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  • Kala-azar Outbreak Kenya: Climate Change, Diagnostic Crisis

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Kala-azar Outbreak Kenya: Climate Change, Diagnostic Crisis

    Kenya is confronting a sharp rise in kala-azar cases, with new data indicating the disease is spreading into previously unaffected regions, a development researchers link to changing climate patterns and severe gaps in healthcare infrastructure. […]

  • Trump Rages Against Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump Rages Against Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performed by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, reigniting a familiar debate over cultural representation in major American sporting events. Trump posted […]

  • NLC Threatens Election Boycott Over Real-Time Results

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on NLC Threatens Election Boycott Over Real-Time Results

    Nigeria’s Labour Union Issues Ultimatum Over Electoral Act Ambiguity Nigeria’s main labour federation, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a stern ultimatum to the National Assembly, demanding unambiguous legislation for the real-time electronic transmission […]

  • Jigawa Women Call for Equal Representation in 2027 Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Jigawa Women Call for Equal Representation in 2027 Elections

    Women’s groups in Nigeria’s Jigawa State have urged political parties to prioritise equal representation for women in elective and appointive positions ahead of the 2027 general election, citing their demographic and electoral significance. The call […]

  • NDIC enhances depositor confidence, financial stability (50 characters)

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on NDIC enhances depositor confidence, financial stability (50 characters)

    The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce rigorous governance and risk management standards across licensed financial institutions, aiming to bolster stability in the […]

  • China Advises Banks to Limit US Treasury Exposure Over Risks

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on China Advises Banks to Limit US Treasury Exposure Over Risks

    Beijing has advised Chinese banks to limit new purchases of US Treasury bonds and reduce existing high-risk exposure, citing heightened market volatility and growing financial and geopolitical tensions. The guidance, reported by Bloomberg, reflects a […]

  • Tinubu hails monetary reforms success

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu hails monetary reforms success

    President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria’s recent monetarypolicy reforms successful, citing emerging positive outcomes and growing international acknowledgement of the changes. In a statement circulated via video on Monday, the president spoke at a stakeholders’ […]

  • Health Ministry 2025 Capital Budget: ₦36m of ₦218bn Released

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Health Ministry 2025 Capital Budget: ₦36m of ₦218bn Released

    The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare spent just ₦36 million of its ₦218 billion capital budget for 2025, Minister of Health Prof. Mohammed Pate revealed during the ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the […]

  • IAEA, OCP Partner on Atoms4Food for Sustainable Agriculture

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on IAEA, OCP Partner on Atoms4Food for Sustainable Agriculture

    The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have launched a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems, directly supporting the IAEA’s Atoms4Food initiative. Under the agreement, […]

  • Finidi admits Pyramids FC superior in 4-1 Rivers United loss

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Finidi admits Pyramids FC superior in 4-1 Rivers United loss

    Rivers United’s technical adviser, Finidi George, has conceded that Egyptian side Pyramids FC were superior following a 4-1 defeat in their CAF Champions League group stage match in Uyo on Sunday. The loss, which occurred […]

  • BSUTH Clinical Services Resume After ARD Strike Ends

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on BSUTH Clinical Services Resume After ARD Strike Ends

    Clinical Services Resume at Benue State University Teaching Hospital Following End of Doctor’s Strike Clinical services have returned to normal operations at Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi, after the Association of Resident […]

  • Benue Ex-Governor Ortom Denies APC Defection, Affirms PDP

    By Ifunanya | February 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Benue Ex-Governor Ortom Denies APC Defection, Affirms PDP

    Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has categorically denied reports claiming he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the allegations a fabrication and reaffirming his commitment to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party […]

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