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Iyanuoluwa Abiola Experts in orthopaedic and burn care have called for stronger collaboration among healthcare professionals in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and burn injuries to improve patient outcomes. They noted that effective communication, stronger teamwork, shared treatment goals and coordinated care, evidence-based practice, and sustained institutional support were essential to ensuring that patients received comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support throughout their recovery. The experts spoke at the 47th Annual Scientific Conference of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, with the theme, “Multidisciplinary Team Care in the Management of Musculoskeletal Disease,” and the sub-theme, “Burn Injury.” In his remarks,…

It sounds far-fetched, until you learn what actually happened to Nigerian writers and artists 60 years ago. For months, a rumour has been spreading that major Nigerian record labels like Chocolate City are secretly funded by the CIA and the U.S. government to influence African youth. Although it seems unlikely, the claim comes from a former U.S. official who points to real historical events, prompting the record label to publicly deny the rumor recently. So we did what MDTV always does: we separated the verified from the viral. Here’s the full story and the 60-year history that makes this more…

What every Nigerian business owner needs to know before the NRS e-invoicing deadline reaches them Since November 2025, Nigeria’s largest companies have been quietly plugged into a system that watches their invoices the moment they’re created. By July 2026, medium-sized businesses joined them. By 2027, it will reach almost every registered business in the country. This is FIRSMBS which is the Nigeria Revenue Service Merchant Buyer Solution and it serves as Nigeria’s new national e-invoicing framework. On paper, it’s a technical upgrade: businesses now send invoice data to a government portal for validation before a transaction is considered official. In…

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The Super Falcons have taken a first major step towards qualifying for the 2028 Olympics to be hosted in Los Angeles, United States of America, Soccernet.ng reports. Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has summoned 28 Super Falcons players for Nigeria’s second-round Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying battle with Comoros, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie leading the charge. Nigeria’s Super Falcons enter the campaign at the second round after receiving a bye as one of Africa’s three highest-ranked teams. Comoros, meanwhile, stormed through the opening round by beating Sudan 30-0 on aggregate, including a remarkable 17-0 first-leg victory…

Former France striker Olivier Giroud, who turns 40 on Wednesday, has said that he will “very probably” retire at the end of the current season. The Lille forward became his country’s record goalscorer during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, only to be overtaken by Kylian Mbappe earlier this year. Speaking to l’Equipe newspaper, Giroud said that “as a player, I think it is very probably my last season”. “That’s why I’m making the most of every moment,” he added. Giroud has had a sterling career having won the World Cup with France in 2018. He scored 57 goals in…

54 countries with over 1.4 billion people but no permanent seats at the table where major world decisions gets decided. Africa is home to over 1.4 billion people across 54 countries and has the biggest voting bloc in the United Nations. Yet, in the Security Council’s 80-year history, no African nation has ever been given a permanent seat on the panel that decides global war, peace, and sanctions. At September’s 81st UN General Assembly, leaders from Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana, and even the UN Secretary-General all demanded this situation must change. This is the story of why Africa remains left…

Super Eagles of Nigeria are in Bissau for Tuesday’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, and while the mood in camp is relaxed, the state of the pitch at Estádio 24 de Setembro, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria go into the match off the back of a 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo, which leaves them level on points with group leaders Guinea-Bissau after Matchday 1. Speaking to Soccernet.ng from Bissau, Andrew Randa, who is with the NFF media delegation, described a squad that looks settled—but one keeping a close eye on conditions on the pitch. Super Eagles celebrate Moses Usor’s goal. Copyright:…

FIFA has accused European football’s governing body UEFA of a “misinformation” campaign in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off parts of the World Cup. In FIFA’s response in a court case in Florida, it says UEFA’s attempt to force the world body to hand over the documents is also an attempt to “influence” next year’s FIFA presidential election. FIFA president Infantino caused uproar in July with proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. The plan would have allowed private investors…

Janet Ogundepo Pharmacists can drive HIV prevention, testing, linkage to care and research in Nigeria, say health researchers. According to them, their accessibility, regular interaction with patients and medicines expertise could expand access to preventive services and generate evidence for more effective interventions. The experts said pharmacists’ frequent interaction with patients placed them in a position to contribute beyond dispensing medicines, including supporting patient education and improving access to preventive interventions such as pre-exposure prophylaxis. In a statement sent to PUNCH Healthwise, the researchers also called for increased pharmacist participation in HIV research, particularly studies examining access to medicines, patient…