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Head Coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of the Nigeria U17 women national team, Flamingos, as preparations commence for their participation at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to be staged by Morocco, 17th October – 7th November. The Flamingos defeated their counterparts from Bénin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualification campaign to book a ticket to the global finals. Since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, Nigeria has only been missing from one edition of the global finals – the 2018 finals in Uruguay. All…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity. Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/i-depend-on-god-to-lead-ekiti-right-oyebanji/ Read the full article here
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Oversized totes have their place, but Meghan Markle is reaching for a dainty, more polished alternative, and we’re totally here for it. Her exact Gucci clutch would wreck our credit, but honestly, we’re not even tempted. This classy Amazon version appears identical, and it’s on sale for only $35! Meghan Markle showed up to the David Foster Gala looking like she’d walked off the red carpet. The Duchess kept things classic in a one-shoulder maxi dress, simple gold jewelry and…
Heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by stomach acid flowing back into the oesophagus, is a common digestive complaint. It occurs when stomach contents move backwards into the oesophagus, often causing a burning sensation behind the breastbone or a sour taste in the mouth. While occasional heartburn is usually not a cause for concern, frequent episodes can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD), a condition that occurs when acid reflux happens regularly and causes troublesome symptoms or complications. Speaking with PT Health Watch, Owen Woghiren, a consultant gastroenterologist, explained that occasional heartburn does not…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the federal government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to the association, this will serve as palliative measures for healthcare workforce shortages and migration. NMA President, Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, made the demand at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, to wrap-up the association’s 2026 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Mr Omoti noted that NEC reiterated its concern over the delay in implementing the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. He said that at a time when Nigeria was experiencing…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign on an encouraging note, defeating newly promoted Inter Lagos FC 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday. Shooting Stars thrilled their home fans, who turned out in large numbers to cheer the team to victory in their opening fixture, with their performance. 3SC took the lead in the 15th minute when Lucky Emmanuel struck a powerful shot from inside the six-yard box to put the hosts ahead. Inter Lagos responded in the 33rd minute as Uchenna Njoku capitalised on an error by…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on South-West governors to deepen regional integration and harmonise development plans, saying the region does not need constitutional amendments to pursue economic growth and reclaim its developmental strides. Hamzat spoke at the centennial birthday lecture held in honour of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. He said the South-West could achieve greater development through collaboration among its governments, including the development of interconnected infrastructure across the region, Yoruba Times shared video on X on Friday. “I’m going to talk to you about how we can come together as a Yoruba people, as a…
The Bank for International Settlements is renewing its criticism of stablecoins, questioning their credibility as everyday money as governments worldwide build regulatory frameworks around the tokens.BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, a candidate to succeed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde next year, argued that stablecoins do not credibly function as a means of payment at scale. He said tokenized bank deposits offer a stronger alternative, Reuters reported on Friday.“Tokenised deposits offer a more direct path to harness tokenisation while preserving the monetary system’s foundations,” de Cos said.The comments come as regulators worldwide grapple with stablecoin adoption, while a…
Simon Cowell’s temporary replacement on America’s Got Talent has been announced. Kenan Thompson, 48, will take the reins from Cowell, 66, as the British judge recovers from a medical procedure. “A comedy legend is taking over the Judges’ table! Kenan Thompson is joining AGT as a guest Judge! 🎉 Don’t miss his guest appearance Tuesday, September 1 at 8/7c on @NBC,” America’s Got Talent announced via its official Instagram account on Friday, August 28, alongside a photo of Thompson. AGT features Cowell as a judge alongside Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Mel B, while Terry Crews hosts the show. Related:…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and in poor health as he prepares to seek re-election in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the claims in two separate interviews in Hausa and English languages with the BBC released on Friday. “I have a president who is 90 years old now and who is sick. I am healthy; I am strong. So why would I not make my services available to my fellow countrymen?” Atiku said. In the Hausa version of the interview, the anchor,…
