United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has publicly backed Nigeria’s bid for a permanentseat on the United Nations Security Council and applauded the country’s recent economic reforms andleadership role in regional security, Nigerian officials said following a high-level meeting at the 39thAfrican Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Guterres made the remarks during a bilateral…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has unveiled a new initiative to help ease the debt burdens ofvulnerable African nations by converting their debts into development investments, the Italiangovernment said during talks tied to the 39th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking at the summit, Meloni said Italy’s programme, operating under its broader…
In Nigeria, stories like these are painfully common. A woman in need of an emergency C-section is wheeled into a hospital. The doctors are ready. The operating room is available, but the surgery is delayed because her husband hesitates to sign the consent form. He is overwhelmed by the cost of the procedure. Every passing…
If you live in Nigeria, chances are you know someone struggling with mental health, or maybe you are that person. Mental disorders affect thoughts, emotions, and behavior, including conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. There is rarely a single cause; biological, psychological, and social factors, along with substance abuse,…
A Journey Through Danger. A recent post by a man who migrated to Europe via the Sahel lingered in my mind long after I read it. He described how conditions deteriorated so badly during the journey that they resorted to drinking their urine to ease their thirst temporarily.Such risks might suggest people fleeing active war…
Victor Osimhen, vice-captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has reiterated the team’s confidence, unity andfocus as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finalon Wednesday, January 14, 2026.The comments came after Nigeria’s convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech onSaturday, January 10, where Osimhen scored and provided…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary nationwide suspension ofpublic internet access and selected mobile services as the country prepares for its general electionsscheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026.The directive, issued on Tuesday, aims to curb the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation andcontent that could incite violence or undermine national security during the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2-0 in a thrilling 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash on Saturday evening in Marrakech, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final showdown with tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles displayed clinical finishing and resolute defence, leaving the Algeria’s Desert Warriors with no answers….
The Super Eagles have booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. The Eagles started strongly, building on their perfect group stage record, having won all three matches to top Group C. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in the Round…
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”. An estimated 40.8 million people are living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world, 610,000 of whom live in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, where the number of…
