Gary Lineker to Exit BBC After Season Ends
Former England captain and long-time Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after the current football season. His exit comes shortly after he shared — and later deleted — a social media post featuring an image criticized as anti-Semitic. Lineker issued a public apology, acknowledging the mistake and saying stepping down […]
China Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
FG Unveils Online Platform for Permits and Citizenship
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform to simplify business permit applications, work permits for foreign employees, and Nigerian citizenship applications. Contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the new digital system is designed to reduce delays, enhance […]
Army Denies Neglecting Widows of Fallen Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has denied allegations of neglecting widows of fallen soldiers, stating that it has a robust welfare system in place to support the families of deceased personnel. According to Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army urged individuals making allegations to come forward with specific details and evidence to […]
Tinubu Highlights Strength in Diversity at Pope’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a strength for unity, stability, and progress. Making the call during a meeting with Catholic Bishops in Rome on Sunday after the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s hope lies in using its diversity for prosperity, not adversity, stressing the need for […]
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to Keynote AgriConnect Summit 2025
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), will deliver the Keynote Address at AgriConnect Summit 2025, taking place on May 30th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A renowned agricultural economist, global development leader, and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has consistently championed the transformation of […]
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115%
In a major breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, as they de-escalate their trade war. Starting tomorrow Wednesday, both countries will reduce tariffs by 115%, meaning U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will fall […]
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 […]
