Written by US President, Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop being “so negative” during a private phone call, shortly after Hamas conditionally agreed to the latest Gaza peace proposal. The exchange occurred as Tel Aviv and Hamas appeared to be on the brink of a potential deal, nearly two years into the conflict.The … Continue reading ““You’re so f***ing negative” Trump tells Netanyahu during Gaza talks”
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have k!lled a man identified as Onuchukwu Ogbaki in the Onoli, Ugwuleshi Autonomous community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The attack which occurred on Friday, October 2, has resulted in anger, fear and panic among residents. A family member of the late Onuchukwu, who gave his name as Sampson Okolie, told … Continue reading “Suspected herdsmen k!ll man in Enugu community”
By Chioma Obinna With just two weeks left before voting closes, the Dove Healthcare Awards 2025 is entering its final stage. Scheduled for December 5 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the third edition of the awards will recognise individuals and institutions for their contributions to healthcare in Nigeria.Organised by the Dove Healthcare … Continue reading “Healthcare heroes in spotlight as Dove Awards 2025 voting enters final phase”
By Chioma Obinna Sixty-five years after Nigeria gained independence, the country’s health system remains largely underdeveloped, struggling to meet the healthcare needs of its population, the Chairman, Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Sahedd Babajide has said. He said that despite various reforms and investments over the decades, the sector is … Continue reading “65 years on: Nigeria’s health system still struggles to deliver – Lagos NMA”
By Chioma Obinna At the Koumassi market in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s bustling commercial hub, Madam Yonkaho Guinssalou adjusts her wares with one hand — a smartphone in the other. Just a few years ago, she could not read the numbers on a shopping list, let alone send a text message on a smartphone “Before, when … Continue reading “How UNESCO, Nestlé rewriting story of women’s literacy in Côte d’Ivoire”
By Chioma Obinna Stigma, myths, and rising cases of exploitation in assisted reproductive technology took centre stage as the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health, AFRH, hosted its 15th International Conference in Lagos, opening its doors to over 500 patients struggling with infertility. The Open House session, a highlight of the conference, gave patients, potential … Continue reading “Infertility myths, exploitation in IVF take spotlight as AFRH holds 15th conference”
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—The Nigerian Army has warned its officers sitting for promotion examination to shun any temptation of malpractice, stating that any one caught would be punished accordingly. It gave this warning at the ongoing captain to major practical promotion examination by the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army holding in 6 … Continue reading “Army to officers: Avoid temptations of examination malpractice”
…It’ll clear in 3 days—IPMAN By Obas Esiedesa Abuja-For the first time since the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery began supplying petrol in 2024, queues have returned to petrol stations in Abuja, with most outlets shut down due to lack of product. Checks around the city and its environs showed that several filling stations … Continue reading “Queues return as petrol stations run out of stock in Abuja”
By Henry Obetta LAGOS — THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, through the Steering Committee of the Southwest Citizen-Government Summit, has announced the postponement of the Summit, a two-day event initially scheduled for October 9 and 10 to October 29 and 30, 2025. Themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” the summit, convened … Continue reading “Afenifere, DAWN Commission summit holds Oct 29-30”
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS— Realhouse Communications Limited, publisher of the popular Castles Lifestyle and Highbrow Living magazines, has dragged the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, before the Federal High Court in Lagos in what is becoming a major legal challenge in the Nigerian media and advertising landscape The company is seeking an order to … Continue reading “$50m legal tussle: Firm challenges ARCON Act sections on fair hearing”