Mexico Denies Trump’s Claims, Plans Retaliatory Tariffs
Mexico has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that its government has close relations with criminal organizations. Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum “categorically rejected” Trump’s claims, and confirmed she will be unveiling her country’s plans to retaliate against US-imposed trade tariffs on Monday morning. Trump has announced that a tax of 25% on Canadian and […]
Three More Hostages Freed in Gaza as Ceasefire Holds
Palestinian militants have released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel was to release 183 Palestinian prisoners to complete the hostage handover for the past weekend. A truce in Gaza has been held for nearly two weeks, with Four swaps freeing 18 hostages and […]
NARD Urges FG to Settle Outstanding MRTF
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to the Federal Government to pay the 2023 and 2024 outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). Its President, Dr Osundara Tope-Zenith, who made the appeal at a news conference to mark the end of the 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific conference of the […]
NCDC Urges Caution Over Ebola Outbreak
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of an outbreak in Uganda. He advised the public to maintain strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or using hand […]
Black Sherif and Fireboy DML Drop Debut Collab “So It Goes”
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif and Nigerian singer Fireboy DML have joined forces for their debut collaboration, “So It Goes.” The track features Black Sherif’s reflections on his journey toward a better life, while Fireboy DML shares his experiences of striving through life’s ups and downs to honor his family. This collaboration follows Black Sherif’s release […]
Lolo Eremie’s “Tarella” to Hit Cinemas Feb 7, 2025
Nigerian radio presenter and Filmmaker, Lolo Eremie is finally set to release her directorial debut film titled: “Tarella: Princess of the Nile”. This African fantasy film, loosely based on the Cinderella story, recently clinched the awards for Best Drama and Best Male Supporting Actor awarded to Richard Mofe-Damijo at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival. […]
US Open Expands to 15-day Tournament in 2025
The US Open will become a 15-day tournament in 2025, beginning on a weekend for the first time in the Open era. This year’s main draw at Flushing Meadows will start on Sunday, 24 August and end on Sunday, 7 September. It becomes the latest Grand Slam to announce a Sunday start. The Australian Open […]
UEFA Champions League Last 16 & Playoff Teams Confirmed
Last night saw a dramatic final round of UEFA Champions League games, confirming teams who made it into the knockout rounds. Eight teams: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa, made it into the last 16 automatically, while the Knockout phase play-offs would see Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern […]
Trump Signs Order Restricting Gender Care for Minors
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restricting gender care for people under the age of 19. In the order, Trump called on the Health and Human Services secretary to “take all appropriate actions to end the chemical and surgical mutilation of children”. The order said it was referring to treatments […]
Nigeria Prepares to Receive Deported Citizens from U.S.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said that the Federal Government is ready to welcome deported Nigerians from the United States. Its Director of Media and Corporate Affairs, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in an interview said the Federal Government had already set up an inter-agency committee to handle the matter should Nigerians be deported from the […]
