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The World Health Organisation has raised a fresh alarm over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing military offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran, revealing that over 1,800 people have been killed and 12,500 others injured in less than two weeks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a statement shared on his X handle on Wednesday, warned that health systems across the Middle East are under “immense strain” and on the verge of total collapse. The conflict, which escalated sharply on February 28 following a massive joint US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and…

Çaykur Rizespor head coach Recep Uçar has admitted that stopping Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu will be a major challenge when his team faces Trabzonspor this weekend, Afrik-Foot reports. The two sides will meet on Saturday at the Akyazı Stadium in a Matchday 26 clash in the Süper Lig. Trabzonspor go into the game as clear favourites. The Black Sea club currently sit third in the league with 54 points and are chasing the teams above them in the title race. Rizespor, meanwhile, are ninth on the table and will need a strong performance if they hope to get a result…

Most people know Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, for the skits, characters and jokes that have travelled across social media for years. But did you know he also spends time in the studio making music? The comedian and entertainer is starting 2026 with a new single titled “Baby Tomato,” his second release of the year. With this track, Josh2Funny leans into a softer, melodic direction, offering a song centred on admiration for a love interest. Produced by Glitz Beats, “Baby Tomato” sits comfortably within the Afro-pop space, with rhythmic production that carries Josh2Funny’s relaxed vocal delivery as he…

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Saidu Umar, popularly known as Ubandoma Sokoto, has resigned from the party, citing unresolved leadership disputes at the national level. Umar disclosed this in a resignation letter dated March 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward in Sokoto South Local Government Area. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) effective immediately,” Umar stated in the letter. His resignation comes days after former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, also dumped the PDP, a development…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi will not be available for selection once again when Nottingham Forest take on Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Tricky Trees will be looking to book their ticket to the quarterfinals of Europe’s second-biggest club competition when they lock horns with Danish giants FC Midtjylland. ​The first leg is slated for Thursday at the City Ground, and Nottingham Forest will be hoping to secure a first-leg advantage from the fixture. Taiwo Awoniyi of celebrates with Ola Aina and Morato of Nottingham Forest after scoring. Copyright: imago ​Nottingham Forest have two Nigerian…

Okiki Adeduyite The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. PUNCH Online obtained a statement from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicating that the recommendation followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Rules and Business during plenary on Tuesday. According to the statement, the resolution followed a petition addressed to the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, titled, “Urgent Appeal Regarding Ongoing Mass Forced Eviction and Illegal Demolition Threatening Tens of Thousands in Makoko,…

For a man with his eye on the White House in 2028, US Vice President JD Vance has kept a low profile since the start of the Iran war. The former US Marine, who served in Iraq, built a political brand as a non-interventionist who wanted to keep America out of any more long, foreign wars. But the 41-year-old now finds himself treading a tightrope between loyalty to Donald Trump on Iran and to the conflict-sceptic MAGA faithful he’ll need to win the Republican nomination in two years. Even Trump admitted they had their differences on “Operation Epic Fury.” “He…

Arsenal travel to Germany this week for a huge European night as they face Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash at the BayArena, Soccernet.ng reports. The return match will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London next week, where the Gunners will hope to finish the job and book a place in the quarter-finals. Interestingly, no Nigerian player will be directly involved in this particular game. Nathan Tella is currently injured, while Victor Boniface is not included in Leverkusen’s Champions League squad after returning from a loan spell at Werder…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen provided the assist for Galatasaray’s solitary goal in their 1-0 victory over Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Galatasaray welcomed English giants Liverpool to Rams Park for their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. When the two sides met earlier in the competition, the Cimbom ran out 1-0 winners. As such, fans expected another thrilling, tightly-contested encounter. ​Galatasaray started the match nervously, losing possession during their build-up and gifting opportunities to the Reds. Ibrahima Konate challenges Victor Osimhen Copyright: ImagoxDavidxRawcliffex However, Arne Slot’s men lacked their usual clinical edge and failed to capitalize on these early defensive…

A Norwegian court sentenced Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga to six months in prison for committing a sexual act without consent, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Nordmere and Romsdal District Court delivered the verdict on March 10. In addition to the prison term, VG reports that the 19-year-old has been ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner (around ₦1.45 million) in legal costs. Daga, who plays for Molde FK, has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal the decision. Photo Credit: Daniel Daga / X Daniel Daga plans appeal after Norwegian court verdict The case stems from an incident reported to Norwegian police…