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A funeral service for victims of the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was disrupted on Tuesday by protesting women who blocked the church entrance to demand the release of youths arrested by security agents following the violence that claimed at least 28 lives. The…
Nigerians consume nearly double the recommended daily salt intake, a dietary pattern health authorities say is driving a surge in non-communicable diseases and straining the nation’s healthcare system. The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued a stark warning on Tuesday, linking excessive sodium consumption to…
Antonio Conte has indicated his willingness to take charge of the Italian national team following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis publicly supporting the potential transition. Gattuso stepped down as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup for the third consecutive tournament—a historic low for…
FG Budgets N135.22bn For Post-Election Disputes Ahead Of 2027 Polls, Critics Cry Foul A N135.22 billion line item quietly tucked into Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget has ignited a firestorm of criticism from opposition parties, legal minds, and civil society groups who argue the allocation signals the government’s own low expectations for the integrity of the…
Nigerians and Jamaicans could face visa restrictions to the United Kingdom if Reform UK wins the next general election, as the party unveiled a controversial policy targeting nations formally demanding reparations for transatlantic slavery. The proposal, announced by Home Affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, singles out countries that have received substantial UK visas and foreign…
President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the four Artemis II astronauts circling the Moon, praising them as “modern-day pioneers” who have “made all America really proud, incredibly proud” following their record-breaking journey to the lunar far side . The 12-minute call, which occurred late Monday evening, connected the President with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman,…
The Nigerian Naira opened the second quarter of 2026 with a show of resilience, trading at N1,379.30 against the United States Dollar on Tuesday, April 7. Stability in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) follows a period of mild volatility in late March. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully bridged liquidity gaps through…
The four-member crew of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has travelled further from Earth than any human in history, eclipsing a record held for over half a century. On Monday, the Orion spacecraft reached a distance of 406,711 kilometres from our home planet. This achievement surpasses the previous milestone of 400,171 kilometres set by the ill-fated…
The Dangote refinery has emerged as a critical energy lifeline for Africa as the conflict between the United States and Iran paralyses Middle Eastern shipping. Operating at its full 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, the Lagos-based facility recently exported 17 cargoes of petrol to nations across West, Central, and East Africa. This surge in regional trade follows the…
Only 10.5 per cent of Nigerian women in the workforce hold wage or salaried positions, according to the latest World Bank gender data. While female labour participation is high at 80.7 per cent, the vast majority of women are trapped in low-quality, informal roles. This structural imbalance leaves millions without income security or social protections….
