Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025
Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says the 2024 second batch intending pilgrims are set to be airlifted to the Holy Lands of Israel and Jordan on February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Florence Gbafe, during the medical and administrative screening exercise for the intending pilgrims. Gbafe, who said 150 intending […]
INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8
Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]
2025 AFCON Final Draw Set for January 27
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in2025 Africa Cup of Nations , January 27, where the 24 competing teams will learn their opponents. Six groups will be formed, with each containing four countries, and the top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed sides, […]
Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Zamfara, Officials Issue Warning
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Anthrax, at a farm in Zamfara State. Its Director of Information, Ben Goong, who gave this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, called on stakeholders as well as states bordering Zamfara to take immediate steps to prevent further spread of the disease, heighten […]
FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications
The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]
Trump to Seize Panama Canal, Urges Putin to End Ukraine War
Donald Trump’s return to the White House was marked by bold moves, including calling for the U.S. to reclaim the Panama Canal, withdrawing from the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization (WHO), and halting Cuba’s removal from the terrorism blacklist. He also symbolically renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” […]
Tippi Hedren Celebrates 95th Birthday with Family and Love
As the retired actress celebrates another year, her daughter Melanie Griffith, marked the special day by sharing a video of her birthday cake. Griffith’s Instagram post included a photo of Hedren blowing out candles and a clip of her waving to the camera. “My beautiful Mama turned 95 yesterday! 🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰 She’s happy, healthy and feisty!!” Griffith, 67, wrote. […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak with One Case
Tanzania’s President, Samia Hassan, has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, with one confirmed case so far. Hassan, who announced this at a press conference yesterday that was also attended by World Health Organisation’s Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus in Dodoma, said at least 25 suspected cases had […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
FG Begins Recruitment for Health Fellows Programme
The Federal Government is set to massively recruit young Nigerians across all Local Government Areas of Nigeria under the Presidential Health Fellows Programme. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who announced this in a national broadcast yesterday, said all eligible Nigerian youths must submit their completed application forms on www.healthfellows.ng on or before January […]
