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Victor Osimhen is the man in focus after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw delivered a heavyweight clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool. While the tactical battle between Okan Buruk and Arne Slot is fascinating, the headline remains the individual duel between the world’s most feared striker, Victor Osimhen, and a Liverpool defense he has historically terrorized. As we look ahead to the two legs on March 10 (RAMS Park) and March 18 (Anfield), the data suggests that Osimhen isn’t just a threat – he may be turning into Liverpool’s ultimate kryptonite. Victor Osimhen vs Liverpool. Copyright: IMAGO Victor…

The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress has denied reports claiming that its national leader, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and other regional leaders have endorsed former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the presidency. Speaking on behalf of the zonal leadership, the South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary in a statement on Saturday, Mabel Oboh, described the reports as “misleading, undemocratic, and a troubling example of how selective narratives can distort political reality.” The February 27 meeting, held at Oyegun’s residence in Benin, gathered respected party elders, senior stakeholders, and state representatives from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and…

Toheeb Omotayo The Kwara State Ministry of Health has launched a three-day Safer Birth Bundle of Care training programme for data collectors as part of efforts to end preventable maternal and child deaths in Ilorin. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Press Secretary of the ministry, Saad Hamdalat. The training, which began on Thursday, was organised in collaboration with the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health Project and Laerdal Global Health. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the initiative as a milestone in the state’s ongoing reforms…

At least 15 people were killed Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders grabbing cash. The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane, veered off the runway at El Alto International Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple cars and damaging trucks, local media footage showed. Colonel Pavel Tovar of the National Fire Department told reporters that “between 15 and 16 (dead) people have been counted” in the disaster. “We are recovering the bodies of these people who have sadly suffered in…

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi got off the bench to score for Porto in their 3-1 win over Arouca, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Porto continued their push for the title on Friday night when they welcomed mid-table Arouca to the Estádio do Dragão. Moffi, who has been playing second fiddle to Deniz Gül since the injury to Samu Aghehowa, started on the bench but was introduced in the 60th minute. Terem Moffi of porto. Copyright: ImagoxLuisxEirasx ​However, ten minutes after his introduction, Porto—who had been leading—were pegged back by a strike from Nais Djouahra. The Dragons had to leave it late to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s son, Adamu Atiku, has refused to follow Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress. Fintiri on Friday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party and defected to the APC alongside 22 of the 24 commissioners serving in his cabinet. However, Adamu, who is the Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, and the Commissioner for Livestock, Maksha Atiku, were absent at the Government House when the governor announced his defection in a statewide broadcast. Saturday PUNCH sighted the handwritten names and signatures of commissioners who defected with the governor, but Adamu and Maksha’s names were…

A United States-based Nigerian health technology professional, Chioma Nsude, has called for a shift in cybersecurity strategies, urging healthcare institutions to adopt human-centric threat modelling to combat rising data breaches. Presenting her research at the 2025 American Public Health Association conference in Washington, DC, she noted that the increasing frequency of cyberattacks on hospitals is driven by the high value of medical records and the critical nature of clinical operations. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Healthwise on Friday, her study was titled ‘Mitigating Cyberattacks in U.S. Healthcare Through Human-Centric Cyber Threat Modeling: A 10-Year Analysis of Data…

Seventy-four-year-old Francis Azenabor shares with GRACE EDEMA his pain and frustration over his son’s disappearance after he was arrested 15 months ago by some police officers in Ketu, Lagos State  Where are you from? I am from Ego Nyemi, Ishan in Edo State. I am 74 years old. I am formerly a technician, but now retired. What happened to your son, Osas? On November 1, 2024, I received a call from my son’s wife. They live in Ikorodu. She told me that my son had called her and said he was at Ketu Police Station. According to her, the police…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained the circumstances surrounding reports linking him with the vacant managerial position at Olympique de Marseille, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian tactician insists he never personally contacted the Ligue 1 side. Speculation emerged after Marseille parted company with Roberto De Zerbi earlier this year, sparking widespread rumours that Chelle had actively pursued the role. The French-born Malian coach was reportedly among names discussed in connection with the vacancy before the club eventually appointed former Senegal international Habib Beye. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO Chelle has now clarified the situation, stressing that any…

Nollywood actress Teniola Aladese opens up on her evolving relationship with sports, childhood experiences as a tomboy and admiration for athletes in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Whenever your schedule allows you to watch or participate, what sporting events attract your interest? When I was younger, I played football, but I enjoy watching swimming. I don’t swim, but I like watching it. I’m also intrigued by tennis. How have your sporting interests evolved over the years? I used to be very interested in sports. I was a tomboy and played football, but since I became older, I stepped away from…