WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening
Early diagnosis can save lives, prevent lifelong disability — Tedros By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Tuesday raised concerns over the growing burden of birth defects globally, calling on countries to expand newborn screening programmes to improve early detection and access to treatment. WHO in its newly unveiled report highlighted newborn screening […]
China displaces US for world’s fastest supercomputer crown
The system, called LineShine, topped the closely watched TOP500 ranking unveiled Monday at the major computing ISC conference in Hamburg, Germany.
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji receives INEC certificate of return, pledges greater prosperity
According to him, the renewed mandate is a call to greater service and dedication to the welfare of the people.
Investigation into ammunition parcel delivered to FirstBank MD has begun — CP Tijani
By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition delivered to the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu. Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Fatai Tijani, who disclosed this during a press briefing Tuesday at the Command headquarters, said detectives had commenced investigation to […]
Again, court adjourns rapper Odumodublvck’s assault trial
An Abuja court on Tuesday adjourned the trial of rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck”, in a case of assault and battery until Oct 13 and Oct 14 for hearing.
Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim
Currently at the World Cup with the Pharaohs, the 18-year-old Abdelkarim has seen playing time in both of his national team’s matches, against Belgium and New Zealand.
AIRPORT CAB ROW: FAAN weighs extension amid shutdown threat
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed plans to extend the July 1, 2026, deadline requiring airport cab operators to stop using vehicles manufactured before 2012, saying a final extension of the compliance deadline to October 2026 is being considered. Recall that no fewer than 200 cab operators, under the aegis […]
2026 Hajj: NAHCON concludes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims
Usara said that valuable lessons had been learnt from the exercise, which would be applied toward improving subsequent Hajj operations.
Niger hands in formal request to quit ICC
Junta-ruled Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, nine months after announcing the move alongside allies Mali and Burkina Faso.
My administration laying foundation for new Nigeria that works for all – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is laying the foundation for a new Nigeria that works for the common prosperity of all citizens.
Police bust syndicate moving military camouflage, hard drugs out of Lagos
Four suspected members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the illegal movement and distribution of military accoutrements across the country were arrested.
