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How extreme heat is deepening public health concerns in Nigeria

Nigeria, March 1 -- On a sweltering night in February 2024, Abdullahi Ibrahim, 56, a resident of Gwadabawa community in Yola North LGA of Adamawa State, collapsed. Family members rushed him to a nearb... Read More


JAMB uncovers AI-driven fraud targeting UTME candidates, blames parents

Nigeria, March 1 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it has uncovered criminal syndicates that are deploying artificial intelligence tools to impersonate its officials and ... Read More


Community-rooted health workers, smart digital tools can strengthen Nigeria's PHC system - Study

Nigeria, March 1 -- Community health workers (CHWs) remain one of the most essential yet under-supported pillars of Nigeria's primary healthcare (PHC) system, delivering maternal and child health serv... Read More


Three US soldiers killed, nine Israelis killed in Iranian strikes

Nigeria, March 1 -- The US military has confirmed that three American soldiers have been killed and five others seriously injured in Iranian missile strikes. Separately, Israeli authorities have confi... Read More


Lagos govt announces traffic diversion for Ogunnusi Road reconstruction

Nigeria, March 1 -- The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic management plan ahead of the commencement of Phase I reconstruction and expansion of Ogunnusi Road in Ikeja Local Government Area... Read More


Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead

Nigeria, March 1 -- President Donald Trump has said Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed alongside some other top Iranian officials. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said... Read More


Nigerian military shares February operational wins

Nigeria, March 1 -- The Defence Headquarters says troops conducting ongoing military operations across the country recorded significant wins in February. According to statistics released by the Defen... Read More


Why I shot 'Mother's Love' - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Nigeria, March 1 -- Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up on the rationale behind the production of her upcoming movie, "Mother's Love." After spending some time away from ... Read More


Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed

Nigeria, March 1 -- Iranian media has confirmed the death of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies confirmed his death early Sunday, hours after I... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: In 'For Better or Worse', love survives, but at what cost?

Nigeria, March 1 -- Marriage is a lifelong commitment that demands fidelity from both partners, regardless of the conditions they face, as the phrase "For Better or Worse" suggests. The movie "For Be... Read More