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Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Michael Awoniyi, showed his humanitarian side by paying for the Iftar meals of fasting Muslims in the club’s community, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has started just two Premier League games for Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side this season and isn’t having his best career stint, but yet, he wears a smile. Away from the pitch, Awoniyi treated the Nottingham community to a meal yesterday evening. The meal served as Iftar for the Muslim, and a fast break for the Christians in the area, who are currently in the lent period as well. Taiwo Awoniyi…

Makua Ubanagu A professor of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Bolanle Simeon-Fayomi, has highlighted the systemic barriers limiting women’s access to education, employment, and societal opportunities in Nigeria. Speaking at the PUNCH Media Foundation’s 2025 International Women’s Day Webinar on Thursday, Simeon-Fayomi emphasized that despite education, women are often restricted by societal norms and patriarchal structures. “Even those who are well-educated cannot be said to be self-sufficient. Many people look at work only from the perspective of getting a white-collar job, rather than as a means of self-empowerment,” she said. She explained that Nigeria’s patriarchal society…

This episode of Kiekie Unscripted Experience will have you laughing so hard, you might shed a few happy tears. Lasisi Elenu and Officer Woos scrambling to pick up balloons was pure comedy gold. The rule was simple, walk backwards to grab the balloons, then pass them to a teammate who would fill the bags. But, of course, chaos ensued. Officer Woos slipped once, maybe even twice, while Lasisi kept sighing dramatically and clutching his waist. By the end, both comedians had to admit they weren’t as fit as they thought. And then came the music segment, where contestants wowed the…

Mrs Agodichinma Ukwu, a grieving mother, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the sorrow her family faces after her son was killed by cultists for refusing to join them. As she struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, she calls for justice, hoping no other mother will have to endure such pain What do you do for a living and how old are you? I am a self-employed businesswoman. I am 43 years old and from Arochukwu Local Government Area, Ibom Village, Abia State. Can you tell us about your son, Chinedu? Chinedu Ukwu was just 18 years old last…

In a move to ensure public safety and security during the 2025 Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Commandant Augustine Padonu, has directed the deployment of 1500 personnel across Oyo State, as instructed by the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi. According to a statement made available to journalists by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Samuel Olubanjo Opebiyi, the directive, issued on Friday, mandates all Area Commands and Divisions within the state to implement a comprehensive security plan. “The primary objective is…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface scored the second goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their hard-fought 3-1 win over Bochum at Bay Arena on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. After a disappointing international break that saw him get just nine minutes of action as Nigeria picked four points from their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Boniface returned to action with Bundesliga champions Die Werkself. Coach Xabi Alonso made a weird decision, pairing him with Czech striker Patrik Schick in attack. As expected, Bayer Leverkusen dominated the early exchanges and got in front in the 20th minute, courtesy of a…

Dorival Junior was sacked as Brazil coach on Friday, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football announced. “Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career,” the CBF said in a statement. Dorival, 62, had only been in charge since January 2024, succeeding interim coach Fernando Diniz, but has overseen a lacklustre qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Five-time World Cup winners…

In SummaryIn Africa, the Travel & Tourism market is projected to reach a revenue of US$25.16bn by 2025. It is expected to grow annually at 7.45% resulting in a market volume of $33.54 billion by 2029.The largest market in this market is the Hotels, which is projected to have a market volume of $11.29 billion by 2025. The number of users in Hotels is expected to be 159.97m by 2029.Online sales are projected to generate 73% of the total revenue in the Travel & Tourism market by 2029.Deep Dive!!Africa is a vast and diverse continent, offering travelers an extraordinary array…

Ademola Lookman has enjoyed notable success against several Serie A teams, but Fiorentina has emerged as one of his favourite opponents, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta forward has been in devastating form against I Viola, contributing four goals and two assists in just six league encounters. Alongside Empoli, Fiorentina ranks as Ademola Lookman’s most receptive opponent in Italy’s top flight, as per Transfermarkt. Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X The former Fulham and Everton winger has recorded six goal involvements against both clubs, netting five goals and providing one assist against Empoli while matching that tally…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the country has recorded a total of 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, and 74 deaths from 22 states as of March 26, 2025 The NCDC stated that the Case Fatality Rate is at 9.2 per cent as of March 26, 2025.3.27 The centre disclosed this in a statement titled: “CSM outbreak: NCDC rapid response teams in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Katsina states,” signed by its Head of Corporate Communication, Sani Datti, on Thursday. It said its Rapid Response Teams are already in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Katsina states in response…