Delta Govt to Upgrade NYSC Camp with New Road Infrastructure
The Delta State Government has approved the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads and 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area. The project is expected…
US to appoint Turkey ambassador Thomas Barrack as special envoy for Syria, sources say
The United States will appoint President Donald Trump’s longtime advisor and current U.S. ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, as a special envoy for Syria, a person with direct knowledge of the matter and a diplomat in Turkey said. The decision…
Spanish group appoints Ezekwesili as advisor
Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been appointed as an advisor to the Club de Madrid, the world’s largest forum of democratic former presidents and prime ministers. Club de Madrid, in a post on X, said, “On behalf…
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie opens up on cancer scare
Actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has addressed rumours about her health, denying claims that she was diagnosed with cancer. In a widely shared video, she explained that a clip from her TV show, Mercy’s Menu, was misinterpreted. The actress noted…
Canada tightens foreign workers rules as Nigerians, others risk deportation
Canada has introduced stricter rules in its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), raising concerns among skilled foreign workers, including many Nigerians, who now face greater risks of deportation due to tighter hiring conditions. Under the new regulations, employers…
PET bottles, sachet water not banned — Lagos Govt clarifies
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles and sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement…
I’ll Quit If the Squad Is Too Big, Pep Guardiola Warns Man City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a bold and emotional statement about his future at the club, insisting he will not continue in his role if the club maintains a large squad next season. In a candid interview, Guardiola…
BRICS: Tanzania Officially Bans the US Dollar
Taking a leaf straight from the BRICS playbook, Tanzania announced an official ban on the US dollar in local transactions. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has put a blanket ban on all foreign currencies in local transactions, and only the…
With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act
European Council President Antonio Costa, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stand with members of the Royal Navy on board Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU…
Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport, a day after ministerial talks on tariffs, with U.S. President Donald Trump… Purchase Licensing Rights , Japan-US working-level talks held on Monday, Akazawa says Tokyo won’t rush into…