The public health system is apparently so great in Cuba people board makeshift rafts to try and escape the country. REP JAYAPAL: "Cuba has a remarkable public health system." pic.twitter.com/rgrxyu6GOc— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) April 21, 2026 She's welcome to go live there. Nearly 1 million Cubans fled to the U.S. from 2021-23, in large part
This is Follow the Money , our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. When Fawry launched in 2008 as an e-payment switch connecting utility providers and telecom operators to consumers through retail agents, its pitch was simple:
The red wolf has long been a contentious species. The debate over its preservation got even messier last year, when Colossal said it had cloned the animal. If you want to capture something wolflike, it’s best to embark before dawn. So on a...
Ouagadougou - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights individuals using science to improve lives in the African Region. Dr Alice Guingané, a hepato-gastroenterologist and lecturer-researcher at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou, is actively engaged in clinical research and disease surveillance. She
“Strong clinical trials systems are the backbone of credible research and a critical pillar of Ghana’s vaccine production agenda.” This message from Dr Fiona Braka, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ghana, set the tone for a high-level gathering of policymakers, regulators, and researchers in Sogakope in the Volta Region, at a moment when Ghana
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are preparing to battle close rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Victor Osimhen's services, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the turn of the year, Osimhen has been heavily linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. This is because both teams are planning significant shake-ups in their
Philip Otele of Hamburger SV. Copyright: ImagoxHMBxMedia/FernandoxSoares Six-time Bundesliga Champions Hamburger SV have taken a bold step to address the red card incurred by Super Eagles winger Philip Otele in their weekend loss to Werder Bremen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was given his marching orders in the 79th minute by Referee Florian Exner without any
Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has called out the poor officiating on display in his side's 1-1 draw against Basaksehir, with a Super Eagles star constantly on the receiving end, Soccernet.ng reports. The Claret Blues were two points off league leaders Galatasaray a few weeks ago, but they've fallen off the cliff since then, dropping
Once again, we are basking in the beautiful love shared by popular Nigerian actor Jide Kene and his gorgeous soulmate, Iffy. The lovebirds have us endlessly in our feels with their undeniably electric chemistry, sweet love and gracious style. For their Igbo traditional wedding, the lovebirds also rocked lovely white attire, Iffy in a mini
As time goes on, fashion trends evolve, and so does the way we celebrate love. Today, couples are finding the perfect balance between honouring their roots and embracing a modern aesthetic. 9ce Photography showcases how beautiful this mix can be through this stunning styled shoot. The regal minty-green looks that crown the shoot are nothing
Sometimes, all a love story needs to come to light is the foresight of a third party. In Fona and Ugonna’s case, it was two mutual friends who saw this beautiful vision ahead of time, and we are so grateful to them! Those god-sent friends were so intentional about making things work out between Fona
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted nine documentary exhibits in the ongoing trial of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged money laundering amounting to N8.7 billion. The trial, presided over by Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that the ongoing teachers’ strike could disrupt the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations, urging the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, to suspend the industrial action and return to negotiations. The appeal follows the commencement of an indefinite strike by primary and secondary
Victor Wembanyama sweeps 2026 NBA Player Award San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has made history after being named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year with a unanimous vote. The 7ft 4in French international secured all 100 first-place votes, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history. At 22, Wembanyama is also
…shareholders laud BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu’s corporate governance leadership One of Nigeria’s biggest conglomerates and industrial powerhouses, BUA Group, is expected to pay shareholders from its two major subsidiaries—BUA Foods and BUA Cement—a combined N842.64 billion in record dividend payments in its value creation push. That is a nearly threefold rise in one year as
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Tolu Arokodare of Wolves warms up prior to the FA Cup football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux stadium on March 06, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBRAxMEX Copyright: xNataliexMincher/SPPx Sportspressphoto_SPR103437 Tolu Arokodare's Wolverhampton Wanderers have been officially relegated from the Premier League after a difficult 2025-26 season that
Terra Industries, Africa’s most-funded defence-technology startup, is building a 34,000-square-foot drone factory in Accra, Ghana, that the company says will become the continent’s largest when it becomes operational in June 2026 and its first manufacturing expansion outside Nigeria. The Accra plant, named Pax-2, more than doubles the footprint of Terra’s flagship 15,000-square-foot factory in Abuja
The Southern Poverty Law Center, the prominent civil rights organization, has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to past payments it made to confidential informants to infiltrate extremist groups including the Ku Klux Klan, the justice department has announced. In a statement, Bryan Fair, the SPLC’s chief executive, called the allegations “false” and said
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are preparing to battle close rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Victor Osimhen's services, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the turn of the year, Osimhen has been heavily linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. This is because both teams are planning significant shake-ups in their
Abuja, In a decisive step to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria, on 14 April, convened ambassadors and heads of mission for its first Ambassadorial Health Diplomacy Roundtable in Abuja. The meeting mobilised diplomatic alignment, resources and accountability to support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector reform agenda under
The public health system is apparently so great in Cuba people board makeshift rafts to try and escape the country. REP JAYAPAL: "Cuba has a remarkable public health system." pic.twitter.com/rgrxyu6GOc— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) April 21, 2026 She's welcome to go live there. Nearly 1 million Cubans fled to the U.S. from 2021-23, in large part
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