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From patients unable to stop bleeding to people dying suddenly due to undetected blood clots, Professor Theresa Nwagha says Nigeria must treat blood clotting disorders as a public health priority rather than waiting until they become an emergency. Blood has a simple function: it must continue to flow throughout the body to sustain life, but when blood vessels are damaged, …

Nigerian manufacturers have ₦2.12 trillion worth of finished goods still unsold, according to data from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The report published on Monday, September 21 2026 stated that the large number of unsold goods was related to weakening consumer spending and reduced purchasing power of Nigerians. Despite these challenges, manufacturing companies in Nigeria invested ₦4.54 trillion in …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has begun the rehabilitation of four transmission towers damaged by vandals along the 132 kV Afam-IPP-Elelenwo double circuit transmission line in Rivers State. The company said the affected towers, identified as T50 to T53, were discovered during an inspection by TCN Engineers Port Harcourt Region on August 6, 2026. The company said members of the …

Toyyibat Qasim Presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, together with his party, have dragged Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to court over an alleged $200 million mandatory tax imposed on presidential candidates seeking to display election materials in the state. Makinde and the APM contest the legality of the tax, arguing that …

Lawmakers returned from their summer break on Monday, with the main focus on the economy and trade partnerships after the trade war with the United States escalated dramatically over the summer months. Premier Mark Carney said his Liberal government would introduce some of the most important legislation in decades. House Leader Steven MacKinnon has promised that “significant” economic legislation will …

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The identities of 37 alleged illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger state have been released, days after their deaths sparked public outrage, protests and calls for an independent investigation into what happened inside the detention facility. The victims were among suspects arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted …

When Brexlee arrived home after the first day of school – her blood sugar was low. Jess McBride, Brexlee’s mother, has been monitoring her levels remotely throughout the day. “Have a snack,” he said, once his daughter was at the door. Brexlee, 9, whose hobbies are trampoline, swimming and dancing, suffers from Type 1 Diabetes. The chronic autoimmune disease requires …

The NHL off-season saw several important names switch teams. Meanwhile, a veteran head coach is back in the spotlight. The Canadian Press looks at some important changes to postal codes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. SERGEI BOBROVSKY The 38-year-old goaltender signed with the Maple Leafs after backing the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2024 and 2025. Bobrovsky …

La morte dell’ex governatore dello stato di Kogi, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, ha posto fine alla vita di una delle figure politiche più importanti emerse dallo stato dal ritorno della Nigeria al governo democratico nel 1999. Idris, popolarmente noto come “Ibro”, è morto nel Regno Unito all’età di 77 anni. La sua morte è stata confermata domenica da suo nipote, Shehu …