Only 40% Of Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards
Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide met basic sanitation standards in 2025, with sub-Saharan Africa recording just 23% coverage.
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Asian Football Split Deepens Over Infantino Dispute
The split within Asian football has deepened after AFC president Sheikh Salman defended the confederation’s decision to criticise FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
Angélique Kidjo To Become First African Musician With Hollywood Star
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician and first Black African honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Demands
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets demands including lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing Iranian assets.
Nigeria Inflation Falls To 15.43% As Food Prices Surge
Nigeria’s headline inflation fell to 15.43% in July, but food inflation accelerated sharply to 20.31%, putting continued pressure on household budgets.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Stalls As ₦248.83bn Tourism Projects Advance
Akwa Ibom’s Assembly Complex has remained largely idle for nine months despite ₦15.47bn in budget provisions, while nearby tourism projects worth ₦248.83bn move ahead.
Russia Ukraine Strikes Kill 19 As Drone War Intensifies
At least 19 people were killed in Russia and Ukraine as both sides intensified drone and missile strikes on civilian and industrial targets.
Banks Report 42,082 Suspicious Transactions To NFIU
Banks accounted for about 92 per cent of the 42,082 suspicious transaction reports received by the NFIU in 2025, while overall STRs fell nearly 49 per cent from 2024.
El-Rufai Sues ICPC For ₦10bn Over Family Access
Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh ₦10 billion lawsuit against the ICPC, alleging that officials repeatedly denied his wife and son access to him while in custody.
Adeleke Backs Tinubu For 2027 Denies Any Deal
Re-elected Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 bid while denying any political agreement with the President.