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Nigeria have strengthened their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by inviting West Bromwich Albion Women’s midfielder Chidubem Arinze to the Falconets training camp ahead of the tournament in Poland, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old midfielder is one of the fresh faces expected to compete for a place in the final squad as head coach Moses Aduku prepares his team for the global competition, which runs from September 5 to September 27, 2026.Arinze arrives with growing confidence after an impressive season in England. The right-footed central midfielder, who developed through the West Bromwich Albion Academy, spent the 2025/26…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has adopted a new succession model designed to prevent rancour, factionalisation and prolonged disputes during leadership transitions, its President, Festus Osifo, has said. Osifo disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at a day of tributes organised by the association in honour of its late former president, Francis Johnson. Johnson, who served as PENGASSAN president from June 2014 to May 31, 2019, died on May 31, 2019, at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. The memory of Johnson’s sudden death and the leadership vacuum it created has also shaped…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria hit a snag upon resuming camp for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, as some players had their money and personal belongings stolen, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria opened their WAFCON 2026 training camp on July 15 in Mohammedia, a coastal city in Morocco. Then, on Friday, they moved to the Marriott Hotel in Rabat, where they will be based for the duration of their group stage matches for the competition. ​On the day of their arrival, some players — including Chiamaka Nnadozie, Esther Okoronkwo, and Michelle Alozie — had money and personal belongings…

The saxophonist of Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, Olawale Adekoya, has apologised over the viral stage performance that sparked outrage on social media, saying the singer was not responsible for the controversial chant. In a video shared on his TikTok page on Sunday, Adekoya said he was taking “full responsibility” for interpreting the drum rhythm, known as alujo, which many linked to the ongoing paternity controversy involving the Fuji musician. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that K1 came under criticism after a viral video showed him singing about “unnecessary pregnancy” during a performance, days…

Medical doctors have said that traditional medicine or herbal concoctions cannot cure cerebral palsy, warning parents against abandoning proper medical care in search of unproven treatments. The child and rehabilitation specialists explained that cerebral palsy is a permanent neurological condition caused by damage to the developing brain, which affects children’s movement, posture, and muscle coordination. They noted that while there is currently no cure, early diagnosis and appropriate interventions, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medications, can significantly improve the quality of life of children living with the condition. According to the Cleveland Clinic, cerebral palsy is a…

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is closing in on a move to Turkish club Konyaspor, with his departure from French side Nantes now almost finalized, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old only rejoined Nantes last summer after a brief spell in Major League Soccer, where he featured for FC Cincinnati and Colorado Rapids before returning to Europe. Awaziem was one of the Canaries’ standout performers during a difficult campaign, making 26 appearances while contributing one goal and two assists. Despite his impressive displays, he could not prevent the club from suffering relegation from the Ligue 1. Chidozie Awaziem for, Nantes. (Photo by Imago) Following the club’s relegation,…

British actor, David Jonsson, has been announced as the new Black Panther, taking over one of Marvel’s most iconic roles six years after the death of Chadwick Boseman. Marvel Studios unveiled the 32-year-old actor at its Comic-Con Hall H panel in San Diego on Saturday, confirming that he will portray Prince T’Challa II (Toussaint), the son of T’Challa and Nakia, in “Black Panther 3,” scheduled for release on December 15, 2028. Here are key things to know about the actor set to inherit the Black Panther mantle: Nigerian heritage and raised in London David Jonsson was born on September 4,…

The Abia State Government said it arrested 114 defaulters during the July edition of the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise held on Saturday in Aba and Umuahia, as it announced plans to establish a Neighbourhood Environmental Watch. In Umuahia, 64 defaulters were arrested, while nine people, including students travelling for lectures and those on essential duties, were discharged on health and other legitimate grounds. Three offenders were ordered to perform community service. In Aba, more than 50 sanitation defaulters were arrested. The July sanitation exercise witnessed an impressive turnout in Umuahia, with residents seen clearing gutters and cleaning their surroundings,…

Bitcoin price is trading around $64,500 to $66,000, little changed over the past 24 hours, and Grayscale just made a prediction that’s splitting the trading community. The firm’s head of research argued the bear market may already be behind us, but the condition attached to that view matters more than the headline.Grayscale’s Zach Pandl outlined two competing frameworks for Bitcoin’s next move. The first is the traditional four-year halving cycle, which historically allows for deep corrections after cycle peaks. Under that model, Bitcoin could still revisit the $50,000 area before forming a lasting bottom. INSIGHT: Grayscale's Head of Research Zach…

Women abusing steroids to look pregnant are at increased risk of complications like high blood pressure, blood clots, liver problems, ovarian and breast cancers, and stroke, gynaecologists have said. The physicians stressed that misuse of steroids or other hormonal medications to simulate pregnancy is extremely dangerous, and women should never go for such an option. The maternal health experts explained that such measures delay women who engage in such practices from seeking proper medical evaluations and could expose them to serious health risks. PUNCH Healthwise reports that former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,…