NAFDAC launched an investigation into the death of corps member Etimbuk Daniel at the Awgu Orientation Camp in Enugu StateThe agency collected samples of medications administered to Daniel and interviewed medical personnel at the camp clinicThe Nigerian Senate separately ordered an investigation following a motion by a…
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, shared a striking anecdote about Burna Boy while speaking at a major industrialisation eventDangote called out what he described as negative stereotyping of Nigerians, urging a focus on positive cultural figures insteadThe billionaire's comments about the Afrobeats star sparked a wa…
The British Army's Royal Logistic Corps is currently offering a £10,000 Golden Hello bonus to new full-time recruits in two specific rolesThe bonus is available to people joining as a Driver Comms Specialist or a Supply Chain Operator in the Royal Logistic CorpsProspective recruits are advised to speak with a recruiter…
Germany's statutory minimum wage rose to €13.90 per hour from January 1, 2026, with another increase already scheduled for 2027The German government confirmed the minimum wage covers all employees regardless of nationality, including foreign workers and mini-jobbersIt is noteworthy that five categories of workers are e…
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026The family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan, describing it as a profound lossUduaghan served Delta State for over 15 years in various capacities before and during his time as governorPAY ATTENTIO…
Omolara Adeboye appeared on the Kasnaty show and spoke publicly about her life following the death of comedian Gbenga AdeboyeShe alleged that a man connected to her late husband's family repeatedly visited her home and took away documents from the house Gbenga builtHer son Elijah also spoke about the toll his father's …
The Media Council of Kenya announced the passing of veteran broadcast journalist Anderson Kalu, describing it as a profound lossKalu built a distinguished career spanning KBC in the 1980s before relocating to South Africa to join SABC's Radio External Service in 1995Colleagues and fans remembered the broadcaster as a g…
The UK Home Office published a Temporary Shortage List covering around 70 job types that foreigners can apply for under the Skilled Worker routeApplicants must meet one of five salary thresholds ranging from £28,200 to £41,700 and secure a Certificate of Sponsorship before 31 December 2026Care workers face additional c…
Atletico Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano will host the 2027 UEFA Champions League final, with Bayern Munich’s home ground and Barcelona’s Camp Nou set to stage the competition’s showpieces in 2028 and 2029, respectively. The 2026/27 final is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano, which will host the…
Professor Isa Pantami announced the death of Shaykh Saidu Imam, the Chief Imam of Shagon Goro Jumu'ah Masjid in Gombe, on Monday, October 19Pantami, who visited the ailing imam about three weeks before his death, described him as an icon of unity, peace and humilityThe former minister led condolences to the imam's fami…
The United States (US) government has outlined specific immigration benefits available to foreign nationals who serve in the US Armed Forces under treaty-based recruitmentUS policy identifies two family groups who may qualify for derivative Special Immigrant Status through a qualifying foreign military recruitThe polic…
The UK government published its Skilled Worker visa temporary shortage list, naming 70 roles where foreign workers can applyThe list covers a wide range of sectors, from construction trades and engineering to IT, finance, creative arts, and logistics managementEligible applicants working in medium-skilled roles on the …
Nigeria beat Comoros 5-0 in the second leg at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympics qualifiersToni Payne scored a brace while Uchenna Kanu grabbed two headers as the Super Falcons sealed a 7-0 aggregate winNigeria and Morocco now face each other in the third round in March 2027…
Rice prices in Lagos are mixed, with a 50kg bag of agric rice dropping to N55,000 while Cap Rice rises to as much as N77,000Some rice brands have become cheaper, but others have recorded price increases due to scarcity and high demandRice farmers say government support and lower production costs could help stabilise pr…
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa directed the fumigation of the Igbokoda River nine days after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed into itThe crash on October 5 killed all 25 people on board, and residents have since reported a growing offensive smell from the siteThe governor also ordered water tankers and nose masks …
Yul Edochie is one of Nollywood's most recognisable faces — and one of its most controversial. The Nigerian actor built two decades of screen credits, a film academy, and a devoted following, only to see it overshadowed in 2022 when he publicly announced a second wife and a secret child. The fallout — divorce proceedin…
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shut down two Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots that offered permanent residence to skilled caregiversBoth the Child Care and Home Support pilots stopped accepting new applications, affecting workers already in Canada and those applying from abroadThe Canadian gov…
Oyo State Police arrested two security operatives and an Indian national after a viral video showed truck drivers being assaulted at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods LimitedThe confrontation started over a parking dispute on Saturday, with the truck owner saying a tyre burst after drivers were forced to use a damaging spotT…
The NCC introduced a USSD code and online portal that Nigerians can use to verify whether their devices meet regulatory standardsThe NCC said it registered about 231 million telecommunications devices under its Device Management System before the framework became fully operationalSome Nigerian phone users received text…
Nigeria’s pension assets reached ₦31.48 trillion, while 938,229 people joined the Contributory Pension SchemePenCom says pension increases, settled arrears and faster approvals are improving retirement income and reducing delaysNew benefits include an Exit Benefit Scheme, planned free healthcare for eligible retirees a…
Reality TV star Mackayla 'Kash' Paige, 29, was shot outside a nightclub in Oakland, California, in the early hours of Sunday, October 11A woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with the shooting, though authorities have yet to identify the suspect publiclyPaige's cousin Azima King broke down over the loss, sayi…
The average price of white garri fell from N1,489.58 in January to N1,277.78 in October 2026, a decline of 14.2%Yellow garri recorded a steeper reduction, dropping from N1,824.31 to N1,366.67 over the same periodBoth varieties recorded their lowest monthly averages in May or June before prices rose and later declined, …
Controversial singer Portable campaigned and entertained supporters at the Tinubu-Shettima APC rally held at Onikan Stadium in LagosPortable was filmed lying on the floor at the venue, claiming he had fainted due to intense heat and overcrowding at the eventDespite admitting he had already received payment, Portable in…
The US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, with the denial rate rising to 44%US citizenship application denials also increased, while hundreds of thousands of applications remained pendingThe US is tightening immigration rules and increasing fees for some appli…
Controversial Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha opened up about a prophecy he received before his imprisonment at a gathering for Sunday Igboho's birthdayThe actor said someone had foreseen a great calamity that would bring him to tears before a larger blessing could followBaba Ijesha, who was released from prison in Novembe…