FEC Endorses Medipool to Lower Drug Prices
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Amorim: I’ll Step Down if Man Utd’s Poor Form Continues
Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s poor finish hit another low at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous […]
WHO Warns of Looming Nurse Shortage in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa. With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage. To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]
AY Pardoned by EFCC Over Naira Abuse Incident
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of Naira abuse at a social event, an act classified as a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations on currency mutilation. Taking to Instagram yesterday to update his fans, AY thanked the EFCC for […]
Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Senators
Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha, Ireti Kingibe, , and some others over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee set up on May 2, 2025. Announcing this in a statement today, […]
Nigeria to Ramp Up Local Arms Production
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
BET Marks 25 Years of 106 & Park at 2025 BET Awards
BET Media Group will celebrate the 25th anniversary of legendary music video countdown show 106 & Park with a can’t-miss tribute at “BET Awards” 2025, LIVE on Tuesday, June 10, on BET DStv Chanel 129 and GOtv Channel 21. Beloved former hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia ChantĂ©, Rocsi Diaz, and Terrence J will reunite on stage for a nostalgic celebration […]
Iyabo Ojo Unaware Spraying Money Was Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money, including foreign currencies, at events, was against the law. Ojo revealed this in a statement posted on her official Instagram page, to clarify the reason behind her recent visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 5. According […]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Child
Rihanna, 37, is expecting her third child with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, and the couple chose the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5 as the moment to share the news publicly. Photographer Miles Diggs, known for capturing Rihanna’s iconic maternity moments, posted a striking image of the singer standing in the […]
NIPOST to End Cash Payments by July 1, 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]