The U.S. government has ceased support for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing nations following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The U.S. State Department has frozen disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a cornerstone program providing HIV treatment across Africa and other regions. The …
Trump Fires Justice Department Lawyers Who Prosecuted Him
In a bold move that underscores his ongoing battle with the Justice Department, former President Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed over a dozen federal lawyers involved in prosecuting him. Acting Attorney General James McHenry, a Trump appointee, justified the decision by asserting that the attorneys could not be trusted to uphold the president’s agenda. A …
FG Generated N2.4b from Marriages in 2024
The Federal Government revealed it generated approximately N2.4 billion in 2024 through marriage contracts processed by the Ministry of Interior’s marriage registry. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a press conference in Abuja on January 28. Dr. Tunji-Ojo also highlighted that the ministry earned over N3.2 billion from expatriate …
Neymar Sacrifices $65M to Rejoin Boyhood Club Santos
Brazilian football icon Neymar has made the bold decision to give up $65 million of his remaining salary at Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to return to his roots at Santos FC. Al Hilal confirmed the mutual termination of Neymar Jr.’s contract, enabling the 32-year-old forward to reunite with the São Paulo-based team where his …
Late President Robert Mugabe’s ‘secret son’ drops inheritance lawsuit
Tonderai Mugabe, a man claiming to be the secret son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has dropped his inheritance lawsuit in the High Court after a failed attempt to challenge the former President’s estate. Tonderai sought recognition as a legitimate heir to the Mugabe estate, naming Bona Mugabe, the late President’s daughter and …
U.S. Public Health Officials Ordered to Cease Collaboration with WHO
The United States has abruptly ordered its public health officials to suspend all collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), effective immediately. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Dr. John Nkengasong, a senior official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), instructed agency staff to stop participating in any activities involving …
Rapper 50 Cent Faces Lawsuit Alleging Assault with SUV Door
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent has been hit with a lawsuit from photographer Guadalupe De Los Santos, who claims he was injured after being struck by an SUV door allegedly at the rapper’s direction. The incident reportedly occurred on September 11 after a book signing at The Grove in Los Angeles. According to the lawsuit, …
Atiku Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Faces Threat Amid Allegations of Financial Inducements
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarms about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, cautioning that the country may lose its democratic system if it continues on its current path. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on January 27, Atiku expressed deep concerns regarding the state of governance, political parties, and the judiciary in …
New Zealand relaxes visa rules, allowing tourists to work remotely
Foreign visitors to New Zealand are now able to work remotely while in the country, the government announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said the change, which comes into effect immediately, was part of a plan to boost the economy. Willis said: “Making the country more attractive to ‘digital nomads’ people …
Nigerian-American woman returns $5,700 found at her workplace in US
A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, United States. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview …