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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, have concluded an intensive three-week camp program in Abuja, in preparation for their crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi’s U-20 girls. The team is scheduled to arrive in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, on Sunday, where they will host the first leg of the final qualifying round scheduled for …

Why this matters: About 20 percent of the world’s gas and oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, and much of it closed to maritime traffic since the outbreak of the conflict between Iran and the United States. These disruptions to supply have caused countries to experience price fluctuations, geopolitical shocks, and …

… Flaws that ‘mislead’ reports of Ogun APC meetings …Promises to avoid pre-determined primaries Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed media reports that he has been pressuring aspirants to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, describing such claims as “misrepresentation” of proceedings at a recent meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central. Amosun, in …

Overcome World Aviation Risk Conference 2026 in Malta earlier this week, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar warned that the rise of weaponry is creating an environment where civilian aircraft are increasingly at risk of being targeted or caught in the crossfire. “We must now go beyond the limitations of aviation as we have known it,” Salazar told delegates, stressing …

The Nigerian Legion on Saturday graduated 220 new commissioners after completing Course 16 at the Suleja training camp, with the aim of strengthening community service and security support. The passing out parade was confirmed in a statement to journalists in Abuja by the Legion’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Vet AA Soaga-Adetoro. Addressing the graduates, National President Grace Morenike Henry urged …

During World Immunization Weekwhich took place from April 24 to 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are highlighting the benefits of vaccines at every stage of lifeas well as scientific breakthroughs that have resulted in tried and tested inoculations against contracting malaria, HPV, cholera, dengue fever, meningitis, RSV, Ebola and mpox. This year marks the midpoint of the …

By Ayo Kehinde Panic briefly gripped Washington on Saturday evening as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly evacuated by Secret Service agents following gunfire that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in what officials have now confirmed was a coordinated but ultimately foiled attack by a lone gunman. Providing new details just hours …

Meanwhile in Iran, concerns are rising over shortages of critical medical supplies caused by Israeli-US bombing ahead of the extension of the ceasefire announced by President Trump on Wednesday. “The ceasefire announcement earlier this month came as a relief. However, the reality on the ground is very different,” said Cristhian Cortez Cardoza, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and …

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have stepped up coordinated efforts to fight malaria, with renewed emphasis on youth-led advocacy as a path to national transformation. To this end, the Department of Public Health of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria has formally approved the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) for implementation in all 36 states and the …

Barcelona defeated Getafe 2-0 away on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. The victory took Barcelona to 85 points, 11 ahead of second-placed Real Madrid with five games remaining. Real Madrid had already drawn 1-1 against Real Betis on Friday, weakening their title challenge. Getafe held off Barcelona for much of the first half, frustrating their …