Rising revenues, deepening poverty: Nigeria’s self-contradictory reform path
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its 2022 latest report on the National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report, finds that 62.9 per cent of Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor, approximately 132.93 million citizens deprived across health, education, living standards, work and nutrition. The World Bank has since confirmed that poverty rose to 63 per […]
What science is doing to aid early liver cancer detection
By Emem Akugo Globally, liver cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to detect early. Despite differences in healthcare systems, one reality is shared: many patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, when treatment options are limited and survival outcomes are significantly reduced. Often described as a “silent disease,” liver cancer develops gradually, with few […]
Day of Stillness in Motion: Deborah Abosede Ibeme presents ‘Rituals of Presence’
This presentation marks a significant moment in Ibeme’s artistic journey, positioning her as a compelling voice in contemporary art
APC chieftain warns against ‘dangerous’ governorship endorsement in Abia
Emeaba argued that the action sidelined two other aspirants, Chief Mascot Kalu, a businessman, and Chief Henry Ikoh, an industrialist and former Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG’s Ligue 1 title hopes
Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon won 2-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions’ bid for another Ligue 1 title.
Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with ‘full force’
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to Pakistan just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
FG debunks hidden spending claims, clarifies World Bank report
According to him, deductions by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) were wrongly labelled as waste or missing funds in some reports.
ADC slams FG over plan to reintegrate 800 ‘repentant terrorists’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come down hard on the Federal Government’s reported plan to reintegrate nearly 800 repentant terrorists into Nigerian communities, warning that the move could weaken the fight against insurgency and put already traumatised communities at further risk.
Eight children killed in US domestic violence shooting
Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.
UTME: JAMB releases results for second, third days of examination
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and April 18.
Iran planing to boycott new US talks
Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad.
