AMA, Medicines for Africa Partner to Fight Fake Drugs, Strengthen Patient Safety Across Continent
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) and Medicines for Africa (MFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening advocacy, communication and continental efforts to combat the spread of substandard and falsified medical products…
Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to expand military strikes against Iran, warning that the country’s bridges and power plants could be targeted next week if Tehran refuses to return to negotiations. The warning comes as hostilities…
Oriire Kidnap, PFIPC Scandal: Transparency Must Guide Investigations, Says Shalom Sam
A Public commentator, Miss Shallom Sam, has called for transparency and professionalism in handling major national security and corruption cases, stressing that public confidence in government institutions should take precedence over political interests.…
Resigning Won’t Bring Back Kidnapped Children” — Erelu Elebute Halle Counters Peter Obi
Former Ekiti State governorship candidate, Erelu Elebute Halle, has pushed back against calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign over the country’s security challenges, arguing that such a move would not end insurgency or secure the release…
NiHSA Warns Flooding May Persist Till September, Says Situation Could Worsen
Avoid drinking water from open channels. It’s a warning with red lights. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that flooding currently affecting parts of the country may persist through September, with projections indicating a…
South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Crackdown Leaves Thousands Displaced, Deepens Rift Across Africa
The relief on the faces of hundreds of Nigerians and other African migrants leaving South Africa is difficult to ignore. For many, evacuation offers an escape from weeks of fear, intimidation and uncertainty after anti-migrant protests swept through…
Anaemia Silent but Deadly, New WOMAN-3 Trial Targets Prevention Before Pregnancy — Professor Olayemi
A leading obstetrician and gynaecologist, Professor Oladapo Olayemi, has said anaemia remains one of the most overlooked health conditions affecting Nigerian women, warning that the condition significantly increases the risk of severe bleeding and…
Amusan Equals Season’s Best to Win Paris Diamond League 100m Hurdles
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan delivered another impressive performance on the Diamond League circuit, equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday.…
From Rome to Rural Nigeria, the Battle Against Hunger Is Becoming a Fight for Peace, Security and Survival
As conflicts deepen, climate shocks intensify and hunger increase, Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stark reminder that food is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Addressing officials and humanitarian workers recently at the World Food…
Kaduna Strikes Mineral Goldmine as Nigeria Eyes Global Critical Minerals Race
Nigeria’s ambition to become a major player in the global critical minerals market received a significant boost with the discovery of a vast polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper,…