Nigeria News World News Nigeria and China to Deepen Ties as Tinubu Visits Beijing August 30, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart from Abuja to Beijing on Thursday, August 29, for a significant official visit, his office confirmed today. The journey to China,…
Nigeria News Government Cracks Down on Exploitative Pricing, Threatens Severe Penalties August 29, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In a bold move to combat rising consumer prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Nigeria has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders and market stakeholders. The…
Nigeria News Politics INEC Chairman Announces Early Peace Accord to Foster Compliance Ahead of Edo Polls August 29, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi In preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set key dates for pivotal pre-election activities. The peace accord is slated for…
Nigeria News Opinion Educational Autonomy Under Threat: Afe Babalola Condemns Age Restriction Policy August 29, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Ado Ekiti, Nigeria – Aare Afe Babalola, the esteemed Chancellor of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has openly criticized the Federal Government’s recent enforcement of an age limit for students seeking…
Nigeria News World News Zimbabwean Bishop Denies Claims of Involvement in Support of LGBTQ Rights and Deportation August 28, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria — A Zimbabwean bishop has reportedly been repatriated from Nigeria after allegedly violating the country’s immigration laws. Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a prominent figure within the Zimbabwean Methodist…
Nigeria News World News Four Nigerians Jailed in UK for Forging 2,000 Marriage Certificates in Immigration Scam August 28, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi London, U.K. — In a major crackdown on immigration fraud, four Nigerian nationals were sentenced on Tuesday at Woolwich Crown Court for orchestrating an elaborate scheme to forge more than…
Health Nigeria News Child Mpox Deaths Surge in DRC Amid Supply Shortages and Sanitation Crisis August 28, 2024 New Daily Prime In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a severe shortage of basic medical supplies and poor sanitation conditions are contributing to a deadly surge in child mpox cases. The World…
Health Childhood Adversity May Fuel Obesity Risk in Adolescence, Study Finds August 28, 2024 New Daily Prime A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Research has shed light on the troubling connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and an increased risk of obesity in adolescence. The…
Health World News U.S. Supports Nigeria’s Fight Against Mpox with 10,000 Vaccine Doses August 27, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria—In a critical step towards combating the ongoing threat of mpox, the United States government has donated 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria. This donation, made on…
Nigeria News Nigeria-China Relations: Tinubu Set to Boost Trade and Infrastructure in Landmark Visit August 27, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to visits the People’s Republic of China in the first week of September, a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to bolstering economic…