…penalty of the tournament. Mostafa Zico then doubled Egypt’s advantage after finishing off a swift counter-attack, leaving Argentina facing an early exit. However, Argentina responded strongly in the second half as Cristian Romero pulled one back before Messi equalised. Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback with the wi…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday highlighted some achievements of his administration in the health sector, saying he has rehabilitated over 200 Primary Health Care Centres across the state since coming on board. Adeleke, who spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, at the inauguration of the newly completed Osun He…

…from government, development finance institutions, the private sector, development organisations, academia and the renewable energy industry to review the organisation's first decade of operations and discuss the future of energy access in Nigeria, according to a statement. Representing the Lagos State Governor, Babaji…

…The association noted that the prioritisation of institutional reforms by the Tinubu administration in the health ministry, under the watch of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, place innovation and technology at the centre of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Beyond expanding immunisation coverage, the project is also supporting advocacy efforts aimed at increasing government investment in primary healthcare. Also speaking, the chairperson of the LASAM’s Advocacy Subcommittee, Mrs Shola Hassan, said the organisation has intensified engagements with political office holders…

…activity, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(b) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022," it read. According to Count 2, Yisawu allegedly made various cash payments in excess of N5,000,000 or equivalent amounting in the aggregate to t…

…to influence his career. The Nigerian forward made the remarks after returning to the Danish club ahead of the 2026/27 season following a productive spell with Portuguese side CD Mafra. Striker credits Osimhen’s mentality Iheanacho has enjoyed an impressive start to pre-season, scoring in friendly matches against Lille…

…knockout competition will ride away with the grand prize. If two or more participants finish with the same score, the earliest qualifying submission will determine the winner. Join The Easywin World Cup Festival The World Cup is entering its most decisive week, and there’s never been a better time to get involved. Comp…

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

…key political associates and community stakeholders," he stated. He also cited administrative constraints as a major factor behind his resignation. "Due to recent unavoidable administrative challenges, I find that I am no longer able to execute the responsibilities of this office to the high standard expected of me," t…

…implemented by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise ground transportation services at airports under its control. Speaking with The PUNCH, FAAN's Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola Agunbiade, said the new platform was conceived to address long-standing opera…

…the company made when it launched the initiative in November 2025 to support the FCT Administration's efforts to reduce household air pollution. "When we launched this initiative in November 2025, we committed to supporting the FCT administration in reducing household air pollution and improving the health and wellbein…

…departure in January. He guided Madrid through the final 28 matches of the season, finishing second in La Liga before their Champions League campaign ended with a quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich. Fulham also considered other candidates, including former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank, while a move f…

…gathering, intelligence sharing, surveillance operations, threat assessment mechanisms and early warning systems to prevent attacks and improve response effectiveness nationwide. It also called for deeper collaboration with local communities, traditional institutions and religious leaders to build community-based intel…

The Nigerian Press Organisation has welcomed President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate the activities of major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. The organisation described the move as a…

…we are not serious about solving this," she said. According to the World Health Organisation in a 2023 report, 77 per cent of Nigerian women use skin-lightening products regularly, ahead of Congo-Brazzaville's 66 per cent, Senegal's 50 per cent and Ghana's 39 per cent. Unregulated skin-lightening products sold across N…

…for developing the state’s economy rests largely with the governor and his administration. According to him, poverty should not be viewed merely as a social problem but as an indication of the quality of governance, planning, and economic management. In a statement on Tuesday, Mienye, a data scientist recognised among…

…of the Board, Dr George Elombi, to the State House, Abuja. The President said his administration’s recent economic reforms, such as ending the fuel subsidy and tackling multiple exchange rates, are essential steps to combat corruption and ensure economic survival. He emphasised that Africa possesses enormous potential…

…exploited and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. He further instructed all ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government to provide the ICPC with all relevant information and assistance required for the investigation. "The integrity of the Presidency and the institutions of the Federal Governm…

…President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urging him to review Balogun's punishment. Javier Tebas, the president of the Spanish football federation, on Tuesday attacked the reprieve. Posting on social media, Tebas called the decision "the tip of the iceberg of a governance model that has been eroding the cr…

…and uniquely poised to help address global energy challenges. Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), made this submission at the opening of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week on Tuesday in Abuja. The 25th NOG has its theme as "Forging Africa's Strategic Energy Growth Through Global…

…According to him, the ongoing reforms and infrastructure projects of the Tinubu administration would strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. “We cannot be greedy. Muhammadu Buhari was there for eight years, and we were part of the process that brought him to power. We have com…

…for international federations to restore the rights of our athletes," Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov said Tuesday.'The IOC have reserved their judgement' Geraint Hughes explains why Russia isn't allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics Geraint Hughes explains why Russia isn't allowed to compete at the Paris…

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has been appointed by the African Union, AU, to represent West Africa on the Governing Board of the African Humanitarian Agency, AfHA, the AU’s newly established continental institution for humanitarian coordination and response. The Minister’s Se…

…a clear signal: the Olympic movement must remain free from politics,” Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev said on Telegram, adding Russia planned to participate in qualifiers for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Russia’s return remains more limited than that of Belarus, which was allowed back by the IOC i…