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Salako said this at the Public Health Symposium on “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria” on Monday in Abuja, The minister warned: ”The next pandemic is not a matter of if but when,” stressing the importance of coordinated, equitable, and innovative preparedness. He noted that COVID-19, which claimed over seven million lives worldwide, exposed vulnerabilities in global health systems while demonstrating the value of collaboration and resilience. He highlighted Nigeria’s progress in strengthening its health security landscape. These, he said, include the digitalisation of infectious disease surveillance with SORMAS, training of health workers, expanded diagnostic…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Al-Nashama of Jordan in an international friendly on Tuesday, March 31st. ​This will be their second friendly of the March international break, and the three-time African champions will be hoping to emerge victorious. ​It will be the third meeting between Nigeria and Jordan, with both teams having shared the spoils in their previous two encounters with one win apiece. Super Eagles team picture. (Credit: SE Media) ​Going into this game, the Super Eagles are favorites both on paper and on form, having won four of their last five matches. However, Al-Nashama…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has a good shot at returning to action before the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Boniface has endured a difficult year on the pitch. Last summer, he joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day, in what was one of the most surprising moves of the transfer window. ​After struggling for consistent minutes in his first three months, the club announced that the Super Eagles striker had suffered a knee injury last December. Victor Boniface in action for Werder Bremen. Copyright: Imago By January, it was confirmed that he would have…

Janet Ogundepo The Secretary-General, Nigeria Network of Non-Governmental Organisations, Barrister Ayo Adebusoye, has stated that Nigeria has the capacity to produce malaria vaccines locally, urging the Federal Government to prioritise domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports. Adebusoye, a former board member at the Governing Board of the Lagos State Health Management Agency, stated that Nigeria must take advantage of its high malaria burden to position itself at the forefront of vaccine production. The public health advocate further noted that while the gradual rollout of malaria vaccines was a welcome development, the country risks being left behind if it fails…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze ranks second for offensive duels won by wingers and midfielders in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Chukwueze joined Fulham from AC Milan on a season-long loan last summer, and he has proven to be a real catch. ​Originally signed under an “obligation to buy” agreement, the 26-year-old winger has played his way into manager Marco Silva’s heart, and he now looks set to be retained permanently at the end of the campaign. Samuel Chukwueze for Fulham (Photo credit: club site). ​This season, the Super Eagles star has contributed three goals and four assists in…

Victor Osimhen has shown how determined he is to return to action after reportedly choosing to remain in hospital longer than planned following surgery on his arm, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker had surgery after suffering a fractured forearm during a Champions League last-16 defeat to Liverpool earlier this month. The operation, which lasted around three hours, was described as successful. Initial plans were for Osimhen to leave hospital the day after the procedure. However, Turkish journalist Haluk Yürekli (via Forza Cimbom) reported that the Nigerian asked club officials to extend his stay. According to Yürekli, Osimhen told the club:…

Bola Bamigbola A heavy rainstorm on Saturday evening caused widespread damage to buildings across Osogbo, Osun State, displacing numerous residents. Roofs of residential, religious, and commercial buildings were blown off in several parts of the city, including Testing Ground, Oke Oniti, Awosuru, Gbongan Road, and Oke Baale. Residents were seen moving their belongings while repair work commenced on damaged structures. A fallen billboard along Osogbo–Gbongan Road briefly obstructed traffic on the busy route until it was cleared. Pastor Israel, whose church in Testing Ground was affected, called on the government to provide support for displaced residents. “The roofs of many…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to play against Jordan at the Mardan Antalyaspor Stadium in Turkiye tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men secured a 2-1 win over Iran last Friday, with Moses Simon and Akor Adams sharing the goalscoring responsibility in Victor Osimhen’s absence. Jordan, on the other hand, played a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica, bottling a two-goal lead as the Costa Ricans came from behind to overturn the deficit. Ahead of the meeting between Al Nashama and the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng highlights three Jordanian threats Nigeria must look out for. Super Eagles during the AFCON match…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take center stage in just over two months. For the first time ever, 48 nations will slug it out, leaving blood, sweat, and tears on pitches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. ​Unfortunately for Nigerian fans, the Super Eagles will be absent from the world’s biggest stage after failing to qualify despite multiple opportunities. Nonetheless, the tournament will proceed without the three-time African champions. ​For many players, competing in the Mundial is the pinnacle of success—a surreal peak and a testament to the heights of their careers. There is a lot…

Agency The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to prioritise early detection, treatment completion, and increased domestic funding to curb the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Nigeria. Dr. Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja, amid activities marking World TB Day 2026. MDR-TB is largely caused by incomplete or improper treatment of TB, including skipped doses, wrong drug combinations, poor-quality medicines, or interruptions in drug supply. It can also occur when individuals are directly infected with already-resistant strains, particularly…