1 of 2 | Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, casts his ballot in a by-election for chair of the National Assembly’s Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee in Seoul on April 6. Photo by Asia Today April 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's conservative People Power Party on Thursday sharply criticized the
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Defaulting on a loan with some digital lenders can turn into relentless phone calls, frozen accounts, office raids, threats, and, in some cases, public shaming. In 2025, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) introduced fines of up to ₦100 million ($72,000)—or 1% of annual turnover—for lenders who resort to harassment and intimidation as
Ghana has taken a significant step to address a long-standing gap in its health system with the official launch of the Maternal Mental Health Policy (MMHP). Led by the Mental Health Authority in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key national stakeholders, the policy was launched alongside the dissemination of findings from a
Zanzibar — The World Health Organization (WHO) Tanzania welcomes the appointment of Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as the head of WHO Liaison Office in Zanzibar, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between WHO and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. WHO Representative to Tanzania, Dr Alex Gasasira, warmly welcomed Dr Ba to her new role.
Foreign-born talents have always been a core part of the Nigerian Football team, and Italian defender Alessandro Marcandalli could be the latest to join that list, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old centre-back has been turning heads in Serie A with Genoa this season, earning recognition with two assists in 25 games for Genoa, 22 of which
Felix Agu Werder Bremen looks dejected. Photo by Marco SteinbrennerxImago Super Eagles and Werder Bremen left-back Felix Agu has spoken about his future at Weser Stadion as his contract at the club edges closer to its end, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has played just 10 games for Daniel Thioune's side this season, starting eight. This
Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Read also: Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepens as 140 million struggle despite easing inflation Even as Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators begin to stabilise, the reality for millions of households tells a far darker story: poverty surged to 63 per cent in 2025, trapping about 140 million people
Global technology giants including Meta Platforms, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and wearable devices. The move marks a transition from software-led AI strategies to a broader focus on physical infrastructure which powers intelligent systems. Tech companies are positioning themselves to control the full AI value chain from
Pic. 12. From left: Lead, National Program for Control of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Disease Technical Working Group (CBPP-TWG), Dr Abdulkareem Durosinlorun; representative of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Live Stock Development, Dr Nurrauaha Abubakar; Minister of Live Stock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha; Technical Officer, WHO Country Office Nigeria, Dr Laxmikant Chavan and the National
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on March 31 to meet with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a day after chairing a meeting with his counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as part of efforts to mediate the ongoing Iran-Israel-U.S. war. The timing of the visit was deliberate, positioning Beijing as an
The national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims of partisan bias on social media alleging that he endorsed a political post on the platform X. In a statement issued in Abuja, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary and media adviser to the INEC chairman, described the allegations as baseless and a
As an experienced banking specialist, Chukwuemeka Mbachu believes banking is no longer just evolving, it’s being rebuilt; from products to platforms, from transactions to relationships, and from dashboards to something far more powerful: confidence. He is building at the centre of that shift, reimagining how people experience money in a digital-first world. As Director at
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Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region. A specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology at Donka National Hospital in Conakry, and a lecturer and researcher at the Gamal Abdel
1 of 2 | Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, casts his ballot in a by-election for chair of the National Assembly’s Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee in Seoul on April 6. Photo by Asia Today April 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's conservative People Power Party on Thursday sharply criticized the
1 of 2 | A 2024 Christmas service attended by South Korea's then Ruling People Power Party acting leader Rep. Kweon Seong-dong (2-L) and main opposition Democratic Party leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung (2-R – now President) among other members of their parties, at Yoido Full Gospel Church, in Seoul. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April