Developing Stories

Panic and uncertainty are spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after authorities confirmed that deaths linked to a new Ebola outbreak have risen to at least 80, with the...

The National Pension Commission has launched the pilot phase of a free healthcare initiative for low-income retirees under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme, opening registration for 30,000 pensioners nationwide. The initiative,...

The World Health Organization has called on governments around the world to tighten regulations on nicotine pouches, warning that the fast-growing products are being heavily marketed in ways that could...

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...

Authorities have identified the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as a 31-year-old teacher and video game developer from Southern California. Law enforcement sources...

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn widespread attention after launching an unusually direct and personal attack on Pope Leo, calling the pontiff “terrible” in remarks that have stirred political and...

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the suspension of visa appointments at its embassy in Abuja, citing ongoing security concerns. In a statement posted on its official X...

In a monumental step toward diversifying its oil-dependent economy, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark $1.3 billion investment agreement with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The deal,...

Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following a joint military offensive by the United States and Israel, marking one of the most consequential...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is piloting an interactive simulation tool aimed at improving how quickly countries detect, report and respond to disease outbreaks. The initiative centres on the “7-1-7...