The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has sounded the alarm over drastic cuts in US and European development aid, warning that millions of lives across the continent are at risk. Speaking on Thursday, Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, described the situation as a “total disaster” for Africa’s health sector. Kaseya
Another tanker accident occurred on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, resulting in two fatalities. This incident happened just a day after a previous accident on the same route claimed 10 lives. The latest accident involved a trailer carrying fertilizer that experienced brake failure and overturned, obstructing the already congested highway and exacerbating traffic conditions
In a move that underscores his commitment to economic independence, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has rejected financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision marks a significant moment for the West African nation as it navigates its economic and political landscape. President Traoré’s administration opted to decline the IMF’s offer, which was
Global financial markets tumbled on Tuesday as escalating Israeli airstrikes on Gaza heightened geopolitical tensions, triggering a selloff on Wall Street and driving gold prices to record highs. The downturn coincided with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s critical monetary policy meeting, adding to economic uncertainty. Middle East Tensions Fuel Market DeclineAccording to Reuters, the latest wave
Thousands of people in central Ukraine were left without electricity on Tuesday following a countrywide Russian attack involving more than 130 drones that damaged critical infrastructure. Kyiv and Moscow have recently escalated cross-border drone and missile attacks despite a US-led proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The governor of the Zaporizhzhia
In a move that has been welcomed by China and Cambodia, former US President Donald Trump has decided to defund US-funded media outlets. The decision has been met with praise from Beijing, which has long been critical of Western media reporting on China. According to reports, Trump’s decision is part of his sweeping cuts to
In a remarkable display of linguistic prowess, 11-year-old Amazing-Grace Ahuoyiza Ebiebi Salami from Greenpath Preparatory School, Abuja, emerged as the National Champion of the first-ever Spelling Bee in Nigeria (SpIN). The grand finale, held at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Lagos, brought together 64 of Nigeria’s top young spellers from Abuja, Lagos, Osun, and
In a major escalation of hostilities, dozens of people have reportedly been killed after United States President Donald Trump ordered a decisive military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes mark a significant new phase in the conflict, as the US targets the Iran-backed group accused of disrupting shipping lanes in the Red Sea.Trump
Kenya Airways has announced that it airlifted an impressive 10,000 Nigerians back home in 2024. This remarkable feat underscores the airline’s commitment to providing seamless connectivity between Nigeria and the rest of the world. According to Kenya Airways, the significant number of Nigerians flown in 2024 is a testament to the airline’s growing popularity and
Forty Nigerian nationals have been deported from Algeria as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the North African country. The deported Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to reports, the deportees were arrested by Algerian authorities for residing in the country without valid documents. Many
