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The Delta State Government has inaugurated a newly completed cottage hospital in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, alongside a six-day free medical care programme for residents. The hospital was commissioned on Tuesday by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, while the free medical programme was initiated by the Oshimili North Local Government Council. Oborevwori commended the council chairman, Innocent Esewezie, for executing the project, saying the facility would reduce the burden on residents, particularly pregnant women, children and elderly people who previously travelled long distances to access healthcare. The governor said the project was in line…

Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis has completed his transfer from Goztepe to United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The move puts an end to speculation surrounding his future that had been ongoing since last year. The UAE outfit paid €5 million for the defensive midfielder, and he is expected to play a key role this season as they look to challenge for the UAE top-flight title. ​This marks a new beginning for Dennis, who is set to receive a massive pay bump at his new club. Reports indicate that he will earn more than 40 times his previous salary…

The Christian Association of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to make mercy, compassion, justice and peaceful coexistence central to their lives as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in an Eid-el-Maulud message on Tuesday, congratulating Muslims across the country as he prayed for peace and blessings upon their families and communities. Okoh said the celebration of the birth of the Prophet of Islam provided an opportunity for Muslims and Nigerians generally to reflect on values associated with the Prophet’s life, including mercy, justice, compassion for the poor and vulnerable, honesty and peaceful coexistence. He said,…

By Solomon Odeniyi The Federal Government has said investment in women’s health is critical to achieving Nigeria’s economic ambition of becoming a $1tn economy, declaring that improving the wellbeing of women must be treated as a foundation for sustainable development. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, stated this at the maiden edition of the Her Health, Her Power Conference Africa 2026, organised by the VickyHeldan Empowerment Foundation in Abuja. The conference, themed “Leading with Wellness for a Sustainable Africa,” brought together stakeholders from the health, development, business, media and humanitarian sectors to discuss women’s health, empowerment…

A foreign journalist gave it a nickname in 2002. In 2026, it’s a multi-billion-naira industry, split into at least four distinct sub-industries, still arguing about what to call itself. Say “Nollywood” and everyone, from Lagos to London, knows what you mean. But almost nobody agrees on the details underneath the word: who actually coined it, whether the credited journalist even wrote the headline himself, whether the term fairly represents an industry made up of at least four separate language-based film cultures, or whether the label is a global marketing win or a form of erasure. This carousel goes slide by…

Why the toothpaste, drugs, and food on Nigerian shelves can no longer be trusted and what it’s doing to our kidneys On August 2, 2026, Leo Da Silva quote-tweeted a post asking, “Have you noticed the surge in mouth odour lately?” with his own blunt diagnosis: “It’s fake toothpaste. The toothpaste coming into Nigeria, I don’t know where they are from. When I enter other countries, same brand but different toothpaste.” It’s a small, almost throwaway observation but it points to something much bigger than oral hygiene. This wasn’t the first time Da Silva raised the alarm. In July 2025,…

In the latest Ethereum news today, Bitmine is 187,000 ETH away from owning 5% of the entire Ethereum supply, and last week’s buy closed the gap fast.The company acquired another 32,447 ETH last week, a purchase worth roughly $81 million, pushing total holdings to 5,847,611 ETH valued at around $15 billion as of August 23. That leaves Bitmine roughly 187,000 ETH short of its self-imposed target of 5% of Ethereum’s supply, which equals roughly 6.04 million ETH against Ethereum’s approximately 120.7 million token total. BitMine provided its latest holdings update for August 24, 2026$14.9 billion in total crypto + "moonshots":–…

Belgian Jupiler Pro League champions Club Brugge are set to complete the signing of Super Eagles-eligible attacker Wisdom Mike, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Mike joined Bayern Munich’s academy from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2022 and has since risen through the ranks to the reserve team at just 17 years old. ​Last season, the promising youngster made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern’s senior side, logging four substitute appearances. Mike stands out for his pace, dribbling, sharp ball control, and two-footedness, which allows him to operate effectively on either flank. Bayern Munich’s Wisdom Mike. (Photo by Imago) ​However, given the fierce competition in Bayern’s squad,…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to address its annual conference, accusing Weah’s administration of undermining judicial independence in Liberia. The senior lawyer made the remarks in a video posted on the NBA’s YouTube channel on Monday, following Weah’s keynote address at the NBA’s 66th Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Sunday. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here. But let me say this, because you know I have to be frank with the audience. And this goes for…

Super Eagles striker Paul Ebere Onuachu is still searching for his first goal of the new season, with Trabzonspor coach Fatih Tekke urging supporters to show patience with the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu started Trabzonspor’s second league game of the campaign against Istanbul Basaksehir on Sunday as Tekke’s side secured a 2-1 victory. The Nigerian forward, however, failed to get on the scoresheet, extending his wait for a competitive goal after returning to Trabzonspor during the summer. The goalless streak extends to the pre-season games the Turkish side played, meaning the lanky striker has not found the back of…