US blocks visa interviews for foreign students, to expand social media vetting
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the United States while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media. A U.S. official said the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already had scheduled […]
Tinubu announces appointments to federal institutions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed additional people to fill vacancies in the governing councils of some Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. The new appointees and their institutions are as follows: I. AFRICAN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA Chidi Nwogu, Member Imo State UNIVERSITY OF JOS, PLATEAU STATE Dr Folashade Mulikat Kareem, Member […]
World Hypertension Day 2025: Raising Awareness and Promoting Health
By Esi-ife Arogundade World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing prevalence of hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high […]
Police probe death of DPO, suspect in Kano
The Nigeria Police, Kano State Command has launched a thorough investigation into an incident that led to the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Division and one other individual. The incident occurred on May 25 at about 8:15 p.m. in Rano Local Government Area, following the arrest of a motorcycle mechanic, Abdullahi […]
Serving as AfDB President greatest honour of my life, Adesina affirms
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said serving as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the greatest honour of his life. He said this at a breakfast meeting held for the media to declare open the AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan. “It has been a decade of relentless purpose, of enduring passion, and of […]
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to protecting rights, dreams of children
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights, dreams and futures of every Nigerian child. Tinubu made the pledge in a message to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day. He said, “Across every school, community, and home in Nigeria today, you are the most precious part of our national fabric, the heartbeat […]
We’ll deliver Anambra to APC, vows Ukachukwu
Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State Governorship election to be held on Nov. 8, has vowed to deliver the state to the APC. He made the pledge while addressing State House Correspondents, after the presentation of the APC flag to him and Sen. Uche Ekwunife, […]
Stand firmly against bullying among children, Mrs Tinubu tells parents
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has enjoined parents and guardians to take an active stand against bullying among children in order to protect them and ensure a brighter future for them. In her message in commemoration of 2025 Children’s Day, the first lady extends her profound love to every child across the nation. She […]
75-year-old Edo pilgrim dies in Makkah
A 75-year-old female pilgrim from Edo, Mrs Adizatu Dazumi, has died at the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia after a brief illness. The late pilgrim was from Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo and passed away on Monday at the King Fahad General Hospital, Makkah. Malam Musah Uduimoh, Chairman […]
Three Deeper Life Church members kidnapped in Ondo
Three members of Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening. According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola Area inside Ogbese axis of the council. The message read: […]
