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…Psycho-social activities inside ‘Camp Chizi’ in PH Nigeria is suspected to fly high in recording incidence of sickle cell disease (SCD) but ranks low or zero in care management and psychosocial support. Now, an expert has found the difference between Canada system of managing it and Nigeria’s. Mission to Canada: In 2021 a forward-looking and […]

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has applauded former Delta State governor and 2023 PDP vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu. Wike described the move as a clear validation of the stance he took during the last presidential election. On Wednesday, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori officially defected from the […]

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has declared his intention to return to the Octagon and has called out Sean Strickland for a rematch to reclaim his former glory following a string of setbacks. The 35-year-old suffered a devastating knockout defeat against Nassourdine Imavov in February, fuelling speculation on social media about whether the former […]

…As patients struggle to access medicines Lapses in the healthcare system have forced several Nigerians, including those that are insured, to cough out loads of cash for their medical needs. Interviews with insured Nigerians reveal a system struggling to deliver on its promise of financial protection for patients. Patients reported long waiting times at public […]

Exports remain a key component of many national economies, with some countries heavily reliant on trade to drive growth. A new ranking of global economies based on the share of goods exports in their nominal GDP in 2023 reveals the varying degrees of export dependency across nations. The data, sourced from U.N. Comtrade and compiled […]

It is little wonder that the spate of killings across Nigeria shows no signs of abating—despite repeated assurances from the government. In 2023 alone, the economic cost of violence was estimated at 11.99 percent of Nigeria’s total GDP, according to the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). To put it plainly: with a GDP of […]

Bright Edafe, Superintendent of Police (SP) and Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command has said that the State Police Command is still waiting for the result of the autopsy being carried out on late Shimite Love, who died under controversial circumstances in Asaba on Monday. Recall that Shimite Love, the former […]

Less than one percent (0.4%) of Nigerians earn above 1 million naira, according to the Nigerian Consumer Outlook Report 2025 by the SEID, revealing the depth of income inequality in Nigeria and the limited size of its upper-income class. The report reveals that the vast majority of Nigerians earn less than ₦100,000 or have no […]

… as the Vatican publishes ‘Spiritual Testament’, reveals cause of death The Vatican has disclosed that late Pope Francis will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in the Pauline Chapel. The choice of burial site was contained in Pope Francis’ spiritual testament prepared on 29 June 2022, and published by the Holy […]

Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed on a five-year contract worth £250,000-a-week to join Manchester United, with a transfer fee of around £51 million, according to Turkish media reports. Exit looming after Napoli fallout The 26-year-old forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is expected to depart Serie A at the end of the 2024/25 […]