Nigeria confronts maternal mortality crisis with bold midwifery overhaul, targets nationwide workforce expansion
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled a series of deliberate and strategic interventions aimed at strengthening midwifery and improving maternal and child health outcomes across Nigeria. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Day […]
Enugu ADC dismisses defection talks, rallies behind guber candidate, Ocho
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Enugu State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has denied speculations of internal cracks and possible defections, declaring that its structure remains intact while throwing its full weight behind Chief Obodeze Ocho as its preferred governorship candidate for 2027. In a statement yesterday, the party dismissed widespread reports suggesting that […]
‘Stop begging foreign-born players’ — Odemwingie fires warning to NFF
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation’s growing push to recruit foreign-born players, warning that the country risks diminishing the pride attached to representing Nigeria.
Countdown to FIFA World Cup: Can Haiti survive another group of death?
2026 will be Haiti’s second appearance at the FIFA World Cup since 1974. On both occasions, they have found themselves in a group of death.
US hotel bookings lag far behind expectations ahead of World Cup
US hotel reservations associated with the World Cup are falling far short of industry expectations, a business group said, with just over a month to go until football’s flagship tournament.
Teen shooter kills two at Brazil school
A teenager opened fire at a school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday, killing two staff members and wounding a third as well as a student, authorities said.
