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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a national icon whose contributions to the sport brought pride and joy to millions. The President’s condolences were contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Nigerian football icon Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74, leaving a void in the hearts of many football fans. “The President joins the football community…

Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of severe heat stress in Gombe and 17 other northern states. The affected states are Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory. The warning was contained in NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Gombe on Saturday by the Meteorological Manager in Gombe, Gayus Musa. According to the agency, temperatures are expected to rise up to 40°C from Saturday, causing thermal discomfort in the listed states. “After three days…

The Senior Director of Breeding and Pre-Breeding at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Professor John Derera, has expressed concern over what he described as “A loss of 40 per cent of food grown by farmers in Nigeria annually.” He also valued the total food loss to be at about $9bn. Derera, in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, noted that Nigeria can feed its population and strengthen its economy through food exports, provided that efforts are made to address food waste across the country. According to the statement, he disclosed this in a paper he presented…

The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested the suspected killer of Alhaji Awoyinka Sumaila, a businessman in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Sumaila, who dealt in building materials, was killed by gunmen at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi mango area, Ore, on March 1. DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure. Olushola said that the prime suspect was arrested on April 10, in Osogbo, Osun, through discreet investigation. “The arrest was made after a painstaking manhunt led operatives back to…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”] The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has faulted the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on the release of guidelines for the 2025 Local Government election in the state. IPAC ,in a statement jointly issued by Mrs Temilade Akinade,its Chairperson and Mr George Ashiru ,its Public Relations Officer,on Saturday,said the commission erred in the way it released the guidelines. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that LASIEC had on Friday announced July 12 as the date of the election in 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas(LCDAs) Reacting ,IPAC, the umbrella body of all…

The Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Uche Nwokwu, has said that men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone therapy to alter their body physiology to appear more feminine are also at elevated risk. He explained that because men had breast tissue, they could develop breast cancer, although the condition was rare. Confirming that such cases had been recorded in Nigeria, the NCCP coordinator…

Three-time Premier League winner, Joe Cole, has urged Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to sign Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old was linked with the Gunners last summer, but his €130m release clause was a stumbling block in making a deal materialize. Instead, he joined Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen’s loan spell has been a huge success for him and Okan Buruk’s side. He’s scored 29 goals and provided five assists in 33 games for the Turkish side. Victor Osimhen of during the match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at the quarterfinal of the Turkish Cup.[Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get…

Agency Report The Kwara State Government has said the third round of its ‘Big Catch-Up’ vaccination campaign for children aged two to five will commence on April 12. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu, disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting. Elelu, represented by the Director of Community Health Services, Rukayat Ayodeji, said the campaign aimed to bridge the immunisation coverage gap and would run till April 17. She said the programme targeted zero-dose children and others who missed their scheduled vaccinations. The executive secretary added that the campaign would…

[adsense ad_id=”inarticle”]The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially announced the date for the upcoming local government elections. The commission, in a statement, declared that elections for chairmen and councilors across the 20 local government Areas (LGAs), 37 local council development Areas (LCDAs), and 376 wards of Lagos State will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This announcement, made according to Section 21(I) of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2008 (as amended), marks the official commencement of the electoral process as the tenure of the current local government administration draws to a close. The Chairman of…

Photo Credit: Complex Music/X Tyla made the audience lose their breath at Coachella yesterday with an unforgettable performance, marking her debut at the festival. Music fans gathered to see the superstar take the stage, and what a perfomance she delivered! Tyla performed her hit ‘On and On’ along with a mix of Aaliyah’s ‘Rock the Boat,’ bringing her unique dance style to the crowd. She wore a sparkly gold bra top, paired with a white fabric tied around her torso in a stylish knot, leaving her midriff exposed. Her red and white patterned skirt, complete with fringed details, added to…