UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Britain and Mauritius have made good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump’s inauguration. A UK-Mauritius joint statement provided by the British government today reiterated London’s position that discussions were ongoing to reach an agreement that […]
National Assembly Threatens to Halt FG Allocations to JAMB Over High Spending
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 budget, citing concerns over excessive spending. This followed the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Senate and House of Representatives Joint […]
FG to Inaugurate Three Equipped Cancer Facilities by May 2025
The Federal Government is billed to inaugurate three major cancer facilities with equipment’s by May 2025, having already flagged off 10 other major cancer diagnostic centres across the country five months ago. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this yesterday, following the approval of the establishment of six quipped cancer […]
Brooke Shields Embraces Aging with Humor and Confidence
Brooke Shields is challenging societal beauty standards as she navigates aging with humor and grace. During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the 59-year-old actress and model shared an incident where a social media comment inspired the title of her new book, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. “I was doing an […]
4 Non Blondes to Reunite After 30 Years at BottleRock Festival
’90s rock band 4 Non Blondes, known for their hit “What’s Up?”, is reuniting for a rare performance at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival this May. This marks only their second time playing together since disbanding after their 1992 debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! Singer Linda Perry shared on The Allison Hagendorf Show how […]
Enyimba on the Brink of CAF Confederation Cup Exit After Al Masry Draw
Enyimba face elimination in the CAF Confederation Cup after they held Al Masry of Egypt to a 1-1 draw in their Group D clash in Uyo on Sunday. Enyimba moved to third position in the group with five points following the stalemate. Enyimba will be away to defending champions Zamalek of Egypt, who booked their […]
Firefighters Race to Contain Los Angeles Wildfires as 24 Confirmed Dead
Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day yesterday, taking advantage of a brief respite in hazardous conditions before high winds were expected to fan the flames again. At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom said could be the most […]
Nigeria Bans Homosexuality, Crossdressing in its Military
The Nigerian Armed Forces have introduced strict regulations banning military personnel from engaging in activities considered contrary to the ethics of the service. These include homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours deemed inappropriate, according to the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The new directive, signed by President Bola Tinubu, […]
FG Sets up Special Unit as Implementation of LGAs Financial Autonomy Begins
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday this week, during which operational details for direct fund allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to be a key agenda item. Necessary structures and processes are believed to have been put in place to ensure […]
Saudi Arabia Prepares for Another Hajj of ‘Extreme Heat’
The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during last year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia highlight the urgent need for better heat mitigation and crowd management, analysts say. With Mecca’s temperatures reaching 51.8°C (125°F) during the pilgrimage, most fatalities were linked to heat, especially among pilgrims without official permits who lacked access to amenities like air-conditioned tents. Diplomats […]
