A major Nigerian clinical trial has raised fresh concerns about the routine use of low-dose aspirin among pregnant women living with sickle cell disease after researchers found that the treatment failed to prevent serious pregnancy complications and was linked to higher rates of sickle cell crises and maternal deaths. The study, published in The Lancet […]
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A Community Physician at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Dr Olubukola Omobowale, has called for increased awareness and open conversations around menstruation, stressing the need to end myths, misconceptions and period shaming among adolescents. Omobowale, who is also the founder of the Advocacy for Youths and Neglected Futures Empowerment (AYANFE Initiative), spoke during […]
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The Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, on Monday in Lagos, on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, commissioned 79 advanced ambulances for distribution to tertiary healthcare institutions across the country. The commissioning, […]
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his readiness for one-on-one talks with President Vladimir Putin to work out a permanent ceasefire to end the Ukraine war.
Zelensky reiterated the commitment on Wednesday at a press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the first NATO-Ukraine Council meeting.
“I’m ready for direct negotiations with Putin to end this war,” he said in Kyiv. “Rather than wait while everybody finishes all the conflicts in the world.”
Zelensky noted that ballistic missiles are Russia’s “last argument” in the war, confirming his country has been responding with the American-made Patriot systems.
The leader insists the recent strikes by Ukraine were justified, as they were carried out in response to the Russian attacks on its territory.
“If they continue using drones and missiles against us, we will be doing the same,” Zelensky vowed. “But we respond exclusively against oil refineries or justified military targets.”
The President, however, hinted that the greatest threat Ukraine currently faces is Russia’s capability to produce up to 120 ballistic missiles per month.
Rutte praised Ukraine for its resilience, saying the nation has become so successful that Putin was only able to organize the May 9 parade with an official presidential decree by Zelensky.
Ukraine war: Zelensky ready for direct negotiations with Putin
The management of Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has assured Nigerian teachers that the company is solidly behind them, as the country battles a fresh wave of insurgency and banditry in the nation’s schools. Giving the assurance at the flag-off of this year’s edition of the Maltina Teacher of The Year (MToY) Competition, in Lagos on […]
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Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, has demolished unapproved shops, shanties, and other makeshift buildings in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State.
The General Manager of UCDA, Mr. Kingsley Agomoh, said that some of the demolished structures allegedly served as hideouts for criminals and drug peddlers, prompting the state government to move against them.
He said that the owners of the demolished structures were properly served notices by the Abia State Government on March 17 and April 17, 2026, before bulldozers were deployed on Tuesday.
The UCDA General Manager stated that the exercise was carried out in line with its mandate and functions as provided in the Abia State Urban and Regional Planning Board and Town Planning Authorities Law, Cap 40, Volume 2, Laws of Abia State 2005, as amended.
Agomoh noted that the demolition exercise is not limited to Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku but will be extended across the state capital, saying that the State Government was determined to rid the capital of defacing structures.
He dismissed claims that people’s property was destroyed without notice and advised other owners of shanties to voluntarily remove them.
Meanwhile, Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, has denied reports that he was involved in the demolition of Afara residents’ property.
Emetu, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Cyril Eke Mba, said the allegations were falsehoods designed to cause tension among the public.
UCDA demolishes shanties in Umuahia, says they were hideouts for criminals
Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra, has mocked Arsenal after they recently lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Frenchman posted a video featuring the Champions League trophy on X on Wednesday, set to MC Hammer’s famous song ‘U Can’t Touch This’.
In the clip, the former left-back was also seen dancing as he mocked the Gunners and tweeted, “Guys, I was being a gentleman… but some Arsenal fans are getting too comfortable.
“You finally won the war after 22 years of banter. Now let’s start another 50 years of banter about the Big Ears Cup.”
Evra played against Arsenal 21 times in his career, winning 13 and losing just four times.
UCL: ‘You can’t touch this trophy’ – Man Utd legend Evra mocks Arsenal
On May 30, Budapest became the capital of world football, hosting one of the biggest sporting events of 2026 – the Champions League final – at the legendary Puskás Aréna. Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Arsenal on penalties definitively cemented the French club’s status as a major force in Europe.
The final whistle triggered an immediate reaction from the global sports audience. Social and international media, and streaming platforms, exploded with discussions of the French giants’ historic achievement. A second consecutive Champions League title – this success made PSG one of the most influential football brands on the planet and marked the birth of a new dynasty.
Under the spotlight of millions: weight of expectation and final triumph
Throughout the season, Luis Enrique’s team was under constant scrutiny from the international sports community. Following last year’s UCL triumph, expectations for PSG reached a fever pitch: every match of the reigning champions became a global news story.
The road to the final in Budapest demonstrated PSG’s title-winning mentality. The Parisians displayed the highest level of skill, befitting their status as the best team in Europe. The 120 minutes of the final were a true spectacle, keeping fans on edge until the very end, and certain moments will surely go down in Champions League history as timeless classics.
Interest in the final extended beyond the 67,000-seat stadium. Digital platforms recorded enormous audience engagement: PSG’s victory wasn’t just news – it became a global event, uniting sports fans worldwide.
A formula for success: the PSG and 1xBet partnership
Achievements of this magnitude require more than just elite performance on the football pitch. PSG’s triumphant run over several seasons has been actively supported by its official partner, 1xBet. As a leading company in the iGaming market, the brand has worked hand in hand with the club, providing reliable support at key moments.
This partnership demonstrates the perfect combination of ambition and the desire to be the best. While PSG continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in European stadiums, 1xBet created unique engagement experiences for millions of fans worldwide, bridging the gap between the action on the pitch and fans’ emotions.
An era of new chances
This historic achievement is changing the landscape of sports business and the iGaming sector. Having secured its status as the kings of Europe, the club has cemented its place as one of the most commercially successful brands in sports history.
Victories of this magnitude open up new horizons for sports marketing and the iGaming industry. This is where the 1xPartners affiliate program plays a key role. The platform helps partners achieve high conversion and engagement rates worldwide, offering the best conditions: up to 50% RevShare, a flexible payout scheme, and in-depth analytics of advertising campaigns in international markets.
The victory in Budapest united millions of fans around the French club, and the Champions League triumph once again confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain is one of the most influential football clubs of our time, continuing to set new standards both on and off the pitch. And judging by the scale of this success, a new era for PSG is just beginning!
Two-time UCL champions: Paris Saint-Germain confirm status as best football dynasty with 1xBet
Nigeria conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 with Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night.
Eric Chelle is using the matches to try out new players, while the Poles are preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
It was the Super Eagles who took the lead in the first half, thanks to a well-worked goal.
Moses Simon raced into the box and set up Terem Moffi to make it 1-0.
Poland equalized just before half time, after a corner-kick fell to Kacper Potulski to smash in.
Nigeria again went in front, with Paul Onuachu calmly slotting home a penalty kick.
But Przemyslaw Wisniewski ensured that the game ended in draw, firing in an effort from outside the box that flew past Maduka Okoye.
Super Eagles play out 2-2 draw with Poland in international friendly
As part of efforts to enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, the Federal Government has procured and deployed eight operational gun trucks to intensify the crackdown on illegal mining across the country.
Babalawe Afolabi, Assistant Commandant of Corps and National Public Relations Officer, NSCDC National Headquarters Abuja, in a statement, said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, noted that additional state-of-the-art technological equipment and armoured vehicles would be provided once budgetary provisions are secured.
Alake, who was accompanied by the representative of the Minister of Interior, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), expressed satisfaction with the unit’s track record.
He revealed that within just two years of existence, the Mining Marshals have apprehended over 300 illegal miners, prosecuted more than 150 suspects, and secured numerous convictions involving both local and foreign nationals.
According to the minister, the Mining Marshals, a specialised unit carved out of the NSCDC, have significantly contributed to boosting Nigeria’s non-oil revenue, helping diversify the economy away from petroleum dependence.
Alake strongly condemned the attempts by illegal miners and their collaborators to frustrate ongoing national operations, describing them as “saboteurs” and “enemies of the state” who would be dealt with to the full extent of the law.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, represented by Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.) of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), commended the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for its support.
He emphasised that the collaboration has helped safeguard the nation’s mineral deposits and pledged the Interior Ministry’s full backing for future training, increased funding, and enhanced firepower.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, represented by the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Technical Services, DCG Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, described the ministry’s intervention as revolutionary and unprecedented.
While describing illegal mining as a critical menace to national development, the Commandant General assured that the NSCDC would maintain its robust synergy with the ministry, promising that the newly acquired gun trucks would be deployed strictly for their intended purposes.
FG deploys eight gun trucks to boost fight against illegal mining