By Esther Ososanya Mexico’s economy expanded by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, surpassing market expectations of 0.4%, according to preliminary data from the national statistics agency, INEGI. The better-than-expected performance was driven by a 0.8% increase in manufacturing and a 0.7% rise in services, which helped offset a …
By Esther Ososanya A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula sent tsunami waves sweeping across the Pacific on Wednesday, disrupting maritime trade, halting port operations, and triggering emergency alerts as far as Hawaii, Japan, and California. The quake, the region’s strongest since 1952, rattled global logistics chains already grappling with inflation and fuel volatility. …
By Esther Ososanya Veteran Nollywood actor Don Richard has made a heartfelt plea to the public for financial assistance as he battles kidney disease, revealing that the cost of treatment has wiped out all his family’s savings and property. In a video shared Tuesday evening by actress Biola Bayo, the ailing actor recounted the toll his illness has …
By Esther Ososanya Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), has urged African leaders to place affordable housing at the centre of their national development plans. He warned that the shortage of decent homes is weakening progress in health, education, and economic growth across the continent. Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of …
By Esther Ososanya Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) today began a seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals from the Federal Government. The strike follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14. During that period, the nurses demanded better welfare, a review …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to sanction Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) that fail to remit payments to healthcare providers. This follows persistent complaints from hospitals despite the government’s clearance of billions in arrears. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-CPWB) has commenced the final round of screening for 250 intending Christian pilgrims bound for Israel and Jordan. At the screening exercise held Tuesday in Abuja, Director of the FCT-CPWB, Mrs Gloria Dandam, said the process was a key requirement before participants can proceed …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Zamfara Good Governance Forum (ZGGF) has demanded the immediate resignation of Governor Dauda Lawal, following the killing of 35 villagers in Banga, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, despite a ₦50 million ransom paid for their release. In a statement issued in Gusau on Monday, the group described the killings as an …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following five days of deadly clashes along their shared border. The violence has claimed at least 33 lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. The ceasefire was announced Monday night in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An infant was among at least 15 Palestinians who died of hunger-related complications within 24 hours across the Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens. Health officials at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 147 since Israel launched its …
