates Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar on appointment as new Chief Executive Officer of CEPI.’ The President described Abubakar as a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist and global health expert, currently serving as Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College…

​Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum in their opening match of the Süper Lig season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​A Goalless First Half ​Süper Lig champions Galatasaray kicked off their 2026/2027 campaign with a fixture against newly promoted Çorum at Rams Park. Going into the match, Cimbom were the overwhelming favorites due to their status as reigning champions and superior squad quality. ​As expected, they dominated the early proceedings, bossing the midfield. Osimhen made his presence felt early on, lurking inside the box and waiting for opportunities to…

Ibrahim Shawai, the media aide to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Gwamna, has said the 2027 governorship election in the state would be decided at polling units and not on social media platforms. Shawai stated this in a statement issued on Friday while highlighting what he described as Gwamna’s growing engagement with communities across the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. According to him, although social media has become an important tool for political communication, online popularity doesn’t necessarily translate into electoral support. He said, “There is a fundamental truth about…

By Tukur Muntari The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has reviewed the cases of 82 awaiting-trial persons and ordered the immediate release of seven inmates on medical grounds. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Nassarawa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the exercise was conducted at the Kurmawa and Goron Dutse Custodial Centres as part of efforts to promote the speedy dispensation of justice and ensure the protection of the rights of persons in custody. “The Honourable Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije…

Super Eagles captain Wilfried Ndidi could be set to remain at Turkish side Besiktas ahead of next season despite reports linking him with an exit this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old midfielder has been the subject of intense transfer speculation just a year after joining the Turkish giants, with several clubs showing interest in signing him during the current transfer window. Ndidi joined Besiktas last summer after ending his nine-year spell with Leicester City. He quickly established himself as an important player in the squad, making 31 appearances across all competitions, including 25 in the Super Lig. His influence also grew off…

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Two men have died while manually evacuating sewage at Power Line, off Omuma Road, Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Abia State Orientation Agency. The agency warned residents against manual evacuation of sewage, describing the practice as “illegal and dangerous.” “Residents are strongly advised to desist from manual evacuation of sewage, as the practice is both illegal and dangerous. “This notice follows the tragic loss of two men who died while evacuating sewage manually at Power Line, off Omuma Road, Aba on Monday 10…

NPFL club Shooting Stars are currently searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Nurudeen Aweroro earlier this week, and a former Super Eagles coach could be their man Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last season, the Oluyole Warriors appointed Aweroro to replace Gbenga Ogunbote, who had led the team for nearly three years. Aweroro enjoyed a stellar debut campaign, guiding the club to a third-place finish and securing their first appearance in continental football in 27 years. ​They finished just eight points behind champions Enugu Rangers, but despite his impressive start, the club opted to cut ties with him. Ayodele…

Former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, has said he is not bothered by criticism over his display of wealth, insisting that he is more concerned about what God thinks of him than the opinions of people. Melaye stated this in an interview with KAA Truths published on Thursday, while responding to criticism from Nigerians who accuse him of showing off his wealth and being insensitive to the hardship faced by citizens. The former lawmaker said he was not concerned about what people said about his lifestyle, adding that such opinions did not affect his life or finances. “I don’t actually…

By Adetutu Sobowale A 17-year-old Daniel Akanni is appealing for financial assistance worth N2m to undergo the amputation of his left leg and be fitted with an artificial limb. Akanni was born with a leg deformity. He underwent corrective surgery at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, at 18 months old, which enabled him to walk, though he was left with a limp because the corrected leg was shorter than the other. Akanni, who hopes to study Petroleum Engineering, said he would be grateful for the chance to walk again. Daniel Akanni. Photo: Family He said, “I am pleading with Nigerians…