Seun Kuti has claimed that his father, Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti, contracted HIV from his wives rather than infecting them, pushing back against a narrative that has long shadowed the musician’s legacy. The younger Kuti made the assertion during an Instagram livestream, responding to a woman who alleged that Fela infected his partners with the virus that eventually claimed his life in 1997. “One day, I saw a video of a lady online asking why people continue to praise Fela’s legacy despite him giving women HIV and dying of AIDS,” Seun said, before offering a contrary account. He argued that…
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The Chief Executive Officer Africa 1, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chioma Mang, and UBA’s Group Chief Experience Officer, Michelle Nwoga, were among the most celebrated figures at the 2026 Guardian Woman Festival, receiving the coveted special recognition awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer experience, and corporate impact across Africa. The two UBA leaders were honoured during the Festival’s closing ceremony of the Guardian ‘Seven Women Wonder’ category, which drew together leaders from business, philanthropy and civil society to celebrate women driving meaningful change. Receiving the award, Mang and Nwoga spoke on how UBA…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health. WHO also calls on governments, institutions and individuals to continue supporting and collaborating on science and ensuring that evidence-based approaches guide health policies and everyday decisions. WHO stated this in a statement to mark the 2026 World Health Day (WHD), under the theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on April 7, 1948, introducing a year-long public health campaign. Every year on April 7, the…
A former special assistant on digital communications to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has said that the late president’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a House of Representatives seat in 2027. In a letter dated April 3, purportedly signed by him, Yusuf informed stakeholders of his decision to contest the federal legislative seat representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “I am extremely delighted to inform you of my intention to contest for this position, as I aim to contribute to good leadership and bring development to our people,” the letter reads.…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region during the morning hours. It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Taraba state later in the day. Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the North central region during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Kogi and Benue states. Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over…
The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with a European aerospace firm, Airbus, to procure emergency care helicopters for Nigeria’s proposed National Medical Emergency Management System (NEMSAS). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this during a working visit to France, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. Pate in a statement issued on Monday by the NEMSAS office, said discussions with Airbus executives were focused on developing an Integrated National Ground-to-Air Health Emergency Management System to strengthen rapid response and emergency care delivery nationwide. He added that the initiative was expected to improve medical evacuation services,…
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has on Monday inaugurated the distribution of 2026 Hajj kits to intending pilgrims. Ashenews gathered through reports that items distributed included two sets of 23 kg bags, two sets of uniforms for men as well as two sets of Hijab for women. Inaugurating the distribution at the Kauran Gwandu Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi, the governor promised to sustain the support to intending pilgrims. He appreciated the leadership of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency, under the chairmanship of Faruku Musa-Enabo, for transforming the agency. “I can vividly recall that under your leadership we won…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued by Africa CDC on Monday, April 6, and signed by Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication and Public Information. Osinbajo served as Nigeria’s Vice President between 2015 and 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Africa CDC said in his new role, Osinbajo will provide strategic guidance on Africa’s positioning in global health reforms, including financing, local manufacturing of health commodities, partnerships, and policy leadership within…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto Central Senatorial Zone, has distributed 101 electric scooters to APC local government youth and women leaders, as well as ward youth leaders across his constituency. The initiative is part of his ongoing commitment to grassroots empowerment and is one of several programs aimed at improving community welfare, enhancing mobility, and promoting environmentally friendly, sustainable transportation. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, APC Financial Secretary Nasiru Italy described the gesture as a reflection of the senator’s unwavering commitment to including all party stakeholders in governance and development. He called on party members and supporters to continue…
Millions of people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for advice on everything from cooking to tax returns. Increasingly, they are also asking chatbots about their health. But as the UK’s chief medical officer recently warned, that may not be wise when it comes to medical decisions. In a recent study, researchers tested how well large language model (LLM) chatbots help the public deal with common health problems. The results were striking. The chatbots tested were not ready to act as doctors. A common response to studies like this is that AI moves faster than academic publishing. By the…