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Agency New tuberculosis vaccines expected to become available from 2029 could save over seven million lives over a decade, Gavi said Monday, but only if sufficient supply is ensured to the countries most in need. New TB jabs in the pipeline have the potential of becoming the “next blockbuster immunisation tool”, said Sania Nishtar, head of the Gavi global vaccine alliance. “However, they will only realise their potential if we are able to ensure sufficient, predictable and affordable supply for those countries with the highest disease burden,” she said in a statement. Tuberculosis, or TB, remains the world’s leading infectious…

Nigerian recording artist EvadLusi releases his latest single, Wuse Miami, inspired by late nights in Wuse 2, Abuja. There’s something about Abuja after dark, and EvadLusi is putting that feeling into music with his latest release, Wuse Miami. Recorded in Wuse 2, Abuja, in 2023, the track takes its cues from the neighbourhood that inspired it. From late-night outings and city lights to the laid-back feel of Wuse, Wuse Miami captures a side of Abuja that feels familiar to anyone who has spent a night out in the city. The song moves with an easy rhythm and laid-back groove, making…

Brentford striker Kaye Furo has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup meeting with Reading after suffering an injury that required surgery, Soccernet.ng reports. It is a development that has dealt a painful setback to one of the club’s most promising young forwards. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews had planned to start the 19-year-old at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, where the Bees face the League One side at 20:00 BST in the third round. Instead, Furo underwent an operation on Monday morning. Brentford youngster Kaye Furo. Photo by IMAGO “Unfortunately for him, he’s had to have an operation this…

No fewer than 13 persons were killed in separate attacks by suspected gunmen on communities in the Jos South, Mangu and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Sunday night. Nine of the victims were passengers travelling to Jos when suspected terrorists opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus community in Jos South Local Government Area. The other four victims were killed in separate attacks in Mangu and Riyom local government areas. The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the Dungus attack to The PUNCH in Jos on Monday, said the incident occurred at about…

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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq is set to work under a new head coach at Spanish side Valencia after the club parted ways with Carlos Corberan, Soccernet.ng reports. Corberan took charge of Valencia in December 2024 after signing a three-year deal with the club. The Spaniard also had a previous connection with Valencia, having played for the club during the early stages of his career. He was also the coach who brought Sadiq to Valencia, initially signing the Nigerian striker on loan in 2025 before the move was made permanent during the winter transfer window in 2026. Corberan enjoyed a…

The United States military has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons in orbit, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink saying they are capable of defending American forces against hostile action, Washington Times reports. Meink made the disclosure on Monday at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space & Cyber conference in National Harbour, Maryland. “The United States now has on-orbit space-controlled weapons capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary action,” Meink said. However, Meink did not disclose the type of weapons or provide details about their capabilities, stressing that his comments had…

Ikenna Obianeri The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly abusing and inflicting bodily injuries on her seven-year-old daughter in Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The seven-year-old, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured with a hot knife following an accusation that she took meat from a pot. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested on Sunday by the police in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. She is currently in custody at the Awada Police Station, pending further investigation. Confirming the incident…

Super Eagles target Gift Orban has issued a strong challenge to Besiktas ahead of their meeting with Amedspor in the Turkish Super Lig next weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. The on-loan Hoffenheim forward has enjoyed a brilliant start to the 2026/27 season at the newly promoted Super Lig side, where he has played a key role in their impressive start to the campaign. Amedspor currently sit third in the Turkish Super Lig table with 10 points from their opening five games. They have won three matches, drawn one and suffered one defeat so far. Orban joined Amedspor on loan from German Bundesliga…

The Osun State Police Command on Monday said it had recovered a corpse from within the precinct of the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, Osun State, bringing the casualty figure linked to the shooting in the park to two. This was just as the remains of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun State, popularly known as ‘Emir Ajagungbade’, were interred at his newly completed residence in the Agunbelewo area of Osogbo, according to traditional rites. PUNCH Online reports that Emir was shot dead on Sunday during a clash involving him and a group led by another…