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The Nigerian Medical Association established a seven-member investigation panel to examine disagreements between government medical staff and private doctors treating detained activist Nnamdi Kanu. State security medical officers believe their facilities can properly care for Kanu while his...

Nigeria achieved a major victory against HIV through dramatically reduced drug costs. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS announced lenacapavir prices fell from $28,000 to $40 per person annually. Officials revealed this breakthrough during the Clinton Global Initiative meeting at the...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno shared personal reflections during a Friday television appearance. The leader identified losing his wife Patience as his greatest source of pain since taking office. Patience Eno passed away last September and received burial shortly afterward. Eno expressed deep...

The Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation opposes federal plans to resume oil drilling in Ogoniland. Foundation leader Gospel Barifii Gokana demands complete environmental restoration before any extraction begins. The group seeks justice for executed activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni leaders...

Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung demands the Federal Government publish terrorist financier identities to demonstrate genuine commitment against insurgency. The Plateau State politician accused authorities Thursday of repeatedly promising action while failing to prosecute known sponsors...

Abia State Governor Alex Otti defended South East leaders against claims they have forgotten detained Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu. The governor spoke to reporters Thursday evening at the state capital. He emphasized that regional governors continue working with federal...

Edo State's chief executive, Monday Okpebholo, has selected three additional people for commissioner positions within his administration. The governor's latest choices include Dr Elizabeth Ebosele, Hon. Christopher Ewere Okaeben, and Hon. Festus Odianosen Ebea. State Government Secretary...

Georgia awarded honorary citizenship to Peter Obi, Nigeria's former Labour Party presidential candidate, during Black Congressional Week activities in Washington. The recognition came after Obi participated in multiple events on September 25th focused on African development and governance...

Former Big Brother Naija contestant Thelma Lawson revealed relationship tensions between herself and fellow housemate Isabella during her post-eviction interview. Lawson faced elimination Saturday night alongside Bright Morgan in a double eviction ceremony. She explained that Isabella...

Nigerian music executive Tobi Mohammed survived gunfire during a 2017 attack in Bauchi State alongside fellow artist Rayce. Armed assailants wearing military uniforms fired ten rounds at their vehicle during the incident. The bullets struck multiple parts of the car, including the steering...

Nigerian recording artist Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, who performs under the stage name Khaid, has expressed concerns about personal autonomy through social media posts. The musician revealed on his X platform account that he requires legal representation to address unspecified personal issues...

Physical violence erupted between Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestants Zita and Rooboy on Thursday evening after a team competition. Zita blamed Rooboy for sabotaging Team Pineapple's game performance and criticized his conflict management skills. Rooboy claimed he had already apologized to...

President Mnangagwa addressed Zimbabwe's war veterans during their Third National Assembly at Zanu PF headquarters in Harare yesterday. The government leader emphasized his administration's commitment to veteran welfare through a dedicated ministry and various empowerment programs. He...

Brian Bennett delivered a commanding batting performance to guide Zimbabwe past Uganda by five wickets at Harare Sports Club during their ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier opener. Bennett smashed 72 runs off 44 deliveries with nine boundaries and three sixes as Zimbabwe chased down Uganda's...

Highlanders coach Pieter De Jongh shifted focus to league survival after his team advanced to the Chibuku Super Cup semifinals. The club sits ninth with 33 points and requires seven more points from six remaining matches to avoid relegation. De Jongh targets 40 points total to secure Premier...

Cybersecurity company Cybastion brings its Africa DigiEmpower training program to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The firm signed agreements with DRC Youth Minister Grâce Kutino and Cisco Vice President Macy Andrew at the technology company's New York headquarters during United Nations General...

Pesapal partners with Pezesha to test a credit program for small businesses in Uganda. The companies will use payment transaction records to determine loan eligibility for merchants who struggle to access traditional bank financing. About 60 percent of Ugandan adults cannot obtain formal credit...

Algeria's telecommunications ministry runs a robotics instructor certification course at its Annaba Skills Center. The Annaba Youth Club for Programming and Robotics partners with the government facility while the Directorate of Youth and Sports provides oversight. Officials operate the program...

Morocco launched a digital empowerment initiative for women and youth entrepreneurs at the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session in New York. The government's Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform partnered with the Digital Cooperation Organization to create the...

Financial services company Verto has established its East African headquarters in Nairobi. The facility at The Address on Muthangari Drive will coordinate operations across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Chief Executive Ola Oyetayo said Kenya's digital infrastructure makes it an ideal continental...