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The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the proliferation of illegal drug outlets across the country, revealing that Nigeria has an estimated three million unregistered pharmaceutical premises, compared with fewer than 50,000 registered outlets. The society warned that the development poses a major threat to public health and medical safety, as millions of Nigerians could be obtaining drugs from unregulated outlets operating outside the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The President of the PSN, Ayuba Tanko, disclosed this in a statement sent exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise while commending recent Federal High Court judgments that resulted in the imprisonment…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their quest for a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with a second-round qualifying clash against Comoros, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after the island nation completed a stunning 30-0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the opening round of the CAF Women’s Olympic Football Tournament qualifiers. The two-legged encounter between Comoros and Sudan, played in Morocco in June 2026, produced one of the most one-sided scorelines ever recorded in African women’s football. Comoros ran out 17-0 winners in the first leg on June 3 before following it up with another emphatic 13-0 victory five…

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has denied allegations of sexual misconduct as the Independent Football Regulator confirmed it is seeking information relating to his suitability under its owners, directors and senior executives regime. The regulator said it was “in contact” with West Ham and would use its statutory powers to obtain “urgent information” regarding Sullivan following allegations made by multiple women. The claims, published by BBC Panorama and The Times, accuse the billionaire businessman of abusing his power and preying on young women for sex over several decades. The women were reportedly in their late teens or early twenties…

• NDC, Obidient supporters bicker over party controlA fresh political storm is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is reportedly considering leaving the party following a dispute over the replacement of candidates linked to his Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano State. The latest development comes amid deepening internal tensions within the party, which had earlier been masked by a fragile power-sharing arrangement between the Kwankwasiyya bloc and the wider NDC establishment. A parallel controversy had earlier erupted within the party, with senior officials accusing Kwankwaso of attempting to dominate party structures and control…

Northerners in South-West decry being profiled as bandits, Boko HaramThe Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has cautioned Nigerians against blaming a particular ethnic group for the crimes committed by a few individuals, warning that such narratives threaten national unity and social cohesion. In a strongly worded message on his X-Handle, Obi said the growing tendency to frame criminality along ethnic lines is both unjust and dangerous, saying that no ethnic group should be judged by the actions of criminals who do not represent the values of their people. Obi, who said he understood…

The Federal Government on Monday declared that it is displeased with the South African government’s failure to respond firmly enough to the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerian nationals, warning that retaliatory diplomatic gestures, including a review of bilateral privileges, were being actively considered and were not off the table. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who briefed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also rejected outright claims by some South African authorities that the Nigerians under attack were illegal migrants. She argued that Nigerian passport holders were being…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, • Atiku, Amaechi meet in Abuja as ADC VP race heats up amid Momodu’s lobby• Gombe opposes party, Aregbesola’s call on judge to withdraw from suit Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election was rigged. This was as fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 presidential election gathered momentum with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, holding a crucial meeting with former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja. Meanwhile, the party and its interim national…

By Ademola Adegbite The Oyo State Government, on Monday, alerted residents across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state to the heightened risk of flash floods in June 2026 following the High Impact Based Forecast issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, who disclosed this in Ibadan, the state capital, said, “High-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could result in temporary road overflows and community flooding. “While the State Government has intensified the clearing of critical drainage channels across the state, residents must also play their part by ensuring that…

Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to the abductors of 42 schoolchildren to release them unconditionally, saying the victims are innocent children who should not be subjected to the trauma of captivity. The stakeholders, led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, made the appeal in Maiduguri on Monday, expressing concern over the prolonged detention of the pupils and students who have remained in captivity for three weeks. According to Askira, the continued detention of the children has subjected their families and communities to deep anxiety and emotional distress.…

The Soccernet.ng Cage 2026 has reached the semi-finals. One of the most exciting tournaments we have run is approaching its conclusion, and the first last-four clash delivers a genuine blockbuster — Atlas Tango vs Generation ¡Olé!. The grand final takes place on Wednesday, the eve of the 2026 World Cup. One trio is already waiting. Now we find out who joins them. Atlas Tango — the tournament’s most feared side Atlas Tango have been relentless from the first round. Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappé and Enzo Fernández brushed aside Township Toros in the opening matchup before eliminating Diamants Éclatants — and…