Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism that countries will strike US trade deals, but Tokyo’s Nikkei sank after president Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at Japan over rice and autos. The dollar fell again as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve would cut…
A Tanzanian Professor, Mohamed Janabi, has assumed office as the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa. Janabi assumed office as WHO Regional Director for Africa on Monday, June 30, 2025, bringing to the role over three decades of distinguished leadership in clinical medicine, health policy, public health, and health systems development across the continent,…
Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping and killings. The protesters, predominantly youths from the area, voiced frustration over what they termed government inaction in the face…
A socio-political group, the Kebbi Development Forum, KDF, has called on both the Federal Government and the Kebbi State Government to intensify efforts in tackling the escalating security crisis in the state.The forum made the appeal in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Monday by its spokesperson, Abubakar Bello-Abdullahi, following recent attacks in Tadurga,…
The World Health Organisation on Monday said that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to the WHO Commission, one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, which, along with social isolation, can lead to physical illness. It said that loneliness increases the risk of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, depression,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu According to a popular saying, charity begins at home and it is with this in mind that the Elders, the entire APC Party Structure and Leaders have converged on Iyaganku GRA Private Residence of Chief Bayo Adelabu popularly known as Penkelemesi for a bonding session. In a welcome address, the Honourable Minister…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria, NEPWHAN, Oyo State chapter, has called on Oyo state government and well-meaning Nigerians to support its projects in Ibadan North East, Ibadan South East, Ona-Ara, Egbeda and Oyo East local government areas of the state. The state coordinator of NEPWHAN, Mr…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has warned students to be cautious of a fake portal with fraudulent messages currently circulating online. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi said the information contained in the online messages was misleading. “The attention of…
The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act.This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity.Senator Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello.The case, filed at…
At least, two people have been confirmed dead after a torrential downpour triggered a severe flood in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.The floods which took place on Sunday after 12 to 13 hours of rainfall, left many residents displaced and devastation.Initial surveys showed that nearly half of all of…