The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments following the 2027 general elections will be strictly reserved for party loyalists rather than technocrats or professionals. Speaking Tuesday night in Abuja at an event tagged “Renewed Hope Promise Kept 2027: Meet and Greet North-West Mobilisation,” organised by…
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Nasarawa State, Godwin Williams, has been suspended over his alleged involvement in anti-party activities. Williams was suspended by the party’s Transitional Leadership Team following a petition alleging acts considered detrimental to the unity and progress of the party in the state. But reacting, the suspended chairman rejected…
Comrade Salami Olatunji has declared interest in contesting for the position of Deputy Coordinator at National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest (Zone D). In the declaration sighted by our correspondent, the former Chief of staff to Zone D Coordinator said he will incorporate accountability and his experience into the position if elected. The declaration…
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a den disguised as a shrine and operated by suspected kidnappers in the Idimu area of the state. Operatives of the command also arrested no fewer than 13 suspects in connection with the discovery. The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, who led journalists on a tour of the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun enforcement on the ban of production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a media parley, organised by the agency, on Wednesday in Lagos. The News…
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Chairman of Bende LGA of Abia State, Chimezie Princewill Okezie has raised the alarm that heaps of human faeces were discovered at the office of the Council’s Chairman, Uwabunkeonye Bassey. According to him, the human faeces were plastered at the block that houses the office of the Executive…
Police in Madeira are hunting a vandal who filmed himself setting fire to a bronze statue of Cristiano Ronaldo outside the CR7 Museum in Funchal, Portugal. The dishevelled individual poured flammable liquid over the sculpture before performing a bizarre dance to rap music. He posted the footage to Instagram with the strange caption: “This is…
Abductors of 177 worshippers from Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded the return of 17 motorcycles allegedly lost during recent military operations as a condition for the victims’ release. The worshippers were seized on Sunday morning during coordinated attacks on three churches in the community. Village Head of…
US YouTuber IShowSpeed visited Nigeria’s cultural and economic capital Lagos as part of his African tour on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers. The YouTube and Twitch star’s tour kicked off on December 29, travelling through some 15 countries across Africa and drawing crowds at every stop. Rolling Stone…
