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By Chioma Obinna West Africa’s healthcare sector is gaining fresh momentum as investment flows, policy reforms, and regional trade opportunities converge, with the return of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 set to anchor new partnerships and accelerate growth.Nigeria, the region’s largest healthcare market, is at the centre of this shift. Industry projections indicate the […]

By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Thursday warned that the world may be edging closer to another major pandemic, even as it strengthens one of the largest global health networks ever assembled to confront such threats.At a historic Global Forum, representatives from more than 800 WHO Collaborating Centres across over 80 countries […]

By Sola Ogundipe Operations at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) are set to be disrupted following the declaration of an immediate total and indefinite strike by the Institute’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) over what it describes as the “unlawful” retirement of senior research directors. Stating the development […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — The Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for a power shift to Kwara North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 governorship election, urging the emergence of a consensus candidate from the zone. The caucus made the position known on Saturday at the Nigeria […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — The socio-cultural group, Omo Ibile Igbomina, has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State to complete the formal appointment of the Oluganna of Ganmo in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Oba Abdulyekeen Olukayode Kolawole, nearly seven years after his selection. Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin on Tuesday, […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — A political stir unfolded in Kwara State today as All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud, publicly declared his ambition only to step down minutes later in favor of Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari. Mahmud, representing Kwara North Senatorial District, cited the historic exclusion of his zone […]

Kehlani wants ICE agents to skip out on streaming her music, declaring them not true fans of artistry. The “Folded” singer, known for her social advocacy, posted a strict message to any ICE agents who consider themselves fans. She emphasized that she does not align with any employees with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. […]

A bout between two undefeated fighters is in the works, as a boxing promoter says a planned two-fight “home and home” series will feature boxers Claressa Shields and Lauren Price. According to a BBC News interview, promoter Ben Shalom said that Price, whose record stands at 10-0 after her latest bout against Stephanie Pineiro, will be […]

 “The recapitalisation programme has strengthened the capital base of Nigerian banks, reinforcing the resilience of the financial system and ensuring it is well-positioned to support economic growth and withstand domestic and external shocks.”  –- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. By ISAH CHIROMA In April 2026, Nigeria finished a major project to strengthen its banks, […]

By TONY AYODELE Recent developments in Nigeria’s health sector can be traced to the implementation of recommendations from the Steve Oronsaye Report, which called for the rationalisation, restructuring and improved efficiency of government agencies and regulatory bodies.  What began as a cost-saving and efficiency-driven initiative has now evolved into a broader institutional reform process, particularly within […]

The stripping of Senegal of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title and awarding it to the runners-up and hosts, Morocco, by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has ignited one of the fiercest controversies in football history. The emotionally-charged 2025 AFCON final on January 18, 2026 in Rabat was held up for about […]

  PSV Eindhoven were crowned Dutch champions for the 27th time on Sunday with five matches left of the season after second-placed Feyenoord’s 0-0 draw with Volendam. PSV hold an unassailable 17-point lead at the top of the table after bouncing back from successive defeats with a 4-3 victory over Utrecht on Saturday. Peter Bosz’s […]