Report finds hypertension affects up to 40% of Nigerian adults in 2025
According to the report, in spite of improvements in awareness and screening efforts, significant gaps remain in early diagnosis, service utilisation and screening coverage, particularly for non-communicable diseases among men.
35-year-old rapper Shah set to become Nepal’s youngest prime minister
Nepal had two percent of votes left to count on Wednesday after parliamentary elections, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) having secured a majority.
Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025
Zara owner Inditex, the world’s leading low-cost fashion retailer, posted a record annual profit for the third year running on Wednesday, seeing off strong international competition.
Four reps defect from PDP, LP to APC as one joins Accord
Four members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Crowd misconduct: NFF upholds N4m fine against Wikki tourists
NAN this followed a protest concerning their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United FC played on Feb. 8, 2026, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS), Bauchi.
Porsche warns of tough year ahead after torrid 2025
Sports car-maker Porsche warned Wednesday of a tough year ahead after its profit virtually vanished in 2025 amid cut-throat competition in China, a costly pivot back to petrol cars and US tariffs.
