Monday, June 29, 2026

COVID-19

January 23, 2025

Trump’s message from God for Africa

Not only is a rational argument often suspended or lost when God enters the matter, but Trump’s return as the 47th president defies logic.

Donald Trump
January 15, 2025

Lagos govt., group partner to curb future cholera outbreak

Mr Abayomi stated that the management of waterborne disease was a collective responsibility of many agencies in the state.

Cholera patients
December 28, 2024

Chikwe Ihekweazu on Nigeria’s battle with COVID-19 and lessons nations must abide from pandemic 

The 263-page memoir offers a periscope of the challenges and successes encountered in the COVID-19 response of Africa’s largest country.

Chikwe Ihekweazu
December 27, 2024

U.S. records highest homelessness in history amid influx of undocumented migrants: Report

U.S. officials stressed that the rise in asylum-seeking migrants has saturated the country’s shelter systems.

Homeless people
December 9, 2024

Teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling eight-year-old pupil

He said that the convict exploited the vulnerability of the child under his care to defile her.

Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court
November 22, 2024

Nigerian-American schoolgirl Eniola Shokunbi receives $11.5 million grant for designing air filtering system

Ms Shokunbi’s air filtering project impressed the Connecticut State Bond Commission, which greenlit $11.5 million in a grant last October.

Eniola Shokunbi
November 6, 2024

Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to develop proactive health strategy

Mr Sanwo-Olu said they must also invest in primary healthcare, surveillance and emergency preparedness.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
October 17, 2024

Dangote’s net worth jumps from $12.8 billion to $27 billion as Nigerian refinery begins operation

Mr Dangote said, “I didn’t know what we were building was a monster.’’

Aliko Dangote and Dangote Refinery
September 18, 2024

250 golfers for insurance open golf tournament in Ibadan

The competition secretary, Bunmi Oladimeji, said he’s delighted about the forthcoming event.

Golfers at IBB Golf Club, Abuja
August 26, 2024

Mpox: FG urged to intensify surveillance at entry points

Mr Sam-Wobo said that though the NCDC has activated the response process used during COVID-19, there is a need to increase surveillance at the various entry points.

Monkeypox