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Sodiq Ojuroungbe The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that drastic cuts in global health funding are threatening to reverse decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease. In a statement marking this year’s World Tuberculosis Day, WHO warned that the funding cuts are already disrupting access to TB services, including prevention, screening, and treatment, and putting millions of lives at risk. “The huge gains the world has made against TB over the past 20 years are now at risk as cuts to funding start to disrupt access to services for prevention, screening, and…

The head coach of the Zimbabwean national team, Michael Nees, has been in awe of the training facilities provided by the Nigerian Football Federation ahead of the Warriors fixture against the Super Eagles on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Warriors are currently bottom of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers group while the Super Eagles are 4th after their 2-0 win against Rwanda last Friday. Zimbabwe are in town ahead of their clash against Eric Chelle‘s side tomorrow, and their head coach has been pleased with the hospitable environment in the country, alongside the world-class training facilities provided by the NFF.…

The Nigerian Customs Service, has apprehended a suspected wild life trafficker with 346 rare bird heads and other animal specimens in Cross River. Gabriel Ogbonna, the Area Controller, Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command, made the disclosure on Monday in Calabar. Ogbonna said that the suspect, Bello Abubakar was apprehended at the Mfun/Ekok Joint Border Station of the command on March 12. READ ALSO:Bandits kill three in Plateau The controller who paraded the suspect before newsmen, said that he was caught while attempting to enter Nigeria from Cameroon. He said that the rare bird heads…

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has backed Victor Osimhen to break Rashidi Yekini’s all-time Super Eagles goal-scoring record, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen took his Eagles goal tally to 25 after his brace in Rwanda to become the most prolific Nigeria international after Yekini, who scored 37 goals. “By the way he is going, Osimhen will soon eclipse the record of Yekini,” Ikpeba said. “He’s a fantastic lad and a committed player, who gives everything for the country. We will soon see when he breaks this record.” The 26-year-old striker moved to second place on Nigeria’s all-time…

Three Spanish attackers in Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Samu Omorodion have gone viral on social media for a clip where they were dancing to “Shake Body” by Skales, Soccernet.ng reports. Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known by his stage name, Skales (an acronym for “Seek Knowledge Acquire Large Entrepreneurial Skills”), is a Nigerian hip-hop and R&B pop star, known for his famous hits like Shake Body, Temper, and Ijo Ayo. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were all involved in Spain’s 3-3 draw against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League clash last night. Omorodion (Now called Aghehowa) was an unused substitute…

In January 2019, when former President Muhammadu Buhari took the unprecedented action of sacking the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, a huge blow was dealt to the independence of the judiciary. It was seen as a carryover from Buhari’s military background. But Buhari was not the first military leader who became Nigeria’s president. In 1999, General Olusegun Obasanjo, after ruling Nigeria as a military dictator in the late 1970s, returned as the first president of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Even ardent supporters of Obasanjo can attest that he has an overbearing persona and hates being opposed. But Obasanjo never…

Janet Ogundepo Gynecologists have debunked the claim that drinking cold water during pregnancy affects the growth and temperatures of babies. The maternal health experts said no scientific evidence supported such claims, explaining that regardless of the water’s temperature when ingested, it does not reach the placenta at the same temperature. The seasoned gynaecologists further pointed out that the human body has a homeostatic mechanism that regulates the temperature of ingested fluids, stating that by the time hot or cold water reaches the stomach, it has already adjusted to the body’s internal temperature. They encouraged expectant mothers to stay hydrated, especially…

Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria that the Warriors will not show them any respect despite their pedigree when both teams meet on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Zimbabwe and Nigeria lock horns in their sixth game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday in their crucial World Cup Qualifiers. The last time both teams met, they settled for a 1-1 draw. Despite that, Nigeria head into the game as favourites due to their superior quality on paper. Nigeria boasts of quality stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and many others. On the other…

The police command in Adamawa is seeking for information that will lead to the arrest of persons who killed a Point of Sales (POS) operator, Abbas Yuguda, 35, in Mayo-Belwa Local Government The command Spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this, in a statement on Monday in Yola. Nguroje said the incident occurred on March, 22, when the victim was attacked on his way home after work. READ ALSO:Man, 29, faces trial over alleged theft of 31 TV sets According to him, some group of persons, armed with offensive weapons, attacked and inflicted severe injuries on Yuguda’s head and left…

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a large-scale cattle ranch in Niger State, in partnership with JBJ Brazil, the world’s largest cattle rancher. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, made the announcement during a visit to Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State in Minna on Monday, where he was accompanied by a team from JBJ Brazil. Mukhtar explained that the project was part of an agreement between the Federal Government and JBJ Brazil to enhance livestock production in Nigeria. He highlighted that Niger State was selected due to its abundant resources, including ample water, and the state…