Malaria remains one of the most persistent health threats in Nigeria, with recent figures indicating that an estimated nine Nigerians lose their lives to the disease every single hour. This alarming revelation was made by the Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the country’s leading public health advocacy organisations, during a health-focused media engagement
The United States government has announced stricter visa policies targeting individuals suspected of engaging in “birth tourism”, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the U.S. with the intent of giving birth so their child automatically obtains American citizenship. This new policy, effective from July 28, 2025, empowers consular officers to deny B-1/B-2 tourist visas
Nigeria’s Super Falcons touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on a chartered flight from Morocco, where they clinched a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The triumphant squad was warmly received by jubilant fans, football officials, and dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the team’s outstanding performance in the
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) revenue has suffered a significant 73% decline in recent months, driven largely by reduced gains from exchange rate arbitrage. The steep drop reflects the dwindling margin between the official and parallel market exchange rates, a situation that previously offered substantial revenue inflow through arbitrage. According to data obtained from the Central
Nigeria’s Super Falcons touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on a chartered flight from Morocco, where they clinched a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The triumphant squad was warmly received by jubilant fans, football officials, and dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the team’s outstanding performance in the
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has sounded a strong alarm over the recent wave of street and bus stop renaming in Lagos without due process or community consent. He described the move as unconstitutional, authoritarian, and legally unfounded. Falana pointed directly to the controversial renaming of the “Charly Boy
Medical doctors working under the Lagos State Government, through the Medical Guild, began a firm three‑day warning strike from 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 28 to 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, in protest over what they branded as “illegal and disrespectful” salary deductions by the state According to Medical Guild Chairman Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, the row began
England’s stunning success at the UEFA Euro 2025 Championship has been hailed as a historic achievement and a glowing endorsement of head coach Sarina Wiegman’s exceptional leadership. The Lionesses secured the title in a gripping final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, defeating France 2-1 to claim their second consecutive European crown. The victory marks
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Maryam Hassan following her recent appointment to a key position at the United Nations. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku described Hassan’s appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and a testament to her unwavering dedication to global development and humanitarian
Kaduna, July 28, 2025 Nigeria’s former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, along with members of her family, has officially relocated to the Kaduna residence of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sources close to the family confirmed that the move was completed over the weekend, marking a notable shift from their previous base in Daura,
