Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has commenced the nationwide distribution of maternal and neonatal health commodities worth ₦2.9 billion, in a move aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality across the country. The Ministry of Health disclosed that the intervention covers essential drugs, medical consumables, and lifesaving equipment to strengthen
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria and several other African countries are collectively losing an estimated $12.7 billion annually due to infrastructure damage caused by climate-related disasters, according to new findings by regional development experts. The report highlights that recurring floods, droughts, storms, and other natural disasters have weakened vital infrastructure such as
Lagos, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigerian companies are ramping up investments in data privacy and security, with new industry reports showing that over 30 percent of their annual IT budgets are now dedicated to safeguarding sensitive information and meeting compliance standards. The trend reflects rising concerns about cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and growing
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed startling cases of malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with thousands of candidates implicated in biometric fraud and artificial intelligence-driven impersonation. According to findings from a special investigative panel, JAMB uncovered 4,251 cases of fingerprint manipulation
Macao, China | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will today begin his quest for glory at the WTT Champions Macao 2025 as he faces Chinese wild card entrant, Huang Youzheng, in the men’s singles opener at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. Aruna, Africa’s top-ranked player and a consistent presence
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria will participate with a 14-player squad at the 2025 edition of the African Women’s Youth Handball Championship, which is set to kick off in Oran, Algeria. The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) confirmed the final list after weeks of intensive training and selection exercises aimed at ensuring
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Security experts have raised fresh concerns over the safety of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, stressing the urgent need for enhanced intelligence gathering and tighter security around camps following recurring attacks by armed groups. Speaking in separate interviews, security analysts and humanitarian stakeholders warned that IDP camps
Bloemfontein, South Africa | September 9, 2025 — South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has called for calm and focus despite Bafana Bafana’s strong position in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as they prepare to lock horns with Nigeria in a decisive clash at the Free State Stadium today. Broos, while addressing
FROM FESTIVITY TO REFLECTION:THE DEEPER MEANING OF MAULUD By: Prince OBALANLEGE ABDULFATAI ADEKUNLE Akanni. (Secretary, ISLAMCOM.) The Purpose Beyond the Festivity 1. The true significance of Maulid lies far beyond the rituals and festivities; it is an annual moment for spiritual and moral renewal/rebirth. 2. It serves as a profound opportunity to pause and reflect
Nairobi, Kenya | September 8, 2025 Kenyan President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, stressing the need for a coordinated continental strategy to fast-track investments in green power generation. Speaking at the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), President Ruto said Africa cannot afford to
