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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede, on Sunday celebrated frontline troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN with a special Eid-el-Kabir luncheon in Jos, Plateau State. The event, held at the Headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN, brought together serving and retired senior military officers, as well as other dignitaries, to honour the dedication and sacrifice of soldiers deployed in various operational areas. Represented by Major General P.E. Eromosele, Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, the COAS praised the troops for their courage, loyalty, and resilience in maintaining national…

The International governing body of football, FIFA, are set to trial an advanced semi-automated offside technology for the VAR at the Club World Cup due to Taiwo Awoniyi’s incident, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after the 27-year-old suffered a ruptured intestine in Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City last month, crashing into the woodwork in a sequence of play that could’ve been prevented if the linesman had raised the offside flag. Awoniyi had to undergo multiple surgeries which saw him placed in an induced coma. Thankfully, he’s now alright, and on his way to full recovery. Taiwo Awoniyi collides with…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a presidential address before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, as part of events marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration. The event is scheduled to be held in the House of Representatives chamber of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. This was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi. The statement referenced an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, officially notifying lawmakers of the proceedings. According to the memorandum, the special joint sitting will begin at…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Male reproductive health experts have raised a red flag over the increasing misuse of testosterone medications among men, warning that they could lead to serious health complications, including impotence and stroke. According to the medical experts, the abuse of testosterone medications could have devastating consequences on men’s health, particularly when used without medical supervision. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the urologists noted that testosterone pills misuse could lead to a range of health problems, including cardiovascular issues, hormonal imbalances, and erectile dysfunction. They emphasised that men seeking to enhance their physical performance or boost their libido should consult…

The now-deleted Instagram post of Super Eagles attacker, Victor Boniface, sent shockwaves through the Nigerian football community, Soccernet.ng reports. Just after the clash against the Russian national football team, Boniface, who was again unlucky in his 61 minutes of play, was frustrated to have not been able to extend his tally from just one goal in the national team jersey. The former Union Saint-Gilloise forward took to his social media page to extend his pride in donning the Super Eagles jersey and ended his caption with hanging his boot, which many suggested was a call to retire from the national…

Two men, Usman Garuba, 28, and Sagir Shuaib, 30, were arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos for allegedly posing as Bureau De Change operators and defrauding a traveller of over N16 million at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The two defendants were accused of deceiving a traveller, Ali Kelvin, by claiming they could exchange Chinese yuan for Nigerian naira. According to police investigators, the incident occurred on March 26, 2025, around 5 p.m., when Garuba and Shuaib allegedly approached Kelvin at the airport under the guise of being currency exchange agents. Kelvin handed them 90,000 Chinese RMB—worth approximately N16,650,000—but…

Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK) have secured the signing of promising 19-year-old Nigerian striker Chinedu Umeh on a professional contract, Soccernet.ng reports. This follows his impressive performances with SJK Akatemia in both the Ykkösliiga and Kakkonen. The right-footed centre-forward previously represented Atlantic Business FC, a Lagos-based club operating from the city of Lekki. During his time in Nigeria, Umeh showcased his attacking prowess by scoring an astonishing 65 goals in 120 matches, across competitions including the Nigerian National League One (third tier), the Nigerian Youth League, and the highly competitive Creative Championship—a private, talent-focused tournament. Umeh Chinedu Umeh is a goal-hungry attacker…

Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims by his political rival and successor, Nyesom Wike, that he made him governor, challenging journalists and the public to interrogate the origins of that assertion. In a recent interview marking his 60th birthday, Amaechi said his emergence as governor in 2007 was the result of a judicial process and not political patronage. “Nobody made me governor but God, Dr. Peter Odili, and the Nigerian judiciary,” he declared. “Surprisingly, no journalist has ever asked that man that said he made me governor how he did it? Nobody has ever asked that…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Paediatricians have asked parents to stop buying second-hand toys for their babies, especially those sourced from informal markets, warning that they could expose them to the risk of infections and toxic chemicals. The experts noted that second-hand toys, particularly older ones, often fail to meet stipulated safety standards and regulations. According to them, many contain harmful chemicals like lead, phthalates, and BPA, substances now banned or heavily restricted in new products under global safety standards. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the senior child health specialists advised parents to thoroughly inspect any second-hand toy before use, checking for flaking…

Rashidi Yekini is more than just Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorer, he is a legend who helped define an era of Nigerian football. Who can easily forget Yekini’s iconic celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup? Yekini’s legacy lies in the moments he created and the pride he brought to Nigeria. Based on data from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and verified records, Yekini ranks 20th on the list of Africa’s all-time international goal scorers. Rashidi Yekini for Nigeria [Photo credit/IMAGO]He scored 37 goals in 62 appearances for the Super Eagles, a record that still stands as the highest by…