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Chima Azubuike The Attajiri Development Foundation has commissioned its second solar-powered borehole in Pandikungu community, Billiri Local Government Area, in a move aimed at tackling water scarcity and improving public health. Announcing the intervention on Monday, Hon. Alfred John, through his aide Dunijir Gatama, said the project underscores the foundation’s commitment to delivering sustainable and people-focused development initiatives. He noted that access to clean and safe water remains one of the most pressing needs in many rural communities, stressing that the newly constructed borehole would significantly ease the burden on residents while enhancing hygiene, economic productivity, and overall wellbeing. “This…

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry shared a hilarious moment with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen when he broke into Pidgin English during a post-match interview following Galatasaray’s clash with Juventus on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Osimhen was named Man of the Match in Turin, despite Galatasaray’s narrow 3-2 loss to the Old Lady. While the Turkish giants fell on the night, their emphatic 5-2 victory in the first leg in Istanbul last week ensured they progressed to the next round with a 7-5 aggregate scoreline. ​The Cimbom initially struggled, falling behind by three goals during regulation time. However, it was Osimhen who…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has uncovered patterns of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season, raising fresh concerns about consumer exploitation and competition in Nigeria’s aviation sector, according to an interim review released by the agency on Thursday. It said the development raising fresh concerns over consumer exploitation and market competition in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The interim report released by the Commission’s Department of Surveillance and Investigations, followed an industry-wide probe announced in January. According to the report, preliminary analysis of data obtained from local airlines showed that ticket fares during the…

Former Watford and Birmingham City forward Troy Deeney has weighed in on Victor Osimhen‘s performance in Galatasaray’s win over Juventus, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old striker was visibly disappointed in his team’s performance at the Allianz Arena last night after they threw away a three-goal advantage. Asper Yilmaz and Osimhen stepped up in extra-time to redeem a two-goal cushion for Galatasaray, and the performance has led Deeney to label Osimhen as one of the best strikers in the world. Victor Osimhen shows his frustration during a stoppage in play. Copyright: ImagoxBurakxBasturk Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets allegedly linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, saying the agency could not ignore the allegations. The controversy erupted after Simi made comments on social media about rape, saying that men should stop raping women, suggesting rapists should be castrated and claiming that “almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted.” Those statements became widely discussed online. Shortly after, screenshots of…

Janet Ogundepo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians about the precautionary recall of Aptamil and Cow and Gate infant milk formula products by Danone Nutricia due to potential contamination with cereulide toxin. The agency stated that cereulide is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus, known to cause foodborne illness and may cause symptoms such as nausea and severe vomiting. NAFDAC noted that exposure to toxins in infant and follow-on formulas may result in adverse health effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances, growth and developmental concerns, as well as other toxicological effects, especially in…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have increased their squad number to 15 players as preparations gather pace ahead of two international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé, Soccernet.ng reports.  The latest players to arrive in camp are AS Roma duo Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo, as well as Folashade Ijamilusi and Kafayat Shittu. The quartet joins 11 teammates who reported earlier in the week when camp officially opened. Among the first group of arrivals were captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Oluwatosin Demehin and Christy Ucheibe, giving the coaching crew an early opportunity to begin preparations. Nigeria held their first…

The North East Development Commission has distributed rescue boats, life jackets, and relief materials to residents of the Ngarbi/Bombori community in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State following a fatal boat mishap that claimed several lives. The intervention, carried out in partnership with the Yobe State Government on Wednesday, aims to strengthen water transport safety and cushion the hardship faced by the families of the victims. It could be recalled that PUNCH Online earlier reported that a canoe accident occurred on January 3, involving passengers travelling from Adiyani community in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Ngarbi…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has hit out at his teammates for their poor performance in the Champions League play-off game against Juventus last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old led the line for Okan Buruk’s men in the first leg as they sealed a 5-2 win over the Old Ladies at RAMS Park, but the away leg in Turin saw a drastic turn of events. Manuel Locatelli broke the deadlock for Luciano Spalletti’s side in the 37th minute, and while the Bianconeri were limited to ten men after in the 48th minute, they pressed on. Goals from Federico…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target for Galatasaray in their narrow 3-2 loss to Juventus in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Despite the loss on the night, the Turkish giants progressed to the next round. Recall that the Cimbom had established a firm grip on the tie with a 5-2 win in the first leg. All Osimhen and his teammates needed to do at the Allianz Stadium was avoid a three-goal defeat to secure their spot in the Quarter-finals. ​The early exchanges were end-to-end. Osimhen had a…