The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the disclosure while speaking on U.S. foreign policy and international security cooperation. Rubio stated that American and Nigerian security agencies recently collaborated in an operation that eliminated a senior global ISIS leader operating from within Nigeria. He added that concerns previously raised about violence affecting Christian communities in Nigeria have strengthened security engagement between both countries. “Regarding Nigeria, where many were very concerned about violence against Christians, we…
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Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have increased to 344 confirmed infections, with 60 deaths recorded so far. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Ghebreyesus said the backlog of suspected Ebola cases had dropped significantly from over 1,000 to 116 as laboratory testing capacity continued to improve across affected areas. The WHO chief provided this update after returning from the outbreak epicenter in Ituri Province, where he met with political leaders, frontline health responders, and community groups involved in controlling the outbreak. He…
Leadway Group has launched the fourth edition of its flagship ‘Pages to Places’ school outreach initiative to promote literacy and improve access to educational resources among public primary school pupils nationwide. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Managing Director, Mr. Olusakin Labeodan. According to the statement, the programme will be implemented in Lagos, Warri, Ekiti, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Abuja. Labeodan stated that the initiative would provide beneficiary schools with carefully selected literature books and mobile libraries. “This is to strengthen literacy levels, encourage a reading culture, and improve access to learning materials in…
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a cattle rustling operation and recovered 12 cows stolen by suspected armed bandits in Bakori Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina. He stated that the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on June 2, when armed bandits invaded Gidan Dan Maye village along the Gangaren Makurdi–Jargaba axis, rustling 12 cows and an unspecified number of sheep. Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bakori quickly mobilized police operatives and vigilante members to the area. “The team…
The Kano State Government has upgraded 320 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres to Level 2 and Level 3 status and added eight new secondary health facilities, bringing the total to 52. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, disclosed this on Wednesday during a news conference in Kano. He stated that the initiative aims to improve healthcare delivery and ensure residents have better access to quality medical services across the state. “The upgrades will strengthen the capacity of PHCs to handle a wider range of cases, reduce pressure on secondary hospitals, and bring essential care closer to communities,” Labaran said. He…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is expanding digital learning and skills development programs to address school dropout syndrome and youth unemployment across Nigeria. A UNICEF Education Specialist, Mr. Harold Kpojime, made the announcement on Wednesday during a two-day media dialogue on digital learning, artificial intelligence, and skills development for out-of-school children. The event began on Wednesday in Ede, Osun, and was organized by UNICEF in partnership with the Osun State Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission, and the Global Partnership for Education, among others. Kpojime noted that recent data shows an increasing…
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc has disbursed over N1 trillion to more than one million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), supporting the creation of over 1.6 million jobs since its inception. Managing Director of DBN, Dr. Tony Okpanachi, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. Okpanachi stated that the next phase of the bank’s growth would focus on expanding support for MSMEs through deeper financial inclusion, increased capital mobilization, and targeted interventions for underserved sectors. He said DBN aims to reach more than two million MSMEs and facilitate the creation of two million direct and indirect…
Toluwalashe Agunbiade continued her impressive run at the ongoing 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship, defeating Destiny Tomizayi 7-5, 6-1 in a Girls Under-18 Group F match on Wednesday in Abuja. It was reported that the championship is taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Tennis Complex, Abuja. The first leg of the tournament began on June 1 and will end on June 7, while the second leg is scheduled for June 8 to June 13. Agunbiade, who is in Group F alongside Destiny Tomizayi, Omoyinka Ayinla, and a bye, recorded her second consecutive singles victory in…
Jawura Environmental Services Ltd., an environmental, safety, industrial, and analytical company, will train 150 youths on recycling and circular economy practices to mark World Environment Day 2026. The company’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Tosin Rowland-Osibanjo, announced this at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday. He explained that the training would be part of the company’s Green Print 2.0 Campaign. Rowland-Osibanjo said the three-day campaign aims to educate, engage, and inspire environmental action among Lagos residents, especially young people. The initiative will feature an environmental awareness roadshow across major commercial centers in Ikeja, the inauguration of eco-huts made from…
Say it Loud Africa has announced the postponement of its maiden edition of The Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE 2026), a national initiative aimed at empowering artisans through business development, financial inclusion, and skills enhancement. The organisation said the event, originally scheduled for an earlier date, will now take place from September 22 to September 24 due to unforeseen circumstances. It assured prospective participants and stakeholders that all existing registrations and tickets remain valid for the new dates. The organisers expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the postponement and thanked participants for their understanding, patience, and ongoing support. Despite…