A series of explosions killed one and injured dozens on Friday night in Staten Island, New York. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- One civilian has died and 36 others -- many of whom were first responders -- were injured on Friday after a series of explosions in a
Table of contents When something goes wrong with your money, the last thing you want to do is search the internet for a customer care number. You end up on third-party sites, aggregator pages, and outdated blog posts that may or may not be accurate. Some of those numbers have even been used to scam
Nigeria has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help citizens access government information and services, in one of the country’s biggest public sector AI projects so far. Meta built the chatbot called GovGuide Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken a decisive step in the fight against polio with the launch of a synchronized vaccination campaign on the Luvu border, as part of a coordinated response to a public health problem that continues to threaten thousands of children in the region. The initiative, which marks
New collaboration marks a major step towards a harmonized, resilient regulatory ecosystem and accelerated access to health products across the continent Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Medicines Agency (AMA) have signed a Framework Agreement for Collaboration, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regulatory systems and improve access
As competition for university admission intensifies in Nigeria, certain institutions have consistently emerged as the top choices among candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Over the past five years, factors such as academic reputation, stable calendars, affordability, location, and graduate prospects have shaped applicants’ preferences, driving millions of candidates toward a select
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Development in Africa is often measured through economic growth, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and living standards. One of the most recognised tools for measuring this progress is the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), which ranks countries by life expectancy, education, and income. According to the latest HDI rankings, six African countries stand out for their
Nigeria’s growing influence in European women’s football reached another milestone as Super Falcons stars Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo inspired AS Roma Women to the Italian Serie A Femminile title. Roma sealed their third Serie A Femminile crown with a commanding 2-0 victory over Genoa Women on the final day of the season, as a
Manufacturers in Nigeria saw a temporary easing in cost pressures in the first quarter of 2026, offering a modest reprieve after months of elevated production expenses. But the relief may prove short-lived as rising energy prices and renewed inflationary pressures begin to squeeze input costs again, raising fresh concerns over pricing, profitability, and consumer demand
Guests can donate slices, cookies and whole pies to first responders, military members and veterans throughout Southern California Placentia, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Summer at Polly’s Pies means fresh-baked pies cooling on the counter, coffee poured hot and neighbors finding little ways to look out for one another. Starting May 22, Polly’s is bringing that spirit back
Katsina – Before the sun rises over Bangel Gabas settlement in Katsina State, Amina Abubakar begins her day. Carrying her three month old son in a traditional striped cloth, she slips her immunisation card into the fold of her dress and starts walking towards the PHC. The path to the Primary Health Care (PHC) centre