Middle East health systems near collapse as WHO raises alarm
…Ceasefire fails as hospitals buckle under displacement, shortages By Chioma Obinna A fragile ceasefire across parts of the Middle East has failed to halt a deepening health emergency, with the World Health Organisation, WHO, warning that health systems across multiple countries are now under severe strain from conflict, mass displacement, and infrastructure breakdown. In its […]
French film director sentenced five years for child actor abuse
A French court on Friday handed film director Christophe Ruggia a five-year sentence on appeal for sexually assaulting an actor when she was a child in one of the key trials of France’s #Metoo movement.
Okey Bakassi offers N5m reward to track theft of 8 phones at Ikoyi football game
Nigerian comedian Okechukwu Anthony, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has announced a N5 million reward for information leading to the recovery of eight phones allegedly stolen during a football match in Ikoyi, Lagos.
CBN, financial markets dealers introduce new money market benchmark
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Financial Markets Dealers Associations have introduced the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate, NFOR, as the new money market benchmark to promote consistent pricing of money market instruments.
Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open
International benchmark Brent North Sea crude plunged 10 percent to $89.11 a barrel, after earlier falling five percent on US-Iran peace deal hopes.
Price of a drink: Jigawa, UNICEF partner to provide running water, wash facilities in schools
In the quiet corners of Gadadin Primary School in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the dust carries a memory that the community cannot just shake off. It is the memory of a child who, many years ago, went looking for water and never came back. That stark memory sticks and constantly haunts the people like a plague.
ADC crisis: Gombe, Abejide reject Abuja convention, allege forgery
The ADC factional leadership accused the organisers of the April 14, 2026, convention of undermining the rule of law, insisting that the exercise was conducted in defiance of binding judgments of the courts.
Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup
Frenchman Herve Renard told AFP on Friday he has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
EPL: If Man City lose ‘it’s over’, says Guardiola ahead of Arsenal title showdown
Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his side would have a lot more work to do even if they beat the Gunners.
FG to prosecute fake ambassadors, says title not for sale
The Federal Government has warned that Nigerians falsely parading themselves as ambassadors risk prosecution, declaring that the title is not for sale and can only be conferred by the President.
Delta North 2027: Contest free for all, but I’m chosen – Sen Nwoko
SENATOR Ned Nwoko on Friday said 2027 election for Delta North Senatorial seat may be a free for all contest but he is sure of winning to maintain the seat in the 11th Assembly backed by his stewardship and Anioma people’s support.
