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Chima Azubuike The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Gombe State Government and the Latter-day Saints Charities, has launched a new initiative aimed at preventing malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, describing the period as the most critical window for a child’s survival, growth and lifelong development. PUNCH Healthwise reports that the initiative is expected to improve maternal nutrition, increase exclusive breastfeeding rates, promote appropriate complementary feeding, prevent micronutrient deficiencies and strengthen community-based nutrition services across Gombe State. Stakeholders were drawn from traditional, faith-based groups, civil society organisations, Mama-2-Mama, and the Good Fathers Forum.…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says she will wear an Akwete wrapper if her husband, President Bola Tinubu, secures a second term. She spoke during her maiden visit to the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Village in Abia State on Tuesday, where she also announced a ₦2bn donation for the revitalisation of the local weaving industry. “If God brings my husband in a second time, I’ll be wearing a buba and wrapper made from Akwete. I am going to be wearing that because it is very soft breathable cotton. “I saw young people in their family doing exact thing. So it is…

Bayern Munich star Harry Kane was spotted dancing with Nigerian Afrobreats star Burna Boy at a club in New York on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended, and most players who were involved with their countries have already gone on breaks, as they look to wind off and blow off steam before resuming for pre-season. Bayern Munich star Kane was heavily involved with his England side at the Mundial, as he contributed six goals and one assist in the run-up to their third-place finish. England team with Harry Kane leading. Copyright: ImagoxFAUGERExFRANCKx Now, he he is…

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said nationwide anti-crime operations conducted between June 9 and June 21, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 1,198 suspects. Speaking at a monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Tuesday, the IG disclosed that the arrests spanned various offenses, alongside significant recoveries of illegal arms, stolen vehicles, and the rescue of abducted victims. He said, “Since 9th June 2026, anti-crime operations across the Federation have led to the arrest of 1,198 suspects for various offences. That figure breaks down as follows: 151 suspects for murder…

American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, popularly known as Cardi B, has finally addressed the growing speculation surrounding her personal life after she was recently spotted with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Soccernet.ng reports. The one-time Grammy-winning star and the Udinese shot-stopper have become the subject of intense online discussion over the past few weeks following multiple public appearances together in Europe. The rumours first emerged earlier this month when Cardi B and Okoye were seen sitting together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show in Paris. The Nigerian international was filmed helping the rapper to her seat before the…

The UK Parliament’s Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched a formal inquiry into why banks refuse to open accounts and block payments for crypto businesses. Written evidence will be accepted until August 31, while the group aims to publish recommendations before the FCA’s mandatory crypto regime begins in October 2027. The move tests whether the UK’s ambition to become a global digital asset hub can survive banking restrictions.The inquiry was announced on Tuesday by co-chairs Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Labor MP Gurinder Singh Josan CBE. It covers difficulties opening and maintaining business accounts, transfer limits, payment…

Dare Olawin A non-governmental organisation, Cure Blindness Project, says it performed more than 315,000 sight-restoring surgeries across its global network in 2025, marking its most impactful year since it was founded more than three decades ago. The organisation disclosed this in its 2025 Impact Report, stating that the surgeries represented more than one per cent of the world’s cataract blindness, highlighting what it described as a record-breaking year in the global effort to eliminate avoidable blindness. According to a statement, the organisation said it expanded access to eye care through community screenings, treatments, advanced surgical procedures and follow-up services, helping…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 12 individuals for naira abuse before the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State. The EFCC disclosed in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday that Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa convicted the defendants after they pleaded guilty to charges of tampering with naira notes by spraying them while dancing at a party. The convicts are Abimbola Dolapo, Ufuoma Okotie, Samuel Kingsley, Rasaki Ayomide, Ekpmamuku Oghenekewvwe, Abraham Eriata, Favour Onowighose, Karaki Emmanuel Ejioghene, Simeon Sabastine, Valetine Chikeze, Omoyibo Destiny Prince and Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen. According to the anti-graft agency,…

Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is moving closer to leaving SC Freiburg after deciding his future lies in the Premier League, with Aston Villa and Bournemouth now leading the race for his signature, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old has refused to sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club despite his current deal running until 2027. After months of unsuccessful negotiations, both player and club have agreed that a transfer this summer is the best solution.According to reports in Germany, Atubolu asked not to travel with Freiburg’s squad for their pre-season training camp as talks over his next move continue. The…

A resurfaced video of lifestyle content creator Simi Sanya saying she only knows how to cook a few meals for her husband, who has never complained, has sparked heated debate on social media. The clip, which resurfaced on Tuesday from an interview on Talk Your Talk, reignited conversations about marriage, cooking and gender roles, with users split over whether her arrangement reflects honesty or a lack of effort. Speaking during the interview, Sanya said she makes her cooking abilities known during the talking stage so there are no surprises after marriage. “You see me the way I am. You know…