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Pregnant women in Lagos have been advised to pay close attention to health issues from conception to delivery, as part of efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality. The appeal was launched at the inaugural seminar organized by the Wilmer Medical Center, in collaboration with the Primary Health Center of Ajeromi-Ifelodun in Lagos. The seminar, themed: “Recognizing Warning Signs During …

North Korean state-backed hackers have stolen more than $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2025, according to new research from a blockchain analysis firm that tracks illicit cyber activity linked to Pyongyang. The surprising haul underscores how North Korea’s cyber operations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting exchanges, DeFi platforms and blockchain infrastructure in multiple countries. The new …

The international agency, which disclosed this via its X account on Wednesday, said Ikechukwu, who was arrested in Argentina, had previously been declared wanted for the crime. INTERPOL said the arrests were made as part of Operation Jackal, a coordinated initiative targeting organized criminal groups in West Africa. According to INTERPOL, Ikechukwu’s arrest marks the first arrest of Argentina’s most …

The Flying Eagles were eliminated from this year’s U-20 World Cup in Chile tonight after being defeated 4-0 by tournament favorite Argentina. Argentina took the lead after two minutes thanks to top scorer Alejo Sarco, before doubling their advantage in the 23rd minute.third Minute through a free kick by Maher Carrizo. The six-time champions completed the rout in the second …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is yet to suspend enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit, contrary to reports circulating, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said on Wednesday. The Guardian reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday 3 October 2025 issued an interim injunction prohibiting the Inspector General of Police and the …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira appreciated against the American dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed that the naira closed at N1,470.62/$1, compared with N1,471.08/$1 traded on Tuesday. This represents an appreciation of N0.46 for the local currency against the American greenback. The naira closed flat against the dollar and traded at …

Neighboring West African countries Benin and Togo have failed to pay more than half of what they owe Nigeria for electricity supplied in the second quarter of 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. According to the Commission’s Q2 2025 report, six international bilateral customers receiving electricity from Nigeria’s generation companies remitted only $9.01 million out of a …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were knocked out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a humiliating 4-0 loss to Argentina in the round of 16. More to follow…

Six-time champions Argentina knocked Nigeria out of the finals of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile on Wednesday night, winning the round of 16 tie in Santiago 4-0 to avenge the Flying Eagles’ triumph over them at the same stage where Argies hosted the tournament two years ago. Alejo Sarco scored Argentina’s first goal in the second minute, …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday called on government at all levels to mobilize private sector investment to accelerate sustainable economic progress. He made this call at the inauguration of the International Conference Center (ICC) built by the Bauchi State government. The center is named after the first Prime Minister of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. Obasanjo emphasized that local …