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The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, says the organisation has stabilised its finances and completed major restructuring following sudden funding cuts. Mr Ghebreyesus said this on Monday at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, noting that WHO is now projecting that 90 per cent of its base budget for 2026–2027 was funded. “The reforms began nine years ago as part of the WHO transformation, the most ambitious agenda in the organisation’s history, anticipating future funding shocks,” he said. He said the reforms helped WHO cushion the impact of recent financial constraints and maintain operations across…
Arthur Okonkwo has described his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national football team as an “incredible” moment after being named in the Super Eagles squad for this month’s Unity Cup in the United Kingdom. The 24 year old Wrexham AFC goalkeeper is set for his first senior appearance for Nigeria after years of representing England at youth level during his development at Arsenal FC. Speaking in an interview with NFF TV, Okonkwo expressed pride and excitement over finally getting the opportunity to represent Nigeria at senior international level. “It is an honour to play for your country,” Okonkwo said. “I…
United States President, Donald Trump, has decided to hold off on attacking Iran again at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Trump disclosed this in a post on his Truth Social media account on Monday. According to him, the strike was scheduled for Tuesday, but he was asked to hold off because serious negotiations are now taking place between the US and countries in the Middle East, and beyond. The US leader noted that the request came from Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President…
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area on Monday endorsed Senator Wasiu Eshilokun as the party’s consensus candidate for the Lagos Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Eshilokun, who currently represents Lagos Central in the Senate, was affirmed during the APC senatorial primary election held at Evans Square in Ebute Metta, Lagos. The exercise attracted a large turnout of party faithful and supporters, while security operatives were stationed at the venue to maintain order and ensure a peaceful process. Addressing party members during the exercise, the APC Electoral Officer for Lagos…
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Adeshola Muyiwa over an alleged N2,600 transfer fraud in the Agbado axis of Ifo Local Government Area of the state. The 23-year-old suspect was said to have visited a food vendor at about 8 a.m. on Sunday at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado, purchased food items worth N2,600 and presented a fake transfer alert as proof of payment. He was arrested at about 11:45 a.m. by officers of the Agbado Division under the leadership of the DPO, Adesanya Oyekanmi. Confirming the arrest on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi,…
Arsenal are one win away from claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years. This follows a battling 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates on Monday night. The Gunners came into their last home fixture two points clear, knowing they could put pressure on Manchester City, who are away to Bournemouth on Wednesday night. And Mikel Arteta named a very attacking side to face the Clarets. Although Arsenal dominated the first half, they only had Kai Havertz’s header to show. The goal proved to be the winner, as the league leaders took their tally to 82 points.…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Surajo Isyaku, for alleged involvement in kidnapping, cattle rustling and providing information to armed bandits operating in Matazu Local Government Area and surrounding communities. The command said the suspect was also linked to the deadly attack on Sayaya Village in Matazu LGA, where houses were burnt and a police officer attached to the Matazu Division was killed. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Monday in Katsina. According to the statement, “the Katsina State Police Command,…
Two people lost their lives on Monday morning in a road traffic crash involving a trailer and a Toyota Corolla at Kwang community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The accident occurred around 8:10 a.m. near a filling station in the community. Confirming the incident to The PUNCH in Jos on Monday night, the Federal Road Safety Corps Public Education Officer in Plateau State, Peter Longsan, said five persons were involved in the crash. “Yes, the road traffic crash happened around 8:10 am today (Monday) involving a trailer and one other Toyota vehicle. “Unfortunately, two people were…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Ramalan Yero, Senator Shehu Sani, and Senator Sunday Katung have emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress senatorial primaries in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yero won the APC Kaduna North Senatorial District primary with 6,060 votes, defeating Muazu Mukaddas, who polled 1,044 votes, while Bala Ikara secured 362 votes. In Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani clinched victory after polling 9,105 votes. The Returning Officer, Samira Jibrin, announced that Yusuf Zailani scored 1,021 votes, while Shettima Yerima, who had withdrawn from the race, polled 1,253 votes. Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Sani expressed…
Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic is backing Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to end the Serie A season strongly after praising the Nigerian’s growth and maturity during the campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old has been one of Udinese’s standout performers this season, starting 28 of the club’s 36 league games, keeping 10 clean sheets and helping the team remain on course for a top-half finish in Serie A. Ahead of Udinese’s clash against Cremonese, on Sunday, Runjaic expressed satisfaction with the progress Okoye has made since the start of the season and urged him to maintain his impressive form…
