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Smoking raises infertility risk by 40% in women - WHO

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- A new knowledge summary by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that women who currently smoke tobacco have a 40 per cent higher risk of infertility than non-smokers. ... Read More


When the app meets an analogue economy: What Uber's exit should make Nigeria ask (1), By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Uber has left Nigeria. After twelve years of operating in the country, the global ride-hailing company announced that it was winding down its Nigerian operations from 2 September.... Read More


Kano 2027: Gawuna rejects APC overtures despite failed governorship ambition at NDC

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Former Kano State deputy governor and 2023 governorship candidate, Nasir Gawuna, is unlikely to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (... Read More


Akwa Ibom records lowest investment income in South-south despite extensive holdings

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Akwa Ibom State recorded the lowest investment income among the five South-south states that published their 2025 audited financial statements, despite its extensive portfolio of q... Read More


Can Africa take ownership of the AU-US infrastructure deal?

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Since the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United States (US) government signed off on the Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) in January, the platfo... Read More


I sold my newborn twins for N300,000, stole other children for baby factory - Suspect

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- A 50-year-old woman arrested by the Oyo State Police Command on Monday as part of crackdown on a child-stealing and trafficking network has told investigators that she sold her new... Read More


Nigerian government reportedly enters secret ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The Nigerian government has reportedly entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, a development that has kept parts of northeastern N... Read More


Who is Karl Ikemefuna Von Batten and what is he hiding?, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- I attempted to stay out of this discussion but I found the whole matter so nauseating that I cannot in good conscience do so any longer. I advise Dr Karl Von Batten OR Dr Karl-Mar... Read More


TRENDING: Italian priest quits priesthood after 12 years, marries Kenyan woman

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Twelve years after his ministry in Kenya, East African Italian-born Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto has married Sharon Jepng'ok, a Tugen woman from Baringo County. According to Ke... Read More


Nasarawa judiciary workers issue seven-day ultimatum over demands

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Nasarawa State has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to meet its demands or face industrial action. The state ch... Read More