FEC approves $1.07 billion for health sector reform and HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program. Briefing newsmen after FEC meeting on Monday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who reeled out some of the Council’s approvals, revealed […]
NLC Calls Off Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike
By Raliat Adenekan The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The Labour Union decision followed a meeting with the Federal government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, as it resolved […]
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 […]
Worst Naked Play for Attention: Kanye West and Bianca Censori
Kanye West was already the center of attention at the 2025 Grammys, marking his highly anticipated return to the red carpet after a decade-long absence. His return was significant not only due to his long-awaited re-entry into the spotlight but also because of the controversies that had sidelined him for years. West, who had been […]
Aston Villa Sign Marcus Rashford on Loan
Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old Rashford has joined on a deal until the end of the season, which includes an option to buy. Manchester United sources said the terms mean a minimum of 75% of Rashford’s wages will be covered. Villa are not paying a […]
Grammys 2025: See the Complete Winners List!
Who took home an award at the 2025 Grammy Awards? The annual music awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night, bringing together some of the industry’s biggest stars eager to take home a prestigious gramophone trophy. Beyoncé led the nominations with 11, followed by Charli XCX, […]
Manchester United, Tottenham clinch last 16 spots in UEFA Europa League
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have clinched last 16 berths in the Europa League. United defeated Romania’s FCSB 2-nil, while Tottenham Hotspur overpowered Sweden’s Elfsborg 3-nil, in their respectively fixtures last night, allowing United finish the league stage unbeaten in third behind Italy’s Lazio and Athletic Bilbao of Spain, and ahead of Spurs in fourth. […]
Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak
There is a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, with the first confirmed patient dying from it on Wednesday. The country’s health ministry said forty-four contacts of the deceased man have been listed for tracing, including 30 health workers. It is the East African country’s ninth outbreak since it recorded its first infection of […]
Appeal Court Affirms Order Proscribing IPOB As Terrorist Group
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, has affirmed the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its designation as a terrorist organisation. The Nigerian government in September 2017, through a Federal High Court in Abuja, proscribed the separatist group, which had been leading agitation for an independent state of Biafra, carved out from […]
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 […]