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Many women in the Umuchima community, Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State, have benefited from free delivery services and N50,000 cash gifts each from the Uzotex Charity Foundation. The foundation, which built a modern Primary Healthcare Centre in the community, said the initiative aims to reduce rising cases of maternal and neonatal deaths in Nigeria. Some beneficiaries, who could not hide their joy, told PUNCH Healthwise that the intervention had brought great relief to them and their families, easing the burden of high delivery costs amid the rising cost of living. A 32-year-old mother of four, Mrs Chielozala…

Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi dominated headlines once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their goalscoring performances for France and Argentina respectively on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Both former Paris Saint-Germain superstars entered the tournament with their sights set on Miroslav Klose’s all-time record for the most goals in World Cup history and after just two rounds of matches, they have already sparked a thrilling Golden Boot race. Mbappé entered the tournament with 12 World Cup goals and drew first blood with a brace in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal in their opening match. The double saw him move ahead of Messi on the…

Nigeria’s gross gas production has risen to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per day from about 6.83 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023, the Presidency has said. Special Adviser to the President on Oil and Gas, Mrs Olu Verheijen, disclosed this at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Energy Day 2026. A text of her presentation at the event, held recently in Lagos, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Verheijen also disclosed that the nation’s proven reserves now stand at over 215 trillion cubic feet of gas. She said the increase was achieved through…

Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro could be on his way out of Italy this summer after attracting serious interest from clubs in the German Bundesliga, Soccernet.ng reports. The 21-year-old spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Pisa SC, where he impressed with his performances in the Italian top flight. Akinsanmiro featured in 24 Serie A matches and became an important part of Pisa’s midfield during their campaign. His displays may have attracted attentions from abroad. According to reports from Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport via Bulinews, Bundesliga side Werder Bremen are considering making a formal move for the former Nigerian youth…

The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, Bishop Oscar Ossai, has rejected the outcome of the poll, alleging widespread irregularities and electoral malpractices during the exercise. Ossai, in a statement issued on Monday, described the June 20 by-election as lacking credibility and transparency, insisting that the process failed to reflect the genuine choice of voters in the senatorial district. The cleric-turned-politician said his position followed what he described as a comprehensive review of the conduct of the election by the party, its agents, supporters and other stakeholders. According to him, the NDC does…

Child and male reproductive health experts have urged parents not to ignore scrotal swelling or pain in their male children, warning that such symptoms could signal serious underlying conditions requiring urgent medical attention. The specialists explained that while some causes of scrotal swelling may be harmless, others, such as testicular torsion, infections, and hernias, can become medical emergencies if treatment is delayed. They noted that testicular torsion, in particular, can cut off blood supply to the testicle and may result in permanent damage or loss of the testis if not promptly treated. Testicles are small, egg-shaped reproductive organs that rest…

Galatasaray have rejected a bid of €125 million for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, reaffirming their determination to hold onto the Nigerian forward despite mounting pressure from European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The offer, reported by Forza Cimbom, was immediately turned down by the Turkish champions, who have also previously rebuffed a €120 million proposal from Atletico Madrid. Manchester United, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all remain in pursuit of the 27-year-old, but Galatasaray have made clear that no offer below their asking price will be entertained. It is a valuation that the Istanbul…

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed Morocco and Senegal to make significant progress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup while expressing disappointment at Nigeria’s continued absence from football’s biggest stage, saying it is a real shame that stars of the calibre of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are not on show in North America. Rohr, who guided Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and currently manages Benin Republic, spoke with Footy-Africa after watching several matches in the United States before returning home, and said African teams have closed the gap on their European and South American…

Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force to curb indiscriminate waste dumping across the metropolis, with a focus on roads, bus stops, garages and lay-bys. The initiative will involve members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, who will serve as environmental monitors to report sanitation violations, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced on Sunday. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the strategy reflected the need for collaboration between government and transport unions in addressing environmental abuse across the state. “Tackling environmental abuse…

It’s not uncommon to see water dispensers and their bottles placed in strategic corners of corporate offices, banks, hospital receptions, government parastatals, and even in the home. While water dispensers are installed to encourage hydration and improve workplace productivity, findings show that most users and offices do not clean their dispensers and remain unaware of the health risks they carry. When they are not regularly cleaned and maintained, these dispensers could harbour micro-organisms such as bacteria, mould, algae and fungi, capable of causing diarrhoea, respiratory, skin and soft tissue infections, as well as worsening allergies. Public health physicians who spoke…