Sandra Williams

Xenophobia: Nigerians Decry FG's Feeble Diplomacy

Xenophobia: Nigerians Decry FG’s Feeble Diplomacy

The Nigerian government faces stinging domestic rebuke following its latest response to recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa. As Nigerian citizens endure looting and physical assault, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission issued a tepid advisory urging victims to stay indoors and shutter their businesses. This reactive posture stands in stark contrast to the swift, decisive…

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Dame Sarah Mullally

Archbishop Mullally Holds Historic Audience at the VaticanAlabi

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, arrived in Rome this weekend for her first official visit since her enthronement last month. The four-day pilgrimage features a high-profile audience with Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church. This meeting marks a significant milestone in ecumenical relations, occurring exactly 60 years after the historic…

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Africa CDC and WHO Launch $518m Ebola Plan

WHO Highlights Vaccines’ Role in Saving 150 Million Lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) marks the start of World Immunisation Week, from April 24 to April 30, with a reminder of vaccines’ monumental impact on global public health. Over the past five decades, immunization efforts have prevented an estimated 150 million deaths. This year’s observance also serves as the midpoint for the Immunisation Agenda…

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Global Workplace Hazards Claim 840,000 Lives Annually-ILO

Global Workplace Hazards Claim 840,000 Lives Annually-ILO

Occupational hazards now claim 840,000 lives every year. A new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) links these deaths directly to poor workplace design and management. Long hours, job insecurity, and persistent harassment create a toxic environment that destroys health. These factors do more than damage mental stability. They trigger fatal physical ailments, including…

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Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

Hollywood honoured Eddie Murphy with the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre on Saturday. Peers and family gathered to celebrate his five-decade career in comedy and film. The 65-year-old icon appeared visibly moved as stars offered prolonged standing ovations. Spike Lee presented the award, noting Murphy’s profound influence on national morale….

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JAMB Releases UTME Results for Monday Candidates

JAMB Releases Latest UTME Results, Warns Against Fraud

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 632,788 results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted this past Thursday. Candidates can now access their performance data by sending “UTMERESULT” to the official service numbers, 55019 or 66019. The Board specifies that this access remains limited to viewing only; official printing options remain unavailable…

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