Prince Folorunsho Adegoke

Congo Turns to Ebola Vaccine as Outbreak Spreads Beyond 60 Health Zones

The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating frontline health workers against Ebola as authorities intensify efforts to contain an outbreak that has expanded to 60 health zones across six provinces.The vaccination campaign began in Kisangani, the capital of...

Tinubu Sets October 1 Transport Test as Nigeria Targets 1,000 CNG Stations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set October 1, 2026 as the target for Nigerians to begin seeing lower public transport fares, as the Federal Government and state governments move to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and...

Kogi Highway Attack: 11 NYSC Members Rescued as Security Search Continues

Eleven people, including several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have been rescued after gunmen attacked travellers along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.The victims were travelling from the NYSC orientation camp...

Dangote Refinery Turns to Exports as Petrol Imports Rise

Dangote Petroleum Refinery is increasingly looking toward export markets for surplus refined products as rising petrol imports create uncertainty over the level of demand it can expect from the Nigerian market.The refinery said imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly...

Dangote’s Naira U-Turn: Petrol Price Volatility Deepens

Dangote Petroleum Refinery's petrol pricing has entered another period of volatility, with the refinery making four adjustments in less than a month since returning to naira-denominated sales.The latest increase took effect on August 26, taking the refinery's Premium Motor...

Abuja Flooding: Beyond the Rain, a Bigger Urban Planning Question Emerges

Opinion By Afri-Global News For residents of Abuja, the August 15 flooding was not simply another heavy-rainfall incident. It was a frightening disruption of everyday life.Cars were submerged. Roads became impassable. Commuters were stranded. Homes and businesses took in floodwater....

Floods devastate Nepal, Tibet as 160 die and hundreds go missing

At least 160 people have died and hundreds remain missing after devastating floods and landslides swept through communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, destroying homes, roads, bridges and power infrastructure.The disaster struck parts of the Himalayan region on Wednesday, sending...

Umahi asks Benin-Asaba road concessionaire to quit over worsening conditions

The Federal Government has moved to end the involvement of the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Expressway, following growing concerns over the road’s worsening condition and the hardship faced by commuters.Minister of Works David Umahi made the position known during...

FG unveils renewable energy plan to improve electricity supply across Nigeria

The Federal Government has unveiled a new strategy to improve electricity supply in Nigeria by expanding renewable energy deployment and improving the management of existing power assets.Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the plan on Wednesday during the launch...

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Leaves Behind an Extraordinary Legacy

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family has announced.Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, shared the news on Tuesday, August 25, through a video posted on the singer's official social media accounts. Seaver described...

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Prince Folorunsho Adegoke is a media professional and journalist with experience in digital, television and print journalism. He covers Nigerian affairs, African development, international relations, housing and economic issues.
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FG, ABU Push Sustainable Solutions To Nigeria’s Housing Crisis

The government and university are linking housing delivery to affordability, finance, land reforms, infrastructure and climate-resilient construction. The Federal Government...