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 […]
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. […]
EFCC Grants Bail to VeryDarkMan, Keeps Him in Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to Nigerian social media activist Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, though he remains in custody and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions. The EFCC announced the bail yesterday via a statement on its official Facebook page, but did not disclose […]
FG to Implement Full CBT for WAEC, NECO by 2026
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
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 […]
New UK Visa Centres Open in Enugu and Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
Don Jazzy Trends with Surprise Cash Giveaways
Social media buzzed on Thursday as Nigerian music stars Don Jazzy (Michael Ajereh) and Shallipopi (Crown Uzama) thrilled fans with surprise cash giveaways worth millions of naira after a series of viral posts. The excitement began with a trending challenge on X.com urging users to tag one celebrity who could gift them ₦1 million. Responding […]
Flying Eagles Edge Tunisia in U-20 AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match late yesterday. The victory earns Nigeria three crucial points in Group B, as they will face Morocco in their next group match on Sunday […]
Davido, Chris Brown Set for Joint Tour and 2026 EP
Davido has confirmed that he will be going on a joint tour with American R&B star, Chris Brown, and he will be performing on Chris’s Breezy Bowl tour. In a recent interview, Davido also spoke of plans to put out a joint EP in 2026 with Chris Brown. He explained that the delay in putting out the album […]
Police Reactivate Digital Tinted Glass Permits, Give 30-Day Grace
The Nigeria Police Force has granted a 30-day grace period from today May 1, 2025, to all motorists to regularise their tinted glass permits as it reactivates the digital Tinted Glass Permit platform. The Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, also warned that police officers found extorting […]