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Lara Adejoro Stakeholders have emphasised the need for a standardised policy governing the release of biofortified provitamin A maize to improve the nutritional standard and fight malnutrition in the country. They made this known at the validation workshop for the development of micronutrient standards for biofortified provitamin A and non-provitamin A maize variety release in Nigeria, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and HarvestPlus in Abuja on Wednesday. The stakeholders, including the Variety Release Committee, the Seed Council, the Maize Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, and universities, among others, reviewed and refined…

Photo Credit: Odeal/Instagram Sensational singer Odeal has breathed new life into his heartbreak anthem ‘Blame U,’ enlisting South African DJ and record producer DJ Maphorisa alongside music artist Xduppy for a remix. At its core, ‘Blame U’ is a song about love, loss, and the haunting ache of being left behind. Odeal lays bare the emotional turmoil of heartbreak, reminiscing about a love that once felt deep and certain, only to end in abandonment and emptiness. There’s a lingering sense of regret as he reflects on a relationship that now feels like a dream turned illusion. The refrain, “Blame you…

English Premier League club Chelsea are desperately trying to secure the transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Since Todd Boehly and the Blue Lake Consortium took over at Chelsea, the club have adopted a transfer policy of signing talented young players from other top leagues across Europe. That policy has seen a horde of players join the club. In the last two years. The latest player on their radar is Super Eagles striker Boniface. The 24-year-old striker has contributed 31 goals and 11 assists for Bayer Leverkusen since he joined two…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a welder, Oladokun Johnson; a truck driver, Azeez Salami, and a truck owner, Olaleye Kamaldeen, over the electrocution of a 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo. The father of late Emmanuel, Mr Abah Emmanuel, was said to have reported the tragic incident to the Ifo Divisional Police Headquarters on March 6, 2024 at about 6 pm. He was said to have stated that he received information from Salami, the truck driver and the deceased’s master, about his son’s electrocution. The spokesman for the state police…

The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. The Art Hotel Lagos made a a significant impact with a ₦6 million donation to local schools, religious institutions, and charitable causes. In a continued effort to uphold its corporate social responsibility (CSR), The…

Former Italy international Roberto Pruzzo has claimed that Victor Osimhen will join Juventus next season, amid growing speculation over the Nigerian striker’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has enjoyed a prolific spell in Turkey, but reports linking him with a return to Serie A are gathering pace. Speaking on Radio Radio via TMW, AS Roma Hall of Famer Pruzzo revealed that a reliable source close to the player had confirmed Osimhen’s move to Turin is all but sealed. “I know that the next Juventus striker will be Osimhen. A reliable source, close to…

Curfew for the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, to perform the statutory traditional rites leading up to his April 5 coronation has been reviewed to start by 10pm and end at 4.30am. Earlier the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin-designate, Rotimi Osuntola, had in a statement announced an 8pm to 6am curfew starting from Friday to Saturday, March 29, 2025. However, hours after the initial announcement, Osuntola, in a conversation with The PUNCH, explained that the curfew had to be reviewed to factor in the ongoing Ramadan where Muslims have to begin fasting with the early morning Fajr prayer as…

Lara Adejoro, Abuja Stakeholders in the health sector have harped on the need to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through effective stewardship programmes, collaborative efforts and policy development. The experts said this at the Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme Sharing and Learning Event and the Africa Leadership-Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Graduation in Abuja, themed, “Strengthening healthcare facility antimicrobial stewardship programme in Nigeria.” They emphasised the global and national urgency of addressing AMR, particularly in Nigeria, where the misuse and overuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise of resistant pathogens. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,…

Photo Credit: Davido/Instagram King Charles III is sharing his taste in music in a special collaboration with Apple Music, ’The King’s Music Room’,  to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. A musical journey that reflects His Majesty’s personal taste, the collaboration brings together a mix of classic and contemporary songs that hold personal meaning for the King. The show is shaped by his extraordinary experiences from around the world. In the broadcast, which His Majesty recorded to mark this year’s Commonwealth Day, The King also shares anecdotes about his encounters with some of the artists featured and reveals why the songs help…

English Premier League club Manchester United are considering a move for French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as he is a cheaper option than Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United for the last 18 months, but the club has failed to seal the deal. Instead, they have signed other strikers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Unfortunately for them, these two strikers have failed to impress. And with the appointment of new coach Ruben Amorim, there is a good possibility that both of them will leave. Manchester United coach Ruben…