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Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has unveiled a three-year strategic plan to close persistent gaps in HIV prevention, testing and treatment as it works towards meeting its targets by 2027. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency launched the 2025–2027 Lagos State Strategic Plan on HIV earlier this week, calling for stronger collaboration among government institutions, healthcare providers, communities, civil society organisations and development partners to improve outcomes. The plan is aimed at building on the gains recorded in the state’s HIV response while addressing challenges in reaching underserved populations, promptly linking people who test positive to treatment and retaining…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 3, 2026 XRP is holding steady while a quieter Ripple news out of…

The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Yenagoa Branch, has said the road and bridge projects being executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission across the region could significantly boost economic activities by opening up rural communities and improving access to markets. The NSE Chairman, Yenagoa Branch, Eluanatein Mac Jokori, stated this on Thursday while interacting with the 51 For 51: Ogbuku Impact Series team, led by Okaniba Damson, during a review of major NDDC infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta. Jokori said the impact of the projects should not be measured merely by their financial value or kilometres covered, but by…

Nigeria Super Eagles’ history is filled with captains who led teams through very different eras, Soccernet.ng reports.Some lifted Africa Cup of Nations trophies. Others took the Super Eagles to the World Cup, Olympic glory or memorable victories against some of football’s strongest nations.The captain’s armband also carried a different weight in each generation. Christian Chukwu led a young Nigerian side to its first continental title. Stephen Keshi captained the team that broke Nigeria’s World Cup barrier. Later leaders had to handle a country that expected Nigeria to compete for trophies almost every time it entered a major tournament.There is also…

The Upper Area Court 2, sitting in Otukpo, Benue State, has remanded a former councillor of Awume-Icho Ward in Ohimini Local Government Area, Daniel Ujah, at the Otukpo Correctional Centre over alleged assault and attempted culpable homicide. Ujah, 43, was arraigned by the Nigeria Police on charges bordering on criminal trespass, intimidation, criminal force and assault, causing grievous hurt and attempt to commit culpable homicide. According to the First Information Report marked CR33/2026 released on Thursday, the charges followed a petition filed by one Rebecca Adole at the Area Commander’s Office, Otukpo. The FIR alleged that on August 28, 2026,…

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has questioned Akor Adams’ decision to leave Sevilla for newly promoted Serie A club Venezia, Soccernet.ng reports. Adams completed a €16 million move from Sevilla to Venezia in July, with the deal potentially rising to €23 million with add-ons. The transfer raised eyebrows, particularly because Adams was coming off his most productive season in Spain, having ended the season as Sevilla’s leading goalscorer in the league. The 26-year-old scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 32 La Liga appearances during the 2025/26 campaign, playing an important role as Sevilla secured their top-flight survival.…

Ayoola Babalola The death toll from last week’s devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,222, with 4,875 people still missing as rescuers continue to search through debris and isolated communities a week after the disaster. According to The Hindu, citing Nepal Police and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, bodies have been recovered across eight districts, with Chitawan recording the highest number at 348, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218 and Nawalparasi West with 208. Nuwakot has recorded 155 deaths, while 127 bodies have been recovered in Rasuwa, 69 in Gorkha, 60 in Dhading and 38…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  September 3, 2026 Bitunix, the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it is among the first exchanges in the industry to bring Isolated Margin into Multi-Asset Margin mode, a move that lets futures traders manage risk pair by pair while still pooling their eligible assets under one framework.The upgrade, live now on Web and available on the…

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has described herself as “lucky and blessed to be alive” after being involved in a serious car crash while travelling to training. The 27-year-old American was involved in a “very scary” head-on collision last week, leaving her with what she described as a severe concussion. Davis-Woodhall said she was fortunate to escape the accident without major injuries, although both vehicles involved were written off after the collision. “Luckily I walked away without any major injuries,” Davis-Woodhall wrote on social media on Thursday “At this point I’m working with my team and doctors to get…

Manchester City have failed to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Nigeria midfielder Jennifer Echegini after the French club rejected several offers for the 25-year-old, Soccernet.ng reports. BBC Sport reports that PSG consider Echegini an important player and do not want to sell her, despite the fact that she has one year left on her contract. City are trying to strengthen their squad before Thursday’s Women’s Super League transfer deadline, which comes just before the new season starts this weekend.City’s interest has added urgency because Vivianne Miedema will miss the start of the season with a knee injury. The…