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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen successfully underwent surgery on Monday following an injury sustained during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 away match against Liverpool. The injury occurred in the second-leg match at Anfield on Match 18, when Osimhen clashed aerially with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté. The Nigerian international displayed remarkable resilience by attempting to play on with a bandaged arm, but was substituted at halftime as swelling and pain intensified. Galatasaray ultimately fell to a 4-0 defeat on the night, exiting the competition 1-4 on aggregate. Confirming the operation in a statement on X, the club stated: “Our player…

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be unveiled on Sunday, March 29. The announcement was disclosed on Monday via the awards’ official social media platforms, with Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo, unveiled as host for the nominee reveal programme. “The spotlight is on… and it’s time to get to know your nominees. Watch the #AMVCA12 Nominee Announcement LIVE |March 29 | 7PM WAT on #AfricaMagic channels,” the organisers said. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that a detailed statement published on the Africa Magic website on January 10, 2026, outlined the…

The Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur’s capital, Al Deain, was struck late Friday, killing scores of people, including 13 children, two nurses, a doctor and multiple patients.“Enough blood has been spilled,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Enough suffering has been inflicted. The time has come to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians, health workers and humanitarians.”To date, the total number of fatalities linked to attacks on health facilities has now surpassed 2,000 during Sudan’s war, which began in April 2023 between rival militaries. Deaths, injuries and damagesOver the nearly three-year conflict, WHO…

Teachers across Nigeria are expressing growing frustration following challenges associated with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria digital registration portal, forcing educators to revert to traditional manual processes. The online platform, launched in September 2025 amid widespread publicity by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, was intended to streamline teacher registration, licensing, and certificate printing nationwide. The initiative, spearheaded by TRCN Registrar Dr Ronke Soyombo, was part of broader reforms aimed at restoring professionalism and dignity to the teaching profession. Primary and secondary school teachers who spoke with our correspondent on Monday urged the TRCN to urgently fix the registration portal,…

Unity Bank has officially cleared the air regarding its recapitalisation status, confirming that its strategic merger with Providus Bank has pushed the combined entity’s capital base well beyond the ₦200 billion threshold required for a national banking licence.The clarification comes as the March 31, 2026, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deadline approaches, amid media speculation regarding the bank’s compliance.Financial Accommodation Converted to Tier-1 CapitalIn a statement providing technical clarity on the transaction, a source at the Bank explained that a pivotal financial accommodation previously approved by the CBN has now been converted into Tier-1 capital.This accounting move is the cornerstone of…

The volume buttons on the side of your iPhone can change the volume of whatever music or podcast you’re listening to without unlocking your device. Those buttons can increase or decrease your volume a set amount, but they could leave you choosing between a volume that is slightly too loud or a bit too quiet. Thankfully, you can bring the volume bar back to your device’s lock screen, giving you more precise control over your iPhone’s volume without unlocking your device. Apple removed the volume bar from your lock screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. But when the company…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has declared that the state’s newly established model smart schools are designed to provide children from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds with world-class education—completely free of charge. The governor made the declaration on Sunday when he led 17 European Union envoys on a visit to Dumurkul Model Secondary School in Daura, one of three modern schools his administration has established across the state’s three political zones. “These schools provide opportunities for children from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds. Admission is merit-based, focusing on students from public schools and rural communities. “The aim is to build the future…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka President Bola Tinubu on Sunday expressed concerns over the negative impact the crisis in the Middle East would have on the Nigerian economy. While addressing the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, and 23 state governors who visited him in Lagos at the weekend, he said efforts are being made to ensure the citizens, especially the vulnerable, are catered to by the government. “I know this Middle East crisis will spike inflation and affect our purchasing power. The labour union and others will be gearing to ask us to support more due to the effect of the Middle…

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has directed all council members who intend to run for political office in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. The governor issued the directive on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the move is in line with the Electoral Act, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s release of the 2027 election timetable. The statement read in part, “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal presided over the 64th Executive…

The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Temitope Ilori, has clarified that the newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir (LenPrEP), is not recommended for use among pregnant women. Ilori made this known on Monday during a media parley organised by the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STDs Control Programme under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja. She explained that although global clinical studies have shown a high safety margin for the drug, its use in pregnancy remains restricted due to insufficient evidence on its effects in that population. “Even though LenPrEP…