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Jamiu Abiola, the son of the late winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Abiola, has stated that probing former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, over the death of his father is unnecessary. In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, Jamiu explained that the time for such investigations had passed away, stating that many key figures involved in the June 12 tragedy are no longer alive.  “There is no need for prosecution or probe. So many years have passed and most of the good and bad actors in the June 12 tragedy have passed away,” Jamiu said.…

Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team moved a step closer to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after sealing a 2-0 victory over South Africa in Ikenne, securing a commanding 5-1 aggregate win in their second-round qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports.  Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun were on target for the Flamingos, who dominated both legs of the tie to advance to the third and final round, where they will face either Algeria or Botswana. Having already secured a 3-1 win in Pretoria in the first leg, Nigeria entered the return fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium with confidence. Harmony Chidi, who netted…

The Police in Gombe have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, allegedly committed suicide at Kaltungo community in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. [AD] The spokesman of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident on Saturday in Gombe, said the girl committed suicide by hanging on a tree. He said the incident occurred on March 14, barely 24 hours after the deceased left home to fetch firewood. READ ALSO:Pope Francis receiving ‘surge’ in mail, says Italian post “On Friday, at about 9:00 a.m, a case of suicide was reported at Kaltungo Divisional Headquarters by…

Stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment option for corneal injuries, offering hope to individuals suffering from severe damage to the cornea. Cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. It plays a crucial role in focusing light and protecting the eye. Recent clinical trials have shown promising results for a new treatment known as Cultivated Autologous Limbal Epithelial Cells, which uses a patient’s stem cells (body cells) to repair damaged corneas, with high success rates. The CALEC treatment, developed at the Mass Eye and Ear research centre, is an…

Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has declared his intention to play for Nigeria despite representing Germany at youth level, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the years many players based abroad have switched allegiance to represent Nigeria by virtue of their origin. In the Super Eagles fold many players could have chosen to represent other countries but opted for Nigeria. For example, Maduka Okoye chose Nigeria over Germany, William Troost-Ekong chose Nigeria over the Netherlands, while stars like Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo, Ademola Lookman, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all chose the Super Eagles over England. The latest player to join that trend is…

Agency The World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund announced this in a statement on Thursday. “Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” WHO regional director for the European region, Hans Kluge, said. A total of 127,350 cases were reported in the region in 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997, according to analysis by the UN agencies. Among the most contagious viruses affecting people, measles can damage the immune system by “erasing” its memory of how to fight infections, leaving survivors vulnerable to other diseases. “As well as…

Niger Republic has turned to Nigeria for help after being hit by fuel shortage. The West African country reached out to Nigeria despite months of diplomatic tensions and hostile rhetoric. Sunday PUNCH learnt that a delegation of senior officials of the military junta travelled down to Abuja to meet Federal Government representatives. At the end of the deliberation, 300 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit were reportedly approved for delivery to the country. A senior government official aware of the development said Nigeria approved the deal with the hope of using it as a “strategic bargaining tool” in ongoing negotiations with…

Southampton FC fans have thrown their support behind Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu despite their club’s continued struggles in the Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Saints fans were spotted unveiling a bold message for the towering forward during their latest defeat to Wolves. In a 2-1 loss at St. Mary’s, Onuachu was one of the few bright spots for the Saints, where he scored in the 75th minute to give his side hope. His efforts did not go unnoticed, as a banner in the stands reading “In Tall Paul We Trust” showed the fans’ growing admiration for the Super Eagles…

1 day ago The Niger State government has declared every last Saturday of the month as environmental sanitation day. This was contained in a statement issued to journalists in Minna by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago, Bologi Ibrahim. Ibrahim explained that Bago has approved the Niger State Environmental Sanitation and Wastes Control Regulations 2025,… 1 day ago The Kebbi Government has enrolled 100 women with disabilities in the State Contributory Health Management Agency (KECHEMA). Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the launch of the programme in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Dr Suwaiba Jadadi from…

Despite numerous challenges, John and Janet Paul, an Abuja-based visually impaired couple, have remained steadfast in their love. In this interview with SOLOMON ODENIYI, they share their love story and the struggles they face because of their impairment, including their landlady’s attempt to evict them from her house because of their physical conditions What can you tell us about your background? I initially thought I wouldn’t be able to go far in life because of my visual impairment. But that changed when I was introduced to someone who told me about a school for the blind. I attended the school…