The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the issuance of a ₦758 billion bond by the Debt Management Office to clear the backlog of pension liabilities for all categories of pensioners. The decision, made during Tuesday’s meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was announced by …
US approves pig kidney transplant trials
Two U.S. biotech companies, United Therapeutics and eGenesis, have received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct clinical trials of gene-edited pig kidneys for human transplants. The groundbreaking approval marks a critical step in efforts to address the severe organ shortage in the United States, where over 100,000 people await transplants, including …
“We Begged to Live for Three Hours” – Suzette Chibuogu Van-Lare Speaks Out After Her Children’s Father, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, Takes His Own Life
Suzette Chibuogu Van-Lare Breaks Silence Following the Tragic Passing of Dr. Ikenna Erinne Suzette Chibuogu Van-Lare, the woman whose children’s father, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, tragically ended his life following a custody dispute, has spoken out for the first time. Having remained silent for days, Suzette’s father, businessman Francis Van-Lare, had previously addressed the public to …
New Diddy accuser claims sexual assault derailed his singing career
Diddy is facing new allegations of sexual assault, as an anonymous accuser claims a career opportunity turned into a night of horror, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by attorney Tony Buzbee. The accuser, identified as John Doe, says he was an aspiring rapper and singer in 2015 when he performed at a Los Angeles …
Cristiano Ronaldo Slams ‘Clueless’ Coaches in Blistering Interview
Cristiano Ronaldo has never been one to hold back his opinions, and in a recent interview with Spanish outlet El Chiringuito, the football superstar didn’t mince words when reflecting on his past coaches. The Portuguese icon, who has spent over two decades at the highest level of the game, revealed that he has worked under …
Elon Musk calls for more white South Africans to be allowed into Europe despite supporting massive deportations from US
Elon Musk has endorsed a message about allowing race-based emigration from his native South Africa. Musk took to X to quote a tweet that reads: “White South Africans are being persecuted for their race in their home country. “Also White South Africans are one of the few population groups that are fiscally positive when immigrating …
“I Am the Best in Football History” – Cristiano Ronaldo Declares
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has boldly claimed he is the “most complete player ever” in football history. In a recent interview with journalist Edu Aguirre from El Chiringuito, the Portuguese legend was asked if he considers himself the greatest footballer of all time. While acknowledging that fans may favor Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, or Pelé, …
Aston Villa Secure Loan Move for Marco Asensio from PSG
Aston Villa have officially signed Spanish international Marco Asensio on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder, a three-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid, becomes Villa’s fourth signing of the January transfer window, following Donyell Malen, Andres Garcia, and Marcus Rashford. “As soon as I …
Jenni Hermoso: ‘Unwanted Kiss Stained One of the Happiest Days of My Life’
Spain international footballer Jenni Hermoso testified in court today, stating that the unwanted kiss from former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales after Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup victory ‘stained’ what should have been one of the happiest days of her life. The 34-year-old striker, who played a crucial role in Spain’s 1-0 triumph over England …
China Strikes Back: Retaliatory Tariffs Escalate Trade War with US
In response to the United States imposing a 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, China has countered with a 15 percent tariff on selected US goods, according to ABC News. This move marks the intensification of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The Australian dollar and local share markets took a …