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Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Children receiving treatment for measles in a Dhaka hospital during Bangladesh’s deadly outbreak that has killed more than 300 children.

Bangladesh Battles Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades: Urgent Response Needed

Julian May 8, 2026

Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in decades as hospitals struggle to manage a sharp rise...

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

Philip Shaibu addressing stakeholders in Abuja on grassroots sports reforms, athlete welfare, and strengthening the National Institute for Sports.

NIS: Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Sports Revival, Grassroots Growth

Julian May 8, 2026

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Institute’s role in...

2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms Kashim Shettima presenting Bola Tinubu’s 2027 APC presidential nomination forms at APC headquarters in Abuja during official submission ceremony.

Kashim Shettima presenting Bola Tinubu’s 2027 APC presidential nomination forms at APC headquarters in Abuja during official submission ceremony.

2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms

Julian May 8, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the...

Shakira Teases 2026 World Cup Song “Dai Dai” Featuring Burna Boy Shakira at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil previewing 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” featuring Burna Boy, holding official match ball during teaser video shoot.

Shakira at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil previewing 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” featuring Burna Boy, holding official match ball during teaser video shoot.

Shakira Teases 2026 World Cup Song “Dai Dai” Featuring Burna Boy

Julian May 8, 2026

Colombian pop star Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Shakira, has teased the official song for the 2026 FIFA World...

I Will Take Activism to Politics for Greater Impact – Aisha Yesufu Aisha Yesufu speaking during a TV interview on Channels Television about joining politics while continuing her activism and contesting FCT senatorial seat.

Aisha Yesufu speaking during a TV interview on Channels Television about joining politics while continuing her activism and contesting FCT senatorial seat.

I Will Take Activism to Politics for Greater Impact – Aisha Yesufu

Julian May 8, 2026

Activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, says she will not abandon activism as she...

Court Reserves Ruling as Malami Challenges EFCC’s Properties Seizure Former AGF Abubakar Malami attends proceedings at the Court of Appeal in Abuja over the EFCC’s forfeiture case involving 57 properties.

Former AGF Abubakar Malami attends proceedings at the Court of Appeal in Abuja over the EFCC’s forfeiture case involving 57 properties.

Court Reserves Ruling as Malami Challenges EFCC’s Properties Seizure

Julian May 8, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday reserved ruling in former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar...

Former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted of Money Laundering File photo of former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman during a public event.

File photo of former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman during a public event.

Former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted of Money Laundering

Agboola Victor May 7, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts...

SOS Launches Eco-Champions Phase Two to Tackle Climate Change Group of stakeholders and youth participants at the launch of Eco-Champions Phase Two by SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, discussing climate action and youth empowerment in Abuja

Group of stakeholders and youth participants at the launch of Eco-Champions Phase Two by SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, discussing climate action and youth empowerment in Abuja

SOS Launches Eco-Champions Phase Two to Tackle Climate Change

Julian May 7, 2026

SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has unveiled the second phase of its Eco-Champions Climate Initiative, with stakeholders calling...

Global Leaders Pressure Iran to De-escalate Tensions Smoke rises over Beirut following Israeli airstrikes on southern suburbs

Global Leaders Pressure Iran to De-escalate Tensions

Julian May 5, 2026

Global leaders have intensified diplomatic pressure on Iran to de-escalate tensions and return to negotiations as a...

Wike Seeks EU Investment in Abuja’s Real Estate, Agriculture Nyesom Wike addressing EU envoys during an investment briefing at the EU House in Abuja.

Nyesom Wike addressing EU envoys during an investment briefing at the EU House in Abuja.

Wike Seeks EU Investment in Abuja’s Real Estate, Agriculture

Julian May 5, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged member states of the European Union...

Mavericks Appoint Masai Ujiri as Team President Masai Ujiri at a basketball event following his appointment as Dallas Mavericks Team President

Masai Ujiri at a basketball event following his appointment as Dallas Mavericks Team President

Mavericks Appoint Masai Ujiri as Team President

Julian May 5, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as Team President and Alternate Governor, signalling a strategic shift...

KDI Report: No Nigerian State Meets High Democratic Performance Stakeholders at the launch of the State of Democracy in Nigeria Report 2025 by Kimpact Development Initiative in Abuja.