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
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, 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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