…Trump said, without offering more details. SIM International said Rideout was “in good health in the care of US officials,” adding that he would soon be reunited with family. The Trump administration had made Rideout’s release a priority in its latest strategy on African Sahel states, after years of fighting extremism…
…gratitude over Rideout's freedom, reporting that the missionary remains in good health as arrangements are made to reunite him with his family:"We are grateful to confirm that our good friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Rideout, has been released after over nine months in captivity.""Kevin is in good health in the ca…
…lead to other fraudulent benefits, including pensions, mortgages, housing funds and health insurance. “Once there is a ghost worker, there is a ghost pension, there is a ghost mortgage, there is a ghost housing fund, there is ghost health insurance,” he said. He disclosed that the commission recovered more than N24 bil…
…activity. SIM International said in a statement on Friday that Rideout was “in good health in the care of US officials”. The New York Times, which first reported his release, cited unnamed US officials as saying he was in FBI custody. However, details of how he was released and who held him remained unclear. There had…
…and effective risk management as rising medical litigation and the migration of skilled healthcare professionals continue to challenge Nigeria’s health sector. The association also urged medical practitioners to strengthen documentation, informed consent, communication and professional conduct to reduce exposure to leg…
…on their impact on the people. He identified poverty reduction, job creation, education, healthcare and security as some of the major issues that should dominate the 2027 political conversation. “We must talk about an economy that moves over 140 million Nigerians currently living in poverty towards prosperity. “We must…
Singer Selena Gomez and mom sued for allegedly defrauding investors as mental health company falls apart Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing a lawsuit from investors who allege they were misled into investing more than $1 million in their mental health company, Wondermind, while the business was alleg…
…twin brother Bill, who lives one town over in Pleasanton, says he had been relatively healthy until a heart attack about a decade ago. "It didn't really feel like a heart attack," he says. "But I did get stents." He also has kidney issues. Nancy moved in to help with her mother in 2005 after leaving her own job in Oreg…
…them to the government through appropriate channels. It identified roads, water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, security and other community development needs as areas of priority under its grassroots engagement initiative. The forum stressed that political participation…
…Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a healthcare centre after the baby was taken to a ward with his mother for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the development on Thursday, said the suspected child trafficker was arrested at Ad…
…enable Nigerians to scrutinise its terms and identify possible environmental, economic, health and social risks associated with the proposed establishment of six large-scale industrial animal-farming facilities. They made the demand on Wednesday at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Youth in Agroecology and…
…contributions to the socio-economic development of the state through service in the health, education and engineering sectors. “These people are here to serve the nation. They are here to integrate into society and foster national unity and cultural cohesion. They are here to learn from the people of Abia State,” he st…
Unknown woman steals newborn baby from Benue health facility (video) A yet-to-be identified woman allegedly stole a newborn baby shortly after delivery at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, 2026 shortly after delivery. Activist Zege'O…
…has filed for temporary custody of his three children following his recent mental health crisis. In court documents, Teresita asked for the records to be sealed, citing concerns about the children experiencing further trauma. Perez has reportedly consented to the arrangement, giving his mother temporary authority over…
…candidate would prioritise road construction and rehabilitation, education and primary healthcare if elected. Oyetola said, “We must ensure that every part of Osun State benefits from government projects and development. Our people deserve good roads, quality education and accessible healthcare.” He urged APC members t…
The World Health Organisation warned Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s bid to overhaul child vaccination in the United States went against “decades of evidence.” Trump signed an order on Monday pushing for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and repeating calls for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be…
…will deliver direct economic benefits to the host communities through employment, healthcare, education and agriculture. According to him, the investors have committed to constructing a hospital and school, upgrading a primary healthcare facility, employing youths and women and empowering local farmers. He said the pro…
…who is seeking a second term, pointed to his administration's road construction, healthcare and infrastructure projects. Oyebamiji promised to prioritise welfare, security, agriculture, education and health, while Salaam placed agriculture and community policing at the centre of his campaign agenda. Adeleke, responding…
…strides in the global fight against polio, the organisation’s efforts to strengthen health systems and prevent future health crises, as well as the critical role of governments in sustaining humanitarian interventions In your Rotary journey, you have provided leadership in polio eradication, vaccine distribution, and a…
"This girl is wishing I d!e so she'll have a stable mental health" - Ruger reacts to netizen who wished him d€ath over his lyrics Nigerian singer Ruger has reacted after a female netizen said his death would improve her mental health, following criticism of his lyrics. The singer, who shared her comment, said he believ…
…the 12 ECOWAS member states across six sectors: EdTech and Skills Development; FinTech; HealthTech; AgriTech and Food Systems; CleanTech, Climate and Green Innovation; and Tourism, Hospitality and TravelTech. Prizes and benefits Winners will receive 20,000 for the first runner-up and $15,000 for the second runner-up. A…
…sentenced to six years in prison with five years of probation, and must undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment. Since she has already been in custody for 4 years since her 2022 arrest, she will now only serve two years in prison, though her attorneys estimate it'll be more like 18 to 20 months. She had been f…
…commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Salihu spoke on Monday at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, while handing over dialysis consumables worth more than N100m to the hospital. He said his dec…
…of occasions and quickly realised that consuming large amounts of alcohol was still unhealthy for him. The actor said he can have a few glasses of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. "I have to be professional about it," he said.Pitt previously credited fellow actor Bradley Cooper with helping…
…and 4,139 wounded with more than 800 bodies recovered from rubble, according to Gaza's health ministry. The overall death toll in Gaza since October 2023 is at least 73,386 and 174,250 wounded. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 8:58 AM | Share this Story