The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in two of the six pilot countries under the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines. In a statement on Tuesday, the WHO revealed that medicines are currently being delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan,…
Nigeria’s inflation rate showed a welcome deceleration in May 2025, easing to 22.97% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of relief for the country’s strained consumers. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed this in its latest inflation report, released Monday, noting that the inflation rate fell by 0.74 percentage points from April’s 23.71%. On…
The Bauchi State government has confirmed 11 cases of Lassa fever, resulting in four fatalities, as health officials work diligently to curb the outbreak. Paul Ogwuche, the state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, shared these alarming statistics with journalists in Makurdi on Monday. Mr Ogwuche disclosed that over 60 suspected cases of the…
The Federal Government has launched a groundbreaking reform initiative that includes the nationwide deployment of 774 Performance and Financial Management Officers (PFMOs). This move of deploying one PFMO per local government area nationwide marks a major step toward strengthening accountability, efficiency, and service delivery within Nigeria’s primary healthcare (PHC) system. The landmark initiative, launched on…
Flood, caused by a heavy midnight rainfall, has sacked many residents of Dankama community, in Kaita Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State from their houses. The incident was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Sunday, by a resident of the area, Alhaji Ishaq Sarkin-Fulani. NAN reports that during the…
Tensions escalated in Abuja’s Karsana community on Monday as two local residents sustained gunshot injuries during a protest over the demolition of homes by an unidentified developer. The victims, Sunday Danjuma and Jacob Audu, were reportedly shot by police officers deployed to manage the unrest in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). According to the Karsana…
The Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra has commenced the clearing and desilting of drainage channels across communities to prevent erosion and flooding during the peak of the rainy season. Mr Shedrack Azubuike, Chairman of the council, told journalists that the desilting exercise would reduce the spread of diseases, and enhance the overall…
An all-English Europa League final is looming after Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 and Tottenham Hotspur prevailed 3-1 against Bodø/Glimt on Thursday. Casemiro’s header and Bruno Fernandes’ brace led United to a dominant victory in Spain, leaving them in a comfortable position for the semi-final return leg next Thursday at their Old Trafford stadium….
A Nigerian court has dismissed a set of statements presented by the anti-graft agency in a multi-billion-naira fraud trial, declaring that they were obtained in violation of legal procedures and under potential duress. Justice Slyvanius Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, ruled on Tuesday that the statements…
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, anxiety among voters is palpable. Danielle Trenney, a 39-year-old project manager from western Pennsylvania, has taken a unique approach to alleviate her family’s stress: she put up a Christmas tree early this year. This sentiment is shared by many in Bellevue, a Pittsburgh suburb that has become a focal…
