September 1, 2025
Outrage grows as Nigerians stranded abroad surge
The revelation that over 7,000 Nigerians are currently stranded in Libya has reignited national concern over the socio-economic realities driving irregular migration from Nigeria. The disclosure was made by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria […]
Newcastle agree £55m deal to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa
Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £55 million to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The transfer is structured as an initial £50m fee plus £5m in add-ons, with personal terms already settled in principle, Wissa has arrived in the North East and is scheduled to undergo a medical on Monday afternoon before […]
India rebuffs US accusations of profiteering from Russian oil imports
India‘s Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has categorically denied allegations that the country is profiteering from Russian oil imports. Puri’s statement comes amid heightened tensions with the US, which has imposed tariffs on Indian exports to discourage crude buying from Russia. “Some critics allege that India has become a ‘laundromat’ for Russian oil. Nothing could […]
FG vows bold commitment to sustainable health financing and universal coverage
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. This declaration was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Monday at the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja. Speaking at the high-profile […]
Trump’s oval office makeover: A golden era
In a bold and extravagant move, Donald Trump‘s administration has left an unprecedented mark on the United States, particularly in the White House’s Oval Office. The president’s love for gold has transformed the room into a symbol of opulence, sparking both admiration and criticism. The makeover, which Trump described as adding “a little life” to […]
BREAKING: Simon Ekpa sentenced to six years for terrorism
Finland sentences Simon Ekpa, IPOB-GIE leader, to six years in prison for terrorism offences, including involvement in a terrorist organisation. A District Court in Finland has handed down a six-year prison sentence to Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile (IPOB-GIE), for offences linked to terrorism. According to […]
Shock as FCT Head of Service Adayilo Dies Suddenly
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration is in mourning following the sudden death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the Head of Civil Service for the FCT. Mrs. Adayilo reportedly slumped and passed out early Monday morning, with the exact cause of her death yet to be confirmed. Appointed in October last year by President Bola Tinubu, […]
Breakthrough in heart disease treatment: Clopidogrel outperforms Aspirin
A groundbreaking study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Madrid has found that clopidogrel, a commonly prescribed blood thinner, is more effective than aspirin at preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The discovery, published in the Lancet medical journal, could transform health guidelines worldwide and improve […]
Record-breaking heatwaves scorch Japan, South Korea
Japan and South Korea have endured their hottest summers on record, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Japan’s average temperature this summer was 2.36 degrees Celsius (4.24 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 30-year average from 1991 to 2020, marking the hottest summer since statistics began in 1898. The JMA […]
Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attributed the war in Ukraine to Western provocations, asserting that Moscow’s assault was a response to years of NATO’s destabilizing actions in the region. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, Putin defended Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, emphasizing that the crisis stemmed from a coup […]