Two men sue condom distributor after contracting HIV
Two Ugandan men have sued a reproductive health company for reportedly distributing condoms which they claim they used but still contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). […]
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‘They removed my uterus and I had no idea for 11 years’ – Woman
A woman in South Africa has told the BBC how she was sterilised without her consent after she gave birth at the age of 17, […]
Coronavirus: Ghana’s Black Maidens wear protective masks for Liberia trip
On Thursday, February 27, the first case of coronavirus was recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria, West Africa’s most populated country and biggest economy confirmed that […]
Boko Haram attacking Christians to trigger religious war, says Nigerian Government
By BARBARA KALU, Abuja – Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that the the renewed attacks by Boko Haram […]
Nigeria records first case of Coronavirus in Lagos
The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health. The case, […]
Pre-testing of $2bn Dangote Fertiliser Plant commences ahead of inauguration
Dangote Fertiliser Limited has begun countdown to the inauguration of its $2 billion Granulated Urea Fertiliser complex located in the Dangote Free Zone. With a […]
Davido to Chioma: ‘I’m getting you pregnant again’
Davido and Chioma might be welcoming baby number two soon. One of the cutest conversations you’d read on social media today is that of Davido […]
How Chinese bank loans cripple Latin America and Africa – NGO
Countries in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa have taken out at least $152bn in oil-, mineral- and metal-backed loans from China since 2004, money that […]
Aisha Buhari backs fight against TB in Nigeria
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has called for more multilateral and multi-sectoral support to end Tuberculosis (TB) […]
FG approves $20m Tech Fund for young innovators
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – *N90bn soft loan facility to be provided for small scale agric enterprises In furtherance of the Buhari administration’s drive to […]
Nigeria’s salvation lies in decentralisation of federal powers — Gov Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has offered a fresh impetus on how true federalism can solve the current security challenges bedeviling Nigeria and put the […]
Drogba scores big, as Côte d’Ivoire collects $15 billion MOUs for tourism projects
International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold by helping to collect MOUs for a total of $15 billion in […]
Don Moen sighted in Ghana as photo surfaces online
American gospel musician, Don Moen has been sighted in Accra, Ghana for a private gospel event. The renowned gospel singer was seen in a restaurant […]
Stay off NYSC, fake varsity degree holders warned
Nigerian authorities have warned holders of fake university degrees to stay off the registration of a key national youth service programme aimed at enhancing nation-building […]
Use of paracetamol in cooking dangerous, health experts warn
Health experts and dietitians in the North-east have called for urgent steps to check the rampant application of enhancers by food sellers in the country. […]
AU Executive Council endorses AfDBank President Adesina for second term
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The candidacy of Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina for a second term as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has received the […]
‘Amotekun’ will attract more investors, improve Nigeria’s economy, says Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yoruba Land, Iba Gani Adams, on Monday said that the successful implementation of ‘Amotekun’ would attract more investments to the […]
Nigerians, other nationals join Borno people in One-Day special fast, prayers for peace
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Following last week’s declaration by Govenror Babagama Umara Zulum of Borno State that February 24 be marked as a special […]
One-day fast: Borno is so full of gratitude – Gov Zulum
I am not thanking fellow Nigerians within and outside Borno State for fasting today. I know too well that such an extreme act of worship […]
Coronavirus spread puts financial markets under pressure
Worries about the economic consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic hit financial markets on Monday, with uncertainty among investors noticeably on the rise. The nervousness […]