Multiple maternal and child health programs have been eliminated or hollowed out as part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) layoffs, prompting alarm and disbelief among advocates working to make Americans healthier. The fear and anxiety come as a full accounting of the cuts remains elusive. Federal health officials have released only […] More
A crackdown on foreign students is alarming college leaders, who say the Donald Trump administration is using new tactics and vague justifications to push some students out of the country. College officials worry the new approach will keep foreigners from wanting to study in the U.S. Students stripped of their entry visas are receiving orders […] More
Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on UK products came into force on Saturday, as global stock markets continued to fall in response to the imposition of import taxes. The FTSE 100 plummeted on Friday in its worst day of trading since the start of the pandemic while markets on Wall Street also tumbled. Keir Starmer is […] More
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look into the plights of contributory pensioners in the country. Oyintiloye, made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo. The APC chieftain noted that delayed or non-payment of pensions, inadequate funding, and corruption […] More
The Nigerian Army has officially launched its 2025 recruitment exercise for the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, inviting applications from both tradesmen and non-tradesmen, including women. With this announcement, eligible Nigerians now have the opportunity to apply online, following specific guidelines set by military authorities. To qualify, applicants must meet several essential criteria. They must be […] More
Member representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh has lamented increasing spate of kidnapping and killings in the area. She called for serious deployment of troops to the constituency, especially on the highways to repel attacks and bring perpetrators to book. Aggrieved youths in the wee hours of Tuesday took to […] More
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has lost his younger brother, Bernard Tyozenda Ortom. Ortom’s brother’s passing was disclosed in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, the media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Olayinka in the statement said the minister expressed his condolence to his friend, […] More
Despite the Kogi State government’s directive prohibiting gatherings and rallies, alongside a curfew notice issued by the chairman of Okehi Local Government Area (LGA), Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan held a grand homecoming and Sallah celebration for her constituents on Tuesday. The event, which took place in the Ihima community of Okehi LGA, witnessed a massive turnout […] More
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has cautioned the public, particularly youth groups and hiking enthusiasts, against embarking on camping and hiking activities without prior notification to security agencies. In a statement on Tuesday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, made mention of the security risks associated with such outings, especially in remote […] More
In what many are calling the “miracle of the year,” the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has dropped dramatically to ₦450 per litre following a surprise announcement by the Dangote Refinery earlier this morning. In a move that stunned oil marketers and thrilled millions of Nigerians, Aliko Dangote declared a complete restructuring of his […] More
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has officially changed the name of the RCCG Apapa Family to The Favoured Family. LeadNaija reports that this renaming took place on Sunday during his second visit to Trinity Towers, the headquarters of the RCCG City of David parish, which […] More
A fatal road accident involving security agents attached to Sector 4, Operation Crush, Bende Axis, has claimed the life of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) while nine others, including three policemen, sustained injuries, the Abia State Police Command has confirmed. Sources disclosed that the accident occurred on March 30, […] More