…Frontline workers heavily impacted by surg Lassa fever is an acute viral disease endemic in parts of West Africa, transmitted primarily through contact with food or household items contaminated by urine or faeces of infected rodents, particularly the multimammate rat. The disease often begins like common illnesses—fever, weakness, and headache—but can rapidly progress to severe

The Complaint Response Unit of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed that officers captured in a widely circulated video harassing young men have been identified and will face disciplinary measures, as public outrage continues to mount over the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday, the unit responded to the viral footage shared on X

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has celebrated the qualification of Nigeria’s relay teams across all entered events ahead of the World Relays Championships scheduled for May in Gaborone, Botswana. NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, described the achievement as a significant milestone for Nigerian athletics, highlighting the impact of strategic collaboration with the Athletics Federation of

Unveiling the Real Beneficiaries of CBN’s Recapitalisation Exercise, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu Widely hailed as a landmark achievement, the banking recapitalisation exercise has captured the attention of policymakers, investors, and financial observers alike. Trillions of naira have been raised, capital thresholds have been successfully met, and the participation of both domestic and international investors signals

Election Season Economics: The Impact of Strong Opposition Parties By Prince Daniel Aboki Many people see political tensions as distant power struggles that do not affect their daily lives. But the truth is simple: when an opposition is weakened, whether by internal issues or external pressure, the ripple effects travel far beyond politics. They reach

Burnley secure $200m investment from U.S. investor Dave Checketts Burnley was pushed further to the brink of relegation back to the Championship following a 0-2 loss to Brighton at the Turf Moor on Saturday. With just one league win since October, Burnley are 12 points adrift of safety with just six games left in the

The escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran sent global oil prices surging by more than 50 percent as of late March, triggering a wave of currency volatility across African markets. Egyptian pound Botswana Pula Uganda shillings Ghana cedi Tanzanian shillings At least 29 African currencies have weakened, according to a joint assessment

At a time when happiness feels increasingly out of reach for many, Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) are inviting the public to experience their 2026 annual convention series, themed ‘Eternal Happiness.’ The three-day convention will be held  over 17 weekends across 44 cities in Nigeria, between May 15 and 17, 2026. “Who doesn’t want to be happy?”

Ismail Omar Guelleh, Djibouti president, has secured a sixth term in office after winning 97.8 percent of the vote in a tightly controlled election that has again highlighted the dominance of one man over the small but strategically vital Horn of Africa state. Preliminary results released by the state news agency showed Guelleh, 78, far

Residents of several communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into panic following a threat by suspected bandits demanding the delivery of 700 cattle and 1,000 sheep within six days. The ultimatum, reportedly conveyed through a letter sent to affected villages Thursday, has forced many residents to flee their homes

Tariff Without Light: A Northern Citizen’s Lament on Power, Justice, and the Burden of Band A By Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim In the quiet hours of a sweltering April afternoon in Damaturu, when the sun hangs heavily over the Sahel and the wind carries more dust than relief, one is compelled to reflect, with a certain

London to Abuja By Air Peace Airlines: “Plus Ça Change…” By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu The French put it in a very thought provoking way: “Plus ça change, plus c’est la meme chose (The more things change, the more they remain the same)”. At first, there were no indications that we might be headed for a