WHO, UNICEF Alarmed As 13.5 Million Children Miss Lifesaving Vaccines

WHO, UNICEF Alarmed As 13.5 Million Children Miss Lifesaving Vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have raised concerns after an estimated 13.5 million children missed all routine vaccinations during their first year of life in 2025, despite a modest recovery in global immunisation coverage after the COVID-19 pandemic. The agencies said the latest figures show progress has slowed,…

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In Search of Unstoppable Africans, Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Invites Nominations from Across the Continent

In Search of Unstoppable Africans, Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Invites Nominations from Across the Continent

NEW YORK, United States of America, July 15, 2026/APO Group/ — The search is on for “Unstoppable Africans”. The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalImpact.org) has opened nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognize and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers whose ideas, leadership and actions are driving Africa’s economic transformation. This global call…

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Atiku condemns abduction of Kogi students, NECO officials

Atiku condemns abduction of Kogi students, NECO officials

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja and Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has launched a massive multi-agency security operation to rescue four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said…

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Useless NDC government should update us on the flood- Dennis Miracles Aboagye

Useless NDC government should update us on the flood- Dennis Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a staunch member of the largest opposition party, the NPP party has taken a swipe at the incumbent NDC government following his release. Speaking after his release, Dennis Miracles Aboagye labeled the NDC government as a useless government and asked that they should address the flood victims. According to Miracles Aboagye, it’s…

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2026 World Cup: Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England, to play Spain in final

Argentina will now play Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night. The defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. But Albiceleste, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game. Messi rolled a…

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Minor offenders filling African prisons, says Tunji-Ojo as Nigeria records sharp drop in repeat crimes

Minor offenders filling African prisons, says Tunji-Ojo as Nigeria records sharp drop in repeat crimes

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the growing population of inmates in correctional facilities across Africa, arguing that a significant proportion of those behind bars committed offences that should never have resulted in imprisonment. Speaking on Wednesday at the Regional Conference on the Classification of Prisoners and the Use of Technology…

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