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History-making British-Nigerian rapper, producer, and songwriter Dave, also known as Santan Dave, will headline his first-ever shows in Nigeria on October 16 and 17 at Lagos’ Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Theatre), bringing his acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp tour to a close. Presented by Live Nation and MASSIVE, the highly anticipated performances represent a significant moment for both Dave and Nigerian audiences. Long celebrated for its unmatched energy, creativity, and influence across music, fashion, nightlife, and art, Lagos continues to shape global culture through the worldwide impact of Afrobeats and a…

​Poland vs Nigeria is the next game for the Super Eagles, as they travel to the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw for a high-profile friendly encounter on Wednesday, June 3, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Eric Chelle will be brimming with confidence heading into this clash, having just led a relatively new squad to successfully defend the Unity Cup in London. Now that the big stars have gathered in Warsaw, he is expected to oversee an even more impressive performance. Although he is without the services of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, the squad still boasts players capable of producing moments of magic like…

Zimbabwe’s justice minister introduced to parliament Tuesday a controversial constitutional amendment bill that would extend the term of the president, but faces fierce opposition and court challenges. Parliament has to vote on sweeping changes to the constitution approved by the cabinet in February that include a provision that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030. The measures would also do away with general presidential elections, giving parliament the power to appoint the president, and extend the terms of lawmakers from five to seven years. The amendment has become one of the most contentious political issues in Zimbabwe, where Mnangagwa’s…

Idowu Abdullahi The Federal Government and stakeholders have said that through the World Health Expo and the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, the country was closing the gap in diagnostic capacity. They said Nigeria was strengthening diagnostic systems through increased investment, capacity building, and strategic partnerships offered by platforms like WHX and HFN. The stakeholders stated this on Tuesday at the World Health Expo Lagos 2026’s Healthcare Leadership Conference, themed “Enabling Market Access and Investment Readiness to Drive Health System Transformation”, held at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The event, which is in its 15th edition and formerly known as Medic…

Victor Osimhen could still leave Istanbul this summer despite both the Nigerian striker and Galatasaray repeatedly insisting that they want to continue their successful partnership, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old forward enjoyed another outstanding campaign in Turkey, scoring crucial goals as Galatasaray retained the Turkish Super Lig title and strengthened their position as the country’s dominant force. His performances have only increased interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Galatasaray, however, have made their position crystal clear. Club president Dursun Özbek has publicly stated that the Turkish champions have no…

The Sokoto State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against drug trafficking and banditry, arresting a suspected drug baron, recovering a large cache of hard drugs, and foiling a bandit attack that led to the recovery of rustled livestock. According to a statement issued on Monday by the state’s Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the first operation took place on May 27, 2026, when officers attached to the Bado Division intercepted two suspects during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Kebbi-Sokoto Road. The suspects, identified as Ummaru Abubakar Gugare and another suspect simply…

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are preparing for a new era at Fulham after the confirmed departure of manager Marco Silva, the man who played a key role in rebuilding both players’ careers at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng reports. Silva will leave Fulham this summer when his contract expires at the end of June, bringing an end to a highly successful five-year spell in West London. The 48-year-old Portuguese coach has reportedly agreed to become the new manager of Benfica and is expected to sign a deal that will keep him in Lisbon until 2028. His departure comes…

Stakeholders advocating greater youth involvement in governance have expressed concern over the growing exclusion and marginalisation of young people from decision-making processes across West Africa, warning that the trend is fuelling disillusionment and undermining democratic institutions in the sub-region. The stakeholders voiced these concerns on Tuesday in Abuja at the Next Gen Initiative West Africa Youth Regional Symposium 2026, urging young people to take bold steps and actively participate in the democratic process rather than remain on the sidelines. In his speech, the Nigeria Country Director of the National Democratic Institute, Francis Madugu, urged young people to become more actively…

Janet Ogundepo The Nigerian National Plastic Action Partnership has announced plans to convene the National Plastic Summit 2026, as stakeholders seek practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution challenge and to develop a circular plastics economy. The summit, scheduled for June 4, 2026, will be held under the theme “Innovation, Inclusion and Investment for a Circular Plastics Economy in Africa.” In a statement sent to Punch Healthwise, the organisers noted that the event will bring together government leaders, industry stakeholders, development partners, financiers, researchers, youth groups and informal sector actors to advance sustainable solutions to plastic waste management across Africa.…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Biało-czerwon of Poland in a friendly fixture at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw tomorrow evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s come into the game on the back of two victories in London, against the Warriors of Zimbabwe and the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica, winning the 2026 Unity Cup title in style. Poland, meanwhile, failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, having lost to Sweden in Path B of the UEFA World Cup qualification playoffs Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First –…