Originally published by BlackNews.com. Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help patients find Black doctors, other Black-owned healthcare providers, and culturally competent medical professionals across the United States, despite growing legal and political attacks against … Continue reading “Mario Bailey Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor”
Written by Orvin Kimbrough Freedom was declared. But the news arrived late. And for far too many, the fullness of freedom is still delayed. On June 19, 1865, under the blistering Texas sun in Galveston, the last enslaved people in America finally heard the words that should have reached them years earlier: You are free. … Continue reading “Juneteenth And The Covenant Of Economic Liberation”
As more professional women seek opportunities to expand globally, increase career confidence, and travel with ease, Spanish for Black Girls continues its mission to help Black women become conversationally confident in Spanish through its highly sought-after Costa Rica Spanish Immersion Experience. For the past five years, founder Kaywanda Lamb has helped professional Black women move beyond fear … Continue reading “‘Spanish For Black Girls’ To Host 7th Trip For Professional Black Women”
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike from Monday, June 1, 2026, over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils in the state. The directive, issued by the union’s leadership, is intended to press … Continue reading “NUT directs Oyo teachers on indefinite strike over abducted teachers, pupils”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prince Femi Adeniran on his 50th birthday on June 1, 2026, recognising his distinguished contributions to public service, private sector leadership, investment promotion and national development. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said her joined family, friends, colleagues and associates in celebrating … Continue reading “Tinubu congratulates Airtel Nigeria Executive Director, Prince Adeniran at 90”
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Because of Our Tomorrow (BOOT) Party, Sunday Adenuga, has emerged as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adenuga was returned unopposed following the party’s presidential primary election, with no other aspirant contesting the ticket, effectively securing him the party’s flagbearer position. … Continue reading “Adenuga emerges BOOT Party presidential candidate for 2027 general elections”
Aare Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his third anniversary in office, commending the administration’s bold economic reforms and strategic interventions under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The NIHOTOUR Director-General particularly applauded the President’s commitment to unlocking the … Continue reading “NIHOTOUR DG Applauds Tinubu’s 3-Year Reforms, Says Tourism Is Nigeria’s Next Oil”
The Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry (MITC&I), Oyo State Government, wishes to address recent public discussions and a misleading publication with the headline “Steer Clear of Traders Affairs, Groups Tell Oyo Government, Trade Commissioner”, which has created a distorted impression regarding the role of Government in the affairs of market leadership structures … Continue reading “Oyo Govt Clarifies Position on Babaloja- General Leadership Process, Reaffirms Commitment to Due Process”
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) is set to host The Diamond Party and Prize Presentation on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Voyage Lagos, Nigeria, as part of its broader commitment to sustainable talent development and the long-term growth of Africa’s creative and cultural industries. … Continue reading “AFRIMA, AU Celebrate Emerging African Talents at Diamond Party”
By Chioma Obinna A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has sparked a major global health alert after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus has spread across 32 countries, territories and areas, leaving three people dead and hundreds under monitoring. The outbreak, traced to the Netherlands-flagged cruise vessel M/V … Continue reading “3 dead as cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak spreads across 32 countries – WHO report”