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Tunde Oyekola The founder of ABYEM Helping Aid Foundation, Abiodun Otepola, has urged elderly people in rural communities in Kwara State to take advantage of health facilities in their localities for regular health checks to enjoy healthy living. Otepola gave the advice on Saturday while delivering health talks and providing medical support to widows, aged, and underprivileged women in four communities in Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. The four communities that benefitted from the outreach included Alalubosa, Aluku, Odore, and Ojutaye, where a large turnout of women received donations of food items, clothing, cash, and free medical…

Southampton have once again made life difficult for Turkish side Trabzonspor in their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, Soccernet.ng reports.  Fresh reports confirm that the Premier League club has not agreed to the latest transfer offer from the Super Lig giants. Earlier claims from Turkish media suggested that Trabzonspor had reached an agreement with Southampton to sign Onuachu for €4.5 million plus €500,000 in add-ons. Paul Onuachu of Southampton during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Southampton and Getafe at the St Mary s Stadium [Photo credit/IMAGO]However, those reports have now been debunked, as reliable sources insist negotiations are…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has successfully enrolled over 74 per cent of inmates nationwide into the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database, contrary to media reports suggesting otherwise. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer,(SPRO), Abubakar Umar on Sunday in Abuja. Umar described as “misleading and inaccurate” a publication claiming that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise was yet to commence in custodial centres across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NIMC had granted the NCoS the license to conduct the registration at 256 custodial centres…

Some business owners in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over low patronage, despite the holidays and Sallah celebrations. The business owners told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that they had anticipated increased sales and made efforts to restock but were disappointed at the turnout. They, however, attributed the situation to the high cost of living, rising inflation, and weakened purchasing power of consumers. At the Apo Fish Market, Mrs Amina Lazarus, a foodstuff dealer, said the current economic situation had dampened the usual Sallah buzz. “People who used to come to my shop to…

Victor Osimhen’s name has consistently grabbed headlines in recent months, having been linked with many European clubs vying for his signature, Soccernet.ng reports. Clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus, Chelsea, Arsenal, and now Al Hilal are among his potential suitors ready to bolster their roster with his signature. According to top transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal have booked a medical for Osimhen ahead of a proposed big-money move. The post had led to claims that the deal was practically done. But is it? Al Hilal have booked travel and medical for Victor Osimhen, still waiting for his green light…

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has said the Nigerian Civil War was not an act of ethnic hatred but a painful necessity borne out of the duty to preserve national unity. Gowon, 91, made this statement on Saturday at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF) of the Diocese of Abuja, which was hosted at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja.The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) also presented him with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award. “I remember the most difficult period of my life. It was not my choice, but I had to be…

Gilbert Ekugbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted a stretch of thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions of Nigeria from Sunday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 11, 2025. The agency’s weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, projects wet weather conditions in many parts of the country, including the North, North-Central, and Southern states. According to NiMet, Sunday is expected to begin with cloudy skies in many areas, but conditions will shift as the day progresses. The agency stated that “in the afternoon/evening hours, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna,…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen seems to have made a big impression on Turkish Super Lig clubs after his performances for Galatasaray, as some of the clubs have been linked with different Nigerian players this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s loan move to Galatasaray was one of the biggest shockers of last summer transfer window, as he was expected to join a club in one of the top five league in Europe. But eventually had to move to Turkey after he failed to secure a deal and Napoli yanked him off their plans for the season. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray (Photo…

In SummaryIn 2025, Nike remained the most admired global brand overall in Africa, while MTN topped the list of African brands, according to The Brand Africa 100 survey, which covered 31 countries on the continent. In Africa, South Africa is recognized as the most admired national brand, registering six out of the top ten brands. MTN, Vodacom, and Safaricom lead in value, Shoprite and Mr Price show retail sector strength and consumer trust, Kenyan banks and fintechs like Equity Bank and M-PESA lead regional integration and financial inclusion, while Dangote stands out in heavy industry.Deep Dive!!African brands are gaining remarkable traction, not…

As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has declared that the country’s economy, though still facing challenges, is firmly on the path to recovery. Speaking after a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Saturday night, Bagudu noted that bold structural reforms initiated by the administration have begun to yield results, particularly in strengthening investor confidence and unlocking fiscal space for development. “We’re not where we want to be,” Bagudu admitted, “but we’ve turned the economy in the right direction.” He highlighted…