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The Kwara State Government has launched a free long-acting HIV prevention injection as part of efforts to reduce new infections and strengthen public health response across the state. The rollout,...

Nigeria supplied less than half of the crude oil volumes allocated to its domestic refineries in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring ongoing challenges in the country’s push to boost...

The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones on May 4, 2026, in a brief but serious escalation that triggered emergency alerts across parts of the country...

Iran has launched fresh attacks on commercial vessels and a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions after Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to help reopen...

Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the use of the consensus option in Nigeria’s electoral process, insisting it does not allow candidates to be imposed on party members....

Donald Trump has cast fresh doubt on the chances of a peace deal with Iran, saying the country has not yet “paid a big enough price” as tensions between both...

The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued six civilians abducted in the North-East state of Borno during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region. The victims, made up of women and...

Concerns are mounting over the health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, with her family warning she is in “very high risk” condition after being hospitalized in Iran....

The United States has warned global shipping companies they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for...

The world’s first malaria treatment specifically designed for babies has been approved, in what health experts are calling a major step forward in the fight against one of Africa’s deadliest...