Health

Herbosa on leave after knee replacement surgery

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is on sick leave following knee replacement surgery, Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Albert Domingo confirmed on Saturday. “Secretary Herbosa started his sick leave [on] 6 July…

Mandate hijack: How 16 MDAs got N206bn for constituency projects

No fewer than 16 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) received more than N205.96 billion for projects outside their statutory mandates in the 2026 Appropriation Act, raising fresh concerns over the growing use of government…

North-East Development Commission: Between promises and reality

The North-East region has long grappled with economic marginalisation, weak infrastructure and limited social services. These conditions formed part of the broader environment in which the Boko Haram insurgency later emerged. Beyond the…

On development funding for Nigerian CSOs in post-USAID world

Prior to the exit of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from the Nigerian development and humanitarian programming space in January 2025, the Mission was the country’s largest international development funder…

Farmer killed, teen son hurt in Leyte motorcycle ambush

TACLOBAN CITY — A 40-year-old farmer was killed while his 17-year-old son was wounded after unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen ambushed them in Barangay Balao, Burauen, Leyte, just before midnight on Friday, July 10. The fatality…

Rise of Covid-19 cases in Baguio remains ‘manageable’ — mayor

BAGUIO CITY — Since the beginning of 2026, the city has logged 41 confirmed Covid-19 cases, and while infections are increasing since May, Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured residents that the situation remains under control. Magalong stated…

Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis development

Three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats are common sights at a veterinary clinic opened by an animal welfare group in the Fo Tan area of Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, with some of these animals having been there for so long that the medical…

Qubool Hai actor Surbhi Jyoti reveals pregnancy morning routine: ‘My favourite meal of the day’

Man bitten by rattlesnake in California required 54 vials of antivenom to survive

An Idaho man required an exceptional fifty-four vials of antivenom after a rattlesnake bite. His venom spread rapidly, causing severe symptoms and a dangerous blood clotting disorder. Oroville Hospital exhausted its antivenom supply before…

Magalong: Baguio's Covid-19 situation remains 'manageable'

BAGUIO CITY— The city has recorded 41 confirmed Covid-19 cases since the start of 2026, with infections increasing since May, but Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured residents that the situation remains under control. In a statement on…

'If this happiness improves my father's health ... ': Prabhsimran on India call-up

Prabhsimran Singh has finally earned his maiden India call-up after back-to-back impressive IPL seasons with Punjab Kings. In this exclusive interview, the opener recalls his father's emotional reaction, explains how consistency and…

Sadhguru explains how rudraksha protects your energy

Rudraksha beads hold deep significance in Indian spiritual traditions and practices. Sadhguru explains rudraksha enhances a person's energy field and aura. It traditionally served as a protective shield for travelers and mendicants…