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Study: More People Were Killed in First 16 Months of Gaza Genocide Than Reported

The Lancet found that there were 75,200 “violent deaths” in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and January 5, 2025. Damaged graves stand near residential buildings in Gaza on December 9, 2025. Eyad Azam / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers

Five apps helping Muslims navigate Ramadan in a digital age

As Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims are logging off distractions and leaning into one of Islam’s most sacred rituals: fasting from dawn to sunset. But in 2026, spiritual discipline doesn’t mean disconnecting from technology.  Instead, a growing number of Muslims are turning to faith-driven apps to organise prayer, track Quran recitation, plan meals, and structure

Risevest secures SEC licence in major regulatory turnaround

Risevest, a Nigerian fintech that allows users to invest in US Dollar-denominated assets, has secured a Fund & Portfolio Manager licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria’s capital market regulator. The new licence, obtained through its subsidiary, RV Fund Management Limited, brings Risevest’s operations under the capital market’s regulatory framework, closing a chapter

Reaching Every Child: How Enugu’s Independent Monitors Are Helping Close Immunity Gaps

Enugu; In Enugu State, families, health workers, and young volunteers are working together to protect children from measles, rubella, human papilloma virus (HPV), and other vaccine preventable diseases. The state aims to reach more than 2.1 million children across all 17 LGAs during the Measles–Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign in Phase 2 Stream 2 States, scheduled

Malawi vaccinates 1.3 million children in response to polio outbreak

Blantyre—Around 1.3 million children in Malawi have been vaccinated against polio in a four-day campaign following the detection of a new polio case in late January 2026, the first such case since the detection of wild poliovirus—which was genetically linked to an outbreak in Pakistan—in 2022. The campaign, using the novel oral poliomyelitis vaccine type

Revealed: Why Olisa Ndah won’t make his Stellenbosch debut against the Golden Arrows

Olisa Ndah signs for Stellenbosch FC. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch official website Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed why Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will not make his debut in their Cup game against Lamontville Golden Arrows, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Maroons on a free deal after parting ways with Orlando Pirates

The benchmark Knicks games that will tell us everything we need to know

Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets. AP These things always are cautionary because you simply never know, game to game, what...

FC Augsburg coach issues Ogundu progress ahead of VfL Wolfsburg clash

New signing Uchenna Ogundu at FCA training Augsburg. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. FC Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum has issued an update on the progress of Nigerian attacker Uchenna Ogundu, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old joined Die Fuggerstädter from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor during the winter transfer window. However, he's yet to make an appearance for

Wilfred Ndidi returns to Turkey for Göztepe clash after emotional farewell to father in Nigeria

Emir Han Topcu, Gokhan Sazdag, El Bilal Toure, and Wilfred Ndidi of Besiktas Copyright: ImagoxGokhanxTanerx ​Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has returned to first-team training at Besiktas after burying his father in Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, tragically passed away following a car accident in Agbor, Delta State, three weeks ago. Throughout this

Uchenna delivers, Yusuf scores – How Nigerian stars performed in Europa League action

Franklin Uchenna in Europa League action. Copyright: IMAGOxPedjaxMilosavljevic/STARSPORTx Nigerian defender Franklin Uchenna delivered one of the standout performances of the Europa League night, scoring the winning goal as Red Star Belgrade defeated Lille OSC 1-0 in their knockout phase play-off first leg on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre-back struck just before half-time, giving the Serbian

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Revealed: Why Olisa Ndah won’t make his Stellenbosch debut against the Golden Arrows

Olisa Ndah signs for Stellenbosch FC. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch official website Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed why Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will not make his debut in their Cup game against Lamontville Golden Arrows, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Maroons on a free deal after parting ways with Orlando Pirates

Uchenna delivers, Yusuf scores – How Nigerian stars performed in Europa League action

Franklin Uchenna in Europa League action. Copyright: IMAGOxPedjaxMilosavljevic/STARSPORTx Nigerian defender Franklin Uchenna delivered one of the standout performances of the Europa League night, scoring the winning goal as Red Star Belgrade defeated Lille OSC 1-0 in their knockout phase play-off first leg on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre-back struck just before half-time, giving the Serbian

FC Augsburg coach issues Ogundu progress ahead of VfL Wolfsburg clash

New signing Uchenna Ogundu at FCA training Augsburg. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. FC Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum has issued an update on the progress of Nigerian attacker Uchenna Ogundu, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old joined Die Fuggerstädter from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor during the winter transfer window. However, he's yet to make an appearance for

Imam Abdullahi Abubakar: Religion Is Humanity First

On January 16, 2026, the world lost a rare moral voice—an imam whose understanding of faith was anchored not in domination, intolerance, or divisiveness, but in humanity. Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, widely known for saving over 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2016, departed this world quietly, leaving behind a legacy that speaks louder than

Why I issued executive order on NNPC’s finances— Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on the sweeping executive order he signed on February 13, 2026, targeting the financial architecture of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, saying the directive was driven by a determination to end what he described as decades of structural leakages that have denied Nigerians the full benefits of their

BusinessDay 19th Feb 2026

Business Day, established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. It has both daily and Sunday titles. It circulates in Nigeria and Ghana... Read More... Phone:+234-803-322-5506 |+234-802-601-1296 |+234-813-346-4051

Our youths & the search for elusive green pastures: Anywhere but Nigeria!

Towards the end of last year, a young girl (circa 20), who had expertise in dumpsite scavenging and was a mentee of my beloved, called excitedly and informed her she was travelling abroad. She informed her that somebody would pay for EVERYTHING and that a job was already waiting for her! No certificate, no skill

The first hiccups of the year: What early disruptions reveal

Olufemi Ogunlowo, Group Managing Director of Strategic Outsourcing Ltd (SOL) Group “The child who stumbles early learns how to balance.” — African proverb Every new year begins with conviction. Strategies are aligned, targets are agreed, and teams return with renewed intention. January often carries the confidence of possibility — until the first disruptions arrive. They

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Revealed: Why Olisa Ndah won’t make his Stellenbosch debut against the Golden Arrows

Olisa Ndah signs for Stellenbosch FC. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch official website Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed why Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will not make his debut in their Cup game against Lamontville Golden Arrows, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Maroons on a free deal after parting ways with Orlando Pirates

Watch: LeBron James drains long putt while golfing with Jayson Tatum and Kevin Love

The gym lights are dim during the NBA All-Star break, but that didn’t stop...

Airtel Africa in late-stage Starlink talks to close rural coverage gaps

Airtel Africa, the continent’s second-largest telecoms operator, is exploring a Starlink-led expansion strategy that could change how mobile internet is delivered in Kenya and 14 other African markets.  The telco is in late-stage discussions with SpaceX to integrate Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology into its network, its chief executive, Sunil Taldar, said on Thursday. The move could

Foodservice Training Portal Partners with OVG Hospitality to Unify Training and Strengthen Operational Consistency Across Venues

Centralized online platform aligns teams under one brand standard across a diverse national footprint Raleigh, NC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Foodservice Training Portal (FSTP) today announced a strategic partnership with OVG Hospitality to implement a unified online training strategy across OVG’s venue portfolio. The partnership introduces a centralized training platform designed to align teams under one consistent set

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Reluctant Traveler Eugene Levy: Kicking His Own Bucket List

Eugene Levy, considered “Canada’s National Treasure,” is also one of Hollywood’s most popular comedic...

FC Augsburg coach issues Ogundu progress ahead of VfL Wolfsburg clash

New signing Uchenna Ogundu at FCA training Augsburg. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. FC Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum has issued an update on the progress of Nigerian attacker Uchenna Ogundu, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old joined Die Fuggerstädter from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor during the winter transfer window. However, he's yet to make an appearance for

Eswatini assumes the chair of East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community

Ezulwini—Eswatini has assumed the chair of the East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) conference following the 76th Health Ministers Conference held in Ezulwini from 30th January to 5th February 2026. The conference brought together regional and international delegates to deliberate on priority health challenges and regional cooperation. The high-level meeting was attended by

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Revealed: Why Olisa Ndah won’t make his Stellenbosch debut against the Golden Arrows

Olisa Ndah signs for Stellenbosch FC. Photo Credit: Stellenbosch official website Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has revealed why Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will not make his debut in their Cup game against Lamontville Golden Arrows, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the Maroons on a free deal after parting ways with Orlando Pirates

Uchenna delivers, Yusuf scores – How Nigerian stars performed in Europa League action

Franklin Uchenna in Europa League action. Copyright: IMAGOxPedjaxMilosavljevic/STARSPORTx Nigerian defender Franklin Uchenna delivered one of the standout performances of the Europa League night, scoring the winning goal as Red Star Belgrade defeated Lille OSC 1-0 in their knockout phase play-off first leg on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The centre-back struck just before half-time, giving the Serbian

FC Augsburg coach issues Ogundu progress ahead of VfL Wolfsburg clash

New signing Uchenna Ogundu at FCA training Augsburg. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. FC Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum has issued an update on the progress of Nigerian attacker Uchenna Ogundu, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old joined Die Fuggerstädter from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor during the winter transfer window. However, he's yet to make an appearance for

Wilfred Ndidi returns to Turkey for Göztepe clash after emotional farewell to father in Nigeria

Emir Han Topcu, Gokhan Sazdag, El Bilal Toure, and Wilfred Ndidi of Besiktas Copyright: ImagoxGokhanxTanerx ​Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has returned to first-team training at Besiktas after burying his father in Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, tragically passed away following a car accident in Agbor, Delta State, three weeks ago. Throughout this

WHO and Novo Nordisk Foundation partner to advance health workforce education in Kenya

Nairobi—Kenya has made notable progress in health workforce production, including a doubling of nurses, doctors, and other health professionals over the past decade. However, findings from the Health Labour Market Analysis also identify persisting and emerging gaps in the availability of health workers. The analysis projects that to meet the population's health needs, more than

The benchmark Knicks games that will tell us everything we need to know

Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets. AP These things always are...

You know JUST what Albany means by ‘no tax hikes in an election year’

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened to raise property taxes by 9.5% if Albany doesn't...

ESPN turning to ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ as ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ replacement

The Worldwide Leader has figured out how to fill the empty program spot left...

Watch: LeBron James drains long putt while golfing with Jayson Tatum and Kevin Love

The gym lights are dim during the NBA All-Star break, but that didn’t stop...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Night Agent’ Season 3 On Netflix, Where Peter Investigates A Dark Money Network With Ties To A Deadly...

One of the biggest changes for the third season of Netflix’s The Night Agent...

‘Let’s Keep Opening Doors Wider Than We Found Them’: She Is The Music Honors Megan Moroney & Sylvia Rhone at Women Sharing the Spotlight

The second annual event also marked Laura Segura's new role as the organization's executive...

Kirby Smart Faces Major Threat as $7.7B NFL Team Plans to Lure Newly Promoted UGA Assistant

Last year in March, Kirby Smart dropped the news that Phil Rauscher was officially...