The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs. Eduma Essien, has urged matriculating students to avoid engaging in social vices that could hinder their academic success. During the institution’s 10th matriculation ceremony at the Science Laboratory Technology Arena on Saturday, she advised students to steer clear of behaviors such as cultism, examination …
Oluwo Of Iwo Accuses Ooni Of Ife Of Seeking His Downfall
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of working against him despite allegedly playing a key role in securing the Ooni’s ascension to the throne in 2015. Speaking at a Ramadan lecture in Iwo, the Oluwo claimed that he helped resolve a legal battle that could …
President Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and others
US President Donald Trump has rescinded the security clearances of former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, several members of the Biden administration, and other prominent Democrats. The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden’s security clearance. In a memo …
Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away at 76
George Foreman, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion whose career and larger-than-life persona captivated the world, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news, stating that he peacefully passed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman …
US terminates legal status for 500,000 Immigrants, give them weeks to leave the country
The United States Government is terminating the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, giving them weeks to leave the country. The order affects around 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who came to the United States under a scheme launched in October 2022 by Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden and expanded in January the …
NAFDAC Burns Fake, Counterfeit Drugs Worth Trillion Naira
The National Agency For Food Administration And Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed the largest amount of fake, expired and adulterated drugs worth over one trillion Naira in Awka. Director of the agency in the South East and coordinator of operations in the South East, Dr. Martins Iluyomade who represented the Director-General said the drugs represented …
Nigeria, Canada Sign Code-Sharing Agreement To Boost Aviation Efficiency
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Canadian government have signed a code-sharing agreement aimed at enhancing efficiency in the aviation sector. The announcement was made by Gbenga Saka, Special Adviser on digital media to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on his X page Friday. Code-sharing allows two or more airlines …
Pope Francis Must ‘Relearn to Speak’ After Hospitalization, Vatican Says
Pope Francis is gradually regaining strength in the hospital after being treated for double pneumonia, but officials from the Vatican say he must “relearn to speak” due to the prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy. In its most recent health update, the Vatican reported that the pope’s condition remained stable with “minor improvements in breathing …
Cristina Kirchner Faces US Travel Ban After Corruption Allegations
The United States has imposed a ban on Cristina Kirchner, former President of Argentina, and her former planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido, accusing them of involvement in corruption. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the two individuals received millions of dollars in kickbacks from public works contracts during Kirchner’s presidency from 2007 …
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. from Germany for defrauding multinational firm of $158,400
A 35-year-old Nigerian man, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, who was extradited from Germany to the United States of America, has pled guilty on to two counts of wire fraud. United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), made the announcement …