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Angela Onwuzoo As international donor landscapes shift, Nigeria must take bold steps to ensure that HIV prevention, treatment, and support remain accessible and resilient, says the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr. Temitope Ilori. NACA pledged to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies to ensure ownership and sustainability of the country’s HIV/AIDS response. Ilori disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 7th National Council on AIDS in Lagos on Tuesday, with the theme, “Advancing National HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing Global Policy on Aid.” The three-day event, organised by NACA in collaboration with the…

Victor Osimhen completed his transfer to Galatasaray last week, and he is expected expected play a key role for them next season A Turkish artificial intelligence machine (AI) Yapay Zeka has predicted that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will emerge as the highest goalscorer in the 2025/2026 Super Lig season by scoring 30-32 goals, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray and contributed 37 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. But last week, he completed his €75 million move from Napoli to the Super Lig giants in what is by far the most…

Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has advised Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi to consider leaving FC Porto this summer, Soccernet.ng reports.  This follows growing speculation about the Portuguese club’s willingness to part ways with the Nigerian international. Sanusi, who has struggled with injuries over the past year, has reportedly been placed on the transfer list by Porto, with potential interest from clubs in Spain and England. Nigeria and Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. Photo by IMAGO While the 26-year-old has denied any concrete approach from Leeds United, reports from AS suggest a possible loan move to Spanish side Real Oviedo is…

The Ekiti State Police Command said it has recovered a day-old baby stolen from a government health facility in Ado Ekiti. Recall that a day-old baby was reportedly stolen at Okeyimi Health Centre in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, leading to the arrest of four suspects by the Ekiti State Police Command. However, a statement by the State Police spokesman, Abutu Sunday, on Wednesday, in Ado Ekiti, stated that the baby was recovered through a painstaking investigation and a credible tip-off. The police have arrested one Deborah Ayeni of Afao-Road, Ado-Ekiti, for stealing a newborn child on 4th August 2025,…

Agency  The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board has announced plans to inaugurate a Mpox vaccination campaign in selected Local Government Areas affected by the outbreak. Health Educator at the SPHCB, Isah Yusha’u, said this on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the introduction of the monkeypox vaccine in Kaduna. Yusha’u stated that the board was working proactively to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure the health and safety of Kaduna residents. He noted that several LGAs in the state had recorded a significant number of Mpox cases. In response, he said the Federal Government, in collaboration with…

emPawa Africa proudly announces its latest signee, Dumochiii (real name: Olufowora Michael Seun), a singer and songwriter hailing from Surulere, Lagos, as he makes his official debut with the heartfelt single, “Jasi.” A fresh voice in Afropop and Afrobeats, Dumochiii brings a unique flair to the genre by fusing emotional honesty with rhythm-driven, street-rooted storytelling. His sound, often described as Afroadura, is deeply influenced by spiritual resilience and the lived realities of growing up in Lagos. After two years of artist development under emPawa Africa, Dumochiii steps into the spotlight with “Jasi”, an anthem of resilience and quiet strength. The…

It appears only a matter of time before Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman gets his wish of leaving Atalanta for Inter Milan….  Christian Vieri has tipped Ademola Lookman to become an instant hit at Inter Milan even as the Super Eagles forward remains locked in a transfer warfare with Atalanta, Soccernet.ng reports. Former Juventus and Monaco striker Vieri also boldly predicted that the Nigerian star will bag 18 goals for Inter Milan should he complete a summer switch from Atalanta. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport as per FC Inter News during the final leg of the Bobo Summer Cup Padel…

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Labour Party candidates, and supporters under the leadership of Barr. Julius Abure on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest at the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to express their discontent over the party’s exclusion from the upcoming August 16, 2025, bye-elections. Despite heavy rainfall, the demonstrators—who arrived in multiple buses—gathered at INEC’s Abuja office from 11:00 a.m., carrying placards with inscriptions such as: “INEC, who is using you against LP”, “Mahmood, stop destroying democracy in Nigeria”, “Tell INEC to obey court orders”. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Dr. Barry…

A chieftain and National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, has strongly rejected any form of coalition involving the party, declaring that he remains the undisputed national leader of the ADC. Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in response to reports of a purported coalition and his alleged suspension by a faction of the ADC in Kogi State. He dismissed the suspension announced by the State Working Committee led by Mr. Kingsley Ogga, describing it as invalid and lacking legal standing. According…

A Rennes star of Nigerian descent is set to join Paul Onuachu, Henry Onyekuru and Victor Osimhen in the Turkish topflight Belgian-Nigerian winger Kazeem Olaigbe has landed in Turkey as he prepares to finalise his transfer from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor. The 22-year-old, who arrived to a rousing reception from fans at Trabzon Airport, is expected to complete medicals before signing a multi-year contract with the Black Sea giants. Trabzonspor yeni transferi Kazeem Olaigbe’yi, açıklamaya hazırlanıyor. Oyuncu sağlık kontrolünden geçti.️ İlerleyen saatlerde evrakların tamamlanması ile oyuncunun açıklanmasını bekliyoruz.@hamxagvn pic.twitter.com/Loy4HKxo1Q — Puskas Sports (@PuskaSports)…