US Revokes All South Sudan Visas Over Failure to Repatriate Citizens
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that South Sudan had failed to respect the principle that every country must accept the return of its citizens in […]
NCDC Reports Rising Cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Urges Vigilance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, with children aged 5-14 years the most affected group. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe, 38 of which were confirmed […]
FG Orders Tertiary Institutions to Publish Budget, Student Data by May 31
The Federal Government has directed all federal tertiary institutions to publish critical institutional data, including budget allocations, student population, and funding details on their official websites no later than May 31, 2025. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the directive which takes immediate effect, was part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in […]
Nigeria Moves Up One Place in Latest FIFA World Rankings
Nigeria moved up to 43rd globally but dropped to sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings. Morocco now leads African teams, followed by Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. Argentina remains the top-ranked team worldwide, with Spain moving to second and France dropping to third. The next FIFA rankings will be released on July […]
Zambians Protest Over Child Rape Reports, Call For Castration Of Offenders
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]
INEC Declares As Inadequate, Petition To Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan
INEC has ruled that the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan failed to meet the required number of signatures. The petition got 208,132 signatures, short of the 237,278 needed to proceed. INEC emphasized that it followed due process, verifying signatures in line with constitutional provisions. As a result, no further action will be taken on […]
CBN Says Circular Introducing New ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Notes Is Fake
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a viral report claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The apex bank in a statement via its official handle on X refuted the claims as fake, urging the public to verify information through its official website. The alleged report circulated widely on whatsapp, […]
Moses Simon Has Been Nominated For Best African Player
Nantes winger, Moses Simon, has been nominated for the best African Player in the French Ligue 1. Simon has been one of the top performers for Nantes this season, after racking up seven goals and eight assists in 25 league appearances for the Yellow and Greens in the current campaign. Vincent Enyeama was the first […]
Shirley Becomes First African Woman To Lead The Commonwealth
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has assumed office as Commonwealth Secretary-General, making history as the first African woman to lead the 56-nation association. Succeeding Patricia Scotland, whose nine-year term ended in March, Botchwey in her inaugural address, pledged to uphold Commonwealth values, emphasizing unity in the face of global challenges. Her leadership is expected to bring a […]
Sierra Leone Began Its Mpox Vaccination Campaign
Sierra Leone began its mpox vaccination campaign yesterday, targeting frontline health care workers and high-risk individuals, including children aged 12 and above, after receiving 61,300 doses from the World Health Organization. Its Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby emphasized the importance of the vaccine in combating the virus, highlighting continued surveillance and testing efforts. The first […]
