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Idowu Abdullahi Senior child health and nutrition experts have demanded concrete and appropriate actions to stem the continued rise in child malnutrition across Nigeria, despite the country recording a N688 billion agricultural surplus in the last fiscal year. They argued that with over 11 million Nigerian children suffering food poverty, the agricultural surplus has not translated into affordable, nutritious food for low-income households. Speaking in a separate interview with PUNCH HealthWise, the experts said the figures reflect a broader systemic failure in food distribution, affordability, and access, particularly in rural and conflict-affected areas where poverty and displacement have worsened hunger…

Olympic Day is a day to commemorate the inception of the Olympic Movement as envisioned by the esteemed founder, Pierre de Coubertin. This was the submission of the President of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, on Saturday as Deltans joined the body to celebrate the 2025 Olympics Day Run in Asaba. The founder’s aspiration, according to Gumel, is to enhance the world through the transformative power of sport. Thus, Olympic Day serves as an ideal occasion to rise and engage in physical activity Engaging in sports, he noted, fortifies both our mind and body, promoting robust health…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is navigating a critical moment of transition, and at its helm, party founder and National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, believes only a man of uncommon pedigree like former Senate President David Mark can provide the anchor of stability and direction. Speculation surged across political circles: had David Mark, the taciturn general turned legislator, been appointed interim National Chairman of the ADC? Nwosu neither confirmed nor denied the reports. But in a carefully worded statement, he hinted at seismic shifts within the party’s leadership structure, promising clarity in the coming days. “For the past 18 months, the…

Victor Osimhen has been linked with many clubs this summer, as he is expected to leave Napoli. Meanwhile, the Serie A champions have made a surprise decision regarding the Super Eagles star, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen is coming off an impressive one-year loan stint at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals and provided eight assists to help them win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup. Osimhen had to leave Napoli for Galatasaray after coach Antonio Conte excluded him from the team for the season, following a heated transfer saga last summer. SSC Napoli Training Camp Victor…

Ahead of the 2027 poll, the former ActionAid Nigeria Country Director, Ene Obi, insists that it will be fair and equitable to reserve no fewer than 74 seats for women in the National Assembly. Obi’s position was reinforced by the Executive Director of the Africa Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, who described Nigeria as one of the worst countries in the world in terms of women empowerment and inclusiveness in leadership positions. The duo spoke yesterday in Abuja during the launch of the Inclusive Pathway Development Initiative (IPADEV), aimed at promoting equal opportunities, social justice, and…

The body of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Ashraff, who was swept away by floodwaters in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, has been recovered. Ashraff went missing on Thursday, June 26, during a flood incident in Emiliman Nassara, Nasarafu Ward. His body was found on Saturday, June 28, at Batavovogi, behind the FM Radio Station in Bida. His father, Mohammed Usman, confirmed the recovery and described the flood as a continuing disaster for the community, citing destruction to homes, bridges, culverts, and businesses. Usman appealed to the Niger State Government to expedite the construction of the 1-kilometre Man Musa…

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned that violent extremists are exploiting poverty, illiteracy, and social divisions to sustain their influence in the country, particularly in the Northeast. Speaking on Saturday in Maiduguri at a conference aimed at tackling violent extremism, General Musa said extremist groups are not only using weapons but also manipulating vulnerable communities through misinformation and socio-economic despair. “Our adversaries exploit vulnerabilities such as illiteracy, poverty, and the fault lines of ethnicity and religion,” the CDS said. “This is why we must continue sensitising our people and empowering them with knowledge.” The event, themed…

South East youths have declared their condition to work for and/or support the re-election of public office holders seeking return, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They also said that for fresh seekers of elective offices, their verifiable disposition towards youth welfare, engagement, or employment will be part of the yardsticks to support them. The youths maintained that the time was over when they were used as thugs, drum beaters, election riggers, and ballot box snatchers, among others, for politicians. This was the stand of the youths, made known during the inauguration and empowerment of the Abia State Chapter of the…

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has had a topsy-turvy stay at AC Milan since joining the club two years ago, and his stint there might just end this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. When Chukwueze joined the Rossoneri from Villarreal, it was expected that he would build on his brilliant performance in his last season in Spain and shine in Italy. However, he has flattered to deceive. The Super Eagles star has shown occasional flashes of brilliance, but he hasn’t impressed all the coaches he has worked under, from Stefano Pioli to Paulo Fonseca to Sergio Conceicao. Samuel Chukwueze (Photo credit: Imago)…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has calmed the frayed nerves of his teaming supporters, assuring that he has no intention of defecting to another party as rumoured. Speaking on Saturday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu, Mbah hinted that he is committed to ensuring that the people enjoy the dividends of democracy under the flagship of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor Mbah expressed confidence that PDP would overcome its internal crisis in due time, emphasising that Nigeria’s constitution does not support independent candidacy.“I am still in the PDP, as you can…