Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodríguez in Private Portugal Ceremony
There were guesses but only Critiano Ronaldo knew when. Now, it’s all done as the superstar footballer has finally tied the knot with his longterm girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez. Doing it his way. It was a private civil ceremony in Cascais,…
UNICEF: Unregistered Children Risk Losing Access to Education, Healthcare, Social Protection
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that children without birth registration risk being excluded from essential public services and social protection programmes, stressing that legal identity is a foundation for exercising basic rights…
Osun 2026: The Key Facts as the State Heads to the Poll
Osun State is set to decide its political future on Saturday, August 15, 2026, when voters across the state’s 30 local government areas will choose the next governor. The election has attracted intense attention because Osun has historically been…
Oyo Govt Unveils Data, Identity Card Scheme, Reaffirms Commitment to EXPOYO 2026
The Oyo State Government has commenced a data capture and identity card registration exercise for traders, artisans, cooperative members and industrialists across the state’s 33 local government areas, with each beneficiary expected to pay N1,000 for the…
Breastfeeding Misinformation Still Threatens Infant Health as World Breastfeeding Week Ends
As the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week concludes on Friday, health experts are urging governments, families and communities to tackle persistent misinformation and strengthen support systems that enable mothers to breastfeed successfully. This year’s…
Breakthrough Could End Dependence on Refrigeration for Vaccines, Researchers Say
A major scientific breakthrough could transform the way vaccines are stored and distributed, with researchers developing a vaccine formulation that may no longer require constant refrigeration, potentially improving access to life-saving immunisations in…
CJID Unveils First Beneficiaries of Local Media Sustainability Fund, Backs Seven Nigerian Newsrooms
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced seven Nigerian media organisations as the inaugural beneficiaries of its Local Media Sustainability Fund (LMSF), a new initiative designed to strengthen the long-term viability of…
Climate Change Is Becoming Africa’s Biggest Education Crisis, Leaving Teachers to Carry the Burden
Across classrooms in eastern, western and southern Africa, climate change is no longer a distant scientific theory discussed in textbooks. It has become an everyday reality shaping how children learn and how teachers teach. From prolonged droughts that…
Body Shaming Push Back Ariana Grande From Public Life
The world is unforgiving and being a star doubles that part. The triggers from her look on naysayers has forced Ariana Grande to take a break from public appearances after completing her current world tour, citing years of relentless public scrutiny over…
Nigeria Gleans 10 Gold at Glasgow 2026
Its one of Nigeria’s best performances in more than a decade. The contingent went for an overkill in a commonwealth event that saw the catalogue 10 gold medals, 24 in total. The team wrapped up its campaign nicely at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in…