In a decisive move to tackle one of the world’s most silent yet deadly health crises, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), and the European Union have officially launched…
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, experts have warned that the country could face one of Africa’s most technologically advanced disinformation campaigns, driven by artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated digital manipulation tools capable of shaping public opinion and…
Marking a pivotal shift in the fight for media safety, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has officially expanded its Press Attack Tracker (PAT) to monitor and document press freedom violations across the West African region. The announcement,…
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has emphasized that strategic partnerships are the cornerstone of achieving long-term transformation and institutional stability within Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during a high-level meeting at the…
In a significant move to streamline the internal electoral process, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived all screening requirements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primary elections.…
In a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s maternal and newborn healthcare landscape, the Federal Government has launched a comprehensive national strategy aimed at massively expanding the midwifery workforce. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, is designed to eliminate the systemic barriers…
Africa is producing more health professionals than at any point in its history, yet a systemic failure to employ and retain these workers has left millions of citizens without basic care. A landmark report by the World Health Organization (WHO),…
By Olufisoye Adenitan | Vanishing Millions Amid Neglect in Ugboland The journey into Ugboland in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State is as difficult as it is revealing. Across the stretch of waterlogged terrain and coastal settlements battered by…
Ted Turner, the American media mogul who founded CNN and transformed global television news, has died at the age of 87, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing a news release from Turner Enterprises. In a statement, Mark Thompson, chair and CEO…
By Omowumi Abraham | Under the shadow of Obalende Bridge, the morning rush begins with urgency. Buses edge into narrow spaces, their engines idling as conductors lean out, calling destinations one after another: CMS, Marina, Lekki, each shout competing with…
