South Korean officials said on Thursday that Trump offered to allow hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid to remain in the United States and help train American employees, but only one worker has chosen to stay, The president’s intervention led to a temporary delay of a […]
Month: September 2025
UK Prime Minister Sacks Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links
Agency report UK leader, Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat’s friendship with the late sex offender,Jeffrey Epstein. Dubbed the “Prince of Darkness” during his years as a media spin doctor, Mandelson was twice forced to resign from Tony Blair’s […]
Diabetes:Nigeria, China Partner to Manufacture Insulin Locally
By Ken Chiwendu · The Federal Governmenthas signed a landmark agreement with Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company of China to establish local insulin production to end the over dependence on imported insulin. The partnership coming through the Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology and its research arm NABRDA, revealsCheaper, more accessible […]
Ghana Agrees To Accept Deportees From U.S,14 West African Nationals Already Arrived
Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States and 14 have already arrived in the country, President John Dramani Mahama told reporters late Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hardline approach toward immigration, aiming to deport millions of immigrants who are in the […]
FG Sets Up Committee For Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
By Barth Ikiebe The federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to plan and execute activities for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration scheduled for October 1, 2025. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said the anniversary offers an opportunity for […]
Tech giant, Larry Ellison Briefly surpasses Elon Musk as World’s richest person.
Oracle’s Co – founder and Chief Technology Officer ( CTO), Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest person with $383 .2 billion leading Musk by about $8billion, according to Bloomberg report. But at the close of Market on Wednesday,Musk topped the chart beating Ellison by $1billion raking […]
FG Clarifies 5% Fuel Surcharge, Reaffirms Commitment To Macroeconomic Stability
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to macroeconomic stability, private sector-led growth, and transparent fiscal management while also clarifying recent concerns surrounding the 5% fuel surcharge referenced in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the Finance […]
Nigeria’s Finance Minister says no immediate Plans for 5%Tax policy On Petroleum products
The Minister of Finance,,Wale Edun has clarified that the proposed 5% tax policy is billed for implementation next year and not immediately. The Minister who spoke to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, explained that although the policy is included in the new tax administration set to take effect on January […]
War Against Terrorism: Applause With No Results
By Boma Nwuke Every passing day, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora wake up to familiar news. Headlines trumpet “bandits arrested,” “ISWAP decimated,” “Boko Haram neutralized.” Government statements flood the airwaves, painting pictures of progress. Yet, reality tells a very different story—crime and criminality continue to surge across the […]
Adamawa Confirms 8 deaths From Strange Disease
The Adamawa State government has confirmed the death of eight persons following a suspected Buruli ulcer outbreak in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Yola. Tangwami said the government is deeply concerned, noting […]