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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ultimate Health Management Services, Otunba Lekan Ewenla, has urged employers in both the organised private and informal sectors to convert workers’ medical allowances into health insurance premiums in line with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022. Citing the Act, which makes health insurance mandatory for all Nigerian citizens and legal residents, Ewenla explained that the law requires employers with at least five workers to enrol their staff in a health insurance programme. He emphasised the need for stronger awareness and sensitisation to enhance compliance with the law, noting…

Ronaldo Delima’s old club, Cruzeiro have intensified their push into the African market after sending a scouting representative to a youth tournament in Nigeria as part of a broader recruitment strategy, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belo Horizonte club dispatched scout Isaque Silva to monitor the fifth edition of the Jagaban Cup, held in Lagos between March 26 and 29. Widely regarded as a key talent showcase, the tournament continues to attract scouts from clubs across the globe. Photo – Jagaban Cup Jagaban Cup continues to produce global talents Eight teams featured in this year’s competition, with Broad City of Lagos emerging…

A woman claiming to be married to the brother of former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi, Tony Obi, has publicly demanded a divorce, Soccernet.ng reports. The alleged wife of the brother of Mikel Obi accused the Obi family of long-term abuse in a viral social media video. The woman, who identified herself as Diamond Princess Obi (also known as Diamond Princess Nweke Obi), made the claims in a nearly three-and-a-half-minute selfie video shared on Tuesday by the popular Nigerian blog Instablog9ja. Brother of former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi. Photo – Daily Trust Woman alleges 18 years of abuse by…

Seasoned legal practitioners and mental health experts have called for the abolition of cultural practices that promote sexual and gender-based violence against women, warning that the normalisation of GBV in the name of tradition is unconstitutional, psychologically damaging, and a threat to community development. They argued that while culture remains an important part of society, any tradition that enables sexual and gender-based violence must be reformed or scrapped entirely, stressing that human rights should take precedence over cultural preservation. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts further warned that the normalisation of such incidents reflects deep-rooted gender inequality and…

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is preparing to take a bold step away from the football pitch and into the music spotlight, Soccernet.ng reports. The Fulham playmaker has announced that his debut EP, More To Life, will be released on April 9, 2026 as he continues to grow his influence beyond the game. Iwobi, who performs under the name ’17’, is not entirely new to music. But this is the first time the Super Eagles midfielder is putting together a full project. The EP is expected to feature eight tracks, blending Afrobeats and Afrowave sounds inspired by his Nigerian roots.  …

Experts have emphasised the critical role of trained personnel, reliable resources, and coordinated emergency systems in controlling epidemic outbreaks such as Ebola and COVID-19 during a high-level health security dialogue in Abuja. At the session titled “Detection to Action: Emergency Response Systems and Coordination,” the Incident Manager, Polio Emergency Operations Centre, Dr Idowu Audu, said rapid deployment was central to containing outbreaks effectively and saving lives in crises. Audu cited Nigeria’s experience during the Ebola outbreak in Lagos and early COVID-19 detection, where emergency response teams were deployed to affected areas within 24 hours, demonstrating the value of readiness. He…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Jordan in a decisive final match of the four-nation invitational tournament, with the winner set to lift the trophy, Soccernet.ng reports. While the fixture may look straightforward on paper, the history between the two sides is surprisingly balanced. This will be only the third senior meeting between Nigeria and Jordan, and the head-to-head record is level. Both teams have one win each from their previous encounters, making this a rare case where Nigeria do not hold a clear historical advantage. Super Eagles. Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO The first meeting came on 28 April 2004 in Lagos during the…

Olugbenga Ige The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation has called for urgent and coordinated action to curb the rising cases of human trafficking in the country. In a statement issued on Monday, GAHTO’s founder, Prosper Michael, the organisation urged the Nigerian government, international organisations, and private individuals to help dismantle trafficking networks and protect vulnerable citizens. He described human trafficking as one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises globally, warning that it continues to thrive on deception, coercion, and false promises. “Human trafficking remains a grave crime against humanity. These networks take advantage of vulnerable individuals and strip them of their dignity…

Jordan and Nigeria will meet for just the third time in senior international football on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The match serves different purposes for both teams. For Eric Chelle’s men, it’s an opportunity to infuse new tactical ideas and bring in new players ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. For Jordan, every game is a test of fortitude, technical and mental, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, having been drawn into the same group with Algeria, Austria, and Argentina. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has a key decision to make in goal ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against Jordan after Maduka Okoye was ruled out with a thigh injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye had been expected to start after recently returning to the national team, but the Udinese goalkeeper picked up the injury in training in Antalya. The former Watford star’s absence leaves Nigeria without their first two goalkeeping options, as Stanley Nwabali is not part of the squad for this international window. That situation has brought renewed focus on Francis Uzoho, who is now the most experienced goalkeeper available in…