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Esha Aliku The United Nations Children’s Fund on Thursday handed over a renovated Primary Health Care facility to the Katsina State Government, with a call for immediate provision of essential equipment, adequate staffing and maintenance to ensure improved access to quality healthcare services. The facility which was renovated under the Global Fund implementation support, is the Maternal and Child Health Centre Bakiyawa in Batagarawa Local Government Area. UNICEF Health Manager, Field Office Kano, Dr Serekeberehan Seyoum, said the intervention was designed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes, particularly for women, children and other vulnerable groups. According to…

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 9, 2026 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse turns an obscure central-bank logistics story into…

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has admitted he needs to improve after coming under criticism at Rangers, with the Nigerian facing a level of scrutiny reminiscent of what former Ibrox striker Cyriel Dessers endured, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez enjoyed an outstanding first season at Rangers, winning the club’s Player of the Season award and earning a place in the Scottish PFA Team of the Year. However, his start to the 2026/27 campaign has been far less convincing, with mistakes and lapses in concentration leaving him under pressure from supporters and pundits. Emmanuel Fernandez of Rangers. Copyright: ImagoxJamiexJohnstonx Get Our Sports News…

Martin Ødegaard’s superb 75th-minute strike secured Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Napoli in their Champions League league-phase opener at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Arsenal captain, on Wednesday night, curled a left-footed effort from outside the box that went in off the far post, assisted by substitute Christos Tzolis, to give the Gunners a deserved lead after they had dominated for long periods. Arsenal controlled possession and created the clearer chances throughout, firing in more than 20 shots. Napoli, missing key players including Scott McTominay, struggled to break down a solid Arsenal defence under Massimiliano Allegri. After…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has opened up on Nottingham Forest’s difficult start to the new Premier League season under Oliver Glasner, Soccernet.ng reports. Forest are still searching for their first league victory of the campaign after losing to Leeds United on the opening weekend before drawing against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. The Tricky Trees have also been knocked out of the Carabao Cup, with Leeds United ending their involvement in the competition after a 2-0 victory last month. Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest in action vs Liverpool. Copyright: ImagoxMaynardxManyowa/NewsxImagesx Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!…

The Association of African Air Forces has intensified efforts to deepen cooperation among African air forces and strengthen the continent’s collective response to shared air and security challenges. The Association disclosed this in a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Squadron Leader Olayinka Lawal, on Wednesday, following a high-level Planning Conference held from August 31 to September 4, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. According to the statement, the conference brought together members of the AAAF Permanent Secretariat, AAAF Exercise 2027 planners, liaison officers, working-group representatives and subject-matter experts from the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces and…

By Gilbert Ekugbe The Lagos Waste Management Authority has warned that residents who patronise traders operating illegally on roads, medians, walkways, setbacks and other unauthorised public spaces will be arrested and prosecuted from next week. In a post obtained from its Facebook account, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this at the authority’s headquarters on Tuesday, saying the measure was part of a renewed enforcement strategy to curb illegal trading, indiscriminate waste disposal and obstruction of public infrastructure across Lagos State. Gbadegesin said enforcement would no longer target only illegal traders, as buyers…

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Trabzonspor are set to host Süper Lig champions Galatasaray at Papara Park in two weeks, and there is a possibility that none of the three Super Eagles players across both squads will be available for the fixture, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Already, strikers Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen have been ruled out of the encounter due to injuries. Osimhen suffered a thigh injury last week in Galatasaray’s 3–2 win at Istanbul Basaksehir, while Onuachu picked up a muscle strain in Trabzonspor’s 5–0 rout of Gençlerbirliği. ​Both players will be sidelined until after the international break. Meanwhile, Trabzonspor have another Super Eagles star,…

Canada has introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders already in the country to study for up to six months without obtaining a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the measure was aimed at supporting economic growth, addressing labour shortages and helping temporary workers develop in-demand skills while continuing to work. IRCC announced this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday. The measure applies to eligible temporary workers, including tradespeople, nurses and laboratory technicians. “IRCC will begin notifying eligible work permit holders this week that they can study for up to 6 months…