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Niger State faces an imminent risk of a polio outbreak following a surge in cases across five neighbouring states. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed, a specialist with UNICEF’s Kaduna Field Office, issued the warning during a strategic review in Minna over the weekend. He noted that high prevalence in Bauchi, Kebbi, Kwara, Zamfara, and Sokoto makes Niger…
The Nigerian community in India is sounding the alarm over what they describe as a state-sponsored campaign of racial profiling and police violence. Reports from Mumbai, Delhi, and Rajasthan suggest that Nigerian students and businessmen are being systematically targeted for “visa regularisation” checks that often devolve into physical assault and arbitrary detention. The National Association…
A California jury has ordered veteran American entertainer Bill Cosby to pay $19.3 million to a woman he drugged and sexually assaulted over fifty years ago. The verdict, delivered on Monday in a Santa Monica civil court, marks one of the largest financial penalties ever levied against the disgraced actor. Donna Motsinger, now 84, testified…
A collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a ground vehicle has forced an indefinite closure of New York’s LaGuardia airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop late Sunday night following the mid-runway impact. Officials warned that the disruption will likely persist well into the next travel day. The crash involved a…
American martial artist and actor Chuck Norris was hospitalised on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, following a sudden medical emergency. Reports surfaced on Thursday, 19 March 2026, indicating the 86-year-old was taken to Wilcox Medical Center for an undisclosed condition. Sources close to the actor told media outlets that he remains conscious and in good…
Burna Boy has become the first African artist to gross over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania, marking a significant milestone for Afrobeats in the Pacific. His “No Sign Of Weakness” tour stop at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on 18 October 2025 generated $1.117 million in a single night. This achievement…
Nigeria has announced a sweeping set of initiatives to bolster women’s economic inclusion and social safety nets at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). Addressing the summit in New York, the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, revealed that the country’s social protection coverage has scaled from one million households…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued over 100,000 airport access cards as it scrambles to digitise toll collections nationwide. Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku revealed on Monday that 62,000 of these registrations occurred in a frantic three-day window following the botched enforcement of a new cashless policy. The surge in applications comes as…
A landmark United Nations report released for International Women’s Day 2026 reveals a sobering reality: despite decades of advocacy, women globally hold just 64% of the legal rights afforded to men. The report, titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls,” warns of a “justice gap” that leaves half the world’s…
Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo has unveiled the tracklist for her 19th studio album, Hope, a sprawling cross-continental project five years in the making. Scheduled for release on 24 April 2026, the album serves as a definitive bridge between African traditionalism and modern pop. The five-time Grammy winner confirmed that Nigerian stars Davido and Ayra Starr…
