The United States has already seen more than half the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2025, with experts predicting a record year for cases in the country. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States has reported more than 1,100 measles cases in 2026 so far, according
Ten years after a milestone victory, AI now dominates Go training. Players are figuring out what that means for the game. Burrowed in the alleys of Hongik-dong, a hushed residential neighborhood in eastern Seoul, is a faded stone-tiled building stamped “Korea Baduk Association,” the...
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Brazzaville — Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows. A total
Juba- When severe flooding submerged large parts of Fangak County in Jonglei State, entire communities were cut off from basic services. Roads disappeared under water. Health facilities were damaged or became inaccessible. Families were stranded without transport. For many, even a minor illness could turn life-threatening. For 33-year-old Mary from Pajiok village in Patia Payam
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Photo by IMAGO Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch to Nigeria remains unfinished, despite growing expectations that he could soon join the Super Eagles setup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that the paperwork for his change of allegiance is still in progress and has not yet
Mix of Victor Osimhen, Nathan Tella, and Ademola Lookman. (Photos by Imago) The UEFA Champions League draws were held on Friday, and the remaining contenders in the round of 16 now know their respective paths to the quarterfinals. Nigeria still boasts three representatives in the competition: Victor Osimhen with Galatasaray, Ademola Lookman with Atletico Madrid
Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited is currently looking for up to N100 billion through the issuance of Series 1, 2 & 3 Commercial Papers (CPs). Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited is a leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading platform operating across key international markets. These CPs issuance is under its N200 billion Commercial Paper Programme. The offer which
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered five official vehicles from former members of the Kano State Executive Council, escalating scrutiny over the handling of public assets after their resignation from office. The commission said the recovery followed weeks of alleged non-compliance with directives asking the affected ex-commissioners to return government property
No fewer than 263 stranded Nigerians have returned home from Agadez in the Niger Republic, landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in a fresh wave of repatriations under a coordinated humanitarian programme. The returnees arrived in two batches aboard separate flights, with the majority identified as young men, alongside a few women and
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the State of Israel, with a particular focus on security, health, and technological cooperation. This was made known during a courtesy visit by Michael Freeman, Israeli Ambassador to Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria, to the office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Abuja. According
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz, in correctional facilities pending the hearing of their bail applications. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order on Friday after the trio was re-arraigned
Victor Osimhen tries to dribble past Milos Kerkez. (Photo by Imago) Gemini AI has predicted the outcome of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool, and the results suggest a thrilling encounter at the RAMS Park. Following the recent draws that paired the Turkish giants against the English
Uche Ukonu Jnr is an operator and venture builder based in Lagos, Nigeria. His expertise is helping companies, firms, and other stakeholders execute special projects, optimise operations, and validate product/project pilots for scale across West and East Africa. He also founded and bootstrapped Smallchops.ng to profitability, worked as Chief of Staff in EdenLife’s food production
An American flag is seen on a marker along the U.S. - Mexico border in Tecate, California, in 2019. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Mexican federal forces arrested Antonio Guadalupe "N," known as "El Lexus," an alleged member of the Gulf Cartel, in Tamaulipas, along the U.S. border
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Photo by IMAGO Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s international switch to Nigeria remains unfinished, despite growing expectations that he could soon join the Super Eagles setup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that the paperwork for his change of allegiance is still in progress and has not yet
Nairobi—According to the World Health Organization, Africa produces less than 1% of the vaccines it consumes, yet it carries a disproportionate share of the world's infectious disease burden. Efforts to shift this reality are now under way in Kenya. Kenya has officially joined a global programme that will enable the country to manufacture its own